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Putting Kids in the Kitchen
With children heading back to school in August, parents should also be passing along some lessons in the kitchen and enlisting children to assist with snack or meal preparation. Health Department Registered Dietitian Toby Smithson provides ideas of how children of varying ages can master certain skills in the kitchen.
Focus on Fitness: Exercising in the Classroom
Teachers and students at Washington Elementary School in Waukegan are taking advantage of a physical education grant and teaching students lifelong skills of movement outside of any scheduled recess or physical education time.
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The next Health Department low-cost pet vaccination clinic will be held on August 11 with the Fox Lake Police  Department at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., in Fox Lake. Learn more about this event and other scheduled clinics.
New Nuisance Hotline
Junk cars, tall weeds or unsafe wells can be considered  nuisances under the county's nuisance ordinance. If you have a neighborhood nuisance to report, call 847.377.4444.
West Nile Virus Hotline
Thirty-two mosquito pools and two birds have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Lake County. Remember to  get rid of areas where mosquitoes can breed and protect yourself against mosquitoes when venturing outdoors. For more information, call the hotline at 847.377.8300.
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Greetings!
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Irene T. Pierce Executive Director
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Providing health care that is affordable, of high quality and cost effective for medically vulnerable people defines the purpose of the six federally-qualified health care centers operated by the Lake County Health Department. The centers serve more than 40,000 people annually. Yet, many times there are incorrect perceptions about how the health centers operate.
National Health Center Week, Aug. 5-11, provides an opportunity to not only remind the public where health centers are located in Lake County, but also to clarify some of the most frequent misunderstandings patients have about the health centers.
Sincerely,
Irene Pierce
Executive Director
Lake County Health Department/
Community Health Center
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Finding a good daycare provider can help reduce the anxiety working parents often feel about leaving their children when they head to the office, but  finding the right caregiver can be a challenge. Deb O'Neil, a Childcare Nurse Consultant with the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center, has some advice to help parents select the best situations for their children.
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On August 1, the Kids 1st Health Fair marked its 20th year by providing immunizations, physicals, dental screenings and  other free services to approximately 1,070 children. The goal is to provide services for limited income families so the children meet state requirements and start school on time.
Sponsored by the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and United Way of Lake County, the fair was held at Miguel Juarez Middle School in Waukegan.
Over the two decades of annual health fairs, free services valued at $1.6 million have been provided for approximately 30,000 children. Watch 4-minute Video
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Pediatric Walk-In Hours Debut at Midlakes Health Center in Round Lake Beach
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 Children needing medical services in the Round Lake area will have more opportunities to obtain them now that the Lake County Health Department's Midlakes Health Center, at 224 Clarendon Drive in Round Lake Beach, is offering walk-in clinics during the morning hours.
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The severity of the drought has lessened, but water conservation is still important, particularly if you are on a well. Both indoors and out, it is important to stay vigilant about protecting water resources. |
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Looking for Health Care?
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Lake County is home to six federally-qualified community health centers operated through the Health Department. Medical, dental and mental health services are available as medical professionals treat the whole patient. Find a center near you.
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Health Organizations Partner to Push the Message of Vaccinations for Children
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Health officials and organizers from around the State of Illinois are partnering up to raise awareness about the importance of protecting children against deadly diseases by getting vaccinated.
With kids headed home from overnight camp, and the beginning of the school year just around the corner, parents are being urged to make sure their children are up-to-date with vaccinations.
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