Heat-Related Deaths are Preventable

Heat-Related Deaths are Preventable

Periods of extreme heat are responsible for the highest number of deaths annually among all weather-related hazards.

Adult Health Topics

West Nile Virus: Health Concerns and Prevention Tips

Celebrate the Fourth of July Safely

First Aid Basics for Summer Activities

Staying Safe in Hot Summer Weather

Tick Awareness: What You Need to Know

Summertime Food Safety

An Emergency Road Kit – Just in Case

Mosquitoes: Health Concerns and Prevention Tips

Cognitive Health: How to Stay Sharp as We Age

Tips for Driving Safely During Planting Season

Lawn Mowing Safety to Prevent Injuries

CodeRED: Moultrie County’s Emergency Alert System

The Role of Nutrition in Brain Health

Preparing for Safety as Spring Weather Arrives

Can Good Nutrition Help Prevent Respiratory Illnesses?

Improving Dementia Care at Home

Should I Get a Flu Shot Now to Lower My Risk of Influenza?

WIC Families Develop Healthy Eating Habits

Understanding How Vaccines Work

Powerful Tools For Caregivers

Shoveling Snow: Health and Safety Tips

Checking on Your Neighbor When It Matters

Improve Your Health – Starting Today!

Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise in Illinois

Happy New Year From MCHD

A Christmas Message From MCHD

Child Safety in the Home at Christmas

Reducing Christmas Holiday Stress

Giving Our Seniors the Gift of Connection

Carbon Monoxide: An Increasing Threat in Winter Months

How Does Loneliness Contribute to Dementia?

Thanksgiving Dinner: How to Prepare Your Turkey and Trimmings Safely

The Flu Mist Vaccine: Is It an Option for You?

Tricks to Make Halloween Treats Safer for Our Kids

Does Losing Weight Affect Breast Cancer Risk?

Temporary Food Permits: Ensuring Safety and Event Success

Harvest Time: Keeping the Roads Safe for Everyone

Influenza, COVID-19, and the Vaccines that Help Us

Good Nutrition: Fueling Student Success

Food Poisoning: Causes and Preventive Actions

Sharing the Roads with Our Students

COVID-19 is Endemic: What It Means for People in Our Communities

“Caregiver Stress-Busting” Sponsored by the MCHD

The Cost of Cigarette Smoking: It’s Higher Than You Think

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: It’s Available Now!

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Allowable Purchases

Progressive Dementia: Categories and Common Symptoms

Heat Safety: Protecting Yourself During Hot Summer Weather

Protecting Your Eyes: 10 Essential Tips for Better Eye Health

Back-to-School Immunizations: The Time is Now!

Water Recreation Safety Tips Worthy of Your Consideration

Dementia’s Impact on Rural Communities

Protect Your Skin to Avoid Skin Cancer

Potluck Events: Essential Food Safety Tips

Bats and Rabies: A Public Health Concern

Dementia: Understanding Its Complications and Struggles

Memorial Day Tribute – May 27, 2024

Early Report of West Nile Virus in East Central Illinois

The Value of Temporary Food Permits

Tick Season: What You Need to Know

The Food Recall Process and Public Health

Prostate Health: A Priority Men Cannot Afford to Ignore

Prenatal Care and Its Importance to Expectant Mothers

Spring Weather Preparedness: Essential Safety Tips

The Next Solar Eclipse: How to Watch This Event Safely

Ensuring Easter Egg Safety for a Joyful and Healthy Event

Women’s Healthcare: 10 Essential Topics Women Should Address Proactively

A Heart-Healthy Plan: Monitoring Your Cardiovascular Health

Wintertime Indoor Exercise: Healthy and Cost-Effective

Children and Lead Exposure: What Parents Need to Know

Heart Health: 10 Resolutions You Should Start Today

Family Case Management and its Vital Role in Public Health

E-Cigarette Use Ban in Illinois Indoor Public Spaces

Moultrie County Courthouse and Health Department are closed today, Monday, January 22, 2024

Winter Preparedness: Stay Safe and Warm at Home

Is it Influenza, or is it a Common Cold?

The FDA Announces an Infant Formula Recall

Changes in the Cost of COVID-19 Vaccinations

How Does the WIC Program Impact Families?

How Does the WIC Program Impact Families?

