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The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) clinic offers client-centered, inclusive, and trauma-informed services to all individuals. Take control and make sure you get the services you need. Visit the My Plan page for more information on women’s health and family planning services.
The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about a public health emergency, please call 815-720-4000. For any other issue including to make or change an appointment, please call back during our regular business hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY – The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is encouraging women to take charge of their health this May. Women are not immune to heart disease, lung disease, and cancer. Women experience unique healthcare needs and challenges accessing the healthcare system. View Full Release (PDF)
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The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will be taking part in National Public Health Week Each year the first week of April is designated as National Public Health Week (NPHW), a time to recognize the contributions of public health and bring awareness to the issues that impact health in our communities. The theme for National
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Each year the first week of April is National Public Health Week (NPHW), a time to recognize the contributions of public health and bring awareness to the issues that impact health in our communities. The theme for National Public Health Week 2024 is Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health. This year, your Winnebago
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An increase in measles cases have been reported in Illinois. Measles spreads through the air and is very contagious to unvaccinated adults and children. There is a vaccine available to protect yourself from measles. Measles can be prevented with MMR vaccine. The vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. Now is the time to
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Taking Care Of Our Heart Health Thursday, February 29, 2024 Register by Noon on February 28th The Winnebago County Health Department in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health will be hosting an in-person viewing party of “Heart Beats” – Navigating the Pulse of Health in Illinois, A virtual townhall on heart wellness presented
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Will You Be Our Community’s Valentine? – Share. Submit. Shape. Residents are the heart of community and shape the overall health of the community. The Winnebago County Health Department is asking community members to show each other how much they care about the health of the community and Be Our Community’s Valentine with Share. Submit.
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