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Greetings!
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Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer among women of all ethnicities. With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center maintains that now is an opportune time for women to consider how their choices may be putting them more at risk of breast cancer. Read more.
Sincerely,
Irene Pierce
Executive Director
Lake County Health Department/
Community Health Center |
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Taming the Candy Monster |
 Halloween has evolved into one of the most celebrated holidays of the year for adults and children. Adults can make it even better for their children with a plan for eating those goodies collected door-to-door.
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 Do you know the leaf burning restrictions in your community? Here is a list of municipalities and their restrictions. 
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The number of pertussis cases in Lake County thus far this year (178) have already surpassed last year's total for the full year (175). This is the highest number of cases reported since 1959. Learn what you can do to prevent the spread of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
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 The Health Department's Diabetes Prevention Program is inviting families to a free event in Highland Park wherein they can receive screenings for things such as blood sugar, diabetes and bone density as well as spend time exercising with activities such as swimming, zumba and an obstacle course.
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With homes being closed up for cold weather, now is an ideal time to check your home for radon.
