Jersey County Health Department

07/17/2025

07/15/2025

JCHD WIC Staff with be at the Susnig Center on Friday, July 18 from 3-6pm for Jersey County Head Start and WIC Open Enrollment.
We will have lead and hemoglobin testing as well as children's immunizations available for children enrolling in Jersey County Head Start. Come learn more about Head Start and WIC!

07/07/2025

🌽 Illinois Senior Farmers Market Coupons Have Arrived! 🥕
Come apply in person between 9am-noon or 1–4pm Monday-Friday at JCHD.

📞 Have questions? Call us at 618-498-9565.

Reminder: Quantities are limited—stop in while supplies last!

06/24/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring: ROSC Coordinator! 🚨
The Jersey County Health Department is seeking a full-time ROSC Council Coordinator to lead local recovery efforts and build a more supportive, recovery-ready community.

✅ Make a difference
✅ Work with local partners
✅ Degree preferred but not required!

📍 Based in Jersey County | 💼 Full-time | 📅 Apply by: July 7, 2025

📄 Learn more: www.jerseycountyhealth.org under the career tab
📧 Apply by sending your resume and references to hcarter@jerseycountyhealth.org.

06/19/2025

📢 Office Closed – Juneteenth Observance 📢

In honor of Juneteenth, our office will be closed on Thursday, June 19th.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is a day of reflection, education, and celebration of freedom. We encourage everyone to take this time to learn more about this important day in American history.

We will resume regular business hours on Friday, June 20th.

Thank you for your understanding.

06/19/2025

📢 We’re Hiring Home Health Nurses! 🩺🏡
Join our dedicated team providing compassionate care in the comfort of patients’ homes.

Now hiring for:
✅ Full-Time
✅ Part-Time/per diem
✅ Weekend Only Option

Flexible schedules, a supportive team environment, and meaningful work!

To apply, email your resume to smedford@jerseycountyhealth.org

06/12/2025

Carrying Narcan doesn’t mean you expect an overdose — it means you’re prepared to help if one happens. Just like CPR or an EpiPen, it’s a tool that saves lives.

👉 Free Narcan is available at the Jersey County Health Department.
Stop by or contact us to get a kit and quick training.

06/10/2025

JCHD will also be there with required vaccinations for students entering the 6th and 12th grades.

06/10/2025

🕷️ Found an Attached Tick? Here's What to Do:

--Remove it carefully with fine-tipped tweezers. Pull straight out—don’t twist!
--Clean the bite and your hands with soap, alcohol, or iodine.
--Identify the tick.
--Watch for symptoms over the next 30 days: rash (especially bullseye), fever, fatigue, joint pain, swelling of the lymph node.

See a doctor if symptoms develop.