Healthy Families Illinois Young Parents Cafe

Young Parent Support Group

The Healthy Families Illinois program has released the dates for the 2nd half of 2013 Young Parents Cafe group. This is a free group for young parents!

H7N9 Update: May 17, 2013

From May 2 -16, Chinese authorities reported seven new cases of the novel H7H9 human infection.

The incidence of H7N9 transmission to humans has lessened, but it is unknown whether fewer cases signal a subsiding problem, or something else. From May 2-16, Chinese authorities reported just seven new cases of the novel H7N9 human infection. Just 24 cases were reported from April 24, through May 16. Unfortunately, the fatality rate among H7N9 victims remains alarmingly high.

May Marks the beginning of the WNV season across Illinois

Launched in May, 2002, the Information Line enables area residents to access the latest information concerning WNV, report the location of dead birds, and talk to a Health Department representative about the disease during regular weekly business hours. Will County Environmental Health uses dead bird reports to monitor potential WNV hot spots and identify other possible trends requiring Health Department intervention.

Joliet Alliance of Breastfeeding Advocates (JABA) and Presence St. Joseph Hospital

"Empowering and Supporting Women for Breastfeeding Success" - The Joliet Alliance of Breastfeeding Advocates (JABA) presents its annual conference June 7, at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, 333 N. Madison Street.

Swimming Facility Inspections Begin

Working to ensure each venue is ready

Will County’s 129 public swimming facilities and 12 bathing beaches traditionally open for business during the Memorial Day weekend and the Will County Health Department is working to ensure each venue is ready. Will County Environmental Health personnel currently inspect each local recreational water venue to ensure compliance with the Illinois Swimming Facility Act and code.

Health Department Urges Protection Against Lyme Disease, Other Tickborne Illnesses

With the arrival of warmer weather, the Will County Health Department urges hunters, campers, hikers, and others who spend time outdoors to be especially mindful of the risks posed by Lyme Disease and its potential complications. Lyme Disease is known to have infected more than 300,000 Americans since 1982, and scientists believe that total represents only a fraction of the actual incidence.

Bolingbrook 5th Grader Won Tar Wars Poster Contest

The winning poster chosen from among 20 finalist entries

Taylor Coley, a 5th-grade student from Oak View Elementary in Bolingbrook, won first place at the 6th annual Will County Tar Wars Poster Contest April 4, at the Will County Health Department in Joliet. Designed for 4th and 5th-graders, the Tar Wars Poster Contest helps to educate children about the dangers associated with tobacco use. More than 60 posters were submitted to the contest and each submission was judged for creativity, originality, artistic ability, and the creation of a clear and positive tobacco-free message.

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Young Parent Support Group

From May 2 -16, Chinese authorities reported seven new cases of the novel H7H9 human infection.

May Marks the beginning of the WNV season across Illinois

Joliet Alliance of Breastfeeding Advocates (JABA) and Presence St. Joseph Hospital

Working to ensure each venue is ready

The winning poster chosen from among 20 finalist entries