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Lake County Health Update

October 2014

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

Featured Videos

Learn about Lake County's first school-based health center opening in Round Lake as well as the importance of getting a flu shot and the free HIV testing offered in this month's Healthy Lake County video.

Learn what the Health Department does for the Lake County community be watching this LCTV video.

Pet Clinic Season Ends in October

The season for low-cost pet vaccination clinics offered by the Animal Care and Control Program comes to an end with the last event on October 25 in Hainesville.

Take Advantage of Walk with Docs Program

The last "Walk with Docs" event is coming to Ryerson Woods near Riverwoods on Oct. 18. Mark your calendar for this free program that brings nature and wellness together in a scenic Lake County forest preserve.

Mosquitoes Still Biting

Outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware that mosquitoes are still present at least until the first frost. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus. One human case has been reported this year in Lake County, so take precautions to fight the bite of mosquitoes.

WRS Holds Fall Reunion

The Health Department's Women's Residential Services program is hosting a Fall Alumni Reunion on October 25. RSVP's are requested and family members who supported each woman's recovery are also welcome.

Dear Lake County Residents:

Round Lake High School's Health and Wellness Center officially opened on October 7. This school-based health center, at 800 N. High School Drive in Round Lake, is Lake County's first and is one of 65 in Illinois.

The Center grew out of the Round Lake Area School District and a group of concerned citizens wanting to address growing healthcare needs and barriers to healthcare access. Of particular concern was the impact health issues were having on academic achievement. School-based health centers have traditionally helped children stay in school by addressing health problems affecting them.

Sincerely,

Tony Beltran
Executive Director
Lake County Health Department/
Community Health Center

Taming the Candy Monster at Halloween

Halloween can be a nightmare for parents trying to manage the sugar intake of their children throughout the year, but the Health Department is offering some tips to help with keeping the Candy Monster at bay. Click here to read more.

North Chicago Health Center Shows Appreciation for Patients

Zumba, face painting, and raffles were all part of the Patient Appreciation Day event held at the Health Department's Community Health Center in North Chicago on September 13.

Co-sponsored by the North Chicago Center for the Arts, numerous local organizations joined in to provide an afternoon full of family friendly activities. Plenty of free food was available thanks to the donations of several local vendors. A brief presentation featured Board of Health President Tim Sashko, North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, Lake County Board members Audrey Nixon and Mary Ross Cunningham and Clinic Coordinator Meryl Fury. The event was designed to thank current patients as well as inform potential patients of services provided. Watch this short video about the event.

It's Time For a Flu Shot

The Health Department would like to remind Lake County residents that it is offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The vaccines are available by appointment only at the Health Department's Immunizations Annex at 2303 Dodge Avenue in Waukegan.

Everyone, 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Last year, four deaths and 43 intensive care unit admissions were associated with complications brought on by influenza in Lake County. Please call (847) 377-8470 to make an appointment or for more information.

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