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Archive – Winnebago County Health Department’s WIC Program Is Gold Award Winner

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food, and Nutrition Services recently awarded the Winnebago County Health Department’s Woman, Infants, and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) a Gold Award for its breastfeeding program. WCHD staff…

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Holiday Observance

The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3, 2026. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about a

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Residential sharps disposal is now available for Winnebago County Residents. Keep Our Community Safe
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Residential Sharps Disposal

NOW AVAILABLE FOR WINNEBAGO COUNTY RESIDENTS: Residential Sharps Disposal located at 5 locations throughout the county. Help keep our community and environment safe by disposing of