DeKalb County Health Department

DeKalb County Health Department The Health Department offers a full array of public health programs and is certified by the Illinois

The DeKalb County Health Department offers a full array of public health programs and provides a variety of services to DeKalb County residents focused on working with our community to prevent disease and injury, protect the environment and promote health. The DeKalb County Health Department complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. In accordance with our WIC program:https://health.dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/UDSA-Nondiscrimination-Statement.pdf

Want coverage the first day of 2026? If so, enroll in a health plan by December 15 to make sure your coverage starts on ...
12/02/2025

Want coverage the first day of 2026? If so, enroll in a health plan by December 15 to make sure your coverage starts on January 1, 2026. Our certified application counselor is here to help you through the process, at no cost to you. To schedule an appointment, contact 815-748-2498 or get started online at GetCoveredIllinois.gov.

Open Enrollment for 2026 Marketplace insurance is here. Our Certified Application Counselor can help you review your Get...
11/30/2025

Open Enrollment for 2026 Marketplace insurance is here. Our Certified Application Counselor can help you review your Get Covered Illinois account, check auto-enrollment and explore coverage options.

Call 815-748-2498 to schedule your free enrollment assistance appointment.

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 12, 2025 as Northern IL Food Bank's Mobile Pantry will be at DeKalb County Heal...
11/29/2025

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 12, 2025 as Northern IL Food Bank's Mobile Pantry will be at DeKalb County Health Department from 10:00-11:30am distributing nutritious food on a first-come, first served basis. No ID or proof of address or income is required.

Health insurance can feel complicated, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. We have a certified application counse...
11/28/2025

Health insurance can feel complicated, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. We have a certified application counselor here to guide you through the process, at no cost to you! Contact 815-748-2498 to schedule your appointment.

Our staff wishes the DeKalb County community a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday! A reminder that we are clos...
11/27/2025

Our staff wishes the DeKalb County community a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday!

A reminder that we are closed both today and tomorrow in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen and resume normal hours Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 8:00am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Great sources of vitamin B-12 include meat, poultry, & fish; eggs & dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese); and foods for...
11/26/2025

Great sources of vitamin B-12 include meat, poultry, & fish; eggs & dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese); and foods fortified with B-12 (check labels on cereals, plant-based milks, and nutritional yeast)!

You've got questions? We've got support! If you have questions about your diet, your local WIC clinic is your go-to resource. Visit www.signupwic.com to get connected!

Flu vaccines now available! No appointment needed. Walk-in's accepted Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Please bring all insu...
11/25/2025

Flu vaccines now available! No appointment needed. Walk-in's accepted Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Please bring all insurance cards and a photo ID.

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving feast! Keep your dinner delicious AND safe by following these food safe...
11/24/2025

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving feast! Keep your dinner delicious AND safe by following these food safety tips:

- Wash hands for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food.
- Keep raw meat separate from produce and cooked foods.
- Don’t wash or rinse your raw turkey.
- Cook your turkey until it reaches 165 degrees F.
- Refrigerate all leftovers within 2 hours of cooking.
- Eat leftovers within 3 to 4 days or freeze them for longer storage.

Get the full Thanksgiving food safety guide: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-foodhandling-
and-preparation/poultry/your-safe-thanksgiving-guide

On Public Health Thank You Day, we thank all of our incredible staff at the DeKalb County Health Department for their de...
11/24/2025

On Public Health Thank You Day, we thank all of our incredible staff at the DeKalb County Health Department for their dedication and commitment to the health and well-being of our community. Thank you to DCHD staff and all those who serve in Public Health efforts!

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Dekalb, IL
60115

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18157586673

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