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Healthy Lake County
In this month's " Healthy Lake County" program, viewers will learn about temporarily reduced water testing rates for residents with private wells, National Children's Dental Health month, and who to call at the Health Department if your child is experiencing trauma.
Nutrition Tip
Whether it's spraying a bit of lemon juice in plain water or squeezing some citrus juice over cooked vegetables, now is the time to add more vitamin C to your meals. Registered Dietitian Toby Smithson explains how to brighten up your winter with citrus fruits and leafy green vegetables.
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 In observance of National Ground Water Awareness Week in March, the Health Department is offering reduced water testing rates for those with wells in Lake County.
Help Shape the County's Future
If you live in Lake County, you have an opportunity to voice your opinion at a strategic planning session.
Sessions are being held throughout the county. All sessions will include an open house from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a community forum at 7 p.m. where you can provide input.
February 27 - Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
March 5 - Antioch Township Multi-Purpose Building, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
March 6 - Trinity International University Melton Hall (Waybright Center), 2065 Half Day Road, Deerfield
March 12 - Lake County Health Department, 3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan
March 13 - Lakewood Forest Preserve, 27277 North Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda (Route 176 and Fairfield Road)
Aggressive Animal Amendments
At its January 15 meeting, the Lake County Board adopted amendments to an ordinance that better protects the public and other animals from animal-aggressive dogs.
 In cases where a dog seriously injures or kills another owned animal, Lake County Animal Care and Control can immediately impound the dog and conduct an investigation, which could lead to more serious consequences that range from requiring the dog to be muzzled when outside to humane euthanasia.
Previously, the ordinance had requirements for dangerous or vicious dogs that attacked people or other animals, but there were not stringent requirements for dogs that seriously injured or killed another owned animal.
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Greetings!
 | | Irene T. Pierce Executive Director |
Many people give their loved ones chocolates or flowers for Valentine's Day. While appeasing the hearts of others is the focus, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging people to also pay attention to their own hearts in observance of this day. Heart disease is a major leading cause of death in the United States, but there are many ways to prevent it.
Sincerely,
Irene Pierce
Executive Director
Lake County Health Department/
Community Health Center
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It is not too early for parents to start making appointments in order to meet immunization requirements for the 2013-2014 school year.
Starting next school year, all sixth through 12th grade students are required to show proof of a Tdap vaccine against tetanus, diptheria and pertussis. |
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A drop-in center provides a place for clients to socialize.
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The state of Illinois has awarded a five-year grant of about $4.5 million to the Lake County Health Department /Community Health Center.
The grant is designed to give qualifying individuals currently living in state-funded mental health institutions an opportunity to live independently with professional support.
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Public Attends Information Sessions on School-based Health Center
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Members of the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center were among the representatives addressing questions from the public during two information sessions held in January regarding the school-based health center being planned at Round Lake Area High School.
Other organizations that are part of the advisory group guiding the process include Vista Health System, Round Lake Area Unit School District 116's superintendent's office, Mano-a-Mano Family Resource Center, Nicasa, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Round Lake Area High School.
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Youth Substance Abuse Remains an Issue in Lake County
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Nearly 20,000 middle and high school students in Lake County participated in the 2012 Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) - a statewide survey with questions about drugs, nutrition  and safety.
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has funded the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) biennially since 1990. Lake County's survey included participation by 68 percent of the county's middle schools and 71 percent of the county's high schools. Read the key findings of the survey.
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There is Still Time for a Flu Shot
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 The influenza season typically lasts from November through April, so it is not too late to get a flu shot. The 2012-2013 flu vaccine is designed to protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that has caused illness over the past three years.
See the weekly reports we are using to track this year's influenza. Use the flu vaccine finder to locate a convenient spot to obtain a flu shot.
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 Take a look at the county's 2013 budget.
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