Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Encourages Local Seniors to Take Advantage of Medicare Diabetes Screening Benefits

Champaign, IL - Tuesday, March 24, 2009 marks the 21st Annual American Diabetes Alert Day. The American Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day, "wake-up" call to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes, particularly when diabetes is left undiagnosed and untreated. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) would like to take this day to encourage local seniors to take advantage of Medicare Diabetes Screening... more...

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Provide FREE Training Workshop for Local Parents

Champaign, IL - On Monday, March 16, 2009 and again on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will be providing local parents with a FREE one night training workshop on how to effectively address sexual education with their children. The workshop will be held from 6:00 - 8:30pm at CUPHD at 201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign. Interested parents are encouraged to call Nikki Hillier at 217-531-2914 to register for the workshop. The workshop materials are adaptable to any age child, and parents with children of all ages are encouraged to attend. A supervised playroom will be available and refreshments will be served. There will also be a FREE door prize for the first 10 people each... more...

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Encourages Residents of Champaign County with Private Wells to Test Water Annually

Champaign, IL - In recognition of Ground Water Awareness Week, March 8 - 14, 2009, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) encourages residents of Champaign County with private wells to test their water annually for certain contaminants. Private water wells should be tested every year for evidence of coliform bacteria and nitrates, and should be tested more frequently if there are recurrent incidents of gastrointestinal illness or there are changes in taste, odor or appearance. Private well water test kits are available at the Environmental Health Division of CUPHD located at 201 West Kenyon Road in Champaign from 8:00am - 4:00pm; Monday through Friday. Each test kit is $20.00.... more...

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Provide FREE Training Workshop for Local Educators

Champaign, IL - On Friday, March 6, 2009 the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will be providing local educators with a FREE training workshop on how to effectively address sexual education in their classrooms. The workshop will be held from 9:00am - 3:00pm in the large conference room in CUPHD at 201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign. Interested educators are encouraged to call Jennifer Jackson 217-531-2912 to register for the workshop. The workshop materials are adaptable to any age group, and teachers from all grade levels are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be... more...

Unusual Event Under Investigation By Local Authorities

Champaign, IL - For the third time in just over a month, a healthy human placenta has been found by workers at the Urbana-Champaign Sanitary District. Urbana Police contacted the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), and the Champaign County Coroner's Office for assistance with this unusual situation. According to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Rules and Regulations, human placentas are considered potentially infectious medical waste, and should not be disposed of in the municipal sewage... more...

Champaign, IL - Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD)'s County Health Department Sanitarians are currently collaborating with Lincoln's Challenge Academy (LCA), Illinois National Guard, and officials and representatives of the food service contractor in a detailed disinfecting of the LCA kitchen. Although the incident is still under investigation, CUPHD officials believe that the likely pathogen responsible for the illness is a virus - not food poisoning.

Lab results of food and patient specimens are expected later this week. These lab results are expected to identify the pathogen to allow for better treatment and eradication.

CUPHD expects the disinfecting of the LCA kitchen to be completed by tomorrow, and plan to do a final inspection tomorrow to re-open the kitchen. It is unknown whether the kitchen will be open in time to feed the cadets lunch, but should be operational for... more...

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Partners with J.W. Eater Junior High to Educate Young Women on the Importance of Osteoporosis Prevention.

Champaign, IL - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has partnered with the J.W. Eater Junior High to educate teenage girls on the importance of Osteoporosis prevention. This 3-session educational program offered during PE class consists of a series of fun-filled activities that encourage the teens to take small steps to make a big difference in the health of their bones. J.W. Eater currently has 207 teens participating in the "Bone Up" - Osteoporosis Prevention Program for... more...

SmileHealthy, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, and Illini District Dental Society to provide a FREE Oral Health Fair at Marketplace Mall.

Champaign, IL - On Saturday, February 7, 2009, SmileHealthy, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), and Illini District Dental Society will be providing FREE School Dental Exams by local volunteer dentists for Illinois school children at the Marketplace Mall in Champaign. These exams will be available from 10:00am - 4:00pm in the Marketplace Mall by Macy's.

The simple 5 minute exam will be available for all children ages 3-17. This exam can be used to satisfy the State of Illinois mandated exam, due by May 15, 2009, required for all children in grades Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th. Children identified with dental issues will be referred to SmileHealthy, the CUPHD Dental Division, other partnering agencies, or their personal dentist for appropriate treatment. All participating children will receive a free dental... more...

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Provide TB Skin Testing for Interested Community Members

Champaign, IL - Due to the increased community concern generated by the recent isolation of a local CU resident with active Tuberculosis (TB), the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) will be providing a TB Skin Testing Clinic on Saturday, January 24 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at 201 West Kenyon Road. The cost for the test is $5.00, and test results will be read on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 201 West Kenyon Road. CUPHD has set up a telephone hotline with recorded information regarding TB. This hotline number is: (217)... more...

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Creates New Program to Give Champaign County Families the Skills to Succeed in 2009.

Champaign, IL - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has created a new innovative program to help Champaign County families keep their New Year's resolutions and successfully meet many of their goals. The new "Total FITNESS (Family Improvement Through Nutrition, Education & Skill Support)" is a fun-filled five session workshop dedicated to providing information and hands-on training in healthy eating and active living for... more...