DuPage County Health Department

08/30/2025

Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. In honor of this International Overdose Awareness Day, help protect your loved ones from a fatal overdose by keeping lifesaving naloxone with you & at home.

08/30/2025

The parents of young children are invited to complete the PS10M Parent Water Safety Survey.💙
Upon completion parent scan receive a free paperback children's water safety storybook!
🔗Access the link here: https://forms.gle/voXPFwkf8RmAmhAh8

08/30/2025

🧠✨ Join us for the Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium Livestream!

We're coming together to explore the current mental health landscape for young children in DuPage County. Hear from expert Sarah Martinez from Erikson Institute and share your insights to help shape future community initiatives. 💬

⏰ 8:30–10:30am
🔗Register for the zoom here: bit.ly/3Sz2tXx

08/29/2025

If you’re traveling for Labor Day weekend, ask about indoor and outdoor water hazards at your vacation rental. Read NDPA’s vacation rental checklist today.

08/29/2025

This September 8, we’re honoring 988 Day. It’s a moment to show up, speak up and support those who may be struggling.
📞 Know the three numbers: 988.
Compassionate help. Anytime. Anywhere.

Share this post to help spread the word.
Visit 988DayToolkit.org for resources to amplify

08/29/2025

Alex Pulaski and Scott Kaufmann from DCHD’s DuPage Narcan Program were on hand at Serenity House last night for their annual Overdose Awareness Day event. The Health Department is proud to partner with Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc. each year and provide Narcan trainings to attendees at this inspiring event.💜

08/29/2025

💜 Free Narcan is available in DuPage County.
Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
✅ Find a pick-up site near you: https://www.hopedupage.org/213/Narcan-Pick-Up-Locations
📬 Can’t make it to a location? Request a kit by mail: https://www.hopedupage.org/171/Narcan-Mail-Requests-Training

08/28/2025

WIC is celebrating National Breastfeeding month! Breastfeeding not only helps babies to grow, but breastfeeding can also benefit nursing mothers in a variety of ways. WIC has breastfeeding peer counselors and International Board-Certified Lactation Counselors that want to help you meet your goals.
For more information about the WIC program and how to qualify, please call 630-682-7400 or visit dupagehealth.org. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

08/28/2025

On Thursday, August 28, from 5:30–8:30 PM, Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc. will host its annual Overdose Awareness Day event — a family-friendly gathering with music, food, crafts, and a powerful candlelight memorial.

Together, we’ll honor lives lost, share resources that save lives, and strengthen our recovery community. All are welcome. 💜

08/28/2025

School is about to be (or might already be) back in session!🏫✏️🍎 Make sure your kids are protected to start the year off right.

🔎Use our Vaccine Locator Dashboard to find publicly funded vaccines under the Vaccines for Children program near you: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/immunization/vaccine-locator/dashboard.html

08/28/2025

❗Reminder❗ WIC Mobile Clinic is bringing care to the community! WIC Mobile Clinic will be at Timber Lake Apartments today, 8:30-4:00pm. View other upcoming events below. To see future events, visit https://www.dupagehealth.org/752/WIC-Mobile-Clinics This is an equal opportunity provider.

08/27/2025