As families anticipate another new school year, student registration and shopping for required supplies often top the to-do list. In addition, parents and guardians in Illinois need to ensure their student is up to date with the minimum required vaccines. Learn More >
Few things in America say “summer” like the Fourth of July. Here are five key areas to help you and your family safely enjoy Independence Day >
Recent updates to the WIC program are such welcome news for families across Illinois. These changes give parents more flexibility, more culturally familiar options, and more ways to support healthy eating at home.
The WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program connects eligible participants with fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs through participating farmers' markets. The program operates during the summer months until September 30, 2025.
Prolonged summer heat and humidity in Central Illinois pose a threat to the health and well-being of residents. MCHD reminds residents to remain informed and prevent heat-related illnesses, stay weather aware, and avoid mosquito-borne diseases.
Too much sun exposure can lead to serious health consequences, including skin cancer. Protect your skin and health by practicing sun safety. Here’s what you need to know.
As summer activities continue, the start of the new school year may feel distant. However, when it comes to your child’s health, July is the perfect time to get a jump on back-to-school immunizations.
Spending time in the sunshine is good for almost everyone. However, summer weather can prove more than just uncomfortable.
When the weather warms up, ticks become more active. These tiny pests may be small, but the diseases they carry are significant. Tick awareness is essential for protecting yourself, your family, and your pets from potentially dangerous tick-borne illnesses.
Spring marks the return of mosquitoes and the health concerns that can affect individuals and animals.