New Hours of Operation
Woodford County Health Department Board of Health Votes to Reduce Services to Adjust to State of Illinois’ Lack of Payments
On Thursday, June 17, 2010, the Woodford County Health Department Board of Health voted to decline the contract with the Department of Human Services for Family Case Management, Teen Parent Services and Healthworks for FY 11 that starts July 1st. The Woodford County Health Department projects an annual loss of income for these services of approximately $117,000. The State of Illinois has failed to make payments for these specific programs even though the State signed contracts for these programs allocated within the Department of Health and Human Services budget. Payment due the Woodford County Health Department as of 6/30/10 will be $67,000.
Staff reductions have been made, effective July 2, 2010, to adjust to the reduced funding level.
Beginning on Friday, July 2, 2010, the Woodford County Health Department will have new operational hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to Noon and 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until Noon.
Emergencies that occur after hours should be referred to 309/467-2375 or 911. Ask for the Public Health Administrator on call.
Holiday Closings
Our office will be closed on the following Holidays:
Independence Day - Ovserved July 5,2010
Labor Day - September 6, 2010
Columbus Day - October 11, 2010
Veteran's Day - November 11, 2010
Thanksgiving and following Friday - November 25 & 26, 2010
Chirstmas Eve and Day - December 24, 2010
Upcoming Events
The Woodford County Health Dept. will be holding school vaccination clinics on Saturday, July 31, 2010 and August 7, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Health Department.
These clinics are open to eligible school age children in the county who need vaccinations to start school. If your child is enrolled in Medicaid, does not have insurance, is American Indian or Alaskan Native or has insurance that does not pay for vaccines (under insured), they are eligible for vaccines at the Health Department.
Please bring your child’s immunization record with you. WCHD will be unable to give your child his immunizations without these records.
For more information, please contact the Woodford County Health Department at 309/467-3064.
Illinois Food Service Sanitation Course
The Woodford County Health Department is pleased to announce that the IL Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification Course will be held on Monday's, November 8th, 15th and 22nd. The cost of the class is $90.00. You must attend all 3 days of the class and pass the exam at the endto qualify for certification.
Click here to view the registraion form.
Click here for a listing of 15-hour food service sanitation classes offered in our region.
Click here for a listing of food service sanitation refresher classes offered in our region.
Recurring Events
Woodford County Health Department FREE H1N1 Flu Clinic
The Woodford County Health Department Opens H1N1 Clinics to General Public
H1N1 vaccine will be offered every Wednesday during regular Immunization clinic hours 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
*Reminder: when bringing your child back for a second dose remember to bring the immunization record card with you
For more information on H1N1 please go to www.flu.gov
Immunization Clinic
The Woodford County Health Department Immunization Clinic is held every Wednesday from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. To recieve immunizations at our clinic, you must provide a copy of your immunization record and a parent/legal guardian must accompany children under 18.
Click here to view the 2008 immunization schedule for persons aged 0-6.
Click here to view the 2008 immunization schedule for persons aged 7-18.
Flu Shots are available for adults and children during our immunization clinic.
TB Tests are available on the following days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
7:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Friday- 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Click Here to view our fee schedule