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The leader of the Health Department's Trauma and Disaster Team was recently deployed by the Red Cross to Tennessee to assist with flood relief efforts.

• NEW VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 6TH AND 9TH GRADES - Wed May 16, 2012
• BOARD OF HEALTH SUPPORTS INCREASE IN STATE'S CIGARETTE TAX - Mon May 14, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES "YOUR HEALTH TODAY" - Mon May 14, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT HELPS WIC SHOPPERS MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES - Wed May 9, 2012
• RESIDENTS REMINDED THAT MENTAL HEALTH IS ESSENTIAL TO OVERALL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS - Mon May 7, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT RAISES STROKE AWARENESS DURING MAY - Wed May 2, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT JOINS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE - Mon April 30, 2012
• USE RxBOX TO SAFELY DISPOSE MEDS ON TAKE-BACK DAY APRIL 28 - Wed April 25, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSTS WORKSHOPS ON NEW HIV SELF-TESTING - Mon April 23, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPENS EXPANDED DENTAL CLINIC - Wed April 18, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Mon April 16, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMINDS RESIDENTS TO THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK - Wed April 11, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS REASONS FOR INFANTS TO BE VACCINATED - Wed April 4, 2012
• PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK A GOOD TIME TO MAKE IMPROVEMENT IN YOUR LIFE - Mon April 2, 2012
• APRIL IS STD AWARENESS MONTH - Mon April 2, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGES RESIDENTS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE - Wed March 28, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS TODAY'S TEENS TIPS TO PREVENT HEARING LOSS - Mon March 26, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS HELP TO TEEN SMOKERS WHO WANT TO QUIT - Wed March 21, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID HAY FEVER THIS SPRING - Mon March 19, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS SCREENING ON WORLD TB DAY - Wed March 14, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS THAT WELL WATER BE TESTED ANNUALLY - Mon March 12, 2012
• MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME A 'HEALTHY HABIT' IN YOUR HOME - Wed March 7, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS 'GET YOUR PLATE IN SHAPE' IN MARCH - Mon March 5, 2012
• REGULAR TESTING A POWERFUL PUNCH AGAINST COLORECTAL CANCER - Wed February 29, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMINDS RESIDENTS TO DRIVE ALERT, ARRIVE ALIVE - Mon February 27, 2012
• GRANT RECEIVED FROM BLUE CROSS TO FIGHT OBESITY IN DUPAGE COUNTY - Thu February 23, 2012
• FREE LIFE-SAVING TRAINING OFFERED ON MARCH 10 IN LOMBARD - Tue February 21, 2012
• USE VALENTINE'S DAY TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY SNACKS FOR CHILDREN - Mon February 13, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT BLOOD DRIVE HELPS PEOPLE IN LOCAL HOSPITALS - Wed February 8, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT HELPS RESIDENTS LEARN THEIR HIV STATUS - Mon February 6, 2012
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGES RESIDENTS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM HEART DISEASE - Wed February 1, 2012
• HEALTH SURVEY OF DUPAGE ADULTS FINDS POSITIVE TRENDS AND CHALLENGES - Mon January 30, 2012
• FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS ON FEB. 3 AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN NAPERVILLE - Wed January 25, 2012
• WEBSITE FOR HEALTH COMMUNICATORS WINS NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD - Mon January 23, 2012
• RxBOX KEEPS DRUGS AWAY FROM TEENS AND IMPROVES COMMUNITY HEALTH - Wed January 18, 2012
• KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE BY GETTING A TEST FOR RADON - Tue January 17, 2012
• CERVICAL CANCER CAN BE PREVENTED WITH SCREENING TESTS AND VACCINES - Wed January 11, 2012
• FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS FOR FURNACE AND FIREPLACE SAFETY - Mon January 9, 2012
