Partnership for a Healthy Lee County

01/06/2026

If you are, or feel sick, please stay home!

County-level info:

01/06/2026

Regular blood pressure checks are an important step in preventing heart disease and other health issues. OSF Saint Katharine is here to make it easy for you!

✅ Free Blood Pressure Checks
📅 Every Wednesday
🕙 10:00 – 11:30 AM
📍 NEW Location starting January 7: Dixon YMCA

No appointment needed—just stop by!

11/04/2025

10/31/2025

Don't trash your pumpkins after this weekend- bring them to our Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 8th! From 10 AM to Noon at Sauk Valley Community College we will have over a half-dozen ways you can SMASH your pumpkin. We will also have fall-themed activities to enjoy. Park in the main lot and follow the signs/ride the people mover to the area between the baseball and softball fields. This is a free event.

It's sure to be a smashing good time!

10/31/2025

If your organization offers food/supply donations to the community, please let us know.

10/22/2025

This Thursday!

10/06/2025

Check out this event on October 15th!

My office is teaming up with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to host a Utility Bill Clinic! Join us for this informative event about ways to reduce your utility costs on Wednesday, October 15th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sterling Public Library.

Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling my office at 815-561-3690 EXT. 2, or by clicking the link below.

https://form.jotform.com/251756181762159

10/01/2025

The Partnership for a Healthy Lee County would like to thank all the amazing individuals who donated to the Hunger Action Month food drive held at the YMCA in September. Together, we collected 145 pounds of food for the Dixon Community Food Pantry and Mini Food Center! According to Feeding America, these donations will help provide approximately 121 meals for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

09/29/2025

It's important to be aware of the various factors that could increase your risk of heart disease!

09/26/2025

Do you need some ideas on how to use herbs? Check out these two recipe ideas and some drink ideas!

09/24/2025

The Partnership for a Healthy Lee County is collecting non-perishable food donations at the Dixon Family YMCA to help address food security in Lee County throughout September. There are only a few days left to contribute! The food collected will be distributed to the Dixon Community Food Pantry and the Mini Food Center located at the Dixon Public Library.

Lee County Il Health Department

09/24/2025

Did you know that by adding herbs to your food, you enhance the flavor of any dish? Especially low-fat or low-salt foods that taste bland?
Various herbs have been found to have health benefits!