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Featured Videos
Freeing People of Tobacco
Quitting smoking is hard, but with help, smokers can increase their chances of success. Watch the video of the stories of two Lake County residents, Christine and Paul, who, with the help of the Lake County Health Department's "Tobacco Free Lake County" program, have become smoke free.
Deicing Options for Winter
Did you know salt works better under the ice rather than on top? Watch this short video about how to protect the environment while keeping pavement and sidewalks safe this winter.
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If downing a handful of sugar cookies followed by a few glasses of egg nog is your way of managing stress during the holidays, it is time to reevaluate your method.
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 If you are dining out with friends over the holidays, you may want to check out your venue's sanitation record. We post food inspection reports on our Web site for public viewing.The Heal
 The $10 fee for a tuberculosis (TB) skin test remains the same, but other fees for screening and testing have changed, effective with the new budget year that started December 1. Each year more than 6,000 skin tests are completed at the clinic for people at risk of contracting TB.Located at 515 Keller Ave., in Waukegan, the TB program accepts Medicaid and Medicare coverage as well as insurance and credit card payments. Those not covered will be asked to pay based on their ability. No one is refused service if unable to pay. |
The youths at the Allendale Association campus near Lake Villa can 
Department/Community Health Center worked with several local health system partners to facilitate a comprehensive community health assessment and improvement plan for the overall health of Lake County.
High quality, comprehensive health care is available at six community health center sites in Waukegan (2), North Chicago, Round Lake Beach, Highland Park and Zion. Patients with and without insurance are welcome. No resident is turned away due to inability to pay.