Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

11/02/2026

🦃 With Thanksgiving coming up in a few weeks, we're taking the time to practice gratitude, and the workplace is a great place to start!

A simple "thank you" or "I appreciate you" can boost morale, reduce stress, and strengthen bonds. Whether it's a quick note to a coworker, a shout-out in a meeting, or a thumbs-up for a job well done, small moments of appreciation add up.

This week, try thanking someone at work for something specific they did. 💞

🔗Explore more tools and resources for your wellbeing on our CredibleMind site: https://c-uphd.crediblemind.com/.

10/29/2026

CUPHD will be closed on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, giving our staff the opportunity to participate in this important civic duty. Regular services will resume Wednesday, November 4. Thank you for your understanding as we encourage everyone to make their voices heard!

10/28/2026

🌟The election is only SIX days away, and public health is on the ballot. What’s your plan to vote?

This week, take some time to determine:

✅ Who is on the ballot and the role of each office.
✅ What local and state policies related to health are on the ballot.
✅ Where your polling place is located, and when and how you’ll get there.
✅ What identification you’ll need to provide at the polls.

🔗 For more information and support as you prepare to vote, visit https://www.lwvchampaigncounty.org/prepare-520119.html OR https://nationalvotereducationweek.org/vote/

10/28/2026

👻 Ever heard of our P*e ‘n Flee program? It’s a quick, free, and totally private way to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea! No appointment, no contact, no hassle.⁠ 🎃

Here’s how it works:⁠

1️⃣ Fill out the consent form.⁠
2️⃣ Collect your urine and swab samples (supplies provided).⁠
3️⃣ Drop everything in the brown paper bag, lock it in the P*e ‘n Flee locker, and slip the key into the box. Done! ✅⁠

📍 Available Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm at 201 W Kenyon Rd, Champaign.⁠

📞 Questions? Call 217-531-5365 or visit bit.ly/TestForSTIs

10/23/2026

📢Champaign County!

Voting is an essential part of a healthy community. You can do your part this year by not only showing up to the polls, but preparing well beforehand.

✅ Learn what's on the ballot.
✅ Find your polling location.
✅ Check your voter registration.

Visit https://www.vote411.org/il-lwvchampaign OR https://nationalvotereducationweek.org/vote/

10/22/2026

HER Health & Empowerment Foundation and YWCA Champaign County are collecting NEW essentials for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Their Warm with Dignity Community Essentials Drive is currently running through November 7.

They're collecting new t-shirts, socks, underwear, winter hats, and gloves with a goal of 500 items. All donations will support a local organization serving people experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

To arrange a donation, contact Kiya Crawford at [email protected] or [email protected].

NOTE: CUPHD is not affiliated with this donation drive. If you have questions, reach out to HER Health & Empowerment Foundation or email Kiya Crawford at the email addresses above.

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We are a 501(c)(3) organization, your donations are tax deductible.

10/21/2026

Looking for vaccines this respiratory virus season?

The IDPH Vaccine Locator makes it easy to find vaccines available near you.💉

Use the filters to find vaccination locations in your county or zip code.

📍Bookmark the dashboard: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/immunization/vaccine-locator/dashboard.html

10/19/2026

Some Medicaid changes are coming January 1, 2027. If you're an adult ages 19–64 enrolled in the ACA Adult Medicaid Program, you may need to:

- Meet a new federal requirement of 80 hours of work, school, community service, or other qualifying activities for one month (or meet an exemption).
- Renew your Medicaid coverage every 6 months instead of every 12 months.

What you should do now:

- Update your contact information at abe.illinois.gov
- Watch your mail for notices from HFS
- Call 1-877-805-5312 if you have questions

Learn more at medicaid.illinois.gov.

10/19/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Let's talk cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying can happen anywhere online: in DMs, on social media, even in games. It can look like spreading false rumors, sending hurtful messages, or sharing someone's private information without their consent.

Swipe through to learn what it looks like and how to recognize it. If you or someone you care about is being affected, support is available. Visit our CredibleMind page for trusted mental health and wellbeing resources: https://c-uphd.crediblemind.com/

Learn more about National Bullying Prevention Month from PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center (NBPC): https://www.pacer.org/bullying/

10/15/2026

Join us for the CUPHD ImpactLife Blood Drive tomorrow, October 16, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the main conference room on the north side of the building at 201 W. Kenyon Rd., Champaign. Every pint can help save lives, and donors earn rewards that grow the more you give throughout the year (details at bloodcenter.org/rewards).

To schedule:
🔗 login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/145854
📧 [email protected]
📞 ImpactLife at 800-747-5401

Please eat and hydrate well before donating, and bring a photo ID.