Press Releases

The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department will begin offering free pregnancy testing to all women of childbearing age residing in Ford or Iroquois counties. 

Doug Corbett, Public Health Administrator announced today that the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department will provide free Menactra Vaccine to any college student whose permanent residence is in Ford or Iroquois counties.

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met on July 12, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Gilman, IL.

Paxton, IL – Lana Sample, Senior Information Specialist for the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department, is warning seniors in the area regarding calls they may receive from individuals that imply they are from Medicare. 

Ford-Iroquois Counties – Car seat technicians, Jeanne Brown and Vicki Connolly will take appointments the week of July 19^th-July 23^rd to inspect your child’s car seat and make sure it is properly positioned in your automobile. 

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) of Ford and Iroquois counties will meet at 6 p.m. on July 12, 2010 at the Gilman United Methodist Church at 129 N. Main Street, Gilman, IL.  

Watseka, IL –Public health officials announced three confirmed cases of Salmonella in Ford County today. 

public health officials confirmed today that there is a case of tuberculosis in the local jurisdiction.

 In order to protect the health and safety of all residents in Ford and Iroquois counties, the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department is asking residents in the community who have special needs to complete a registration form that describes their specific need.