Morgan County Health Department

03/24/2026

03/10/2026

⚡ Power Outage Food Safety Tips ⚡

When the lights go out, keeping your food safe is a must! Plan for power outages to keep your food fresh and prevent illness:

🍎 For Households:
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.

A full freezer can keep food frozen for up to 48 hours; a half-full freezer for 24 hours.

Throw out perishable foods that have been above 41°F for more than 4 hours.

When in doubt, throw it out – safety first!

🍽 For Restaurants & Food Businesses:

Have a backup power plan for refrigeration—plan ahead!

Monitor and record food temperatures regularly.

Discard any food that may have been in the “danger zone” (42°F–134°F) for over 4 hours.

Keep coolers and ice packs ready to preserve perishables if the power goes out.

03/09/2026

Cardiac emergencies can happen anywhere — at home, at work, at school, or in the community. Being trained in CPR gives you the confidence and skills to act quickly when every second counts.

The Morgan County Health Department's CPR Certification Classes include:

✔ AED Training
✔ American Heart Association–based skills
✔ Hybrid approach with online class work and in-person training

These classes are great for:
Healthcare workers
Teachers
Childcare providers
Community members who want to be prepared

Whether you need certification for a new job, recertification for your current role, or simply want to learn life-saving skills, we offer multiple class options to fit your needs.

Contact the Morgan County Health Department to learn about our CRP Certification program

📞 217-245-5111

03/02/2026

March is National Nutrition Month!
Morgan County WIC is kicking off the month by highlighting cereal. WIC cereals are low in sugar and provide a good source of whole grain, fiber, iron, calcium and other vitamins that are nutritionally sound and beneficial for growth. Cereal is a great way to jump-start your day and can be used as a quick, go-to healthy snack option for families on the go.

Call 217-245-5111 to schedule your WIC appointment today.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

02/27/2026

Attention Morgan County WIC Participants: WIC food packages have been updated to include the following changes:

◾️Additional substitutions
◾️ Whole grains have been added, offering more variety
◾️Package sizes have been updated
◾️Certain food categories have been expanded to increase participant choice at the grocery store

Your WIC consultant will review the new changes with you at your visit. Call 217-245-5111 to schedule an appointment today.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

02/18/2026

Did you know that colder temperatures don't actually kill ticks? Instead, they go into dormancy and wait for warmer days. 🌡️❄️ On those unexpected warm and sunny winter days, ticks can absorb heat from their surroundings and become active again.

Don't forget to check for ticks on those warmer winter days! Your vigilance helps keep you and your loved ones safe.

To learn more about vector surveillance, visit: https://www.morganhd.com/services/environmental-health

02/10/2026

Public Service Reminder: Health Department offices will be closed on both Thursday, February 12 and Monday, February 16 in observance of the holidays. Please note, we will resume regular business hours on the following business day. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

02/05/2026

Attn Morgan County Residents: Health Department offices will be closed on both Thursday, February 12 and Monday, February 16 in observance of the holidays. Please note, we will resume regular business hours on the following business day. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

01/16/2026

Attn Morgan County Residents: Health Department offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observation of the holiday. Services will resume during regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20. Thank you for supporting your local health department.

01/06/2026

This week’s respiratory illness update⚠️

We've moved from moderate to high this week in Illinois, with flu and COVID-19 levels continuing to rise.

It's even more important now to protect yourself and your loved ones by:
➡️ Washing your hands often
➡️ Covering coughs and sneezes
➡️ Staying home if you're sick
➡️ Considering wearing a mask - especially in crowded indoor spaces
➡️ Getting your annual flu and COVID-19 shots

📊 See the full picture on our Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/respiratory-disease/surveillance/respiratory-disease-report.html
📰Find more information: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2026/january/release-20260105.html

12/31/2025

Attn Morgan County Residents: Health Department offices will be closed tomorrow, January 1 in observance of the holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2. Thank you for supporting your local health department.