Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Press Releases

Aug 7, 2009 Equation for Disaster: High Temperatures + High Humidity = High Risk for Heat Related Illness
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urges the Public to Watch for Symptoms of Heat Related Illness in High Risk Populations Such as Children and the Elderly.

Champaign, IL - Summer is reportedly the time for "fun in the sun", however when high temperatures combine with high humidity the "fun" may be short lived. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) urges the public to watch for the symptoms of heat related illness, and to take precautions to keep their families and communities safe.

Heat related illness can take many forms from a mild case of Heat Exhaustion to a more serious and life-threatening case of Heat Stroke. Heat related illnesses occur when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. The body's temperature rises rapidly and the body losses its ability to perspire and cannot cool down. Rising to temperatures of 106 F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes, heat related illness can result in death or permanent disability if emergency... more...

Jul 31, 2009 Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Gives Illinois Communities Top Honors for Maintaining Fluori
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District applaud local measures to improve overall community health.... more...

Jul 7, 2009 First Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Champaign County
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urges Residents to Take Simple Precautions

Champaign, IL - A mosquito sample recently collected in Champaign County has tested positive for West Nile virus. Surveillance for West Nile virus in Illinois began on May 1 and includes laboratory tests on mosquitoes, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds as well as the testing of sick horses and humans with West Nile-like
disease symptoms. Citizens who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) at 217-373-7900, to determine if the bird meets established criteria required for testing.... more...

Jul 6, 2009 First Confirmed Case of H1N1 in Champaign County
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urges the Public to Stay Home When Sick.

Champaign, IL - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is reporting the first laboratory-confirmed case of H1N1 in Champaign County. The individual has been treated by a local physician and is recovering at home. The age of the person is being reported as between 5-24 years. Persons suffering from chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, or immune-deficiencies, or who may be pregnant should contact their health care provider at the first sign of a fever.... more...

Jun 24, 2009 Local Health Departments United Against State Budget Cuts
Local Communities May Lose Essential Public Health Services

Champaign, IL - A press conference addressing the local health department funding crisis will be held Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the main conference room at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District located at 201 Kenyon Road in Champaign. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department, Vermilion County Health Department, Ford-Iroquois Health Department, and Douglas County
Health Department will convene this special press conference to announce their combined concerns on potential State budget cuts and the adverse effects on essential public health services in local... more...

Jun 22, 2009 Equation for Disaster - High Temperatures + High Humidity = High Risk for Heat Related Illness
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urges the Public to Watch for Symptoms of Heat Related Illness in High Risk Populations Such as Children and the Elderly.

Champaign, IL - Summer is reportedly the time for "fun in the sun", however when high temperatures combine with high humidity the "fun" may be short lived. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) urges the public to watch for the symptoms of heat related illness, and to take precautions to keep their families and communities safe.

Heat related illness can take many forms from a mild case of Heat Exhaustion to a more serious and life-threatening case of Heat Stroke. Heat related illnesses occur when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. The body's temperature rises rapidly and the body losses its ability to perspire and cannot cool down. Rising to temperatures of 106 degrees F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes, heat related illness can result in death or permanent disability if... more...

Jun 17, 2009 Who Are You Going To Call...GERMBUSTERS!
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Pilot Innovative New Program with Area Youth

Champaign, IL - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will begin piloting a new disease prevention program with area youth. "Germ Busters" will be an interactive educational program for youth pre-school through middle school that will focus on preventing disease through basic proper hygiene measures. CUPHD created this program in direct response to recent current events surrounding H1N1 and its inevitable spread in the fall. This flu seems to be disproportionately affecting the young. CUPHD will be conducting the first class on Friday, June 19, 2009 in the large CUPHD conference room located at 201 West Kenyon Road from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00... more...

Jun 15, 2009 CUPHD Asks Residents to "Wear BLUE" to Raise Awareness of Men's Health Issues
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Honor National Men's Health Week with Screenings & Clinics

Champaign, IL - June 15-21 marks National Men's Health Week. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) would like to ask local residents to "Wear BLUE" during this week to raise awareness and educate men, women, and their families of the need to end the silent crisis in Men's Health. CUPHD would like to encourage local men to take advantage of blood-draw prostate cancer screenings for all men over the age of 40, as well as weekly Men's Clinics held every Monday from 4:00 - 5:30pm at CUPHD located at 201 West Kenyon Road in... more...

Jun 11, 2009 CUPHD Invites Local Children with Asthma to Take a FREE Ride to Adventure!
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Offers Travel Scholarships for Asthma Adventure Camp 2009

Champaign, IL - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) in collaboration with the East Central Illinois Asthma Partnership and the Illinois Department of Public Health will be accepting applications for "travel scholarships" from local children ages 7-14 that would like to attend the Asthma Adventure Camp 2009, August 7-9, located at the Lake Williamson Retreat and Conference Center in Carlinville, IL. Travel scholarships will assist with gas money, drivers, and if enough children apply, a charter bus ticket to camp. Applications for "travel scholarships" are available at CUPHD at 201 West Kenyon Road in Champaign, or on-line at www.c-uphd.org. The deadline for applications is July 15, 2009. Additional information regarding the "travel scholarships" may be obtained by calling... more...

Jun 10, 2009 Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Provide Meals to Local Children Ages 18 and Under
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Participates in Summer Food Program

Champaign, IL - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will be providing FREE meals and snacks to children ages 18 and under this summer through the Illinois State Board of Education administered Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals and snacks will be provided in both the CUPHD Champaign and Rantoul locations. All food will be provided at no cost to the participating children. Food will be available during designated times only, and all children will be required to eat the food... more...