Mercer County Health Department, Illinois

11/28/2025

We hope everyone had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! We also hope to see everyone at our Holiday Open House next Wednesday! MCHD's Holiday Open House

11/27/2025

Gift baskets have been donated by local businesses, and there are 4 ways to enter!
1. Visit each program table and get your ticket punched
2. Wear holiday pajamas
3. Bring non-perishable food items for our local food pantries
4. Bring diapers for our partner, Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank

MCHD's Holiday Open House

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

Nobody wants to experience a foodborne illness! Take steps to avoid this!
FOR MORE TIPS: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/food-safety/holidays.html

11/26/2025

There is still fresh produce in our vestibule! Please help yourself before we close at 5 pm today!

11/26/2025

We will be closed tomorrow, 11/27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 1st.

There is still fresh produce in our vestibule! Please help yourself before we close at 5 pm today!

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

11/19/2025

As the holiday season fills up with plans and celebrations, don’t forget to care for yourself. Our Patient Navigators with the Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure Grant can help you schedule your screening mammogram. Call 309-582-3761 — we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Give yourself the gift of peace of mind and get your mammogram.

11/19/2025

Our 4th Annual Holiday Open House and Bake Sale is just two weeks away! View the flyer below to see what fun things we have planned, including a baked potato bar, children's activities, and a visit from Santa! 🎅MCHD's Holiday Open House

11/17/2025

'Tis the Season…..Unfortunately
Every year, thousands of people are taken in by scams, especially over the holidays.

Be careful how you pay.
- Never wire money directly to a seller.
- Avoid paying for items with pre-paid gift cards. In these scams, a seller will ask you to send them a gift card number and PIN. Instead of using that gift card for your payment, the scammer will steal the funds, and you’ll never receive your item.
- There are NO utilities or legitimate sellers that accept gift cards as payment.
- Use a credit card when shopping online and check your statement regularly. If you see a suspicious transaction, contact your credit card company to dispute the charge.

All of us at the Mercer County Health Department want you to have a safe, healthy, and happy Holiday Season.

11/13/2025

Are you interested in some healthy, budget-friendly recipes, or do you just need to change up your meal rotation? Check out this great resource by MyPlate!

11/13/2025

Need help finding food resources in your area?
University of Illinois Extension offers the Find Food IL Map — a powerful tool that helps residents and families locate food assistance by ZIP code.

✅ Available in English, Spanish, and French
✅ Find local pantries, meal sites, and more
✅ Easy to use and accessible online

🔍 Search your area now: https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu/ -finder

11/12/2025

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/10/2025

We will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans' Day. We will see you all on Wednesday!