Press Releases

Caregivers Receive Respite at Event

A record number of Caregivers from across Ford and Iroquois counties gathered at Creekside Prairie in Cissna Park for a day of respite, education and some tender loving care. 

Dead Birds Needed by Health Department

The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department is asking for assistance from the public in the collection of dead birds found in Ford and Iroquois counties.

May is Stroke Awareness Month

May is national Stroke Awareness Month.

Caregivers Treated to Special Day

Caregivers Treated to Special Day

A Caregiver’s Day Out will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Cissna Park Community Center at Creekside Prairie in Cissna Park.

Health Department Recognizes Money Management Volunteers

April is Money Management Volunteer Appreciation Month and the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department has conducted several activities to show their appreciation for the volunteers of the Money Management Program. 

Twenty-five Food Establishments Receive Perfect Scores

The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department released the results of their first quarter, 2009 food inspections.

Health Department Holds Annual Dinner

Health Department Holds Annual Dinner

Board of Health members, Professional Advisory Committee members and staff  gathered on March 16, 2009 to honor various health department staff members and Board of Health members.  

Ground Water Awareness Week: March 8-14, 2009

"Time to schedule your annual water well checkup!"

Financial Assistance Available to Seniors and Disabled

If you are 65 years of age or older or over 16 years of age and disabled, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Circuit Breaker Program and the Illinois Cares Prescription Program.

January – Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Illinois and public health officials are urging all women, especially women who smoke, to get screened regularly for cervical cancer. 

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