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DuPage County – The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first two human deaths due to West Nile virus (WNV) in 2023. An Addison resident in their 70s and a West Chicago resident in their 60s who both became ill in late August have died. There have been 6 human cases reported in DuPage County in 2023. WNV …

DUPAGE COUNTY – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect time to make sure your child is up to date with their routine vaccinations. The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is encouraging parents to add vaccinations to the top of their back-to-school checklist. Illinois immunization requirements for children and adolescents enrolling in childcare or school are aligned with …

DuPage County – The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month, with May 19 marking Hepatitis Testing Day. DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and national public health organizations are raising awareness about viral hepatitis and the importance of prevention, testing, and vaccination. Getting tested is the only way to know if you have hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis …

DuPage County – Each year in May, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) recognizes Mental Health Month with other national organizations to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and substance use treatment, help individuals access resources for support, and reduce stigma. On May 1, 2023, DCHD is launching a public awareness digital advertising campaign to promote the 988 …

April 24-30 is National Infant Immunization Week DuPage County – The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is joining public health agencies and medical partners in support of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) from April 24-30. NIIW highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases such as whooping cough (pertussis), chickenpox, and mumps, which threaten the health of our …

Health Department announces launch of WIC mobile clinics DuPage County – The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will allow more pregnant women and families with young children to provide nutritious food for themselves, thanks to a new clinic on wheels. The new mobile clinic will improve WIC’s outreach by offering services to more eligible …

DuPage County – Each year, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) joins the American Dental Association (ADA) to observe the annual ‘Give Kids A Smile Day.’ This year, ‘Give Kids A Smile Day’ at DCHD is on Friday, March 3, 2023. Free dental screenings, by appointment only, will be done by DuPage County Health Department dentists. In addition, children will receive …

DuPage County – The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with the announcement of its new partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (Milk Bank WGL). The organizations have collaborated in an effort to promote the health and wellbeing of the youngest and most vulnerable members of the community. “We are delighted to begin our …

DuPage County – On Protect Swimmers Day, there is one focus, to keep children safer by water. Residents are urged to make water safety a priority and to take steps to protect children from drowning. On July 21st, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) brought together, organizations, businesses, and swimming facilities across metro Chicago to raise community awareness about child and adolescent …

Participants have the chance to win $10,000 and meet The People’s Shark Daymond John Washington– AARP announced its third “Make Your Move Entrepreneurship Contest“ to help aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners 45 and older boost their business ventures and goals. The contest will run from Sept. 9 through Oct. 22. To enter the contest, entry participants must share their …