News Flash

Health Department Awarded Over Two Million Dollars in Federal Grant Funding

September 21, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Health Department Awarded Over Two Million Dollars in Federal Grant Funding to Focus on Prevention Efforts

DuPage County – This month, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) secured t...

Health Department Confirms Two Human West Nile Virus Deaths in DuPage County for 2023

September 19, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Health Department Confirms Two Human West Nile Virus Deaths in DuPage County for 2023

DuPage County - The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first two human deaths due to West ...

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September 11, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September is Suicide Prevention Month

DuPage County—Every year, during National Suicide Prevention Month, individuals and organizations come together to highlight the problem of suicide and advocate its prev...

First 2023 Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in DuPage County

September 1, 2023For Immediate Release 

First 2023 Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in DuPage County

DuPage County - The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in D...

Prevent Rabies: Be Safe, Never Touch a Bat

Prevent Rabies: Be Safe, Never Touch a Bat 

DuPage County - This is the time of year when bats are most active. The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is reminding residents to never touch or try to catch a bat or wild animal, especi...

Stay Healthy This School Year, Get Vaccinated!

August 17, 2023, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Stay Healthy This School Year - Get Vaccinated!

DUPAGE COUNTY – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect time to make sure your child is up to date with their routin...

Health Department Supports Families During National Breastfeeding Month and Throughout the Year

Health Department Supports Families During National Breastfeeding Month this August and Throughout the Year

DUPAGE COUNTY—August is National Breastfeeding Month. DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) supports breastfeeding women and serves as a ...

DCHD Welcomes U.S. Olympian Matt Grevers on Protect Swimmers Day Thursday, July 20, 2023

For Immediate Release

DuPage County Health Department Welcomes U.S. Olympian Matt Grevers for Water Safety Event on Protect Swimmers Day Thursday, July 20, 2023

DuPage County - On Protect Swimmers Day, there is one focus, to keep children safer ne...

First Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in DuPage County

DuPage County — The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first mosquito batches to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this year in DuPage County.

The first WNV-positive pools of mosquitoes were collected on July 5, 2023, in Medinah...

Grill Safely this Fourth of July

Grill Safely this Fourth of July

 DuPage County - Fourth of July calls for gatherings and cookouts! The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is reminding residents to follow food safety tips as food poisoning peaks in the summer months. Warmer t...

DuPage County Board Approves Funding for New Crisis Recovery Center

DuPage County Board Approves Funding for New Crisis Recovery Center

Wheaton – The DuPage County Board on Tuesday voted to allocate funds for the DuPage County Health Department to build a $25.8 million Crisis Recovery Center (CRC), which will expand the be...

Protect Against Tick-borne Diseases When Enjoying the Great Outdoors

Protect Against Tick-borne Diseases When Enjoying the Great Outdoors

DUPAGE COUNTY - Warmer weather is here and as you make plans to be outdoors, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is reminding residents to protect thems...