Peoria City/County Health Department

Peoria City/County Health Department Visit our website www.pcchd.org. For hearing impaired use TDD: 800-526-0844 Visit our website for info or to send us a message.

Public health activities protect and promote health as well as prevent disease, illness, and injury. You know us from promoting healthy lifestyles, ensuring safe food and water, and collecting data on diseases that affect our community. Because of public health, the foods we eat are safer; the water we drink is free from contamination, more babies live beyond their 1st birthday, and children are h

ealthier due to childhood immunization programs. We'll try to monitor this site daily, but we are not replacing your medical provider. As always, for emergencies contact your medical provider or 911. We reserve the right to monitor, prohibit, restrict, block, suspend, terminate, or delete any comments, posts, media, or users that are unlawful, threatening, profane, abusive, harassing, racist, sexist, defamatory, slanderous, obscene, embarrassing, misinform, infringe on another person's privacy, or represent political or business sales. This will be determined at the sole discretion of Peoria City/County Health Department.

Our team is wearing blue in recognition of Men's Mental Health Month!Men’s health is shaped by relationships - partners,...
06/19/2026

Our team is wearing blue in recognition of Men's Mental Health Month!

Men’s health is shaped by relationships - partners, families, caregivers, friends, and communities at every stage of life.

When men are supported via connection, education, and shared advocacy, they seek care, stay engaged, and live healthier, longer lives.



Learn more at https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mens-health-month/

We're seeking nominations for businesses and organizations to recognize for their exceptional support for lactation in t...
06/17/2026

We're seeking nominations for businesses and organizations to recognize for their exceptional support for lactation in the workplace.

Support could include offering private lactation spaces, flexible break times, supportive policies, or fostering a culture that values family health and wellness.

Let us know about the lactation friendly workplaces in Peoria County! Go to https://bit.ly/4ehsWjC to nominate.

The Peoria City/County Health Department is wearing rainbow colors in celebration of Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Mental Healt...
06/17/2026

The Peoria City/County Health Department is wearing rainbow colors in celebration of Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Mental Health Awareness.

06/17/2026

Illinois is #1 in the nation for tornadoes this year.
Not exactly the ranking we were hoping for. 🌪️

Severe weather can happen quickly, but a little preparation can make a big difference.

Before storms arrive:
➡️ Charge phones, batteries, and medical devices
➡️ Know where you'll take shelter
➡️ Sign up for weather alerts
➡️ Keep an emergency kit stocked with water, medications, flashlights, and other essentials

If the power goes out:
➡️ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
➡️ Refrigerated food may become unsafe after 4 hours without power
➡️ A full freezer can keep food frozen for about 48 hours if unopened
➡️ When in doubt, throw it out

Being prepared helps protect you, your family, and your community.

06/15/2026

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a safety notice for ALL Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. On June 13, 2026, all lots and sizes of this formula has been recalled after being link to cases of botulism in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. No cases have been identified in Illinois.

This product was sold at Target retail stores, target.com, and nara.com

Guidance for Parents and Guardians
DO NOT USE RECALLED INFANT FORMULA – Take photos of the lot number of the product, then write in large lettering “DO NOT USE” on the containers before disposing of the product. You can also return the formula to the store you bought it from.

WASH ALL ITEMS AND SURFACES – any surfaces that may have come into contact with the infant formula must be washed with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.

MONITOR YOUR BABY FOR 30 DAYS – from the last date they were fed Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula. Symptoms of infant botulism can take several weeks to develop.

SEEK IMMEDIATE HEALTHCARE – if your infant consumed the recalled formula and has any of the following symptoms.

☑️Poor feeding
☑️Loss of head control
☑️Difficulty swallowing
☑️Decreases facial expression
☑️Guidance for Businesses

DO NOT SELL OR USE RECALLED INFANT FORMULA – write in large lettering “DO NOT USE” before disposing of any recalled formula.

