Monday, April 22, 2013
As the flood waters begin to recede, Lake County continues efforts to aid residents in recovery efforts.
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Monday, April 22
The Lake County Emergency Operations Center remains open as the county continues to coordinate with government agencies on flood response efforts. As of Monday morning, the Des Plaines River at Gurnee had crested and water is slowly receding. The Chain O'Lakes/Fox River is expected to crest sometime today. Officials estimate structures on an estimated 4,000 to 4,500 parcels across the county have been impacted by the floods. Current Conditions Chain O'Lakes/Fox River System The Chain appears to be cresting today. Tributaries remain full or nearly full, and there is limited capacity for additional stormwater runoff. The forecast calls for potentially between 0.5 inches and 0.75 inches Tuesday and Wednesday. It is not expected to …
Friday, April 19, 2013
Did your home experience flooding this week? The Lake County Health Department is offering free water testing to residents with wells.
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Friday, April 19
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is urging Lake County residents to take precautions to minimize health hazards during and after the floods. The health department is urging people who are not part of the cleanup effort to stay clear of the flood waters to avoid contamination, especially in areas where homes are served by individual septic systems. Septic systems are a cause for concern because they can release sewage into the floodwater when they are submerged. The health department is offering free water testing to residents whose wells are affected by flood waters. Residents can pick up sterile bottles to be filled and returned for analysis, and obtain information about disinfecting wells at the Lake County …
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500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
The Lake County Health Department advises residents to be careful during flooding.
The recent rains in Lake County have brought about incidents of flooding and possible sewer back-ups in a number of areas. The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center recommends the following steps to minimize health hazards for residents who have experienced flooding in or around their homes: Do not hesitate to ask any questions if you have any doubts about the safety of any food, water or conditions around your home. Call Environmental Health Services of the Lake County Health Department at: (847) 377-8020. You can follow PASSAGE on Twitter @LCPASSAGE for current road conditions and Alert Lake County on Twitter @AlertLakeCounty for flood conditions.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Though Lake County ranks in the top 20 of 102 counties throughout Illinois, it's a measurable drop from 2012.
Despite improvements in areas including sexually transmitted infections and violent crime, Lake County is not as healthy as it was just a year ago, according to the 2013 County Health Rankings, which were released this week. Of 102 counties in Illinois, Lake County ranks 16—a seven-spot drop over 2012's rank of 9. In 2011, the county's health ranking was 8. While there is room for improvement given the consecutive drops in rank, the Lake County Health Department is not discouraged. "While our county ranking dipped from 9th to 16th, we are still a very healthy county compared with Illinois as a whole," said Mark Pfister, Director of Population Health Services at the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. "As a result of …
Friday, March 8, 2013
Worried about the quality of your ground water? The Lake County Health Department is offering reduced water testing rates March 11-21.
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Friday, March 8
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center will offer reduced water testing rates in observance of National Ground Water Awareness Week in March. Water samples can be brought to the Lake County Central Permit Facility and Environmental Laboratory, 500 W. Winchester Rd. in Libertyville between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. March 11-21. During this time, the normal $16.00 analysis fee for testing for bacteria and nitrates will be reduced to $10.00 for well owners. "About 90,000 Lake County residents rely on ground water from aquifers to supply their private wells," said Irene Pierce, the Health Department's Executive Director. "The Health Department encourages all users of private wells to take this time to have their drinking water…
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500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL
Lake County Central Permit Facility and Environmental Laboratory
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Free health screenings will be included in the Lake County Health Department's observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Monday, March 11 in Waukegan.
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Friday, March 8
In observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center will participate in the nationwide movement "Share Knowledge. Take Action" to raise awareness of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS among women and girls. The public is invited to a free event on Monday, March 11, in the lobby of the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Rd. in Waukegan, from noon to 4 p.m. During the event, information, screening and education about transmission and prevention, and care and treatment of HIV will be provided. Information about viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections will also be available. "Women of all ages are at risk for HIV/AIDS and account for 24 percent of all HIV …
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2400 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL
Lake County Health Department
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Youth survey shows alcohol is substance used most by youths.
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Monday, January 28
Nearly 20,000 middle and high school students in Lake County participated in the 2012 Illinois Youth Survey (IYS)—a state wide survey with questions about drugs, nutrition and safety. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has funded the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) biennially since 1990. Lake County's survey included participation by 68 percent of the county's middle schools and 71 percent of the county's high schools. The following are some of the survey findings for Lake County: High school students reported a decrease in the past 30 day use of marijuana (10th grade -16 percent in 2010 to 15 percent in 2012; 12th grade -27 percent in 2010 to 25 percent in 2012). "It is so important to have this data to …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Season off to strong start compared to last year, Lake County Health Department officials said.
Lake County health officials are finding the number of seasonal flu cases being reported this year is substantially higher than this time last year, prompting officials to remind people to get a flu vaccine. The health department’s weekly surveillance of the flu showed there was slight increase in the number of flu cases the department’s clinics reported. During the week of Dec. 2-8, 112 illnesses were reported and that number increased to 114 the following week, said Matt Knight, a nurse with the LCHD. Lake County also monitors flu tests from area hospitals, which reported 20 positive tests during the week of Dec. 2-8, Knight said. The following week, the number went up to 38, he said. There have been a total of 43 positive flu tests …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
It's National Influenza Vaccination Week. The Lake County Health Department is reminding residents to get their flu shots.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
If you haven't received your flu vaccination yet, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center encourages you to get one during National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), December 2-8. NIVW serves as a reminder that it is not too late to get a flu shot. "The holidays are a great time to spread good cheer but they also are a time when people can unwittingly spread germs," said Irene Pierce, the Health Department's Executive Director. "We often see a spike in the number of children out of school due to flu related illnesses in January. It is important to protect yourself and your family against the flu by practicing flu preventive steps over the holiday and every day." The Health Department is encouraging residents to remember …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Toby Smithson of Vernon Hills received the Hall of Fame award.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Unit has awarded Toby Smithson, the Lake County Health Department's Community Dietitian, with the Hall of Fame award for community partnership in food and nutrition education. Smithson, a resident of Vernon Hills, received the award during an awards ceremony last week. She has partnered with the University of Illinois Extension for many years. That partnership included supporting a group called C.H.A.N.G.E. that reached out to the community to deliver research information on nutrition. It included collaboration with Extension staff, the Lake County Health Department, school nurses, local grocery store dietitians and other community members. For the past 21 years, Toby has worked as the …
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8:56 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
What can the village do? If it is their fault that you flooded, then they should help. Otherwise, I'm not sure why they should pay for Waste Management to pick up your garbage. This begs the question - Do you have flood insurance? Sadly, most people do not realize that they have no coverage if they flood. Most of Grayslake is not in a flood plain, so you can get federal flood insurance through … more ›