Stephenson County Health Department

03/09/2026

Contact our Environmental Health Department at 815-599-0344 for more details!

03/09/2026

Thank you Pearl City School district for letting our Director of Health Education come talk to your daycare, kindergarten, and 2nd graders about the dangers of poisons during poison prevention month.

02/27/2026

All Our Kids - Northwest Illinois goes blue! Get your stop child abuse t-shirts, and be on the look out for ways to show your support during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

💙 The wait is finally over — the AOK Goes Blue online store is officially OPEN! 💙

We are proud to launch the AOK Goes Blue 2026 shirt, created to raise awareness, inspire conversations, and stand united for the safety and protection of every child. This is more than just apparel — it’s a statement of support, advocacy, and hope. When you wear these shirts, you’re helping shine a light on an issue that deserves attention, action, and compassion.

Every shirt represents a commitment to prevention, community, and protecting the most vulnerable among us. Together, we can make awareness visible and remind the world that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved.

🛒Shop here: https://aokgoesblue2026.head2toedesign.com/
⏰Store closes: March 12th at midnight

Don’t miss your chance to wear these AOK Goes Blue shirts with purpose and stand with us in the fight to stop child abuse. 💙

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

The Stephenson County Health Department will be closed Monday, February 16th. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 8:30 am.

02/11/2026

The YMCA of Northwest Illinois received an $8,404 grant to train 144 parents and caregivers in CPR, AED, and first aid to help protect children.

02/06/2026

The health department showing up in red for National Wear Red Day in support of Heart Health month!

02/02/2026

Don't miss out on this great special!

01/28/2026

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Boyro-Baby-Walkers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-to-Children-from-Fall-Hazard-Violations-of-the-Federal-Standard-for-Infant-Walkers-and-Lead-Content-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com

Consumers should stop using and disassemble the recalled baby walkers immediately and contact Boyro Baby for instructions on receiving a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the disassembled baby walker and email three photos of the destroyed product to boyrobaby@outlook.com. Once the thr...

01/24/2026

Do not eat, sell, or serve Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder (original and wild berry flavors) with expiration dates from 8/2026 to 1/2028.

See the outbreak advisory for additional information: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-dietary-supplement-january-2026

FDA’s investigation is ongoing.