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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.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended to prevent severe respiratory illness and are available now for most individuals age 6 months and older. Click here
The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday on Monday, October 13, 2025. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department
WINNEBAGO COUNTY – On Wednesday, September 17, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) recognized local community members who volunteered their time over the past