WASH AND SANITIZE ITEMS AND SURFACES – that may have contacted the recalled formula.

For more information about the recall, you can contact the IDPH Communicable Diseases Section at 217-782-2016.

Feel free to contact the Environmental Health team at the Peoria City/County Health Department with any additional questions.

06/15/2026

The Partnership for a Healthy Community is proud to offer Sun Meals To-Go to ALL children ages 1-18 throughout the summer. The program offers 14 free shelf-stable meals per child per week. Families need to register and choose a pick-up location that suits their needs. Pick-up locations are available in Green Valley in Tazewell County and Eureka and Spring Bay in Woodford County. Other pick-up sites are open in Morgan and Putnam counties as well. Participants do not need to reside in these counties to be eligible.

Registration for all locations can be found here: https://bit.ly/sun-meals-illinois

Wear Blue Day will occur on Friday, June 19, 2026. Participate by donning blue to raise awareness for men’s health issue...
06/15/2026

Wear Blue Day will occur on Friday, June 19, 2026. Participate by donning blue to raise awareness for men’s health issues. Inspire the men in your life to prioritize regular checkups and screenings, maintain a nutritious diet, and stay active for a longer, healthier life. Show your support by using the hashtag . For more information, visit www.MensHealthMonth.org

💲 $2,000 sign on bonus for part time💲 $4,000 sign on bonus for full time💲5% increase after successfully completing proba...
06/14/2026

💲 $2,000 sign on bonus for part time
💲 $4,000 sign on bonus for full time
💲5% increase after successfully completing probationary period

Are you a compassionate, community-driven nurse looking to create a lasting impact beyond the bedside? Join our team as a Public Health Nurse and help improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities in Peoria County.

These positions have an hourly pay rate range of $30.34-$33.37. Full-time employee benefits include but are not limited to:
🎄 10 paid holidays
😷 12 paid sick days a year
🌴 2 weeks of paid vacation in the first year
🕔 A Monday-Friday work schedule with core hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
🎓 Tuition reimbursement
👪 Paid parental leave
⚕️ Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
🪙 Retirement Plan (IMRF)

Learn more at https://www.pcchd.org/170/Working-at-PCCHD

⚡ Power Outage Food Safety: Keep It or Toss It?When the power goes out, keeping refrigerator and freezer doors closed is...
06/12/2026

⚡ Power Outage Food Safety: Keep It or Toss It?

When the power goes out, keeping refrigerator and freezer doors closed is one of the most important things you can do to protect your food.

Many factors affect how long food stays safe, including the age and temperature setting of your refrigerator, how full it is, and how long the power is out.

Once power is restored, check the temperature of your food as soon as possible. The best way to do this is by using a metal stem thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the food itself. Perishable foods should be discarded if they have been above 41°F for more than 4 hours.

Not sure what to throw away?

👎 Toss:
Meat, poultry, seafood
Milk, cream, coffee creamer
Eggs and egg products
Cheese, butter, and yogurt
Lunch meat and hotdogs
Leftovers
Cooked pasta, rice, and potatoes
Sauces purchased refrigerated
Homemade dressings
Tofu and other plant based meat alternatives
Cut melon, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce (including bagged lettuce), sprouts
Cooked fruits and vegetables

👍 Keep:
Raw fruits and vegetables; whole or cut (unless listed on the toss list)
Jams and jelly
Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, mayo
Grated Parmesan cheese
Commercially packaged dressings (unless purchased refrigerated)
Margarine
Juices (unless purchased refrigerated)

When in doubt, throw it out. Food that looks and smells normal can still contain harmful bacteria if it has been kept at unsafe temperatures.

Stay safe, and contact the Peoria City/County Health Department at (309) 679-6161, [email protected], or comment below if you have questions.

In extreme heat, dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes. Avoid dark colors because they absorb t...
06/11/2026

In extreme heat, dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.

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2116 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL
61604

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13096796000

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