Ogle County Health Department

02/04/2026

With temperatures warming up over freezing the next week, make sure to stay alert for ticks. Ticks are active even in the winter.

Fore more information on ticks: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/structural-pest-control/common-ticks.html

02/03/2026

Check out the link below for food safety tips for Super Bowl Sunday!

Every coach has a winning game plan. What’s your plan for your Super Bowl eats?

01/28/2026

Please click below for information regarding a canned tuna recall:

El Segundo, CA, January 16, 2026 – Tri-Union Seafoods is cautioning consumers that a third-party distributor inadvertently released quarantined product that was associated to a February 2025 recall. The initial voluntary recall was conducted following notification from our supplier that the “eas...

01/27/2026

Did you know families can enroll in WIC as soon as they find out they are pregnant? For more information on WIC, or to enroll, please give us a call!

01/12/2026

Are you on a septic system? If you are unsure, it is important to find out to make sure you care for your system properly. Click on this link to find out more information on septic systems: https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system

01/09/2026

01/08/2026

Capillary (finger stick) lead testing is offered for children at both Ogle County Health Department locations. Billable to insurance, including Medicaid. Call to schedule an appointment: 815-562-6976

01/07/2026

Call our office for more information or to enroll! Income guidelines included in comments. 815-562-6976.

01/06/2026

Private Well Users: The The Private Well Class has two upcoming webinars for well users.

January 14th: Well Care 101 – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Family

February 4th: Is My Water Safe to Drink? – Common Questions about Private Wells

Join Us Live The Private Well Class webinars are live enrichment sessions that reinforce the topics in your email lessons with additional examples. Each session is recorded and available on our YouTube channel, but attending live is your best opportunity to ask questions. You can find our upcoming ...

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!