Moultrie County Health Department

08/25/2026

Don't wait for a tornado warning to decide what you'll do.

Knowing your safe location, keeping an emergency kit nearby, and making sure everyone in your household understands the plan can save valuable time when severe weather threatens.

Use today's graphic as a reminder to make or review your family's tornado safety plan before you need it.

08/25/2026

Could WIC help your family? It may be worth finding out.

WIC supports eligible families with children under age 5 by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and other valuable resources. Even if you're unsure whether your family qualifies, the Moultrie County Health Department can help you learn more.

Call 217-728-4114 to ask about eligibility or schedule a WIC appointment.

08/24/2026

Would you recognize the signs of a heart attack in yourself—or in a woman you love?

Some heart attack symptoms may be easy to overlook or attribute to something else. Learning the warning signs can help you recognize a possible emergency and get medical help quickly.

The image below highlights five heart attack symptoms commonly experienced by women. Knowing them could make an important difference when every minute counts.

08/22/2026

A food thermometer may be one of the most important tools at your next cookout.

Meat can look done before it has reached a safe internal temperature. Checking with a food thermometer helps protect your family and guests from foodborne illness.

Today's graphic provides a handy guide to safe cooking temperatures for several grilling favorites.

08/21/2026

There's more to West Nile virus than a mosquito bite.

West Nile virus circulates between birds and mosquitoes in nature. People can become infected when they're bitten by an infected mosquito—which is why simple mosquito-bite prevention measures can make a difference.

Review today's graphic to learn more about how West Nile virus is transmitted.

08/21/2026

Click on the image below for more information on signing up for Moultrie County Emergency Notifications.

08/20/2026

MCHD lab services are available on M-W each week. It's local, affordable, and convenient. The schedule is listed below. Call (217) 728-4114 to schedule your appointment and take an important step toward better health.

More information is available at https://www.moultriehealth.org/news/lab-services-at-the-moultrie-county-health-department/.

08/19/2026

School is back in session, and traffic patterns have changed almost overnight. School buses are out and about, children are walking or riding bicycles to school, and parents and teen drivers fill parking lots and drop-off lanes.

Click on the image below for some important tips to help keep our students safe >

Safety tips for walkers, bicycle riders, drivers, and Families. School is back in session, and traffic patterns have changed almost overnight. School buses are out and about, children are walking or riding bicycles to school, and parents and teen drivers fill parking lots and drop-off lanes. Here

08/19/2026

Families sometimes don't realize they're already eligible for WIC.

If your infant has Medicaid, you may qualify for WIC and the valuable nutrition and family support services the program provides.

Contact the Moultrie County Health Department's WIC office at (217) 728-4114 to learn more about your benefits and how to enroll.

08/18/2026

Keep healthy foods safe! Properly refrigerating fruits and vegetables after they're cut, peeled, or cooked can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Check out today's graphic for a few simple reminders.