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McLean County Health
Department
200 W. Front St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Ph: (309) 888-5450

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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Posted on: May 16, 2013

West Nile Virus Surveillance Underway

BLOOMINGTON – As temperatures warm and peak mosquito season approaches, surveillance efforts for West Nile Virus (WNV) are now underway in McLean County.

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Posted on: February 22, 2013

Health Department encourages community participation for smoke-free housing community

As part of the We Choose Health initiative, the McLean County Health Department is reaching out to local landlords and tenants of multi-unit housing facilities to encourage them to develop smoke-free policies.

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Posted on: December 21, 2012

Melissa Graven awarded Health Department Employee of the Year recognition

Communicable Disease Section Supervisor Melissa Graven was chosen as the 2012 McLean County Health Department Alice J. Olsson Memorial Employee of the Year.

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Posted on: December 21, 2012

Flu activity increases in McLean County

Hospitals and schools in McLean County report an increase in influenza-like illnesses, so the McLean County Health Department reminds citizens that the best protection from influenza is the seasonal flu shot.

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Posted on: December 2, 2012

Salmonella Stanley investigation continues in McLean County

With the support of the MCHD, the McDonald’s restaurant on South Main Street in Bloomington will reopen for business following laboratory results that cleared employees to safely run the establishment and serve food to the public.

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Posted on: November 26, 2012

Salmonella investigation ongoing in cooperation with Illinois Department of Public Health

The McLean County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health are currently investigating a cluster of salmonella cases who reported eating at a variety of restaurants in Central Illinois from October 18 through November 11.

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Posted on: November 20, 2012

McLean County Health Department awards We Choose Health Grant recipients

McLean County Health Department will award funding from the We Choose Health Grant to nine agencies and organizations within McLean County.

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Posted on: November 15, 2012

Public Health Award presented to Michelle Maurer

Michelle Maurer, BSN, RN, ILCSN, was named the recipient of the 20th annual McLean County Public Health Award for furthering public health principles, practices and services in McLean County.

Posted on: September 27, 2012

Community asked to join positive health efforts of We Choose Health

The health department will award $96,000 to established community coalitions to implement four components of We Choose Health: Coordinated School Health, Worksite Wellness, Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing, and Smoke-Free Public Places.

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Posted on: September 25, 2012

First human case of West Nile Virus reported in McLean County

A 73-year-old Bloomington man tested positive with West Nile Virus (WNV) during hospitalization in McLean County early September.

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Posted on: September 11, 2012

McLean County Health Department will not host public flu clinics

McLean County Health Department Director Walt Howe said the increasing availability of the seasonal flu vaccine from various sources in the community reduces the necessity that the health department administer the vaccines.

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Posted on: August 30, 2012

Two more McLean County birds test positive for West Nile Virus

Two birds collected in the city of Bloomington by the McLean County Health Department were confirmed positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Posted on: August 8, 2012

First McLean County bird tests positive for West Nile Virus

A bird collected in the town of Normal by the McLean County Health Department has been confirmed positive for West Nile virus by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Posted on: July 20, 2012

Breastfeeding Friends Fair reflects 20 years of world breastfeeding expansion

MCHD celebrates 20 years of breastfeeding expansion around the world with this year’s Breastfeeding Friends Fair titled “Coming Full Circle: A Celebration to Reflect, Inform & Empower,” to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 7.

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Posted on: July 2, 2012

McLean County Health Department reminds parents of the new Tdap requirement

The McLean County Health Department advises parents to schedule children’s back-to-school immunizations and physicals now to avoid the mid-August rush.

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Posted on: June 22, 2012

McLean County recognized for Creative Exercise and Volunteer of the Year

McLean County Disaster Council was recognized as recipient of the Creative Drill Award, and the Volunteer of the Year Award was awarded to a McLean County volunteer during the 2012 Integrated Public Health and Medical Preparedness Conference.

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Posted on: June 8, 2012

McLean County confirms first rabid bat of 2012

BLOOMINGTON— A bat found inside of a home in Normal is considered McLean County’s first rabies positive bat in 2012.

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Posted on: May 29, 2012

Precautions can decrease animal activity and rabies risk this summer

McLean County Animal Control, a division of the McLean County Health Department (MCHD), advises citizens to protect themselves, their families and pets from roaming animals.

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Posted on: May 16, 2012

Local students’ anti-tobacco art displayed at ISU Gallery

The McLean County Health Department and University Galleries of Illinois State University are teaming up for the 10th year to share the anti-tobacco messages of McLean County youth.

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Posted on: April 26, 2012

Protect yourself from West Nile Virus this summer

Surveillance efforts for West Nile Virus are now underway in McLean County, as unseasonably warm weather brought mosquitoes out earlier this year.

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Posted on: February 23, 2012

Parents, don’t wait to vaccinate children for whooping cough (pertussis)

Starting in the 2012-2013 school year, all students entering, advancing or transferring into sixth grade and ninth grade will need proof of an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster for school in the fall. The pertussis booster is called “Tdap.”

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Posted on: October 24, 2011

Lead Poisoning Prevention

October 23-29 is Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead poisoning is entirely preventable, yet 250,000 US children have elevated blood-lead levels.

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Posted on: October 17, 2011

National Health Education Week

Nine out of 10 Americans do not have the knowledge or skills to make informed healthcare decisions. The 2011 National Health Education Week is dedicated to addressing health literacy.

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Posted on: October 3, 2011

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Take your breast health into your heads and learn about early detection methods through free breast health programs available from MCHD.

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Posted on: September 30, 2011

Flu Ends with You: New Flu Shot Clinics

MCHD will hold flu clinics for both children and adults every Tuesday in October at the health department. Information on times and eligibility available on our flu page.

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Posted on: September 27, 2011

World Rabies Day

September 28 is World Rabies Day. Vaccinating pets and staying away from wildlife are vital ways to stop rabies transmission to humans.

Posted on: September 20, 2011

Public Health Award Nominations Sought

Do you know someone who has made a difference in the health of McLean County? If so, take a minute and nominate them for the 2011 Public Health Award.

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Posted on: September 16, 2011

Johnson Receives Red Ribbon Award

Congratulations to MCHD's Erin Johnson, who recieved the Opening the Door Red Ribbon Award at the Illinois Department of Public Health HIV/STD Conference for excellence in HIV counseling and care.

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Posted on: September 7, 2011

September is Preparedness Month

The best time to prepare for an emergency is before one hits. Are you prepared? Get a kit. Make a plan. Stay informed. Be involved.

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Posted on: August 23, 2011

2011 Flu Season

Flu season is just around the corner. The #1 way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot. The McLean County Health Department has clinics scheduled for elligible individuals.

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Posted on: August 2, 2011