Schuyler County Health Department

11/24/2025

Incoming cold weather with the possibility of snow this Thanksgiving weekend. Make sure you are by going to https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready to see what you need.

The latest model guidance is signaling a return of wintry weather next weekend. There is currently a 20-40% chance for snow to exceed 1 inch by midday Saturday.

11/23/2025

IBCCP is a statewide grant program providing breast and cervical cancer screenings with the goal of reducing mortality related to breast and cervical cancer. The Program ensures that eligible Illinois women receive regular screening for breast and cervical cancer and prompt follow-up of abnormal findings when needed.

You are eligible to receive free services if you:

-Live in Schuyler County
-No insurance/underinsured/high deductible (only with IBCCP contracted providers) or not eligible to receive Medicare Part B
-Are between 21-64 years old
-No income requirements

IBCCP offers free breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams, and Pap tests to eligible women. Even if a woman has already been diagnosed with cancer, she may receive free treatment if she qualifies.

11/22/2025

When making your grocery list, remember which types of fruits and veggies are approved to be purchased using your WIC benefits!

11/21/2025

A big thank you goes out to the West Central Snipers 14u softball team for donating items for our food pantry. Way to go girls!!! We really appreciate your support of our community!

11/21/2025

The Thanksgiving meal is the largest that many cooks prepare each year. The following information may help you prepare your special Thanksgiving meal and help you countdown to the holiday.

11/20/2025

TODAY is the Great American Smokeout, which means today is your chance to quit smoking! The American Cancer Society has great resources to use here: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/to***co/great-american-smokeout.html

Illinois has made it easy to quit by having a quitline phone number to call at 1-866-784-8937. They will provide ni****ne patches and have councilors on the phone ready to help you!

Make today the day you break up with to***co!

11/20/2025

🛡️ Protect Yourself This RSV Season — Get Your Arexvy Vaccine! 🛡️

RSV can be especially dangerous for adults 60 and older, but the good news is — you can protect yourself.
The Schuyler County Health Department is now offering the Arexvy RSV vaccine for eligible adults, including those with Medicare Part D coverage.

Getting vaccinated now can help prevent severe illness, hospitalizations, and complications this winter.
Stay healthy. Stay protected. Stay active.

📍 Schuyler County Health Department
📞 Call today to schedule your appointment!
217-322-6775

Let’s keep our community strong and well this season. 💙

11/19/2025

We have free Narcan available at our office, so feel free to swing by and grab one. You never know, having it on hand could really make a difference for someone in need. Let’s be prepared together!

11/18/2025

Septic Systems require a permit. Call 217-322-6775 for more information.

11/17/2025

Winter is approaching and Mosquitos are hopefully no longer bugging you. BUT REMEMBER that they will be back next spring so why not be prepared?

Swing by our office for free bug wipes or Buggins spray, and have a bug free winter season!

11/16/2025

Rabies is a zoonotic infection that can spread from animals to humans, making rabies vaccination for dogs crucial for protecting both pets and people. Infected animals almost always die, with only a few rare survival cases, often linked to minimal virus exposure.

Most infected animals are euthanized to safeguard human and animal health. Vaccination has significantly reduced rabies cases in domestic dogs, with around 60 to 70 dogs and 250 cats reported rabid annually, primarily among unvaccinated pets.

If a dog encounters a possibly rabid animal, a booster shot may be administered, even if vaccinations are current.

We all must contribute to preventing rabies and protecting our pets and loved ones.

11/16/2025

RECALL UPDATE REMINDER: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

CDC has updated the case count to 23.

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025