Douglas County Health Department

To protect and promote healthier lifestyles through prevention and education.

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Please note, the Douglas County Health Department & Dental Clinic will be closed Monday July 4, 2022 due to Independence Day.

We will re-open for regular hours of operation on Tuesday July 5, 2022.

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Please keep in mind that the Douglas County Health Department & Dental Clinic main office will be closed Friday July 1, 2022 due to a scheduled power outage.

Our Tuscola Outlet Mall location and COVID-19 Testing site will still be open for regular hours of operation.

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DCHD is hiring!

We are looking to bring on an Information Technology Specialist to our health department!

If you or someone you know is interested, apply today!

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DCHD is hiring!

We are currently looking for a COVID-19 Tester/Tracer & Program Assistant to join our ever growing Nursing Department!

Apply today!

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DCHD is hiring!

We are currently looking for an Environmental Health Specialist!

Apply today!

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Summer is in full swing - complete with excessive heat warnings in many parts of the state. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe with these tips on beating the heat! ☀️

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Don't let the heat get you down. There are cooling centers established throughout Douglas County if you need relief. For more information, contact Douglas County EMA at 217-253-9538.

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The DCHD COVID-19 Testing Site will be closed today June 9, 2022 from 11AM to 4PM.

We will reopen for regular appointment based testing hours tomorrow June 10, 2022.

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Interested in a career in public health?

DCHD is hiring!

We are currently looking to hire a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our growing Nursing Department. 🩹💉

Apply today on Facebook, Indeed, LinkedIn, or one of the other forms listed!😁

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Enjoying the beautiful day at the Strawberry Jam Festival in Arthur?

Stop by our table and say hi to April and Lori. We have so much information on health, different services we offer, and so much more!

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DCHD will announces that our COVID-19 testing site is changing its hours of operation.

Starting Mon June 6, 2022. The new hours of operation will be as follows:

Mon - Closed
Tues thru Fri - 8:30AM to 12PM, 12:30PM to 4PM.
Sign up for an appointment @ https://t.co/S1kEpj2Jed

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OPEN to ALL 18 & Under AND those 19-21 with an IEP from any area school district.

https://t.co/qHOdyDYFkr

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Summer Fun & Meals sign-up is OPEN for June and July 2022!!!

Douglas County Summer Fun & Meals sites for 2022 are:
* Shiloh School District
* Newman - American Legion/Park
* Sacred Heart in Villa Grove
* Tuscola United Methodist Church
* Arcola School District

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Free bus transportation from GOULD BUS SERVICE is free and available for 6 & older based on site location. Please see sign-up for details!

We also welcome attendees to walk, ride bikes, or be dropped off!

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The Douglas County Health Department will be holding a Certified Food Managers Course on May 23, 2022 from 8AM to 5PM.
This course will be located at the Tri County Golf Course in Villa Grove, IL.
Call and speak to Amanda Minor today to register for this course at [phone].

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Aetna Better Health of Illinois and March of Dimes is offering a free Virtual Community Baby Shower.

It is open to everyone and will be including, games, a maternal health discussion, and so much more!

Click the link below or scan the QR code to sign up

https://t.co/sNBcFsAbLt

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DCHD will be offering a free Spanish Speaking Food Handler class for Douglas County residents on May 24, 2022.

The 2-hour class is at 9:00 a.m. at DCHD.

Pre-registration is preferred but not required. If you wish to pre-register, call us @ [phone].

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MRC volunteers also regularly contribute to community preparedness—engaging in activities like CPR/AED training and assisting with community vaccination clinics.

Interested? Call the Health Department @ 217-253-4137 and ask for the MRC Director!

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Want to help your community be more prepared for emergency situations? Then Douglas County Medical Reserve Corp is for you! We are seeking volunteers from all walks of life and professions to help with a wide variety of activities.

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They prepare for and respond to natural disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes, blizzards, and floods, as well as other emergencies affecting public health, such as disease outbreaks.