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Peoria City/County Health Department Changing Daily COVID-19 Infographic

Starting Thursday, September 23, the Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD) will be releasing an updated version of the COVID-19 daily infographic on Peoria County’s main COVID-19 informational webpage and social media pages. 

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9-3-21 Take the Community Health Needs Survey and tell us the most pressing health needs in the area

Residents Invited to Rate Health Issues in Community

The Partnership for a Healthy Community, comprised of partnering agencies with local area health systems, organizations, and health departments in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties invites resident...

8-27-21 Joint Masking Guidance Issued to Providers from Community Health Organizations

At the August 26 press briefing, Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson referenced a recently distributed joint letter from community health organizations reinforcing the importance of mask wearing and giving guidance to all...

7-22-21 Tri-county Prevention Strategies for Schools

Tri-county Prevention Strategies for Schools

The Peoria City/County Health Department, Tazewell County Health Department, Woodford County Health Department, OSF HealthCare, UnityPoint Health, Carle Eureka Hospital, Heartland Health Services, and University...

Civic Center COVID-19 Testing Site Closure - Testing Available in Community

Peoria Civic Center COVID-19 Testing Collection Site Closure

 Peoria – The Peoria Civic Center/Fulton Street testing collection site for COVID-19 will close on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The Illinois Department of Public Health will not b...

6-17-21 Healthcare Collaborative Call for Participants

HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

 Peoria – The Healthcare Collaborative, a group of local organizations and healthcare agencies focused on health equity, will be hosting a series of community healthcare conversa...

5-27-21 FEMA Team to Assist in Tri-county COVID-19 Outreach

Local health departments in the Tri-county are now working with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Outreach Teams to raise awareness about the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine clinics and other various recovery services. Working thro...

4-1-21 National Public Health Week

3-1-21 St. Patrick's Day Celebration Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars

Peoria County Chairman Andrew Rand, City of Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis, and Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson would like to remind local restaurants and bars about the current COVID-19 safety guidelines ahead of upcoming St...

1-25-21 Tri-county Returns to Phase 4 Restore Illinois

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1-22-21 Tri-county COVID-19 Vaccination Info

News Release

12-22-20 Updated COVID-19 Information on Website

See the latest updates for Test Sites, Test Results, Quarantine/Isolation, Return to Work, and Vaccine Information. www.pcchd.org/289

11-20-20 Peoria City/County Health Dept Building Closed to Public WalkIns; Limited Curbside Services

Following safety guidance for the public and our staff during COVID-19, the building will be closed to public walkin access. Some services will be available by appointment with curbside service. Call program areas for directions. Thank you.

11-2-20 Popup COVID-19 Test Site Princeville Nov 9 and 10

Steven's Square Park to host Princeville Community COVID-9 Test Site Nov 9 and 10 from 8am-4pm. No cost testing, simple nasal swab, results in 4-7 days. With or without symptoms.

10-9-20 COVID-19 Test Sites Added

6-23-20 Summer Cooling Centers

Peoria County Board of Health Seeks Applicants

COVID-19 Emergency Response Prompts Closure of Health Dept Building to Public - Services Limited

Peoria City/County Health Department is providing emergency response and community guidance during the COVID-19 event. The building at 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, will be closed Tuesday March 17, 2020 until April 1, 2020 at which point we will reassess...

First Positive COVID-19 Case in Peoria County

COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates

Check out the COVID-19 coronavirus webpage for important links to information and guidance.

CANCELLED - The 3-16-20 Peoria County Board of Health meeting at 6:00pm has been cancelled..

CANCELLED -The 3-16-20 Food Safety Excellence Award Ceremony has been cancelled.

2019 Food Safety Excellence Award Ceremony

The Peoria City/County Health Department will announce and recognize ten local establishments as recipients of the 2019 Food Safety Excellence Award on Monday, March 16, 2020. The award ceremony will be held at 5:...

1-3-20 January is National Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month

The Partnership for a Healthy Community is encouraging residents to test the radon level in their home. The best time to test for radon is during cold weather when windows and doors are closed. Radon is a radioactive ...

1-15-20 Open Nutritionist Position

Always looking for new talent in public health - nutritionists are in demand. Check us out for all positions at the Peoria County Jobs Center at  https://lnkd.in/dutxs4X.

12-23-19 Flu Activity Prompts Area Hospitals to Limit Visitors

10-30-19 Breastfeeding Support Award (PDF)

During a special regional awards ceremony in Waukegan, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognized Peoria City/County Health Department and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) staff for exemplary breast...

10-29-19 Health Dept Accepts Private Insurance

Peoria City/County Health Department Accepts Private Insurance

For Health Clinic Services

Peoria - The Peoria City/County Health Department now accepts some private insurance, as well as Medicaid cards for services delivered through the health cli...