Posted on: August 9, 2023
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...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: August 4, 2023
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...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2023
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...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2023
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...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2023
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 ...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2023
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...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2022
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.
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2022
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.
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2022
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 ...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2022
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...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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.
Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2022
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.
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2022
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.
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2022
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 ...
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: December 30, 2021
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.
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2021
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.
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Health Department Press Releases
Posted on: December 13, 2021
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.
Health Department Press Releases