Clay County Health Department

04/10/2026

Some changes have been made to SNAP and some customers will lose benefits on May 1, 2026 if they aren’t meeting or exempt from new work requirements...

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨

Congress and President Trump have made changes to SNAP and some customers will lose benefits on May 1, 2026 if they aren’t meeting or exempt from new work requirements. Here’s what to do:

📝 1) Complete the screener to see if you are impacted and whether you may be able to file an exemption: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

💻2) Customers can meet the new requirements by working, volunteering, or participating in a training or education program. Visit: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/?item=177800

04/09/2026

The Effingham County Health Department is looking for a Full-Time Public Health Nurse RN!

04/09/2026

Let's pack an emergency kit!🎒

Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster.

04/08/2026

The air is crisp and spring blooms are starting to sprout! 🌱It’s the perfect time to start gardening by getting seeds started so they’re ready to plant in a flower bed or a container garden when the weather warms up! Did you know you can use recycled egg cartons to get started with planting? 🥚

Make your own egg carton tomato plant seed starter with your little ones 🍅: https://carnegiemnh.org/egg-carton-seed-starter/

04/08/2026

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides emotional support for people in distress in the U.S. 24/7 via text, call, and chat services. No judgment, just help 💜 Learn more at 988lifeline.org.

Both 988 and 911 provide critical support but focus on different crisis types: the 988 Lifeline specializes in mental health, su***de, and substance use challenges, while 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS.

04/07/2026

⏰Only ONE MONTH to go! ⏰

Don't miss Woody and Buzz going head-to-head on our free lazer tag course at our 4th Annual Resource Round-up ! Who are you rooting for? 🤠👩‍🚀Let us know in the comments below!

🌤Reach for the sky 🌤 with community resources, door prizes, giveaways, FREE lazer tag , FREE face painting, and a FREE balloon artist.

If that wasn't enough to send you 🚀 to infinity and beyond 🚀, we also received a generous donation from the Clay County Health Foundation to supply FREE hot dogs, chips, and drinks! 🌭 We are very thankful to them for giving us the opportunity to keep this event free and help families avoid the great supper debate!

Hey, howdy, hey—we'll see you in May! 🌵

04/07/2026

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Care Staff Nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with physician (MD) orders and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for home health.
Under the direct supervision of our Home Care Coordinator's, the Home Care Staff Nurse will deliver care in patients’ residences, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life—particularly for terminally ill patients.
If you would like to make a meaningful difference by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes, apply to join our team. Questions, please call 618-662-4406 and ask for Brandi, Kris, or Shirley.

04/07/2026

Happy National Public Health Week! Take time to celebrate the public health workers who show up for us every day — this week and year-round.

Happy National Public Health Week! Join us April 6-12 as we recognize achievements that extended lifespans and dramatically improved quality of life. Take time to celebrate the public health workers who show up for us every day — this week and year-round.

Check out events here: https://vist.ly/4xgdt

04/06/2026

Mark your calendars for this Friday and come play with us as we partner with our friends at Flora Public Library for their April Mommy and Me Story Hour for Child Abuse Prevention Month! 📖💙

📍Flora Public Library
📅Friday, April 10th
🕙10 A.M.

On April 10th at 10 a.m., make sure to wear blue for Child Abuse Prevention and join in on the fun as we read springtime stories, make fun crafts, and enjoy playtime with friends! ☀️🦋🌷

Birth to Five Illinois: Region 12 and ProjectCHILD will also be there with songs, activities, and resources. 🎵

Spring on in for a good time!

04/06/2026

Don't forget... it's tomorrow! 😉

This FREE session focuses on understanding your child's development as well as showing you tools that you can use every day to help navigate those big emotions. 🫠😢😡😊 🤯

Leanne Goodwin, founder of Goodwin Girls, will be presenting with her many years of experience in early childhood, trauma, and clinical mental health counseling. We are excited to have the opportunity to learn from her! There will also be a Q&A session at the end.

This session would be beneficial to:
🚸All caregivers (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.)
👩‍🏫Early childhood educators
🛝Day care providers
👶and even those aspiring to be any of the above!
P.S. There will be a door prize drawing! 💥

☎️Call 618-662-4406 and ask for April to reserve your seat today!

04/02/2026

Public Health Alert issued for frozen Dino Shaped Chicken Nuggets
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-dinosaur-shaped-ready-eat-chicken-nuggets-due

04/02/2026

Recall

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-dinosaur-shaped-ready-eat-chicken-nuggets-due