Logan County Department of Public Health

109 3rd St. Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 735-2317 In case of an emergency call 9-1-1

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Logan County Department of Public Health

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All public health services will stop 45 minutes prior to closing.

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May 21-27 is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

"Swim Healthy. Stay Healthy."

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May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

Parents matter more than you think! If you need tips for talking to your teen about pregnancy prevention, look no further, just click on the picture to the right!

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May is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month

Do you sit or stand at work? Either way, you're at risk! Find out more by clicking on the picture to the right!

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This year's theme is Fitness #4Mind4Body. Find out more by clicking on the link!

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May is

Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.

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LCDPH will be closed May 28, 2018

in observance of Memorial Day

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Skip the Wait!!

No appointment necessary at LCDPH! Walk in Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:45 pm June 1-30: Get a vaccine & receive a free one day pool or FitZone pass to Lincoln Park District!

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Latest News

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Logan County Department of Public Health Did you know that you can anonymously report underage drinking parties, fake ID's or illegal sale of alcohol? The information YOU provide may save a life! http://www.drunkstopper.com/ This site was developed in memory of 15 teens who died in Tazewell County traffic crashes from March 2005 through July 2006. Drunk Stopper 1 day 1 hour ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 21-27, 2018, is being observed the week before Memorial Day, a day when many pools open for the summer. This year’s national theme is “Swim Healthy. Stay Healthy.” The week is dedicated to educating people on how they can take an active role in protecting themselves and preventing the spread of germs when swimming. “Swimming is a great physical activity that can help improve your health, as long as you take some simple steps,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “When you get to the pool, check if you can see the drain at the bottom of the deep end, and look for safety equipment if a lifeguard is not on duty. Also, remember to shower before getting in the water, and if you are sick or have been sick recently, don’t swim.” Diarrhea is the most common cause of recreational water illness (RWI). Just one diarrheal or vomiting accident in the water can release millions of germs. If other swimmers swallow a mouthful of the water, it can cause diarrhea lasting up to three weeks. It can be difficult to resolve swimming-related disease outbreaks when infected individuals visit multiple pools or water parks. Crypto (short for Cryptosporidium) is the leading cause of outbreaks linked to pools and water parks. Crypto can survive in an adequately chlorinated pool for more than one week. Other germs that can cause illness include Giardia, norovirus, Shigella, and E. coli. RWIs can also be caused by chemicals added to treat water. Other common RWIs include skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic, and wound infections. Here are some tips swimmers should take. • Don’t swim or let your kids swim if they have or have had diarrhea in the past two weeks. If there is an accident, let the pool operator know. • Try not to get water in your mouth. • Check out the latest pool inspection report and do your own mini-inspection. • Take kids on bathroom breaks every 60 minutes. • Check diapers every 30–60 minutes and change them in a bathroom or diaper-changing area–not waterside–to keep germs away from the water. • Shower before you get in the water. Rinsing off in the shower for just one minute helps get rid of most stuff that might be on swimmer’s body. Swimming in lakes and other natural bodies of water comes with a unique set of risks such as amoeba and algae. To reduce your chances of becoming ill, try to limit the amount of water up your nose by holding your nose or using nose clips when diving or water skiing. Avoid putting your head underwater and don’t stir up mud and scum while swimming in warm freshwater areas. If you see that the beach is closed, stay out of it. Don’t swim, water ski, or boat in areas where the water is discolored or where you see foam, scum, or mats of algae on the water’s surface. Swimming safety is also important. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about ten people die from unintentional drowning every day. Of these, two are children aged 14 years and younger. There are precautions you can take to help prevent drowning. • Know how to swim and do not swim beyond your limits. • Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). • Use lifejackets when boating. • Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming, boating, or water skiing. To check the status of a swimming facility licensed by IDPH, use the IDPH Swimming Facility Search on our website. To learn about beach closures, advisories, and test results, check the online Illinois Beach Guard System. 2 days 2 hours ago.
