Advisories
ILLINOIS TOBACCO QUITLINE
The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is a FREE resource for tobacco users who want to quit for good. Our registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco-treatment counselors are on call 7 days a week, 7AM-11PM to answer all your tobacco-related questions and provide the support you need to break the habit.
Link to website:
http://www.quityes.org
Phone: 1-866-Quit-Yes
(1-866-784-8937)
CC Medicine Drop Box
The Carroll County Medicine Drop Box is located at the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. Medications Accepted, both liquid and pill form and inhalers.
Health Screenings
Now Offering:
LOW COST
Community Health Screenings
- Providing
Basic Blood Test
- Results
Given Within 2 Days
- FOR ADULTS
Over the Age of 18
- Payments Accepted:
Check, Check, or Credit Card
CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
822 S. Mill St.
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-8855
Disasters
Emergency Preparedness & Response Program works in collaboration with other agencies to provide comprehensive public health planning and response for all hazard disasters (natural or man-made) within the county. The program includes: distribution of pharmaceuticals or vaccinations in the event of a bioterrorist attack or pandemic influenza; emergency planning for and tracking of populations with special needs; and recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. The entire Carroll County Health Department staff are NIMS compliant.
For more information, call 815-244-8855.
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The department also conducts environmental health inspections of water wells, food and beverage establishments, and private sewage disposal. Environmental health works to maintain the integrity of the environment, and protects our natural resources from being contaminated with natural or man-made wastes. We are engaged in federally funded nutrition education and supplementation program for women, infants and children (WIC). Support is given to families through case management to assist them with continuity of appropriate medical care and building self-sufficiency. Teen parents also receive guidance and support to complete education and build independence. |
The Carroll County Health Department offers services that reach throughout the community that include preventative health care services for adults and children. The department investigates disease outbreaks, and provides referrals for patients with problems such as tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/aids. Adult and childhood vaccines are available as one of the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease related Illness and death.