Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful by after speaking to someone who listens without judgment. Be the one to be there during Suicide Prevention Month.

Help tame flu’s more serious symptoms for you and your baby. National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 2-6!

Help tame flu’s more serious symptoms if your child gets sick. National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 2-6!

The Kankakee County Health Department will be closed on January 1st, 2025. Happy New Year!

Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets have been recalled due to risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning. These sets are sold exclusively on Amazon. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: January 02, 2025 Units: About 6,900 For more information, visit bit.ly/4fDfEv6

Every 4.5 minutes a baby is born with a birth defect. Help us raise awareness for these conditions this January during #BirthDefects Awareness Month. From pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, to adulthood—#EveryJourneyMatters!

This National Blood Donor Month, we extend our deepest gratitude America's 7 million annual blood donors. Your dedication saves lives every day. Thank you forgiving the gift of life! #NBDM

January is Cervical Cancer Prevention Month. We have all the tools we need to prevent cervical cancer today. With early vaccination and regular screening with Pap and HPV tests, cervical cancer is preventable. #endHPVcancer nccc-online.org

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to help you understand more about your thyroid gland. To learn more about your thyroid, visit bit.ly/4h1qImU

Achieving the best possible health will look different for different people, but a community of support can help people no matter what they are navigating. Explore CDC's tips to connect with your local community during this #BirthDefectsAwarenessMonth. #EveryJourneyMatters

The Kankakee County Health Department wants to hear your feedback! If you're a woman aged 18-44, we would like to hear about your experiences when it comes to medical visits. Please scan the QR code below in order to fill out our quick Well-Women's Survey.

Join us in celebrating National Blood Donor Month and beyond by making a difference that saves lives. Did you know that a single blood donation can save multiple lives? Your decision to donate blood can be transformative. #NBDM

HPV can cause cell changes on the cervix. These changes may lead to cervical cancer if they aren’t found and treated. Regular screening tcan help find problems early and prevent cancer from developing. #cervicalcancer #paptest #HPVtest #cancerprevention nccc-online.org

The Kankakee County Health Department will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Did you know that 1 in every 83 deliveries requires a blood transfusion? Blood transfusions play a vital role in healthcare. Thank you to America's 7 million blood donors who help save lives every day. Donate blood this National Blood Donor Month and throughout the year! #NBDM

Don’t fall behind! Cervical cancer is preventable when problems are found early and treated. Make sure you are up to date on cervical cancer screening. #cervicalcancer #paptest #HPVtest #cancerprevention nccc-online.org

As young adults living with birth defects grow older, they begin taking on more responsibilities, like becoming more independent and taking care of their own health. Help them receive the care they need to be healthy, active, and as independent as possible. #EveryJourneyMatters

Did you know that every two seconds, someone in America requires a blood transfusion? This National Blood Donor Month, let's celebrate the selfless act of America's approximately 7 million annual blood donors! #NBDM

New York Wholesale Group of Hicksville, NY is recalling Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder, to the consumer/user level because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. To learn more, visit bit.ly/3WA5pBa

What do patients become when they’re better educated? Empowered! Understanding Cervical Cancer Prevention is an interactive tool covering what to expect during the screening process & with follow-up exams and procedures. #StopHPVCancer nccc-online.org/dots/index.html