McLean County Health Department

02/06/2026

❤️ Today is National Wear Red Day — a reminder that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women.

Heart attack symptoms can differ for men and women. Women are more likely to experience less obvious warning signs. It’s important to know these symptoms and seek care right away.

Learn more about heart disease risks and how to protect your heart: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-healthy-living/risks

02/05/2026

National Wear Red Day is tomorrow, February 6, 2026.
Join the McLean County Health Department and the American Heart Association and wear RED to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and help save lives.
https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/

02/04/2026

Today is National Homemade Soup Day! Celebrate by trying this heart-healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe from the American Heart Association.
https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/chicken-tortilla-soup---delicious-decisions

02/03/2026

Do you know a local public health champion? 🌟
Nominations are now open for McLean County Health Department’s 2026 Public Health Award. This award recognizes a McLean County resident who helps improve community health through their job or volunteer work.
Help us celebrate their impact—submit a nomination! https://health.mcleancountyil.gov/1657/Public-Health-Award

02/02/2026

heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and can affect women at any age?

Learn these tips from FDA Office of Women’s Health to protect your heart health:
www.fda.gov/womenshearthealth

02/01/2026

Are you living with Type 2 diabetes? You don’t have to do it alone.
✔️ Free 8-week Diabetes Management Program
✔️Learn skills to take control and help prevent complications
Call (309) 888-5954 or email jennifer.neal@mcleancountyil.gov for more information or to sign up.

01/29/2026

Warming bus will be parked at McLean County Health Department this weekend, see details below.

There will be a warming bus parked at the McLean County Health Department on Saturday from 8am - 8pm and Sunday 8am - 4pm. If you are in downtown Bloomington this weekend and need a spot to stop and warm up please swing by the Connect Transit Warming Bus.

Additional Warming Centers can be found in our pinned post.

01/28/2026

McLean County Health Department has job openings—apply now at: https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/2068/Jobs

01/27/2026

Test your home to find out if you should install a radon reduction system to protect your household from lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends installing a radon reduction system for levels higher than 4pCi/L. Contact your state radon office to find a radon reduction professional. https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/nrs/radon.html

01/26/2026

Please join our System of Care in another round of De-Escalation Training with Sergeant Kiel Nowers, City of Bloomington - Police.

February 10th, 2026 from 10-11:30am at 200 W Front St. Floor 3, Room 324.

Email Kelley.amigoni@mcleancountyil.gov or scan the QR code to register.

01/26/2026

PrEP gives you the freedom to take control of your sexual health and prevent . To speak with a PrEP Specialist at McLean County Health Department call (309)888-5396
https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/1835/PrEP-for-HIV