• NEW LAW COVERS CERTAIN FOODS PRODUCED IN HOME KITCHENS AND SOLD AT FARMER MARKETS - Tue January 3, 2012
• AVOID DRINKING AND DRIVING AT NEW YEAR'S PARTIES - Tue December 27, 2011
• HERE'S ADVICE FOR SAFELY COOKING HOLIDAY HAM, LAMB OR TURKEY - Mon December 19, 2011
• SAFETY TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES, LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS - Wed December 14, 2011
• SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY TO AVOID FOOD POISONING - Mon December 12, 2011
• ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN WINTER BY FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY TIPS - Wed December 7, 2011
• STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO GET YOUR ANNUAL FLU SHOT - Mon December 5, 2011
• LEARN YOUR HIV STATUS ON WORLD AIDS DAY - Wed November 30, 2011
• FREE LIFE-SAVING TRAINING OFFERED ON DEC. 10 IN LOMBARD - Wed November 30, 2011
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN STATE'S YELLOW DOT PROGRAM - Mon November 28, 2011
• TOY SAFETY TIPS WILL PROTECT CHILDREN - Mon November 21, 2011
• BEST ADVICE: GET FLU SHOT TO STAY HEALTHY - Wed November 16, 2011
• EAT WELL, BUT SAFELY ON THANKSGIVING - Mon November 14, 2011
• IMMEDIATE BENEFITS FOR SMOKERS WHO QUIT DURING NOV. 17 'SMOKEOUT' - Wed November 9, 2011
• WEBSITE OFFERS THE LATEST IN FLU NEWS TO HEALTH COMMUNICATORS - Tue November 8, 2011
• HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGES RESIDENTS TO GET SMART ABOUT ANTIBIOTICS - Mon November 7, 2011
• SUPPORT FOR WOMEN DEALING WITH CANCER - Wed November 2, 2011
• PEOPLE CAN REDUCE THE RISK OF DIABETES - Mon October 31, 2011
• DENTISTS ASKED TO AID COUNTY RESIDENTS - Wed October 26, 2011
• HALLOWEEN CANDY SAFETY TIPS - Mon October 24, 2011
• TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR EYES - Wed October 19, 2011
• BREASTFED BABIES GET HEALTHY START ON LIFE - Mon October 17, 2011
• USE RxBOX TO SAFELY DISPOSE MEDS - Thu October 13, 2011
• CAREVAN PROTECTS RESIDENTS FROM FLU - Tue October 11, 2011
• FLU SHOTS FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AT SPECIAL SATURDAY CLINICS - Wed October 5, 2011
• FREE HIV TESTING ON LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY - Mon October 3, 2011
• OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - Thu September 29, 2011
• Walk To School Day on Oct. 5 highlights benefits of family exercise - Mon September 19, 2011
• Health Department suggests smokers call quitline to get help quitting - Wed September 14, 2011
• Health Department offers helpful classes for parents with children ages 1 to 4 - Mon September 12, 2011
• Get in the Action fundraiser will raise obesity awareness and help families make healthy changes - Thu September 8, 2011
• Tips to avoid ticks - Tue September 6, 2011
• Health Department works with municipalities to protect residents during public health emergencies - Thu September 1, 2011
• Health Department screenings for vision and hearing protect DuPage County children - Mon August 29, 2011
• Health Department working to protect women's health - Thu August 25, 2011
• Health Department's Crisis Line available to help residents in psychiatric emergencies on 24/7 basis - Mon August 22, 2011
• Health Department offers helpful classes for parents with children ages 1 to 4 - Wed August 17, 2011
• Health Department's RxBOX program has safely collected six tons of medications - Mon August 15, 2011
• Basic hygiene guidelines to prevent staph infections in schools - Wed August 10, 2011
• Back to school health tips for DuPage County families - Mon August 8, 2011
• Health Department warns residents to avoid contact with bats - Wed August 3, 2011
• A wide range of vaccines are available at Health Department - Mon August 1, 2011
• Travel Clinic offers immunizations, information for foreign travelers - Thu July 28, 2011
• Cleaning and safety ideas for homeowners with flooded basements - Mon July 25, 2011
• Health Department offers services, information at Back to School Fair - Sun July 24, 2011
• Information on Health Department services will be available at county fair - Thu July 21, 2011
