Woodford County Health Department, Eureka, IL

Woodford County Health Department, Eureka, IL Mission: To improve the health and well-being of our community through health education, health promotions and preventative health services.

Woodford County Health Department- Prevent, Promote, Protect
Est: 1990

Link to WIC Non-Discrimination Statement: https://www.woodford-county.org/DocumentCenter/View/11283/WIC-Non-Discrimination-Statement-05052022 Page interactions: We reserve the right to monitor, prohibit, restrict, block, suspend, terminate, or delete any comments, posts, media, or users that are unlawful, threatening, profan

e, abusive, harassing, racist, sexist, defamatory, slanderous, obscene, embarrassing, infringe on another person's privacy, or represent political or business sales. This will be determined at the sole discretion of Woodford County Health Department, Eureka, Illinois.

🌞Sun Meals To-Go is coming to Woodford County!Sun Meals To-Go connects ALL kids and teens with healthy meals during the ...
06/12/2026

🌞Sun Meals To-Go is coming to Woodford County!
Sun Meals To-Go connects ALL kids and teens with healthy meals during the summer through pick-up in eligible rural areas, at no cost, helping kids get the food and nutrition they need. Meal pick-up will be available in Spring Bay AND Eureka this summer!
To sign up for Sun Meals To-Go, visit https://tinyurl.com/mscsfb4j

Fight the Bite Friday! Meet the Tick: Lone Star Tick Edition ⭐🏷️ Name: Lone Star Tick🔬 Scientific Name: Amblyomma americ...
06/12/2026

Fight the Bite Friday!

Meet the Tick: Lone Star Tick Edition ⭐
🏷️ Name: Lone Star Tick
🔬 Scientific Name: Amblyomma americanum

🔍 How to Spot It
Adult females have a distinctive white dot on their backs
Adult males have scattered white markings around the edges of their backs
Aggressive biters that actively seek hosts

📍 Found in Illinois?
✅ Yes! Lone Star ticks are present in Illinois and have become increasingly common in many parts of the state.

⚠️ Why They Matter
Lone Star ticks have been associated with:
Ehrlichiosis
Tularemia
Alpha-gal syndrome (a red meat allergy linked to tick bites)

🛡️ Fight the Bite
Reduce your chances of a tick bite by:
✔ Using EPA-registered insect repellent
✔ Wearing long sleeves and long pants in tick habitat
✔ Performing a full-body tick check after spending time outdoors
✔ Checking children and pets for ticks
✔ Showering soon after coming indoors

💡 Did You Know?
Unlike some tick species that wait for hosts to pass by, Lone Star ticks can actively move toward people and animals after detecting body heat, movement, and carbon dioxide.

🐶🐱 June is National Pet Preparedness month, and we are giving away four Pet First Aid kits during the month! Visit our H...
06/11/2026

🐶🐱 June is National Pet Preparedness month, and we are giving away four Pet First Aid kits during the month! Visit our Health Department booths at Eureka Market on the Courthouse Lawn on June 20th or during Metamora Old Settlers Days from June 24th to 27th to enter a raffle to win!

Here are a few tips for keeping your pets safe from the heat this summer. For even more ways to include your pet's needs in your emergency plan, visit https://www.ready.gov/pets
🔥 Know the signs of overheating: excessive panting, vomiting, excessive thirst, rapid heartbeat, purple tongue.
🌳 Make sure your pet has shady places to go when outside and bring them indoors during the hottest hours of the day.
💧 Keep their water bowls full.
🐾 Avoid hot pavement. Touch your own palm to the pavement to see if it’s too hot for your pet.
🌡 Never leave your pet in the car. Temperatures can rise quickly and become dangerous for your pet.

06/10/2026

📢 Attention Farmers!

Are you qualified to accept benefits from the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program? If you sell produce in one of the counties marked in green, be sure to visit https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=38054 to learn more about the program and check your eligibility to participate!

FMNP not only boosts local agriculture by increasing sales at farmers' markets but also fosters the growth of family farms by providing a market for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

To apply, please email [email protected]!

Mosquitoes can sure take a “bite” out of your summer. To avoid mosquito-borne illnesses, such as West Nile virus, here a...
06/10/2026

Mosquitoes can sure take a “bite” out of your summer. To avoid mosquito-borne illnesses, such as West Nile virus, here are some tips to help you “Fight the Bite”!
• Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, between dusk and dawn
• When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt
• Apply EPA-approved insect repellent
• Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens
• Eliminate all sources of standing water, including bird baths, old tires, and flower pots
For more information on mosquitoes and West Nile Virus, visit https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/west-nile-virus/faqs.html

If you currently participate in the SNAP program, have used SNAP in the past, or want to share your experiences accessin...
06/09/2026

If you currently participate in the SNAP program, have used SNAP in the past, or want to share your experiences accessing food and benefits, we want to hear from you! Join us in a virtual session to share about your experiences in a welcoming, respectful environment. Visit go.illinois.edu/CommunitySNAPListeningSession. Spanish Community Sessions can be found at go.illinois.edu/SpanishSNAPListening Session

Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Most of these emergencies happen at home,...
06/09/2026

Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Most of these emergencies happen at home, often with a loved one nearby. To keep your family safe, store opioids in a locked cabinet where children or others can't accidentally take them. Find out how to recognize signs of an opioid overdose and how to be ready to help.

• Unusual sleepiness or unresponsiveness
• Breathing will be slow or absent
• Slow heartbeat or low blood pressure
• Pupils are tiny
• Skin feels cold or clammy
• Nails and lips are blue

FREE Narcan (Naloxone) Nasal Spray is available at the Woodford County Health Department, as part of IDHS Drug Overdose Prevention Program. For more information, visit https://www.prevention.org/a-dose-of-truth/safe-use/.

Interested in a presentation or training on Narcan for your agency or group? Contact Amy at 309-467-3064 x4715.

Carbohydrates are one of the most important nutrients for your body! Carbs are the body’s main fuel source, breaking dow...
06/08/2026

Carbohydrates are one of the most important nutrients for your body! Carbs are the body’s main fuel source, breaking down the energy your little one needs to grow and play! 🏃 You can get carbohydrates from a wide variety of nutritious foods like rice, oats, pasta products, and potatoes.

Want more nutrition insights for your family or recipes to make with your family’s grocery favorites? WIC is ready to help!

Learn more about healthy eating or connect with a WIC dietitian by visiting www.signupwic.com!💓

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. This , check your habits: Are you washing your hands? Cooking to the right te...
06/07/2026

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. This , check your habits: Are you washing your hands? Cooking to the right temp? Let’s protect our families — one meal at a time!

• Wash your hands with soap and water
• Keep raw meats, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from other foods
• Cook raw meats, poultry, seafood, and eggs until they reach a safe internal temperature on a food thermometer
• Keep a constant refrigerator temperature of 40 °F or below
• Science is at the heart of food safety. Everyone has a role to play in keeping food safe! When preparing food at home, remember the core four food handing steps: clean, separate, cook and chill

Learn more: fightbac.org

Address

1831 S Main Street
Eureka, IL
61530

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+13094673064

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