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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 development, and family bonding, giving every baby in Winnebago County a WINNING START.
The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) encourages residents to take steps to prevent tick bites and watch for symptoms of illness after being outside in
For the first time, ticks from Winnebago County have tested positive for Powassan virus. There is no vaccine for Powassan virus which can lead to
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
