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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and a perfect time to make your child’s dental appointment. With proper care and regular dental visits, it is possible for children to reach adulthood without experiencing tooth decay but prevention is key.

Call 815-774-7300 to schedule an appointment.

Will County Health Department & Community Health Center

Programs & Services

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center’s mission is to promote and protect the health of Will County through equitable policies and programs tailored to the needs of the community, ensuring optimal social, mental, and physical well-being for all.

Our vision is to deliver sustainable programs and policies in response to the public health needs of the community.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Providing safe, quality, efficient and affordable health care to adults, children and adolescents in Will County.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Providing Behavioral Health services to adults, children and adolescents who are Will County residents.

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FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES

Providing education, health services, programs and support for families in Will County.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Ensuring the environmental safety of Will County residents through education, analysis and environmental inspections.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

WCHD Emergency Preparedness & Response program works with many federal, state and local governments and private agencies to provide a quick response to potential public health emergencies. 

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MAPP

Will County Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships.

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Public Announcements

2025 Annual Report Now Available

The Will County Health Department’s 2025 Annual Report is now available.

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Will County Health Department Releases 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and IPLAN

The Will County Health Department and the Will County Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) Collaborative are excited to share two important new reports: the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN).

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Stay warm in extreme cold

Will County Warming Centers

With temperatures dropping and sub-zero wind chills being forecasted, here is a link to Will County's warming centers provided by local governments for those having issues with properly heating their homes.

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IDPH Issues Reminder About Consuming Raw Milk

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued a general reminder to the public about the potential dangers of consuming raw milk after at least eleven people were recently sickened by such products.

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World Aids Day

Essay on World AIDS Day

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center are reminding residents that Monday, December 1, 2025 is World AIDS day

Read Dr. Dan Garganera’s essay on the ”forgotten epidemic.”

2025-26 COVID-19 Vaccine Available

2025-26 COVID-19 Vaccine Available

The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is informing residents that the new 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine is available at the Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic and at the Will County Community Health Center.

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Have You Tested Your Well Water?

Have You Tested Your Well Water?

Even if you’ve never gotten sick from your well water, it is your responsibility to properly maintain your well and regularly test it to ensure you have safe drinking water. See the Fact Sheet on well testing from the IDPH.

Our Environmental Health Lab can test for bacteria and nitrate well also testing chlorine, fluoride and hardness.

Learn more about our EH Lab here.

Read the Latest Environmental Health Newsletter

Read the 2025 Fourth quarter newsletter from the Will County Health Department Environmental Health Division

Will County Health Department  & Community Health Center Locations

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