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Logan County Department of Public Health As the weather warms up, we’re starting to see ticks and mosquitoes. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people about simple precautions they can take to avoid bites. “Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease, spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis, while mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus,” said Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “These diseases can cause anywhere from mild to severe illness, and even death in some cases. To protect yourself from both, use insect repellent that contains DEET and follow some simple precautions.” According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, disease cases from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the U.S. during the 13 years from 2004 through 2016. Reported cases from mosquito and tick bites in Illinois have increased by more than half (58%) from 2005 to 2016. Ticks Many tick-borne diseases have similar symptoms. The most common symptoms can include fever, chills, aches and pains, and rash. Within two weeks following a tick bite, if you experience a rash that looks like a bull’s-eye or a rash anywhere on your body, or an unexplained illness accompanied by fever, contact your doctor. Early recognition and treatment of the infection decreases the risk of serious complications. Tell your health care provider the geographic area in which you were bitten or traveled to help identify the disease based on ticks in that region. A fairly new virus called Bourbon virus has been associated with tick bites and has been found in a limited number of cases in the Midwest and southern U.S. People diagnosed with Bourbon virus disease have symptoms including fever, fatigue, rash, headache, other body aches, nausea, and vomiting. They also had low blood counts for cells that fight infection and help prevent bleeding. Some people who were infected later died. Ticks are commonly found on the tips of grasses and shrubs. Ticks crawl―they cannot fly or jump. The tick will wait in the grass or shrub for a person or animal to walk by and then quickly climb aboard. Some ticks will attach quickly and others will wander, looking for places like the ear, or other areas where the skin is thinner. Simple tips to avoid ticks bites include:  Wear light-colored, protective clothing—long-sleeved shirts, pants, boots or sturdy shoes, and a head covering. Treat clothing with products containing 0.5 percent permethrin.  Apply insect repellent that contains 20 percent or more DEET, picaridin, or IR3535 on exposed skin for protection that lasts several hours.  Walk in the center of trails so grass, shrubs, and weeds do not brush against you.  Check yourself, children, other family members, and pets for ticks every two to three hours.  Remove any tick promptly by grasping it with tweezers, as close to the skin as possible and gently, but firmly, pulling it straight out. Wash your hands and the tick bite site with soap and water. Mosquitoes The most common mosquito-borne illness in Illinois is West Nile virus. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Culex pipiens, or “house” mosquito. Mild cases of West Nile virus infections may cause a slight fever or headache. More severe infections are marked by a rapid onset of a high fever with head and body aches, disorientation, tremors, convulsions and, in the most severe cases, paralysis or death. Symptoms usually occur from 3 to 14 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms. People older than 50 are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile Virus. There are some simple precautions you can take to Fight the Bite. Precautions include practicing the three “R’s” – reduce, repel and report.  REDUCE - make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers.  REPEL - when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535, according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.  REPORT – report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs. Additional information about ticks and mosquitoes can be found on the IDPH website. 1 week 6 days ago.
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Logan County Department of Public Health The Logan County Department of Public Health has approximately 20,000 square feet of warehouse space available for lease. The Site includes… • Convenient Access • 5 Available Loading Ports • Additional Space to Park Trailers • Brand New LED Lighting in Warehouse • 24 Hour Access • Month to Month Lease Available (No Long-Term Commitments) • Lease Rate is Negotiable If interested, please contact the Logan County Department of Public Health at 217-735-2317. 1 month 1 week ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health TOMORROW May 1, 2018!!! Logan County Department of Public Health Blood Drive Tuesday, May 1st 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM To register https://www.bloodcenterimpact.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/66264 1 month 1 week ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health http://lcdph.org/breaking-news-0 Dozens of people in Illinois, including two who died, have experienced severe bleeding, such as coughing up blood, blood in the urine, severe bloody nose, and/or bleeding gums, after using synthetic cannabinoids. We strongly urge everyone NOT to use synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetic cannabinoids are... Breaking News | Logan County Department of Public Health 1 month 2 weeks ago.
Logan County Department of Public Health Inspection Scores for the First Quarter of 2018 have been updated on our website. http://www.lcdph.org/inspection-scores/2018 EstablishmentRecent InspectionScore# Critical ViolationsPrevious InspectionScore# Critical Violations 19th Hole6/22/1797012/28/161000 217 Roadhouse6/7/1797012/8/16970 5th Street Foodmart6/9/1793111/15/16970 Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital2/15/189909/5/17990 Adams School2/9/1810009/11/171000 Aldi F... 2018 Inspection Scores | Logan County Department of Public Health 1 month 2 weeks ago.

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Get Back to School Immunizations at LCDPH!

Dates: 06/01/2018 - 07:30 to 08/31/2018 - 15:45

Location:

109 3rd Street

Lincoln, IL 62656

United States

No appointment necessary at LCDPH!

Walk in any time Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:45 pm.

All major insurances accepted!

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Skip the Wait and Get Your Immunizations at LCDPH!

Dates: 06/01/2018 - 07:30 to 08/31/2018 - 15:45

Location:

109 3rd Street

Lincoln, IL 62656

United States

No appointment necessary at the Logan County Department of Public Health!

Walk in Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:45 pm

All major insurance plans accepted!

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