Calhoun County Health Department

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

The Flu Vaccine Clinic for tomorrow, November 26, 2025, is cancelled.

11/24/2025

JOB OPENING
Public Health Administrator - Full Time
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Many and varied responsibilities relating to all facets of the Health Department, including budget and grant writing. Reports to the Calhoun County Board of Health.
JOB SPECIFICATION: Candidate must have a Master’s Degree and 2 years full time public health administrative experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of full-time public health administrative experience.
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Paid holidays, generous paid time off, excellent retirement program - No Insurance
Mail your application/resume by December 11, 2025 to:
Calhoun County Health Department
PO Box 158, Hardin, IL 62047
Or email to: calhounchd@calhouncountyhealth.net
Questions: Call 618-576-2428

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11/20/2025

11/19/2025

Here's your reminder to thaw your turkey!!

11/14/2025

2025 Most Commonly Seen Food Violations and What They Can Mean:
1. Hand washing sinks that are not properly supplied.
No soap, drying methods, waste receptacle, signage or hot or cold running water for comfortable/effective handwashing.
2. Food contact surfaces dirty.
What is a food contact surface? Cutting boards, knives, utensils, prep tables, slicers, mixers, food storage containers, thermometers, countertops where food is prepared, etc.
3. Toxic substances not properly used.
Sanitizer stronger than allowed (can leave harmful residue) OR Sanitizer too weak (won’t properly kill bacteria)
4. Food not separated and protected.
Raw foods over ready to eat food, raw animal foods not stored in proper order, food uncovered or unwrapped, cross-contamination during prep, or food stored improperly.
5. Approved thawing methods not used.
NOT approved methods: using hot water to thaw, leaving food out on the counter at room temperature, or thawing in direct sunlight.

11/14/2025

📋 Curious about the latest food inspection results?
Follow the link below:
https://www.calhouncountyhealth.net/food-safety

***Both Category 1 and Category 2 food establishments are now up on the website!!

11/12/2025

The flu shot clinic scheduled for this afternoon, 11/12/2025, is cancelled. We will see you next week!

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11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms.

To all veterans — thank you for your service, your strength, and your unwavering commitment to our nation. We are forever grateful.

We are closed today and will resume regular business hours tomorrow.

11/06/2025

You still have plenty of time to get your flu shot! We have walk-in clinics every Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3:30.

If these times don't work, give us a call! We will accommodate you the best way we can!

🦃Also, if you know of a family member or friend who is homebound, give us a call and one of our nurses can come out to their home!

10/29/2025

Despite the lack of a federal budget or continuing resolution, Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is funded to operate throughout November.
We understand the ongoing shutdown is creating uncertainty for federally funded nutrition programs. Participants should continue to come to WIC appointments, shop and redeem benefits as usual.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is committed to transparency and to keeping Illinois families informed as the federal shutdown continues.

Despite the lack of a federal budget or continuing resolution, Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is funded to operate throughout November.

Participants should continue to come to WIC appointments, shop and redeem benefits as usual.