Whiteside_CHC

Whiteside_CHC A friendly, public health department and community health clinic looking to serve all your healthcare In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov


This institution is an equal opportunity provider. View this statement online: http://ow.ly/ja5B50K3Mf6

We now have Flu Shots available for ALL ages!Call 815-626-2230 option 5 to schedule your vaccine today!
09/19/2025

We now have Flu Shots available for ALL ages!

Call 815-626-2230 option 5 to schedule your vaccine today!

FDA has added another cinnamon product to the list of products recalled due to the presence of elevated levels of lead....
09/18/2025

FDA has added another cinnamon product to the list of products recalled due to the presence of elevated levels of lead. Consumers should discontinue use of recalled products immediately.

Find recalled products:

The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy the ground cinnamon products because samples of products listed in the table were found to contain elevated levels of lead.

Sprout Organics has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach because i...
09/18/2025

Sprout Organics has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach because it may contain elevated levels of lead.

The product, a 3.5-ounce pouch, was sold in Walgreens and some independent stores in the US South region with most sales occurring between September and December 2024. The product was not sold in any other large grocery chain besides Walgreens.

Learn more: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sprout-organics-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-sweet-potato-apple-and-spinach-due-possible-health-risk

If you or someone you know struggles with opioid addiction, our Medication Assisted Treatment may be able to help. Call ...
09/18/2025

If you or someone you know struggles with opioid addiction, our Medication Assisted Treatment may be able to help.

Call 815-626-2230 today!

09/18/2025

Having a baby soon? Here are some quick tips to keep in mind when it’s time for newborn screening.

☎️Give accurate contact information to the hospital and your health care provider.
❓Ask your health care provider about the screening process and what to expect.
📲Once screening is completed, follow-up with your baby’s doctor about the results.
🧑‍⚕️Attend all follow-up appointments recommend by your baby’s doctor.
📅If more testing is needed, schedule as soon as possible. Don’t wait.

🔗Find more information about newborn screening: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/newborn-screening.html

09/18/2025

Illinois has reported its first West Nile virus–related death of the year, confirmed in suburban Cook County. 🦟

West Nile virus is spread through mosquito bites, and while most people experience no or mild symptoms, it can cause severe illness, especially in older adults.

Protect yourself and your family by following the “Three R’s”:
✔️ Reduce standing water around your home
✔️ Repel bites with insect repellent and protective clothing
✔️ Report stagnant water to your local health department

Learn more and read the full release here: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/september/release-20250917.html

Staying healthy is as easy as:𝘼void alcohol 🍷𝘽e physically active ⚽️𝘾ut down on salt & sugar 🍟𝘿on't use to***co 🚭𝙀at hea...
09/18/2025

Staying healthy is as easy as:
𝘼void alcohol 🍷
𝘽e physically active ⚽️
𝘾ut down on salt & sugar 🍟
𝘿on't use to***co 🚭
𝙀at healthy food 🍏

Whiteside County Health Department now has Flu Vaccine Available!Call 815-626-2230 option 5 to schedule an appointment t...
09/18/2025

Whiteside County Health Department now has Flu Vaccine Available!

Call 815-626-2230 option 5 to schedule an appointment today!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) as an HIV prevention str...
09/17/2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) as an HIV prevention strategy.

Taking PrEP medication as prescribed reduces the risk of getting HIV via s*xual contact by about 99% and reduces the risk of getting HIV by at least 74% among persons who inject drugs

Visit prep4illinois.com to find out more!

📢 Need food assistance? The Find Food IL map shows you places offering free food/meals & stores that accept SNAP/LINK/WI...
09/16/2025

📢 Need food assistance? The Find Food IL map shows you places offering free food/meals & stores that accept SNAP/LINK/WIC, including:
🍽️ Food pantries
🍽️ School & Summer Meal Sites
🍽️ Farmers Markets
🍽️ SNAP & WIC Offices
🍽️ Senior Food Resources
Visit https://go.illinois.edu/FindFoodIL 📍

Did you know newborns get a special health check? 👶It's called newborn screening, and September is Newborn Screening Awa...
09/16/2025

Did you know newborns get a special health check? 👶It's called newborn screening, and September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! This quick test uses a heel stick, hearing screen, and oxygen check to find serious but treatable conditions. Catching things early is a big deal—it leads to faster treatment and better health outcomes for babies.

Learn more about newborn screenings:
https://newbornscreening.hrsa.gov/

Address

1300 W 2nd Street
Rock Falls, IL
61071

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18156262230

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, s*x, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.