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Diabetes Alert Day, March 27th

Ford-Iroquois counties – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hoping to raise awareness about prediabetes and the prevention of type 2 diabetes on Diabetes Alert Day this March 27th. American Diabetes Association Alert Day, is held every fourth Tuesday in March and is a one-day, “wake-up call” asking the American public to take [...]

Health Department Offers Course for Those with Chronic Disease(s)

Iroquois County – The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department is accepting registrations from individuals interested in attending the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The CDSMP is a six week program, provided once per week for six weeks. Classes will begin on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 and continue each Tuesday through March 27, 2012.

Classes will [...]

Caregivers Invited to Attend Powerful Tools Program in Kempton

Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving is a six-week educational program where caregivers can learn to care for themselves while caring for another person. The program provides caregivers with the tools to increase their self-care and their ability and confidence to handle difficult situations, emotions, and decisions. Those who are caring for a [...]

Farmers Market Vendors Required to Register with Health Department

Ford and Iroquois counties, IL – On January 1, 2012, P.A. 097-0393, Technical Information Bulletin #44 in regards to Cottage Food Operations became effective in Illinois which allows certain homemade foods to be sold at Illinois farmers’ markets. According to Terry Eimen, Director of Environmental Health for the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department, the intent of [...]

New Radon Law Helps Renters

Watseka, IL – A new law went into effect on January 1, 2012 that helps people who rent apartments, condominiums or houses access information about radon levels in their homes. According to Terry Eimen, Director of Environmental Health for the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering guidance to help [...]