Morgan County Health Department

12/24/2025

Public Service Reminder: Morgan County Health Department offices will be closed tomorrow and Thursday in observation of the holiday. Services will resume on Friday, December 26. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

12/16/2025

Attn Morgan County Residents: Health Department offices will be closed next Wednesday and Thursday in observation of the holiday. Services will resume during regular business hours on Friday, December 26. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

12/03/2025

As temperatures fall, it’s crucial to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from the dangers of extreme cold.

12/01/2025

Still have Thanksgiving leftovers in your refrigerator?

If they don't get gobbled up today, consider placing them in the freezer to enjoy later. As a general rule, leftovers are safe in the refrigerator for up to four days.

For more infomation on safely handling leftovers visit https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/food-safety/holidays.html #:~:text=Clean%20%E2%80%93%20Clean%20your%20hands%2C%20surfaces,Proper%20Thawing%20and%20Cooking

11/25/2025

✔️ Boil Order Lifted in Jacksonville⚠️
The boil order for all addresses within the city limits on Westgate Ave and all areas west of Westgate Ave has been lifted!

✔️ Boil Order Lifted ⚠️
The boil order for all addresses within the city limits on Westgate Ave and all areas west of Westgate Ave has been lifted!

https://cms6.revize.com/revize/jacksonville/news_detail_T15_R55.php

11/24/2025

Let's talk 🦃 - it's time to thaw that bird! The USDA recommends allowing 24 hours of thaw time for every 4-5 pounds of turkey. For more information on safe options for thawing, including a thawing calculator visit https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/your-safe-thanksgiving-guide

11/21/2025

Public Service Update: Morgan County Health Department offices will close at noon today. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 24. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

11/20/2025

Attn Morgan County Residents: Health Department offices will be closed next Thursday and Friday in observance of the holiday. Services will resume during regular business hours on Monday, December 1. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

11/12/2025

Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism - Do not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/10/2025

Public Service Reminder: Morgan County Health Department offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of the holiday. Services will resume on Wednesday, November 12. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

11/04/2025

Attn Morgan County Residents: Health Department offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 11 in observance of the holiday. Services will resume on Wednesday, Nov 12. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

10/23/2025

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergy to alpha-gal that can develop after a tick bite. People with AGS can have an allergic reaction after eating red meat or being exposed to products containing alpha-gal. The best way to protect yourself and your family from AGS is to prevent tick bites. For more information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/alpha-gal-syndrome/about/index.html

Images and content source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/alpha-gal-syndrome-meat-allergy-expands-its-reach-2025a1000qcz?form=fpf