Mason County Health Department - Illinois

Mason County Health Department - Illinois This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month! Strawber...
06/14/2026

June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month!

Strawberries are filled with antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, which helps support your immune system! These berries can also improve both heart health and blood sugar, making them a great healthy snack. 🫶 Strawberries are also super versatile—try including them in smoothies, salads, desserts, or homemade jams!

06/11/2026

Hello, my name is Debra Walters, and I am the Executive Director of the West Central Mass Transit District. Starting July 1, 2026, we will begin providing transportation to the residents of Mason County. We would like you to participate in a brief survey to see how we can help you the most. Please a...

🎶 She thinks “Pertussis” is something you play in music class.Vaccines help keep it that way. Staying up to date on rout...
06/10/2026

🎶 She thinks “Pertussis” is something you play in music class.
Vaccines help keep it that way. Staying up to date on routine childhood immunizations helps protect kids, families, and our community.

Call us at (309) 210-0110 for questions or to schedule an appointment.

At WIC, we know that screen time and digital devices are a big concern for families. 👪 The American Academy of Pediatric...
06/09/2026

At WIC, we know that screen time and digital devices are a big concern for families. 👪 The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently updated its recommended guidelines on digital media to prevent potentially harmful effects on your family's health, safety, and well-being! 📱The AAP suggests several recommendations to support your family’s healthy use of technology:

✅Create a family technology plan and set boundaries on digital media.
✅Delay use of personal tablets.
✅Watch and play alongside your children to monitor digital content.
✅Use parental controls.

Check out the full article from the AAP, which provides even more recommendations and resources, such as a “Phone Ready questionnaire” and sample conversation starters about media: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/helping-kids-thrive-in-a-digital-world-AAP-policy-explained.aspx

We’re so excited for the warm, sunny months! ☀️As you and your family start enjoying the sun and spending more time outs...
06/05/2026

We’re so excited for the warm, sunny months! ☀️As you and your family start enjoying the sun and spending more time outside, we want to remind you about the importance of sun protection! 🧴

Here are some helpful tips to keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer:

🌴Instead of sunscreen, keep babies 6 months and under in shaded areas and use sun-protective clothing items to protect their skin.
👒Utilize sun-protection accessories like sunhats and sunglasses.
🧴Use baby-safe sunscreens with mineral filters to prevent skin irritation.
🏖️Reapply! Make sure you take breaks in outdoor play to reset and reapply sunscreen, especially after swimming.

Learn more about how to keep your family safe in the sun: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx

Warm weather ✅ Fresh, in-season fruit for your berry-loving toddler ✅Using your WIC fruit & veggie benefits to boost you...
06/05/2026

Warm weather ✅
Fresh, in-season fruit for your berry-loving toddler ✅
Using your WIC fruit & veggie benefits to boost your produce budget ✅

Learn more about the latest WIC food package updates that allow for more flexibility and personalized options to fit your family’s needs: https://signupwic.com/news/wic-101-food-benefits-nutrition

🦖 He thinks “Diphtheria” is the name of a dinosaur.Vaccines help keep it that way. Protecting children from serious dise...
06/03/2026

🦖 He thinks “Diphtheria” is the name of a dinosaur.
Vaccines help keep it that way. Protecting children from serious diseases means they get to stay focused on learning, playing, and being kids.

Call us at (309) 210-0110 for questions or to schedule an appointment.

EDIT: As of 3:15pm 6/2/26, all Solutran processes are fully restored. Illinois’ WIC processor is currently down statewid...
06/02/2026

EDIT: As of 3:15pm 6/2/26, all Solutran processes are fully restored.

Illinois’ WIC processor is currently down statewide. Your WIC card will not work at any store throughout the state. The State of Illinois is actively working to resolve this as quickly as possible. MCHD is not able to help with this issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Updates will be posted on the IDHS website: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31907.

📞 Need help but not sure where to start? Try 211.Many people call us looking for help with food, housing, utilities, men...
06/01/2026

📞 Need help but not sure where to start? Try 211.

Many people call us looking for help with food, housing, utilities, mental health services, healthcare access, caregiver support, and other community resources. One of the best places to start is 𝟐𝟏𝟏 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬.

✅ Available 24/7
📱 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟏𝟏
📩 Or 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐙𝐈𝐏 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟖𝟗𝟖𝟐𝟏𝟏
🔒 Free and confidential

211 Illinois helps connect individuals and families to local resources quickly and efficiently through a statewide network of support services. Because sometimes the hardest part is just figuring out who to call first.

To***co and ni****ne companies deliberately design their products to hook you. Sugars, flavors, and cooling agents all m...
05/31/2026

To***co and ni****ne companies deliberately design their products to hook you. Sugars, flavors, and cooling agents all mask the harshness of ni****ne so you inhale more, and get addicted faster. But the grip of addiction can be broken. And the benefits are felt almost immediately:

⏱️ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops
🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves
❤️ 1 year, your risk of heart disease is cut in half

The Illinois To***co Quitline offers free, confidential support, coaching, and quit aids.
📞 1-866-QUIT-YES (1-866-784-8937)
🌐 quityes.org

Address

1002 E Laurel Avenue
Havana, IL
62644

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 12pm
12:45pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 12pm
12:45pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 12pm
12:45pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 12pm
12:45pm - 4:30pm

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+13092100110

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