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Healthy Lake County
Learn about the low-cost pet vaccination clinics, the new immunization requirement for sixth through 12th grade students, and information about World TB Day in this month's " Healthy Lake County" program.
Nutrition Tip
Are you thinking about losing some weight, but do not know where to start? Community Dietitian Toby Smithson provides some healthy ideas for sizing down in this video. | |
If you live in Lake County, you have an opportunity to voice your opinion at a strategic planning session. Each session includes an open house from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a community forum at 7 p.m. where you can provide input.
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)
 From March 11 through March 21, private well owners can take advantage of reduced water testing rates at the Health Department.
Foreign-born individuals who received the BCG (bacille Calmette-Guerin) vaccine as a child are among those who should be screened as needed, depending on individual risk factors. The vaccine can wane after five years. For more information, call the TB Clinic at 847.377.8700. | |
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Greetings!
 | | Irene T. Pierce Executive Director |
It has been both an honor and a pleasure serving as the Executive Director of the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center for the past five years. When I first joined the Health Department as an assistant director of the Medical Services Division in 1990, my plan was to only stay for two years. It is amazing how the time has flown by, and after 23 years it is time for my retirement. Click here to read more.
Sincerely,
Irene Pierce
Executive Director
Lake County Health Department/
Community Health Center
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Do you know that the average person makes about 200 food-related decisions each day? Preferences, health conditions and calorie needs all come into play.
The Lake County Health Department and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) encourage you to "Eat Right. Your Way. Every Day" by developing a healthful eating plan centered on personal health concerns. |
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In observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS  Awareness Day, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center will participate in the nationwide movement "Share Knowledge. Take Action" to raise awareness of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS among women and girls.
The public is invited to a free event
from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, March 11, in the lobby of the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road in Waukegan. |
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 Lake County residents have convenient and affordable ways to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags through the low-cost clinics offered through the Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program. Clinics are held during warmer months. The first one of the season is scheduled in Beach Park.
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 The 2012 Annual Report Preview with program highlights and a financial statement is available for viewing online in advance of the Annual Report, which will be published in early spring. Take a look.
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