Health Department’s WIC Program Recognized for Excellence

The Peoria City/County Health Department’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has received a Gold Breastfeeding Award of Excellence from the Midwest Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Agr...

Third Rabid Bat Identified in Peoria County

Peoria County Animal Protection Services and the Peoria City/County Health Department are advising the public about the potential risk of exposure to rabies after a third rabid bat was identified in Peoria County. 

“Do not attempt to han...

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Month at Peoria Zoo

Join the Peoria City/County Health Department and the Illinois Public Health Institute in celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with a special event at Peoria Zoo on August 11 from 2-4 pm. There is free zoo entry and a ticket for ice cream for the firs...

West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool in Peoria County

The Peoria City/County Health Department is reporting the first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample detected in Peoria County for 2023. 

"The positive mosquito pool is an indication that West Nile virus is circulating in our area and ind...

West Nile Virus Surveillance in Peoria County

The Peoria City/County Health Department will be starting vector surveillance of mosquitoes and birds for West Nile virus from May 31-October 15, 2023. Trapping and testing mosquitos for West Nile virus will be at locations throughout Peoria County.

West N...

61605 Community Meeting to Discuss Transportation and Social Connectedness

Do you live in the 61605 ZIP code? We want to hear from you! Join the SDOH – Accelerator Plan leadership team on Wednesday, May 24 at the George Washington Carver Center to tell us about your experiences regarding transportation and accessibility in your ...

COVID-19 Vaccines Remain Available at Health Department

At the end of today, May 11, 2023, the National Public Health Emergency Declaration regarding SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) will expire.

COVID-19 vaccines and boosters continue to be provided free of charge by the Peoria City/County Health Department. Vaccinations...

Temporary Program Locations & Dates

During construction of a new Health & Human Services building at our current Health Dept site, we're moving all Health Dept programs to temporary locations.

New Health and Human Services Building

Peoria County is constructing a new facility to house the Peoria City/County Health Department, Coroner's Office, Regional Office of Education, and Sustainability and Resource Conservation Department.

11-4-22 Project Act offers free COVID-19 home delivery tests for specified Illinois zip codes.

Order 1 package of 5 free COVID-19 test kits at AccessCovidTests.org. for zip codes 61602, 61603, 61605, 61606, and zips in 13 other Illinois counties. Project Act is an Illinois Department of Public Health partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.

Oct 3-4-5 Cure Violence - Join us for just one of these 2-hr sessions.

Cure Violence - Join us for just one of these 2-hr sessions. This is your chance to find out more about this new model that has shown to stop the spread of violence. The model meeting will talk about assessing the community, implementation of the model, o...

6-30-22 COVID 19 Vaccines for age 6 mo - 5 yr available in community

With FDA and CDC authorizations, COVID-19 vaccines for age 5 mo-5 yr are now available by appointment at many peds offices. Appointments are also available at Peoria City/County Health Department 309-679-6655.

3-28-22 Closure of the State of Illinois Peoria Civic Center COVID-19 test and vaccine site

3-28-22  Closure of the State of Illinois Peoria Civic Center COVID-19  testing and vaccination site will be March 31, 2022, due to availability of testing and vaccination sites throughout the state. See the state news release

For vaccina...

1-31-22 Project Act offers free COVID-19 home delivery tests for specified Illinois zip codes.

Order 1 package of 5 free COVID-19 test kits at AccessCovidTests.org. for zip codes 61602, 61603, 61605, 61606, and zips in 13 other Illinois counties. Project Act is an Illinois Department of Public Health partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.

1-31-22 Distribution of free N95 masks at many local stores

Free N95 mask distribution started at many local pharmacies and stores, including Hy-Vee, Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, and Kroger. No advance orders, just pick up the masks in stores. Check at your local store for participation and availability of masks.

1-19-22 Free COVID-19 At Home Tests Available on USPS Website

To order 4 free kits per household, visit the government website at https://special.usps.com/testkits/

1-7-22 Businesses Need to be Prepared for Delay or Stoppage of COVID-19 Return to Work Letters

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will begin a centralized contact tracing system on January 13, 2022 to address the high volume of COVID-19 cases. Positive cases will receive a text message from IDPH and individuals must answer the text to opt ...

12-30-21 IDPH Provides COVID-19 Text Notification- Adopts CDC Changes to Quarantine & Isolation

IDPH started a new text notification system this week for individuals testing positive for COVID-19. IDPH also adopted the CDC guidance to reduce the days for quarantine and isolation.

12-29-21 Use Legitimate COVID-19 Testing Sites

Use legitimate testing sites run by health departments, healthcare agencies, pharmacies, schools, or check with your local health department. Our webpage has links to many area sites.

12-13-21 Pfizer boosters for COVID-19 now available for ages 16 and 17.

Walk-in COVID-19 clinics M-F from 8:30am - 4pm. Pfizer boosters for ages 16-17 also available. Must have parent or guardian in attendance. Must be 6 months from last COVID-19 vaccination.

11-4-21 COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Ages 5+

The Peoria City/County Health Department is now taking COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins for ages 5+ and all adult doses and boosters. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

On October 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency...

8-19-22 Take the IDPH Survey on COVID-19 Treatment

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b5148b3c42604383a4084aad58389701  IDPH survey website.

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8-3-22 Quick Facts Monkeypox

Monkeypox has been diagnosed in Illinois. There are no current cases in Peoria County. Monkeypox is rare. Anyone can get monkeypox, but data shows it is higher among people in close sexual networks. See the infograph or IDPH website for more info...

988 - New Mental Health Hotline - 988

988  -  New Mental Health Hotline - 988

Call or text 988 from anywhere in the U.S.

People experiencing a mental health crisis now have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S. Now they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8. Modeled ...

Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Ages 5+ and Adults

Walk-ins are welcome for ages 5+ (including adults and boosters) at the Peoria City/County Health Department, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4 pm. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Quick and easy!

Southside community could see better transportation and enhanced safety

Peoria County is working on two projects that are both focused on improving health and ways to provide additional transportation opportunities for residents, especially those in the 61605 ZIP code. Find out more and take the survey!