• Health Department receives perfect score for emergency preparations - Tue July 19, 2011
• Life saved during Hinsdale parade shows importance of CPR - Wed July 13, 2011
• Extended power outage can have a negative impact on food stored in refrigerators and freezers - Tue July 12, 2011
• Health Department announces 3 buildings closed Tuesday due to power outage - Mon July 11, 2011
• Health Department offers tips to "Beat the Heat" - Sun July 10, 2011
• Health Department reports first DuPage mosquitoes with West Nile Virus - Fri July 8, 2011
• Health Department offers swimming safety tips - Thu July 7, 2011
• Tips to prevent bug bites and enjoy your time outdoors this summer - Tue July 5, 2011
• Protection from dangerous UV rays best way to be safe in the sun - Wed June 29, 2011
• Persons at high risk for HIV/AIDS are urged to get tested, know their status - Tue June 21, 2011
• Health Department Medical Officer honored for public health excellence - Fri June 17, 2011
• Health Department's website map to track West Nile virus - Tue June 7, 2011
• Free child car seats and safety instructions available at Health Department - Wed June 1, 2011
• Health Department to launch new program aimed at helping low-income, first-tme mothers - Sun May 15, 2011
• Healthy Families America accredits Health Department for family service - Tue May 3, 2011
• Helpful parenting classes offered in May in Addison - Tue April 26, 2011
• County residents have disposed of 5 tons of medications in RxBOX - Mon April 18, 2011
• 'Get Yourself Tested' at DuPage County Health Department - Mon April 4, 2011
• DuPage County again ranked among healthiest counties in Illinois - Wed March 30, 2011
• Helpful parenting classes scheduled in April in Westmont - Mon March 28, 2011
• Test water from private wells annually to prevent illness - Mon March 21, 2011
• Free dental screenings Feb. 4 at Children's Museum in Naperville - Mon January 24, 2011
• Health Department announces STD testing now by appointment only - Wed January 5, 2011
• Health Department has limited number of vouchers for free flu shots - Thu December 30, 2010
• Protect yourself and family during National Influenza Vaccination Week - Tue December 7, 2010
• Residents reminded about whooping cough precautions - Wed December 1, 2010
• Forum held to discuss childhood obesity in DuPage County - Thu November 18, 2010
• Health Department reminding residents about Norovirus precautions - Wed November 17, 2010
• Health Department launches DuPage Dental Discount Program - Tue November 9, 2010
• Health Department, Congressman Roskam launch Start The Heart - Thu October 21, 2010
• Board of Health approves balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2011 - Fri October 15, 2010
• Experts speak on coping with mental illness - Fri October 8, 2010
• Free HIV testing Oct. 23 at Wheaton church - Thu October 7, 2010
• Southeast DuPage Health Initiative serves area of need - Tue October 5, 2010
• Local HIV/AIDS organizations seek volunteers - Tue September 28, 2010
• Interfaith coalition sponsors conference on mental health - Mon September 27, 2010
• First West Nile virus death reported in DuPage - Wed September 22, 2010
• Helpful parenting class offered in Wheaton in October - Mon September 13, 2010
• Senior Citizens urged to get flu shots at Senior Fair - Mon September 13, 2010
• Additional human cases of West Nile virus reported - Mon September 13, 2010
• Health Department offers helpful classes for parents of young children - Fri September 3, 2010
• Health Department reports human case of West Nile virus - Wed September 1, 2010
• Naperville event targets healthy start to school - Thu August 12, 2010
• West Nile activity reports in 10 more DuPage towns - Thu July 29, 2010
• County board approves appointments to Board of Health - Thu July 29, 2010
• Health, safety recommendations following flooding - Wed July 28, 2010
• West Nile virus in mosquitoes reported in 3 county communities - Wed July 21, 2010
• Parenting is difficult; Health Department can help - Thu July 1, 2010
• Health Department wins state award - Fri June 25, 2010
• DuPage groups partner for HIV testing - Wed June 9, 2010
• Free dental screenings in Naperville - Thu June 3, 2010
• DCHD receives breast cancer grant - Thu May 27, 2010
