New |Free Immunizations

Thanks to a one-time ARRA grant, for a limited time MCHD is offering free Meningococcal, Tdap and Chickenpox immunizations for McLean County residents ages 11-18 years of age. More information available here. And don’t forget to plan immunizations required for the 2010-2011 school year.

New | McLean County Health Department on Facebook

Become a fan of the McLean County Health Department on Facebook. Visit the MCHD Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/McLeanHealth and become a fan to receive the latest updates on services and public health topics.

Environmental Health | Restaurant Inspection Scores

The McLean County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division inspects all food establishments in the county to ensure that food is properly stored, handled, prepared and cooked in order to protect people from getting sick. Find out how your favorite restaurant scored on its inspections.

Surveillance of birds and mosquitoes is underway in McLean County. Find out what you can do to protect yourself from West Nile virus.

Learn what the health department is doing to protect you in the event of pandemic flu. Also find out how families, businesses and schools can prepare for a pandemic.

Trying to quit smoking or thinking about quitting? You may be eligible for free nicotine-replacement therapy through the Illinois Tobacco Quitline.

The Smoke-Free Illinois Act went into effect January 1, 2008. It prohibits smoking in all public places and places of employment.  Learn more about the Act or submit a complaint about a business not in compliance with the Act.

The 2007-2012 Community Health Plan outlines what the health department and its community partners are doing to combat heart disease, stroke and cancer, the three most pressing health issues and leading causes of death in McLean County.