Posted on: September 21, 2023
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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: September 19, 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 ...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: September 11, 2023
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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: September 1, 2023
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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: August 21, 2023
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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: August 17, 2023
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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: August 10, 2023
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 ...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: 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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: July 11, 2023
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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: June 30, 2023
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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: June 27, 2023
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...
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DuPage County Health Department News
Posted on: May 31, 2023
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...
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