McDonough County Health Department

McDonough County Health Department Health Department

Cable gun locks are available at no cost to you, and can be picked up any time our office is open. Monday through Thursd...
06/06/2026

Cable gun locks are available at no cost to you, and can be picked up any time our office is open. Monday through Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm

Stay healthy in the water this summer. Make sure that you and your pets avoid water contaminated with harmful algae and...
06/06/2026

Stay healthy in the water this summer. Make sure that you and your pets avoid water contaminated with harmful algae and cyanobacteria.

Today is National Donut Day. If you are celebrating, do so responsibly. 😆Donuts are a tasty sweet treat, but be sure to ...
06/05/2026

Today is National Donut Day. If you are celebrating, do so responsibly. 😆

Donuts are a tasty sweet treat, but be sure to keep sugary foods like donuts a limited part of your overall balanced diet. Focus on fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean protein.

Going outside? Don't forget the sunscreen!Spending time outside is a great way to stay active and manage stress and you ...
06/04/2026

Going outside? Don't forget the sunscreen!

Spending time outside is a great way to stay active and manage stress and you can enjoy the outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun.

🏖 Stay in the shade under an umbrella, tree or other shelter. You reduce your exposure to UV rays in the shade.

👕When possible wear long-sleeved shirts and pants or skirts. Clothing provides protection from UV rays. Too hot for this kind of clothing? Even short sleeves or shorts provide some protection.

👒Wearing a hat with a brim that covers your face, ears and neck is best. But even a baseball cap offers protection when you pair it with sunscreen or clothing that adds coverage.

🕶 Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV damage and reduces the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from damage.

🧴Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen that offers protection against UVA and UVB rays. SPF 30 or higher is best and be sure to apply a thick layer to all exposed skin. Reapply every 2 hours or more frequently if you are sweating or in the water.

June is Men's Health Month and MCHD reminds men to use all the tools available to them to protect their health.During th...
06/04/2026

June is Men's Health Month and MCHD reminds men to use all the tools available to them to protect their health.
During the month of June, the PSA test is available for just $50 with no Dr's order necessary.
The PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test can be used for the early detection of prostate cancer. Early detection of cancer can lead to better outcomes.

Call (309) 837-9951 ext. 2270 for more information and to schedule.

Today is Insect Repellent Awareness Day, celebrated on June 3rd each year and created to promote the use of insect repel...
06/03/2026

Today is Insect Repellent Awareness Day, celebrated on June 3rd each year and created to promote the use of insect repellents to prevent insect bites and the spread of disease through insect bites.

Our office has insect repellent wipes available at no cost to you. They are available at the front desk, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 to 5:00pm.

To***co and ni****ne companies deliberately design their products to hook you. Sugars, flavors, and cooling agents all m...
06/02/2026

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

ATTENTION WIC PARTICIPANTS***Update 4:30pm*** The processor outage issue has been resolved and WIC benefit cards should ...
06/02/2026

ATTENTION WIC PARTICIPANTS

***Update 4:30pm*** The processor outage issue has been resolved and WIC benefit cards should work normally.

From the state:
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. Your local WIC agency is not able to help with this issue. Updates will be posted on the IDHS website: IDHS: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Thank you for your patience.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
El procesador de WIC de Illinois se encuentra actualmente fuera de servicio en todo el estado. Su tarjeta WIC no funcionará en ninguna tienda en todo el estado. El estado de Illinois está trabajando activamente para resolver esto lo antes posible. Su agencia de WIC no puede brindarle asistencia con este problema. Las actualizaciones se publicarán en el sitio web del IDHS: IDHS: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Gracias por su paciencia.
Esta institución es un proveedor equitativo de oportunidades.

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. If you keep a gun in your home, hiding it isn’t enough. Kids are curious, and stud...
06/02/2026

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. If you keep a gun in your home, hiding it isn’t enough. Kids are curious, and studies show that they usually know where their family keeps a gun. All guns in your home should be locked and unloaded, with ammunition locked separately. Make sure children and teens can’t access the keys or combinations to lock boxes or gun safes. Learn more about firearm safety: https://bit.ly/2DNd8nI

Cable gun locks are available at no cost to you at our office Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm.

06/01/2026

Today is Heimlich Maneuver awareness day. This video from the American Heart Association can help you recognize signs of choking and how to help.

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505 E Jackson Street
Macomb, IL
61455

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Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm

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