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Featured Videos
Healthy Lake County
Food safety in summer, the new Walk with Docs program and ways to avoid heat-related problems are this month's topics in this "Healthy Lake County" video.
Stories of War
Take 5 minutes to watch a moving video demonstrating how the Lake-McHenry Veterans and Family Services program is reaching out to veterans through a program called Stories of War. Veterans share their combat experiences to help them and others cope.
Your Home for Medical Care
Watch this short video reminder about what the six community health centers at the Health Department offer to patients in Lake County.
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Beach Safety Check
 Before you pack up your blanket and sun block, check to see if your favorite beach is safe for swimming. You can go to the Health Department website to see what inland and Lake Michigan beaches are open each day. There is also a free phone app available that monitors beaches of the Great Lakes.
Shop Farmers Markets
 We can help you find a farmers market close to you in Lake County. Take a look at this map and stock up on fresh foods for your meals and snacks.
Keep Your Pets Up to Date
 The next low-cost pet vaccination clinic is coming to Zion on Saturday, July 12. The next clinic is not until September.
Take Advantage of Walk with Docs Program
 Find out when the next Walk with Docs event is coming near your home. It is a free program bringing nature and wellness together in Lake County forest preserves.
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 Dear Lake County Residents: I am excited to share with you that the Health Department is about to open a new Animal Care and Control facility near Libertyville. The new facility, which will begin accepting animals July 21, includes safe and effective space for the management of dogs, cats, and other animals acquired from across the county by staff, the general public, law enforcement, and other agencies.The building will also feature security cameras and provide 24-hour access to Lake County Sheriff's Office personnel for dropping off stray animals as needed. Green strategies were employed to create energy efficient design features and building systems. Click here for more information. Sincerely, Tony Beltran, M.B.A.
Executive Director
Lake County Health Department/
Community Health Center
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 The Health Department's newly-constructed Animal Care and Control facility will begin accepting animals on July 21.
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Avoid Heat-Related Problems | |
Summer is a great time to be outdoors and active. It is also a time to protect yourself when the heat is at its peak.
- Drink extra fluids such as water, fruit juices or lemonade, especially during very humid weather.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing (especially made of cotton, if possible) that does not interfere with the evaporation of perspiration.
- Eat small meals and eat more often. Decrease food high in protein, which increases metabolic heat.
- Try to engage in activities that involve strenuous labor in the evening or early morning hours to avoid the hottest part of the day, which is between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. If possible stay in an air-conditioned environment during this time.
- In a home that lacks air-conditioning, stay in the basement or lowest floor, close drapes to keep out the sun, or go to a shopping mall, library or other building that is air-conditioned.
- Never leave an infant, elderly or disabled person or even a pet in a parked car with the windows closed.
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| Kids 1st Health Fair Coming August 6 |
 Save the date, August 6, for the Kids 1st Health Fair
at Miguel Juarez Middle School in Waukegan. Physical exams, immunizations and dental checks are available at this annual event for qualifying families. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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| Baby Boomers Need Testing for Hepatitis C |
If you were born between 1945 and 1965, ask your provider  about being tested for Hepatitis C. The Centers for Disease Control reports that baby boomers are 5 times more likely to be infected. Individuals often have no symptoms, can live for decades without feeling ill, but can be successfully treated with medications.
There were 202 cases of Hepatitis C reported in Lake County last year. Symptoms include yellowing of skin or eyes, loss of appetite, nausea, fever, stomach pain and extreme fatigue. The Hepatitis C virus can cause liver damage, cirrhosis and even death. Testing is available at the Health Department. Just call (847) 377-8450. Here is an FAQ about what to expect. |
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