Clay County Health Department

03/27/2026

🌞Our HFI and P.L.A.Y. home visiting programs were able to enjoy the beautiful weather yesterday while hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt! 🐰🐣

HFI and P.L.A.Y. are free home visiting programs that offer support in strengthening parenting skills and enhancing child health and development via one-on-one interaction between the staff, parents and children. They will come to your home (or another meeting place if you prefer) with a fun activity, free book, milestone incentives, and a listening ear. Our staff is pretty egg-cellent 😉

We also have fun monthly play groups that give you a chance to socialize with other parents and allows free play time for your children. These programs are for those who are currently pregnant or those with children up to the age of 5 👨‍👧.

☎️If you are interested in being one of our eggs-tra special families, call 618-662-4406 and ask for Samantha Weidner or Rachel Henson to enroll today!

03/26/2026

👀 Think you might have mold in your home? Your eyes and nose are the best tools for detecting it...

03/26/2026

Spring has sprung and so has the snake in our boot! 🐍🤠

Our 4th Annual Resource Round-up will be here before we know it! We are actively lassoing up community agencies and getting all the fun things ready for YOU!
✅Giveaways
✅Door Prizes
✅FREE Lazer Tag
✅FREE Face Painting
✅FREE Ballon Artist

If you are an agency or organization that would like to set up and spread the word about your services, please call April at 618-662-4406 to reserve your spot. Come see why "You've got a Friend in Us" on May 7th at Charley Brown Park!

03/25/2026

CLAY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Your Input Matters!

Clay County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, and we need your help.

What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan? A Hazard Mitigation plan is a community’s roadmap for reducing the risk and impact of natural disasters before they happen. Instead of reacting after a disaster, the plan focuses on prevention and long-term safety. It will help procure funding for preparing for and responding to natural disasters in Clay County. AEC, LLC has been contracted to lead this effort, and public feedback is a key part of the process.

Take the Survey
• Share your concerns about natural hazards in our area
• Help identify community priorities
• Make your voice heard

⏱ Takes 5 Minutes or Less!

Take the Survey Now:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Clay-CQ

Your responses will help guide future planning and improve safety for everyone in Clay County.

Questions?
Call 618-662-4406 and ask for Ben

Thank you for helping keep Clay County safe and prepared!

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03/25/2026

WIC is here to support your breastfeeding journey!👩‍🍼WIC is proud to provide breastfeeding benefits for your family, including:

👥 Peer Counselor support at local WIC clinics.
👩‍⚕️ Guidance from lactation and breastfeeding experts.
🍽️ Nutritional education for breastfeeding moms.
💕Access to breastfeeding supplies and pumps.

To learn more about how WIC can support you, call us at: 618-662-4406



¡WIC te acompaña en el camino de la lactancia!👩‍🍼En WIC nos enorgullece ofrecer estos beneficios de lactancia para tu familia, entre otros:

👥 Consejeras pares en las clínicas WIC locales.
👩‍⚕️ Orientación de expertas en lactancia y amamantamiento.
🍽️ Educación nutricional para madres que amamantan.
💕 Acceso a suministros y bombas para lactancia materna.

Obtén más información sobre las distintas formas en que WIC apoya a las familias durante la lactancia: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/get-support-wic

03/24/2026

📻Be sure to tune in to the R***e tomorrow on Mix-FM WNOI 103.9 at 2 p.m. to hear Donna Rardin from Birth to Five Illinois: Region 12 and our own April Carruthers talk about the many fun events coming up and how you can be a part of them!

03/24/2026

Ticks are active in Illinois, and they’re not picky about where they bite. 👀

03/23/2026

Come play with us as we partner with our friends at Flora Public Library for their April Mommy and Me Story Hour for Child Abuse Prevention Month! 📖💙

📍Flora Public Library
📅Friday, April 10th
🕙10 A.M.

On April 10th at 10 a.m., make sure to wear blue for Child Abuse Prevention and join in on the fun as we read springtime stories, make fun crafts, and enjoy playtime with friends! ☀️🦋🌷

Birth to Five Illinois: Region 12 and ProjectCHILD will also be there with songs, activities, and resources. 🎵

Spring on in for a good time!

03/20/2026

It’s normal for our blood pressure to fluctuate sometimes, but our resting blood pressure can elevate little by little over time without us even noticing.

Learn how you can help protect the hearts and minds of the people you love most ❤️

03/19/2026

You don't have to wait for a milestone birthday or holiday to quit smoking.

You don't have to wait for a milestone birthday or holiday to quit smoking. As soon as you've decided, it's time. We're ready when you are. Call 1-866-QUIT-YES.

03/18/2026

Omega-3 fatty acids are a great way of supporting heart health and can be found in many WIC-approved foods! You can find them in:

🐟Canned fish like salmon and tuna
🍳Eggs and soy products like tofu
🥑Brussels sprouts and avocados

Omega-3 fats have also been shown to be important during pregnancy, as they are important building blocks of the fetal brain and retina. These foods can help reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and support eye health! 💕

To learn more about how WIC can support you, call us at: 618-662-4406



Los ácidos grasos omega-3 son una manera excelente de fortalecer la salud del corazón y se encuentran en muchos alimentos aprobados por WIC. Puedes encontrarlos en:

🐟Pescados enlatados, como salmón y atún
🍳Huevos y productos de soja, como el tofu
🥑Coles de Bruselas y aguacates

Se ha demostrado que los omega-3 son especialmente importantes durante el embarazo, ya que contribuyen al desarrollo del cerebro y la retina del feto. También ayudan a reducir la inflamación, disminuir la presión arterial y favorecer la salud ocular. 💕

Habla con el personal local de WIC para aprender más sobre nutrición y cómo WIC puede acompañar a tu familia. Visita www.signupwic.com para obtener más información.

03/17/2026

If a child eats something or get something in their eye that they shouldn’t have, or if you have questions regarding poisons, call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222 or visit https://www.illinoispoisoncenter.org/my-child-ate.

It’s National Poison Prevention Week, a time to educate communities on the dangers of poisonings. Anything can be poisonous if used the wrong way, even everyday household items. If a child eats something or get something in their eye that they shouldn’t have, or if you have questions regarding poisons, call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222 or visit https://www.illinoispoisoncenter.org/my-child-ate.
Illinois Poison Center