Dec 23, 2005Get Your "Health Check" in the New Year in Champaign
Adult Flu and Pneumonia Shots Also Offered at Health Check Clinics
The Champaign County Public Health Department and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District are offering the following Health Check Clinics in Champaign in January. Any Champaign County resident aged 18 or older is eligible for the blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings offered at the clinics. Adult flu and pneumonia shots will also be available.
The Health Check Clinics in Champaign will... more...
Dec 23, 2005Get Your "Health Check" in the New Year in Rantoul or Tolono
Flu and Pneumonia Shots Also Available for Adults and Children
The Champaign County Public Health Department is offering Health Check Clinics in Rantoul and Tolono in January. Any Champaign County resident aged 18 or older is eligible for the blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings offered at the clinics. Adult and child flu and pneumonia shots are also available.
Nov 30, 2005Public Health District Launches New Website
Photos of Health District Programs, Quick Links to all Programs, Forms, Fees, Meeting Dates, Publications and Permit Applications Are Only a Few of the New Features on www.cuphd.org
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District launched a new website this week. It's the first major overhaul of the agency's website since it was first created in... more...
Nov 30, 2005Public Health District's Dental Clinic Provides Dental Exams to Head Start Kids
About 60 Children to Receive Required Exams in Early December
This month the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District's Dental Clinic is working to meet the local need for dental exams in toddlers and kindergarten children. On December 1 and December 5, Dr. Trina Blunt will provide dental exams to nearly 60 children enrolled in the Champaign County Head Start program. Dr. Blunt is Acting Director of the Health District's Division of Dental Health.... more...
Nov 29, 2005Thursday December 1 is World AIDS Day
Public Health's Mobile Unit is a Model for the State, Bringing HIV Counseling, Testing and Other Vital Health Services to Those Most at Risk
December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is at the forefront of bringing HIV counseling and testing to individuals and communities at risk. This month the Illinois Department of Public Health recognized the Health District's pioneering program to use mobile health units to bring HIV testing, counseling and other vital health services to those who might not otherwise get these services.... more...
Nov 28, 2005Get Your "Health Check" This December in Champaign
Adult Flu and Pneumonia Shots Also Offered at Health Check Clinics
The Champaign County Public Health Department and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District are offering the following Health Check Clinics in Champaign this December. Any Champaign County resident aged 18 or older is eligible for the blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings offered at the clinics. Adult flu and pneumonia shots will also be... more...
Nov 28, 2005Get Your "Health Check" This December in Mahomet, Rantoul, St. Joseph or Tolono
Flu and Pneumonia Shots Also Available for Adults and Children
The Champaign County Public Health Department is offering Health Check Clinics in Mahomet, Rantoul, St. Joseph and Tolono this December. Any Champaign County resident aged 18 or older is eligible for the blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings offered at the clinics. Adult and child flu and pneumonia shots are also... more...
Nov 10, 2005In State-wide Drill, Health and Safety Officials Practice Bio-Terrorism Response
Event Will Test State and Local Authorities' Ability to Get Federally Stockpiled Medicines to Those Affected by an Attack
State and local emergency officials will rehearse their response to a mock bio-terrorist event on November 10. The drill will involve state health, police, emergency management and transportation agencies, as well as Champaign-Urbana and Champaign County Public Health, Carle Foundation Hospital, Provena Covenant Medical Center, the Champaign County Emergency Management Agency and the University of... more...
Nov 10, 2005Great American Smokeout This November 17
Champaign County Tobacco Prevention Coalition to Provide "Quit Kits" to Smokers Hoping to Kick the Habit
Thursday, November 17 is the 29th Annual American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. This event encourages smokers to quit, spotlights the dangers of tobacco use and acknowledges the challenges of quitting. In celebration of the Great American Smokeout, the Champaign County Tobacco Prevention Coalition will offer free "Quit Kits" to encourage smokers to quit for a lifetime by starting with just one... more...