• Immunization clinics for adolescents - Wed April 14, 2010
• Obesity prevention initiative has birthday - Thu April 8, 2010
• Suburban Chicago Interfaith Mental Health Coalition seeks volunteers, sponsors, and support - Wed March 31, 2010
• 52 people die daily in Illinois from tobacco and secondhand smoke - Tue March 16, 2010
• Forward Initiative to reverse obesity kicks off March 13 - Fri February 26, 2010
• DuPage County one of the healthiest in Illinois - Wed February 17, 2010
• Naperville dentist Dr. James Weeks named new member of DuPage County Board of Health - Mon February 8, 2010
• Health department gives free dental screenings to kids on Feb. 5 at DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville - Wed January 27, 2010
• January 10-16, 2010 is National Influenza Vaccination Week - Mon January 11, 2010
• The DuPage County Health Department announces novel H1N1 vaccination clinics for senior population - Thu January 7, 2010
• Health department announces mass vaccination clinics at College of DuPage, Downers Grove South High School - Fri November 13, 2009
• Free HIV screening Nov. 14 during special event called ‘LEAD BY EXAMPLE’ at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wheaton - Wed November 4, 2009
• H1N1 Vaccine Clinics - Tue October 20, 2009
• Tragic death attributed to novel H1N1 influenza is reminder about serious threat from H1N1 - Fri October 9, 2009
• Patrick J. O’Shea of Lombard, DuPage County Board District 2 named new member of DuPage County Board of Health - Fri September 25, 2009
• First reading of Health Department FY2010 budget at Sept. 10 DuPage County Board of Health meeting - Tue September 8, 2009
• Hotline for questions about novel H1N1 influenza now available at DuPage County Health Department - Wed September 2, 2009
• DuPage County Health Department reminds residents West Nile virus activity increases during warm weather - Fri August 14, 2009
• DuPage County Health Department reports its first positive mosquitoes with West Nile virus in 2009 - Tue June 16, 2009
• DuPage County Health Department reminds residents about West Nile virus precautions - Thu June 11, 2009
• DuPage County Health Department advises protection against tick-borne diseases - Mon June 8, 2009
• Free HIV testing June 7 during special event ‘LEAD BY EXAMPLE’ at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wheaton - Wed May 27, 2009
• Two DuPage County Health Department staff members in Mental Health Services honored by community groups - Thu May 21, 2009
• Are you ready to quit smoking? The DuPage County Health Department can help you - Tue May 19, 2009
• RxBOX allows DuPage County residents to properly dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs - Wed May 13, 2009
• Health Department works with DuPage County schools, community on strong public education campaign about H1N1 - Tue May 5, 2009
• DuPage County Health Department works with state, CDC, regional health departments on swine flu outbreak - Sun April 26, 2009
• State Keeps Close Watch on Swine Flu Outbreak - Sun April 26, 2009
• DuPage County Health Department receives perfect 100 percent score on public health emergency preparedness - Wed April 15, 2009
• DuPage County Health Department Observes National Public Health Week - Tue April 7, 2009
• DuPage County residents soon will be able to properly dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs - Tue March 24, 2009
• Kyle Gilgis of DuPage County Board District 3 new member of DuPage County Board of Health - Fri March 13, 2009
• Is parenting tougher than you thought? The DuPage County Health Department can help - Thu March 12, 2009
• Saturday quit smoking support group - Wed March 4, 2009
• Applications for AmeriCorps position now available at DuPage County Health Department - Tue March 3, 2009
• Health department suggests preventive steps against gastrointestinal illnesses, common this time of year - Thu January 29, 2009
• Health department gives free dental screenings to kids on Feb. 6 at DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville - Tue January 27, 2009
• DuPage residents encouraged to be screened for STDs following 2007 surveillance report from CDC - Thu January 15, 2009