Gallatin County Wellness Center

11/04/2025

Important update on Illinois SNAP benefits!

Following a court order today, the federal government will fund only half of SNAP benefits in November. The federal government’s decision to fund reduced benefits will make it significantly more complicated for states to issue the funds, which will delay November SNAP benefits to households by days or weeks.

Benefits left on cards from previous months can still be used, but new benefits will be less than in prior months and will be delayed by the federal government.

IDHS is exploring how payments will work in Illinois and will keep customers updated on this evolving situation.

SNAP information and food resources are available here: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov

10/24/2025

Colder weather is finally here. Follow these tips to help prevent winter fires and to stay safe this winter season.

09/25/2025

Today at 3!

Does your child still need their back to school vaccines? School Kick Out Date is October 15, 2025!

Join us for our back to school Vaccines and Ice Cream Event on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 3-5:30p at our Eldorado Main Office. We will have vaccines (flu included!), resources, car seat checks and ice cream!

For more information, please contact Diane Hopkins, Director of Nursing, 618.273.3326 ext 2179

08/24/2025

Be sure to stop by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) tent at the DuQuoin State Fair this week! There are tons of free goodies including free Narcan.

Yesterday, a pastor told Holly and Chris they had to use Narcan to revive someone at their youth summer camp. They got Narcan from us last year and were able to save that teenager’s life. Narcan saves lives every day! Are you carrying it with you?

08/21/2025

Suicide Prevention Memorial Tribute Submission Form

Details:
If you have a loved one lost to suicide and would like to submit a tribute of their life to remember and celebrate their legacy, we would love to showcase them in our gallery display. You can share their name, your name, or leave it anonymous. Share the light they were in the world or even their struggles. Suicide does not discriminate. This event is to help raise awareness and start the conversation community wide that help is available and suicide is preventable.

How to submit:
Please email Holly at hkotner@egyptian.org with your tribute (500 words or less) by September 7. Tributes will be displayed at the Candlelight Vigil event at Harrisburg District Library on September 10, 2025.

08/19/2025

It's back to school time! When packing a school lunch, it's important to follow core food safety practices.

Visit, https://fightbac.org/kidsfoodsafety/school-lunches/ #, for more information.

08/15/2025

Praying for one of our own, Liz Hood and her son Konnor!

08/06/2025

Does your child need a school or sport physical? Be sure to schedule before the 31 for a free one for Gallatin County Students!!

07/29/2025

We are so thankful for the Hawks Lunch Bunch program that helps fight food insecurity! Feeding over 500 kids in Gallatin County 🧡💙

We are even more proud of our very own Makenzie Golden & Liz Hood for helping deliver meals each week with the Hawks Lunch Bunch.

We wanted to show our appreciation and admiration by providing the volunteers at the lunch bunch a catered lunch. Thank you to Egyptian Health Department and Pleasant Valley Catering for helping us feed these volunteers!🧡💙