Kankakee County Health Department

06/22/2026

Beginning tomorrow, 6/22/26 we will no longer be holding our walk-in immunization clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We will open these clinics back up in the fall when seasonal flu and covid-19 vaccines are available again.

If you need any vaccines in the meantime please call 815-802-9400, option 3, to schedule an appointment. Thank you!

06/22/2026

Heat is forecast to build across the South and West this week. During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. Stay by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.
weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

06/22/2026

Thinking about quitting to***co? The Illinois To***co Quitline offers free ni****ne patches, gum, or lozenges to eligible individuals, along with guidance from a certified to***co treatment specialist to support a to***co-free journey. Call 1-866-QUIT-YES or visit https://bit.ly/487VlE5 to enroll today.

06/17/2026

The Kankakee County Health Department has partnered with Riverside Health Fitness Center to have a Zumba for Breast Cancer Education on June 24th at 5:45pm to 6:45pm at Riverside Health Fitness Center, 100 Fitness Dr, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Join us for a fun Zumba workout, refreshments, and breast cancer education

Please pre-register with Riverside Health Fitness Center at
815-929-1200

06/16/2026

Understanding breast cancer diagnosis starts with education.

From ultrasounds and mammograms to MRIs and biopsies, healthcare providers use several tools to gather information and determine the best care.

Being informed about breast health and recommended screenings is an important step toward early detection.

Learn more. Ask questions. Take charge of your health.

06/15/2026

New infant botulism outbreak linked to infant formula.
If your infant was fed Nara Organics infant formula and has any of these symptoms, seek health care immediately: poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, decreased facial expression. More info: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-june-2026/index.html

06/15/2026

The Smoke-Free Illinois Act was passed in 2008 and modified to include va**ng in 2024. The Smoke-Free Illinois Act prohibits smoking and use of all combustible to***co products in places of employment and public places. It helps keep citizens of Illinois safe from secondhand smoke.

To learn more about Smoke-Free Illinois, visit http://www.smoke-free.illinois.gov/

06/12/2026

Did you know that June 19th is Sickle Cell Disease awareness day? Listen to "Who Knew?" this week as we hear from our Genetics Nursing Case Manager about Sickle Cell Disease and why giving blood is so important. "Who Knew?" will air at 11:30 AM THIS Saturday on WKAN AM 1320 and FM 101.3.

All episodes are available to listen on our website, https://www.kankakeehealth.org/about/who-knew/

Hopefully you learn something new each week!

 Want to learn about the Kankakee County Health Department and our community partners? Tune in every week to "Who Knew?" and discover what our community has to offer!

06/11/2026

A frozen pizza item sold at popular grocery stores in the Chicago area and nationwide is now being recalled due to an ongoing salmonella threat that has sparked recalls of more than a dozen other products.

06/10/2026

Attend a Zumba class and learn about breast cancer resources with Kankakee County Health Department . Pre-register at the Front Desk.