IL: Henderson County WIC & Maternal Child Health Services

09/26/2025

Zucchini is not only a tasty vegetable that’s currently in season, but it also contains vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin C! 👩‍🌾 This trio of vitamins and minerals can help prevent anemia, a condition that occurs when your cells aren’t getting the oxygen they need from red blood cells. 🩸
Want to incorporate more zucchini into your family’s meal rotation? Make a fun and nutritious treat by baking these chocolate chip zucchini muffins (link in bio): https://spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/.../chocolate.../

09/26/2025

Tomorrow morning in Monmouth at the ROE #33 office. Event starts at 9 am and goes till noon.
Address: The corner of West Broadway and North E St.

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

Kids are kids, and sometimes they play in ways that result in minor cuts and bruises on bony areas of the body, like knees and foreheads. However, there are areas of the body where any signs of bruising should be red flags for possible abuse, especially for children 4 years old and younger. If you think a child is being abused, report it online at https://childabuse.illinois.gov or call 1-800-25-ABUSE (252-2873). In an emergency, call 911.

09/23/2025

Free car seat check for kiddos!

Is everyone buckled in?

In preparation for Child Passenger Safety Week, we are partnering with United Way of West Central Illinois and OSF St. Mary Medical Center for a Car Seat Safety Clinic!

Join us at 105 North E Street in Monmouth on September 27th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM!

Licensed technicians will be there to:
- Ensure your child's car seat is installed correctly.
- Provide updates on current Illinois Child Passenger Safety Laws.
- Enter you for a chance to win fun prizes!

We hope to see you there!

09/23/2025

Not sure how and when to get your baby started on solid foods? These tips will help you through this next phase of your baby's life.

09/23/2025

Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Before the claim was discredited, researchers took it seriously, investigated it thoroughly, and found no link. This research, in many countries, involving thousands of individuals, has spanned multiple decades. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to the autistic community.

Immunizations are important to help children stay healthy, so they can learn, grow and thrive. If parents have questions about vaccines or autism, we encourage them to talk to their child’s pediatrician. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nI0Rnb

09/22/2025

🚨 Crashes on rural routes are five times more likely to involve a rollover - leading to more severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries. Pickup trucks are much more likely to rollover and take longer to stop, especially for an inexperienced driver.

The best way to stay safe is also the simplest:
✔️ Reduce your speed
✔️ Leave extra space
✔️ Avoid distractions
✔️ Always wear your seatbelt

Safe driving saves lives - yours and your passengers’.

Data made available through the University of Illinois Springfield Motor Vehicle Data Linkage Project.

09/22/2025

If you are 18 years of age and older, Come see us at IL: Henderson County Health Department any Wednesday morning in October from 8 - 9 AM to get your flu shot.
Bring your photo ID and Medicare card. Private pay payment due if not Medicare eligible.

09/22/2025

09/22/2025

Learn about sleep regression in babies, including common stages, reasons behind it, and tips to help Baby through periods of disrupted sleep.

09/18/2025

September is . Every three weeks, a child is killed by a television tip-over. Follow these simple prevention tips from Safe Kids Worldwide to keep your family safe. Learn more: https://www.safekids.org/tip/tv-and-furniture-tip-over-prevention-tips