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Due to the winter weather conditions, please do not come to the Winnebago County Health Department on Monday, March 16. The building is closed for your safety and ours. Thank you
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See “Healing Neen” on Tuesday, May 12 at 6pm at the JR Sullivan Theater at The RPL Nordlof Center, located at 118 N. Main Street. “Healing Neen” explores the amazing recovery of Tonier ‘Neen’ Cain from a lifetime of abuse and drug addiction to a career as a nationally-known speaker and educator on the devastation
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On Tuesday, March 10, 2026 the Rockford Public Library in partnership with the Winnebago County Health Department’s Trauma Informed Community Workgroup will be offering a free film viewing of “Paper Tigers.” A discussion on the impact of trauma and how to build resiliency in our community will follow. Panelist include representatives from the Rockford Public
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On Tuesday, February 10, 2026 the Rockford Public Library in partnership with the Winnebago County Health Department’s Trauma Informed Community Workgroup will be offering a free film viewing of “Broken Places.” A discussion on the impact of trauma and how to build resiliency in our community will follow.This viewing is part of the 2026 Trauma
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In Winnebago County, heart disease followed by cancer are the two leading causes of death. The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) encourages residents to Eat S.M.A.R.T. to protect heart health and prevent cancer: • Smaller portions• More fruits and vegetables• Add whole grains and beans• Reduce sugar and salt• Try to limit meat and processed
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In Winnebago County, heart disease followed by cancer are the two leading causes of death. With February being American Heart Month and National Cancer Prevention Month, the Winnebago County Health Department is encouraging residents to Eat S.M.A.R.T. to protect your heart and prevent cancer: Smaller portions More fruits and vegetables Add whole grains and beans
Stay Safe In Extreme Cold When the weather is extremely cold, try to stay indoors. If you must go outside, dress properly and know who is at high risk for hypothermia or frostbite. Places To Go To Get Warm Places you may visit with to get warm include: Shopping Centers Retail Stores Public Libraries Public
Did you know that every 3 days a baby in Illinois dies in their sleep? The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is pleased to provide safe sleep supplies, including sleep sacks, swaddles, pacifiers, or cribs. Click here for safe sleep supplies and information
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The Rockford Public Library in partnership with the Winnebago County Health Department’s Trauma Informed Community Workgroup will be offering free film viewings and follow-up discussion on the impact of trauma and how to build resiliency. The film viewings and discussion will be held at 6pm at the JR Sullivan Theater at RPL’s Nordlof Center at
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The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board wants to hear from you. Residents, providers, clients, and community partners are asked to take a short Public Participation Survey to help guide the future of mental health and substance use services in our county. Your input helps identify gaps, improve access, and strengthen supports for everyone who
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