Reducing Holiday Stress: 7 Tips to Support Your Well-Being this Season

Giving Our Seniors a Happy Christmas Season

The Food Thermometer: An Essential Tool for Every Home Kitchen

Daylight Savings Time Reminds Us of an Essential Home Safety Tip

Breast Cancer Awareness: How Knowledge Influences Outcomes

How Better Nutrition Supports Academic and Athletic Performance

The MCHD Supports Moultrie County’s Food-Permitted Events

Bridging the Gap: The CDC’s Bridge Access Program

The 2023 Seasonal Flu Booster, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines

Farm Vehicles and Rural Road Safety During Harvest Season

The Importance of Temporary Food Permits

WIC Offers Year-Round Support for Breastfeeding Moms

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program 2023

How Does Hot Weather Affect Mosquitoes?

Safety Tips for Enjoying Summer Activities

Back-to-School Immunizations for Students in August 2023

Macon County Reports West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes

The MCHD Launches a Public Health Careers Page

Lab Services at the Moultrie County Health Department

Keep Your Fourth of July Celebration Safe: Five Poison Prevention Tips for Families

Child Safety Seat Program Strives to Protect Children

CodeRED: Moultrie County’s Emergency Warning System

Skin Cancer: Learning How to Protect Yourself

Heat Safety: Protecting Yourself During Hot Summer Weather

The Loneliness Epidemic: Are We Willing to Solve this Problem?

Prioritizing Women’s Health: Self-care and Healthy Choices Matter

West Nile Virus: Prevention Tips as Mosquitos Become Active

Public Health Officials Warn of Salmonella Outbreak and Recall Linked to Gold Medal Brand Flour

Lightning Strikes: Safety Precautions You Need to Know

Public Health Departments – We’re Here for You!

Strep Infection: It May Be More Than Just a Sore Throat

Healthy Eating Habits: A Plan for Supporting a Healthier Life

Norovirus: How You Can Help Prevent Infection and Spread

The WIC Program: Helping Families as Food Costs Rise

Spring Weather Safety: It’s Time to Prepare

Daylight Savings Time and the Safety of Your Home

Healthy Habits: Choices for a Healthier Life

How to Develop Healthy Habits for a Healthier Life

Heart Health Numbers That You Need to Know

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A Risk That Increases in Winter Months

Should I Get a Flu Shot in February to Lower My Risk of Influenza?

Health Screenings: Routine Healthcare that Can Save Your Life

The High Cost of Loneliness

Recommendations for Improving Your Health in 2023

Tips for Traveling Safely in Winter Weather

How to Prepare for Winter Storms

Happy Holidays from Moultrie County Health Dept.

Many Seniors Face Isolation and Loneliness at Christmastime

Five Simple Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress

RSV: What You Need to Know to Prevent Severe Illness and Spread

Thanksgiving: Preparing Your Turkey and Trimmings Safely

Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Reduction, and Early Detection

7 Questions and Answers Concerning Newly Approved COVID-19 Boosters

Daylight Savings Time Signals an Essential Home Safety Tip

Halloween Treats and Safety

Do You Really Need Both a Flu Shot and a COVID-19 Booster?

Why Do You Need an Annual Eye Exam?

Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters

Flu Vaccination Clinic

Your Best Chance of Avoiding Influenza – A Flu Shot

Why Should You Build an Emergency Kit?

Suicide Prevention Hotline – Call or Text 988

What is the Real Cost of Smoking Cigarettes?

West Nile Virus Activity Reported in Central Illinois

How Do We Monitor Vaccines for Safety?

Breastfeeding Benefits for Babies and Moms

Illinois WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

Illinois Poison Center Warns of Fake Prescription Pills and Drug Substitutions

Staying Safe in Sunny Weather

Hearing Loss: Protect Yourself and Your Family this Summer

Heat-Related Deaths are Preventable

IDPH Warns the Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats and Animals

June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month

The Infant Formula Shortage: Information and Resources

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Illinois Public Health Officials Warn about Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jif Peanut Butter

Vector-borne Diseases in Central Illinois

Summer Food Safety: Facts and Best Practices

May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Health Alert: Human Vector-Borne Diseases

Adults and the Importance of Immunizations

Herd Immunity and Vaccinations

Vaccines and Our Opportunity to Control Infectious Diseases

Four Myths About Sexually Transmitted Diseases

STD Awareness Week: A Matter of Life and Health

Lead Poisoning: Why Are Children at Greater Risk?

National Public Health Week and Moultrie County

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home: Part 2

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home: Part 1

What are the 3 Most Common Toxic Substances in Your House?

National Poison Prevention Week: March 20-26, 2022

Info for Adults: Vaccines—Know what you need

Learn the Facts About Flu Vaccine!

WIC Participants Survey Now Available!

Violence Prevention and Support Resources

WIC Farmer’s Market Program

Health Education

Tobacco-Free Communities Effort

TB Surveillance and Testing

Adult Health Screenings

Communicable Disease Control

Vision and Hearing Testing

Immunizations