Press Releases
Medicine Disposal Project Continues
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Health Department Reminds Well Owners to Test Following Floods
According to Terry Eimen, Director of Environmental Health of the agency, wells should be inspected following heavy rains to ensure that surface water has not entered the water well through the well cap, vent, or the sanitary well seal.
Health Department Announces Inspection Results
The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department has announced the results of food establishment inspections for the 2nd quarter 2008.
Eimen Earns Public Health Administrator’s Certification
Terry Eimen, BS, LEHP, CPHA has successfully completed the competencies for certification as a public health administrator.
State Adopts New Food Service Sanitation Code
The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department has received notification from the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding the adoption of amendments to the Food Service Sanitation Code.
Support for Caregivers Available at Health Department
Family caregivers serve as a critical component in providing the long term care needs of older adults.
Pharmaceutical Disposal Program Yields Results
Corbett said over 130 pounds of medication was collected amongst the participating pharmacies in Ford County
Water Samples Accepted at Paxton Office
Local public health officials announced today that they will begin accepting water samples for testing at the Paxton health department office located at 235 North Taft Street in Paxton.
Health Department Recommends Meningitis Vaccine for College Bound Students
If you know someone who is heading off to college this fall, encourage them to take precaution by getting the meningococcal vaccine.
Health Department Announces Iroquois County Fair Winners
The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department has announced the names of the winners of the drawing offered at the Iroquois County Fair.
Click on the link below for instructions on safe flood clean up.
http://www.idph.state.il.us/pdf/aftflood.pdf
Click on the links below for information on how to deal with moisture, mold and mildew.
http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/factsheets/moisture.htm
http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pdf/moldmildew.pdf
http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/factsheets/mold.htm
http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/factsheets/mold_qa_fs.htm
