Food poisoning is more common than people realize. In September, the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) joins the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in recognizing National Food Safety Education Month.
It’s that time of year again – school has started, and that translates to more traffic and congestion on our local roads. Despite the stress this may place on our usual commute, student safety is something everyone can support.
The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is available in Illinois through October 31, 2024. The Moultrie County Health Department is excited to offer this beneficial program to Moultrie County residents. The FMNP provides eligible participants with coupons to purchase fresh produce at local farmers' markets. This initiative supports FMNP participants, vendors, and the local economy.
Famers’ Market Nutrition Program Allowable Purchases
Heat safety is critically important during the summer months. The season's long days and sweltering heat and humidity can pose serious health risks. These risks become even more threatening for those people who must work outside or those who have few options for relief from the heat.
Back-to-school immunizations are an important part of preparing your child for the next school year. According to the World Health Organization, immunizations prevent between 2-3 million deaths worldwide every year.
Water recreation safety should concern everyone. The CDC recently released a Vital Signs study. It reveals that over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020 to 2022, which is 500 more deaths per year compared to 2019.
When warmer weather arrives, nearly everyone welcomes the opportunity to go outside. Unfortunately, ticks also become active. The following information will help you recognize ticks, know where they live, and understand how to protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites.
In order to safeguard public health, we must maintain high quality and safety standards for food products distributed throughout the United States. However, despite rigorous quality control measures, occasionally, a product may pose a risk to consumers. Risks associated with food products may be due to product contamination, mislabeling, or other issues.
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. When this occurs, the moon blocks the Sun's light and casts a shadow on certain parts of the Earth. The next solar eclipse will occur over parts of the Midwest on April 8, 2024.