Greene County HD

02/19/2026

Quitting isn't easy, but we can help. Call the QUITLINE today!

02/19/2026

The first measles case of the year in Illinois has recently been confirmed. While this may raise some concern for Greene County residents, according to IDPH's school vaccination coverage dashboard, Greene County schools are 98.6% protected against measles. WAY TO GO GREENE COUNTY!

The information below from the American Academy of Pediatrics answers many common questions regarding protecting your child from measles. You can also find more information at https://www.healthychildren.org/english/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/pages/measles.aspx.

02/19/2026

Keep your heart happy and healthy! Get your cholesterol checked.

Monitoring your cholesterol and triglycerides can provide you with useful insight into the health of your cardiovascular system. You should ask your doctor to perform a test called a fasting lipoprotein profile. This test, usually performed every four to six years, looks at your levels of both good and bad cholesterol (HDL and LDL, respectively). If your LDL cholesterol is high or your HDL cholesterol is low, you may be at risk of developing problems with your heart and circulatory system. In combination with a high triglyceride level, this kind of profile is associated with arteriosclerosis. Improving your cholesterol can improve cardiovascular health according to preventiongeneration.com

When was the last time you had your cholesteroal checked? Is your heart happy and healthy?

02/18/2026

It’s Susie’s turn!!
Susie checked one more thing off her “taking care of me” list today — her pneumonia vaccine at the Greene County Health Department

Quick, easy, and the staff made it comfortable (and yes… she survived the needle ). Pneumonia can be serious, especially for adults 50+ and those with certain health conditions, but the good news is it’s preventable.

Vaccines aren’t just for kids — they’re for protecting us, our families, our coworkers, and our neighbors too.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your friendly reminder: call us today (217)-942-6961 and ask if the pneumonia vaccine is right for you. A few minutes today can prevent a very rough illness later.

Protect yourself. Protect your people. Prevention starts with one small step.

02/18/2026

Winter is not over. 15 Important Things to Keep in Your Car During Winter.

1. Sturdy ice scraper and snow brush
2. Shovel
3. Gloves and other winter clothing
4. Blanket
5. Emergency flares or reflectors
6. Rock salt, sand, or kitty litter
7. First aid kit
8. Extra windshield washer fluid
9. Flashlight
10. Rope or chain
11. Jumper cables
12. Small tool kit
13. Sunglasses
14. Cell phone charger
15. Water and non-perishable snacks
How many of these things do you already have in your vehicle?

02/18/2026

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/if-copack-llc-dba-initiative-foods-recalls-tippy-toes-brand-apple-pear-banana-because-possible?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Sanger, CA – February 13, 2026 – IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods (“Initiative Foods”) is recalling one lot of the “Tippy Toes” brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree (“Product”) due to elevated levels of patulin. Patulin is a naturally occurring substance (called a mycotoxin) whic...

02/17/2026

Make our smile bright!

02/16/2026

02/15/2026

Why is Heart Month Important?

It is time to raise awareness about the serious dangers of heart disease and help people work to reduce their risks of heart attacks, strokes and other related complications.

Lifestyle changes that help prevent a heart attack.

• Stop smoking. If you smoke, quit.
• Choose good nutrition. A healthy diet is one of the best weapons you have.
• Aim for a healthy weight.
• Lower high blood pressure.
• High blood cholesterol.
• Be physically active every day.
• Manage diabetes.
• Reduce stress.

Have you made any of these changes through your life to protect your heart?

02/14/2026

Love is good for the heart.
The warm feeling of affection ramps up our parasympathetic nervous system, helping us relax. That reduces stress and improves feelings of depression and anxiety. Loving feelings also tamp down our sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for our fight or flight reactions.

We LOVE our Community!

Leave us a heart and leave us some love.

02/13/2026

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION MONTH
The federal government estimates that nearly 2 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) during 2023, and that more than 600,000 will die from their disease. Research shows that more than 40 percent of these cases and nearly half of the deaths can be attributed to preventable causes – smoking, excess body weight, physical inactivity, and excessive exposure to the sun, among others.

This means that steps such as quitting smoking (or never starting in the first place), maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, protecting your skin from the sun, and getting vaccinated against the pathogens that cause certain cancers, can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer in many cases.
In the United States, many of the greatest reductions in cancer morbidity and mortality have been achieved through the implementation of effective public education and policy initiatives. Search for more at https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/national-cancer-prevention

02/13/2026

Mandy checked one more thing off her “taking care of me” list today — her pneumonia vaccine at the Greene County Health Department

Quick, easy, and the staff made it comfortable (and yes… she survived the needle ). Pneumonia can be serious, especially for adults 50+ and those with certain health conditions, but the good news is it’s preventable.

Vaccines aren’t just for kids — they’re for protecting us, our families, and our neighbors too.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your friendly reminder: call us today (217)-942-6961 and ask if the pneumonia vaccine is right for you. A few minutes today can prevent a very rough illness later.

Protect yourself. Protect your people. Prevention starts with one small step.