Logan County Department of Public Health

08/27/2026

💙 International Day of Charity is September 5! 💙

This International Day of Charity, the Logan County Department of Public Health and WIC are coming together to support individuals and families in our community who may be facing a time of need.

We’ve created an Amazon Wish List with items that can be provided to community members who need a little extra support. Every item purchased will help us make a difference for someone right here in Logan County. 🛒💙

Whether it’s a baby item, personal care product, household necessity, or another basic need, your generosity can help make someone’s day a little easier.

🎁 Want to help? Visit our Amazon Wish List here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PCO4PEHKCMDI?ref_=wl_share

You can make a difference with something as simple as a single item. Together, we can show our community that we care and that no one should have to face difficult times alone.

08/26/2026

Getting your flu shot at the health department not only protects you and those around you from the seasonal flu, but also offers an exciting opportunity to win a fantastic prize!

By participating, you'll be entered into a drawing for a movie package that includes a 2027 popcorn bucket and a gift card to VIP Lincoln Grand Cinemas.

No matter what type of insurance you have, please consider coming to the health department! You can enjoy peace of mind knowing you're contributing to public health and possibly score a delightful movie experience.

Don’t miss out on this chance to stay healthy and win big!

08/13/2026

We listen and we don’t judge!

💉 Did you wait until the day before school starts to get those back-to-school vaccines? If you did, we understand! That back-to-school to-do list can be a lot to tackle.

👩‍⚕️ We’re here for you, taking walk-in appointments between 7:30AM - 3:45PM, Monday through Friday!

08/12/2026

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08/12/2026

If you see a bat, give it space!🦇

Bats can sometimes carry rabies, a disease that can make people and animals very sick.

🚫STAY AWAY from bats. Never pick up or touch a bat — even if it looks hurt or isn't moving.

If you find a bat in your house, don't touch it with your bare hands.
➡️Always avoid direct contact and wear leather gloves if you have to handle the bat.
➡️To capture the bat, contain it to a room or trap it in a box/blanket.
➡️For help removing it, contact local animal control.

Once the bat is captured, call your local health department. They'll evaluate the exposure and determine next steps for testing.

Where can you get more information?
➡️Immediate help removing a bat: Local animal control
➡️Help determining if exposure occurred or information on rabies prophylaxis: Local health department
➡️Information on bat exclusion: IDPH Division of Environmental Health at 217-782-5830

🔗Learn more about bats and bat exclusion: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/structural-pest-control/bats-exclusion.html

08/11/2026

Have you checked out our latest video with our vaccine mascot yet?

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

We’ve checked one more thing off our Back-to-School To-Do list by getting our physical!

Let us help you check back-to-school vaccines off your list! Visit us to get your back-to-school vaccines at 109 Third St., Monday - Friday between 7:30AM - 3:45PM!

08/10/2026

A properly working septic system keeps harmful leakage from contaminating the soil and ground water.

You can protect your system and your water supply by avoiding pouring chemicals down the drain, keeping the drain field clear, and flushing only human waste and toilet paper. These simple habits help prevent pollution and keep groundwater safe.