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MCDH Main Office
Building A
2200 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815/334-4510
Fax: 815/334-4635
After Hours: 815/344-7421
Email: Health@co.mchenry.il.us
2011 Press Releases
December
12/05/11 Whooping cough outbreak nears record set in 2004
12/07/11 Take steps now to prepare for wintry weather
12/14/11 Applications accepted for Environmental Health Advisory Committee
12/20/11 Recycle your Christmas tree
12/21/11 Animal Control offers holiday adoption special
12/23/11 MRC volunteers recognized by County Board
November
11/01/11 Health Dept, Dominick's partner to offer pertussis vaccine
11/02/11 Get flu shot before the holidays
11/02/11 Turn back clocks, change smoke alarm batteries
11/04/11 Update: Pertussis cases grow to 38
11/09/11 NIPHC develops flu website for health communicators
11/10/11 Whooping cough cases increase to 79
11/15/11 Environmental Health Advisory Committee agenda Nov 17
11/15/11 Nov 21 honors Public Health heroes
11/16/11 Buckle up - every trip, every time
11/17/11 Food safety tips for preparing holiday meals
11/21/11 Pertussis outbreak grows to 121 cases
11/23/11 Board of Health agenda Nov 28
11/23/11 Joint meeting - Board of Health, Mental Health Board agenda Nov 28
11/23/11 Deadline nears for annual design contest
11/23/11 Quit smoking classes begin Jan 12
11/23/11 Health Dept offers pneumonia vaccine
October
10/05/11 Restrictions on open burning, alternatives
10/05/11 Medication Take-Back Initiative Oct 29
10/05/11 Cancer Awareness Presentation
10/13/11 Public Notice - AC Advisory Committee Vacancy
10/14/11 Walk-in flu clinic Oct 20
10/14/11 Pertussis cases on the rise
10/20/11 Board of Health agenda Oct 24
10/21/11 Celebrate 1st National Food Day Oct 24
10/24/11 Walk-in flu clinic Oct 26
10/25/11 Pertussis cases increase to 25
10/26/11 Schools recognize Red Ribbon Week
10/28/11 Animal Control Advisory Committee agenda Nov 2
10/28/11 Update: Pertussis cases total 31; more expected
10/30/11 Tuberculosis Care & Treatment Board agenda Nov 1
September
09/01/11 Flu shot best protection to stay healthy
09/02/11 Quit smoking classes begin Sept 28
09/02/11 Animal Control Advisory Committee agenda Sept 7
09/02/11 Two beaches closed
09/02/11 Children's flu clinic scheduled
09/02/11 Dixon Dairy recalls all products
09/07/11 Cardiovascular screening Sept 21
09/09/11 Influenza 101 - know the facts!
09/14/11 Child Passenger Safety Week Sept 18-24
09/14/11 Seats still available for quit smoking classes
09/14/11 Huntley flu clinic scheduled
09/16/11 Animal Control hosts rabies, microchip event Sept 28
09/21/11 Presentation to education about bed bugs
09/21/11 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
09/22/11 Board of Health agenda Sept 26
09/23/11 Annual design contest announced
09/23/11 1st human case of West Nile virus reported
09/23/11 HIV testing offered at MCC beginning October
09/27/11 World Heart Day a reminder to get checked
09/27/11 World Rabies Day Sept 28
09/27/11 Flu clinics scheduled this week
09/30/11 FREE car seat safety check Oct 15
August
08/02/11 Lyme disease cases on the rise
08/12/11 Shingles vaccination clinic Sept 9
08/15/11 Cardio screening Sept 10
08/16/11 Environmental Health Advisory Committee agenda August 18
08/18/11 Board of Health agenda Aug 22
08/19/11 Free car seat safety check Sept 10
08/23/11 Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus
08/29/11 September is National Preparedness Month
July
07/12/11 Power outage safety reminders
07/15/11 Don't miss kid's fair August 3rd
07/15/11 2nd rabid bat reported
07/21/11 Board of Health agenda July 25
07/26/11 County offers reduced fee water testing in August
07/27/11 Heavy rain advisory issued for County beaches
07/29/11 Beach sampling results
June
06/10/11 Beaches - Heavy rain advisory
06/17/11 County reports 1st rabid bat for 2011
06/22/11 Board of Health agenda June 27
06/22/11 Animal Control hosts adoption event June 25
06/22/11 National HIV Testing Day June 27
06/22/11 21st annual Kid's Health & Safety Fair is coming August 3rd
06/24/11 Beaches closed, placed on advisory
06/27/11 Community signs depict winning media design
May
05/03/11 Animal Control Advisory Committee agenda
05/11/11 Health Dept urges residents to buckle up every trip, every time
05/16/11 Students auction off handcrafted mantel ducks for pet adoption project
05/17/11 Environmental Health Advisory Committee agenda May 19
05/19/11 Board of Health agenda May 23
05/19/11 Education available for dog bite prevention
05/19/11 Health Dept's MRC presents "heart age" toolkit at national conference
05/25/11 Quit smoking classes begin June 14
05/26/11 Electronic Waste Collection event at MCC June 11
05/26/11 County beach sampling program begins
05/27/11 County beaches closed/placed on advisory
April
04/01/11 Public Health Week April 4-10
04/08/11 National Medication Take-Back Initiative April 30
04/21/11 Board of Health agenda April 25
04/27/11 "Life Smart for Women" class begins May 12
04/27/11 Health Dept announces design contest winner
March
03/03/11 USFDA recalls E&J Brand stainless steel flasks - lead risk
03/03/11 Pneumonia vaccination clinic March 18
03/04/11 Board of Health agenda - revised March 7
03/09/11 Submit nominations for McHenry County Green Award
03/11/11 TB Care & Treatment Board agenda March 15
03/18/11 Reduced fee water testing offered in April
03/18/11 ERC attends conference for radiation preparedness
03/18/11 Not too late to nominate for Spirit Awards
03/21/11 World TB Day March 24
03/24/11 Board of Health agenda March 28
03/25/11 Public water systems recognized for optimum fluoride levels
03/30/11 McHenry County's health ranked in State's top counties
03/30/11 Cardiovascular screening offered April 16
February
02/01/11 Take precautions during wintry weather
02/01/11 National Wear Red for Women Day Feb 4
02/04/11 Cardiovascular screening at Woodstock Public Library Feb 19
02/08/11 Appointments still available for shingles vaccination clinic Feb 18
02/14/11 Technical Review Cmte - Private Sewage Program agenda Feb 16
02/14/11 Environmental Health Advisory Cmte Feb 17
02/22/11 Quit smoking classes begin March 8
02/22/11 Protection from infection
02/25/11 Board of Health agenda Feb 28
02/25/11 Animal Control Advisory Committee agenda March 2
02/25/11 Nominations for 6th annual Spirit of Public Health Awards
January
01/04/11 Cardiovascular screening offered Jan 29
01/07/11 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
01/12/11 Medical Reserve Corps hosts orientation, training Jan. 27
01/14/11 Shingles vaccination clinic Feb 18
01/20/11 Board of Health agenda Jan 24
01/27/11 McHenry County Tuberculosis Care & Treatment Board Feb 1
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