Crawford County Health Department

11/10/2025

Reminder:

CCHD will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 for Veterans Day.

11/08/2025

Recall on Infant Formula

On November 8, 2025, ByHeart Inc. recalled two lots of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:

Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")
Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide. FDA reports that ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula makes up an estimated 1% of all infant formula sales in the United States and this outbreak does not create shortage concerns of infant formula for parents and caregivers.
Visit the following links for more information:
In Response to a Broader FDA Investigation, ByHeart Initiates a Volunt
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025 | Botulism | CDC

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

We have had some lovely donations to our Cancer Comfort Bag program in the last couple weeks. Thank you to the ladies at Hardinville Christian Church for these beautiful handmade quilts and Jenna and Heather Shea for these items from our Amazon wishlist!
If you or someone you know is battling cancer, give us a call or stop in to request a Cancer Comfort Bag.

11/07/2025

We are working to add to the resources in this time of snap crisis.

11/05/2025

Local Resources

If you are feeling the impacts of the SNAP benefit cut, below are some local resources for food, clothing, and household items you may find useful.
Please be cautious in accepting food from non-licensed food establishments as these kitchens are not inspected and may contain possible allergens.

*edit - correction made to flyer

11/05/2025

Community Support Information

We have seen such a heartwarming response from the people of Crawford County stepping up to help each other out during this government shutdown. We understand the overwhelming sense of need to help your neighbors and we want to help you do that safely. We have had some questions and concerns from the community that we would like to address and share some important information to help keep everyone safe.

How can you help?

Volunteer:

Food banks and community kitchens are often in need of volunteers, especially with the anticipated increase due to the government shutdown.

Donate:

Support local food establishments: collect donations and order food from local establishments for those in need or purchase “pay it forward” meals that can be redeemed at a later time.

Donate to a local food bank

Organize a Food Drive

Donate to a Free Store or Blessing Box

Buy groceries for someone in need

Beware of scammers; do not donate money unless you know it is a legitimate organization.

If you are planning to provide prepared food to the community, partner with a local church, restaurant, or business that has a certified kitchen and a licensed food manager. If you are wanting to plan an event with prepared food, please give us a call and we can help you provide food in a safe way.

Choosing Foods to Donate:

Shelf-stable, nonperishable items

Canned fruits, vegetables, soups

Unopened packages of peanut butter, cereal, or pastas


Donation Items to Avoid:

Home-canned or homemade foods

Foods in glass jars (breakage risk)

Perishable foods (meat, dairy, eggs) unless the site can safely refrigerate them

Expired infant formula

Check each item carefully:

No bulging, dented, rusted, or leaking cans

No torn packaging or open seals

No unlabeled products

11/04/2025

Upcoming Closure

Just a reminder CCHD will be closed next Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

11/04/2025

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

10/29/2025

Flu Shot Clinic Today!

We will be holding a drive-thru clinic for adults in the parking lot, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. “High Dose” vaccinations will be available for those 65 years and older.
Children's flu shots will be given inside, APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN, please call 618-544-8798 to schedule.
Adults accompanying children may also receive their flu shot inside at the time of the child's appointment.
There is a charge for the seasonal flu shot; however, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and several other insurance companies can be billed for flu vaccinations, please have insurance cards ready to speed up the process.

10/28/2025

Help us choose a winner for our staff pumpkin decorating contest! Comment below with the numbers of your favorites!

10/27/2025

WIC Update

We understand there is concern regarding WIC and the federal shutdown. Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has stated WIC funding is available throughout November. Participants should continue to go to WIC appointments, shop, and redeem benefits as usual. IDHS and the Crawford County Health Department are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as information becomes available.