News Flash

News Flash

County

3 Stories
Posted on: February 28, 2023

McLean County Residents Encouraged to Participate in Internet Speed Survey

Internet Speed

Complete the Survey Now!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: February 28, 2023

 

How Good is Your Internet in McLean County?

McLean County Residents Encouraged to Participate in a Survey

 

Bloomington…The McLean County Regional Planning Comm...

Read on...

Complete the Survey Now! County
Posted on: January 25, 2023

FY23 Adopted Annual Budget

FY23 adopted budget

The McLean County Adopted Annual Budget for fiscal year 2023 is now available for viewing.

Adopted Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023

Read on...

County
Posted on: October 24, 2022

Warming Centers Map

Warming/Cooling Centers

Looking to warm up during the cold winter months? Warming centers within McLean County can be viewed on the Interactive McLean County Warming Centers & Shelters Map.

Read on...

Click to view warming centers in McLean County County

News Flash

News Flash

News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: November 30, 2022

World AIDS Day is December 1, 2022

MCHD_press_release_icon

World AIDS Day is December 1, 2022

PrEP services can now be accessed directly from MCHD

Bloomington, IL—December 1 each year is recognized as World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, ...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Quitters are the New Winners!

MCHD_press_release_icon

Quitters are the New Winners!

Join The 45th Annual Great American Smokeout® November 17, 2022

Bloomington, IL— Every third Thursday in November, the Great American Smokeout® challenges millions of people nationwide to quit smoking&...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Influenza (Flu) Vaccinations Ramp Up as the 2022-23 Flu Season Begins

MCHD_press_release_icon

Influenza (Flu) Vaccinations Ramp Up as the 2022-23 Flu Season Begins 

Bloomington…. The arrival of cooler weather often signals the start of flu season in the United States. Although the influenza (flu) virus is active all year long, f...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

First Mosquito Pool to Test Positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County

MCHD_press_release_icon

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Bloomington, IL— McLean County Health Department’s (MCHD) Environmental Health Division is reporting the first mosquito pool collected in McLean County to test positive for West Nile Virus this year. The positive test ...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

September is Food Safety Awareness Month

MCHD_press_release_icon

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Whether you call it “foodborne illness” or “food poisoning” illnesses often occur when bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms grow on food that is not handled, stored, or prepared properly. Sept...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

First Bird Sample to Test Positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County

MCHD_press_release_icon

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Bloomington, IL— McLean County Health Department’s (MCHD) Environmental Health Division is reporting the first dead bird sample collected in McLean County to test positive for West Nile Virus this year. The positive te...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

First Case of Monkeypox Virus (MPV) Confirmed in McLean County

MCHD_press_release_icon

AUGUST 26, 2022

Bloomington IL… Public health officials have confirmed the first case of monkeypox virus (MPV) in McLean County. McLean County Health Department (MCHD) is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to comp...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Prevent Type 2 Diabetes with Proven Program

MCHD_press_release_icon

AUGUST 24, 2002

Approximately 96 million Americans adults have prediabetes, which is defined as higher-than-normal blood glucose (sugar) levels. Without intervention, these individuals are up to 30 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those wi...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Health Priorities Identified by McLean County Community Health Council for 2022

MCHD_press_release_icon

AUGUST 2, 2022

NORMAL, IL- Addressing pervasive community health problems is a journey requiring the effort and commitment of many. Not surprisingly, the top three health areas most in need of community-based programs and services in McLean County...

Read on...

Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

2022 brings changes to COVID-19 disease investigation and contact tracing methods across Illinois

MCHD_press_release_icon

2022 brings changes to COVID-19 disease investigation and contact tracing methods across Illinois

Additional Info... Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Age 5-11 Now Available

MCHD_press_release_icon

The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) will offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics specifically for children aged 5-11 on the following dates and times:

Additional Info... Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Quarantine and Isolation

MCHD_press_release_icon

To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, get vaccinated as soon as you can and wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

Additional Info... Health Department Home
Posted on: October 25, 2022

McLean County Health Department rolls out new COVID-19 vaccine scheduler

MCHD_press_release_icon

Email confirmations aim to simplify the verification process

Additional Info... Health Department Home