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Lake County Health Update
 February 2014   

 

This community e-newsletter is produced by the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center.

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Healthy Lake County

  

Did you know that throwing a cigarette out the car window or onto a sidewalk is now illegal? In this month's "Healthy Lake County" video, learn about this new law, as well as how a school survey is providing important data about student behaviors, and when the Health Department is offering reduced water testing rates.   

 

No Health Insurance? Call Enroll Lake County!
     

Certified navigators are available across Lake County to help individuals learn their options in the new health insurance marketplace. Watch this "quick clip" to learn how the Enroll Lake County! program is helping thousands of residents get the coverage they need.

Child Development Assessment

 

How alert and responsive is your baby? Did you know that one in 10 children have a developmental delay?

Click on this developmental milestones chart for information about how your child should be progressing.  Learn more about the Child and Family Connections program here.  

 

Special Enrollment Event for Northwest Lake County Residents
Certified navigators with Enroll Lake County! will be available in Antioch on February 15 to answer questions and enroll residents in health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred and can be made by calling (847) 377-4999. Click here for more information. 

 
Tony Beltran
Dear Lake County Residents:

  

February is American Heart Month, an ideal time to focus on heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable.  
 

There are no quick fixes. Refraining from smoking, keeping your cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check, monitoring your blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight and eating healthy, portion-controlled meals are among choices each person can make toward a healthier heart.

 

Here are more details on how you can improve your heart health one step at a time.  

 

Sincerely,

Tony Beltran, M.B.A.
Executive Director
Lake County Health Department/
Community Health Center

Well Owners: Mark Your Calendars in March

It's important for all users of private wells to have their drinking water tested annually to see if it meets the minimum drinking water standards. In observance of National Groundwater Awareness Week in March,
the Health Department is offering reduced
water testing rates. 
Click here to find out more.

Parents Urged to Protect Kids' Teeth

Did you know a child's first visit to the dentist should be before his or her first birthday? During Children's Dental Health Month in February, the Health Department is encouraging parents to be mindful of protecting their children's teeth.
Click here for some simple oral health tips.
Free Screenings Offered Feb. 7 for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The public is invited to join the health department for the 14th annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) on Friday, February 7. A free event will take place in the lobby of the Health Department's Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road in Waukegan, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Staff will provide information, screenings and education about transmission, care and treatment of HIV. Information about hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections will also be available.
Read more about the event.
Before the Valentine's Day Celebration, Check the Restaurant Inspections

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Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you are thinking of taking your loved one to a local restaurant to celebrate, the health department encourages you to first check the restaurant's inspection history.

Click here to see how.

Health Dept. Receives Funding to Prepare for National Accreditation
The Health Department has been awarded $25,600 to support its progress in meeting the requirements of the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), the first and only voluntary national accreditation program for public health departments. The Health Department is one of 29 local health departments from 19 states to receive this funding through the Accreditation Support Initiative (ASI). A total of 147 local health departments of all sizes and types, ranging from rural to urban applied for funding. Click here for more information.

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