Calhoun County Health Department

05/12/2026

Our friends at the Jersey County Health Department and Jersey County ROSC are hosting a Personal Hygiene Drive, and we’d love to help them spread the word.
The items collected will go directly to supporting those in need through JCHD Recovery Peer Clients, the WIC Department (our Calhoun clients), CASA, local police, and other community partners.

How You Can Help
Next time you’re at the store, consider picking up some extra soap, shampoo, deodorant, or other hygiene essentials. You can drop them off at any of these fantastic local spots:
Jersey County Health Department
Koen Counseling & Wellness Center
Jersey County Wellness Center
1AG Church (on Cross Street)
Sinclair’s
Royal Banks

If you drop off supplies here (at the Calhoun County Health Department), we can make sure the supplies get to JCHD!

05/07/2026

Celebrating our PRN Team! 🩺✨

During nurses week, we want to give a massive shout-out to our incredible PRN nursing staff. You are the ultimate team players—stepping in when we need you most, adapting to every patient, and providing seamless care without missing a beat.

Being a PRN nurse takes a special kind of "power"—the power to be ready for anything, anytime. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us, serving Calhoun County!

05/06/2026

This National Nurses Week, we are proud to celebrate The Power of Nurses™. 🩺✨ Nursing isn't just a series of tasks—it’s a commitment to excellence. 🏥

Having worked closely with our nursing staff, I can attest to their tireless work ethic and the way they consistently go above and beyond for our community. Whether it’s navigating complex care plans or providing the emotional support a family needs during their toughest moments, their dedication is unmatched.

To our nurses: Thank you for your grit, your expertise, and your unwavering compassion. You are the backbone of everything we do.

💙Thank you! 💙

05/06/2026

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! 🌲🔍 As we all head outside to enjoy the beautiful Illinois spring, don't let a tiny tick ruin your adventure. One bite is all it takes, but prevention is simple!
How to "Fight the Bite":
👖 Cover Up: Wear long sleeves and tuck your pants into your socks (it looks dorky, but it works!).
🧴 Repel: Use EPA-registered insect repellent (look for DEET or Picaridin).
✅ Check: Do a full-body tick check as soon as you come inside—don't forget behind the knees and in the hair!
🔥 Dry: Throw your clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any hitchhikers.

Knowledge is the best defense!

05/05/2026

The Calhoun County Health Department is at the First Presbyterian Church today, and we wanted to share a few reasons why your stop this afternoon is so important:
📍 Join Us TODAY!
Location: First Presbyterian Church Hall (302 Main St., Hardin)
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
No appointment? No problem. Stop by when you can—we'd love to see you!

The Fast Facts:
🩸The 2-Second Rule: Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
🩸A Rare Gift: While roughly 37% of the population is eligible to donate, only about 3% to 10% actually do each year.
🩸No Substitute: Blood cannot be manufactured in a lab; it can only come from generous donors like you.
🩸Local Impact: Most blood donated stays within the region to help neighbors fighting cancer, recovering from surgery, or treated for trauma.

Tomorrow is the day make sure to click the link below an make an appointment. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=CCHlthDept

05/04/2026

Tomorrow is the day make sure to click the link below an make an appointment. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=CCHlthDept

05/01/2026

After 32 years of ensuring everyone else’s kitchen was up to code, we hope you enjoy a retirement of five-star meals and absolutely no temperature logs. You’ve earned it

Liz may not work here anymore but she dedicated a large portion of her career serving Calhoun County!

Happy retirement Liz!

Today is Liz’s last day, but we plan to celebrate her years and accomplishments all day long. Our staff and many community partners will miss her deeply. Liz, thank you for your many contributions to environmental health. Please help us wish her well and give her a shout-out of congratulations! 💚💙🧡

04/30/2026

We still have open appointments. Call the office or click on the link below. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=CCHlthDept Please Share.

04/24/2026

💉 Keep our community safe! Get FREE sharps containers here!

Properly disposing of needles and lancets protects your family, our sanitation workers, and the environment. We're making it easier than ever to do the right thing!

✅️ FREE New Containers: pick up a professional-grade sharps container at The Calhoun County Health Department today!

✅️ FREE Disposal: bring your full containers back to us, and we'll handle the rest at no cost to you!

Stop by 210 French Street, Hardin, IL between the hours of 7AM and 4:30PM. Let's work together to keep Calhoun County safe!

04/22/2026

🌍Happy Earth Day🌍 from your friends at the Health Department!

What's something you and your family can do on this beautiful Earth Day?

Host a "Plogging" Session 🏃‍♂️🗑️
"Plogging" is a blend of jogging (or walking) and picking up litter.

The Mission: Grab some gloves and a trash bag. Set a timer for 15 minutes and see how much litter your family can collect in your neighborhood. This is great functional exercise (lots of squatting and stretching!) and protects the community from pests and germs that thrive in trash.

04/21/2026

We still have available appointments. Call the office to set up an appointment or click on the link below https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=CCHlthDept