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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 is observing the Juneteenth Independence Day holiday on Friday, June 19, 2026. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about
On May 12, it was reported that a Winnebago County Health Department resident was being tested for a potential case of Hantavirus. Confirmatory testing conducted
Before, during, and after giving birth, your care continues. Our community cares for all families welcoming home a newborn. Whether this is your first child
