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Extreme heat is expected in Winnebago County on Monday, July 28. When heat is this extreme, the risk of severe heat illness and death from heat are more likely. Stay Safe In Extreme Heat Drink plenty of water. Do not wait until you are thirsty. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks. Stay cool in an air-conditioned […]
The National Weather Service Issued a flash flood warning on Thursday, July 11 at 6:40pm until midnight. Please take caution. Do not drive through flooded areas and stay out of flood waters. Standing floodwater can spread disease, bring chemical hazards, and cause injuries. Click here for information on floodwater clean-up safety.
The U.S. Army is asking permission from residents to go onto properties located in the former Camp Grant site to do environmental testing. Please consider granting them permission. U.S. Army Fact Sheet on Former Camp Grant The U.S. Army will reach out to residents with properties on the former Camp Grant site directly. If you
The Winnebago County Board of Health has adopted the FY 2026 budget for the Winnebago County Health Department. WCHD FY26 BUDGET WCHD FY26 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Starting in July, welcoming all newborns and connecting families with personalized community resources WINNEBAGO COUNTY – On May 12, 2025, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) joined with Alignment Rockford and community partners to launch Winning Start Winnebago, a new community-wide initiative that provides free home visiting services and resources to support healthy pregnancies, child
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Winning Start Winnebago – Welcoming Babies, Connecting Families – is a community-wide initiative to give every baby in Winnebago County a Winning Start. With free universal home visiting services and seamless connection to resources to support families during pregnancy, after birth, and to keep growing. Through Winning Start Winnebago, families can access services including: Doula
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The Winnebago County Health Department is now accepting applications for the Doula Development Program scholarship as part of the Winning Start Winnebago initiative. A Doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and educational support before, during, and after childbirth. Research shows that families supported by Doulas experience better health outcomes—and with the support
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As mental health continues to be a top health concern in Winnebago County, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is encouraging all residents to Take Ten (10) minutes a day for their mental wellbeing. To support residents’ efforts, WCHD has partnered with CredibleMind to launch the Take Ten 815 website: taketen815.crediblemind.com. This website gives residents
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Youth Mental Health First Aid TrainingDate: Saturday, May 17, 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Winnebago County Health Department, 555 N Court St, Rockford, IL 61103Cost: Free Gain essential skills to support young people experiencing mental health challenges.Space is limited! Register by May 10 to reserve your spot. Click Here To Register
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WCHD’s Free Tire Drop-Off Registration Now Open The Winnebago County Health Department will be hosting another free tire drop-off this year. Registration is required due to the limited number of tires we can accept. Getting rid of de-rimmed tires helps to control mosquitoes that can carry West Nile Virus. Register Here Once you register, you
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