Kankakee County Health Department

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Even if your teen’s been vaccinated in the past, they could still be missing vaccination against certain groups of meningococcal disease.
According to CDC survey data from 2023, less than 13% of 17-year-olds received the recommended two-dose vaccination series for meningitis B, and only about 60% of teens were fully vaccinated against A, C, W, and Y.

Contact your teen’s doctor, or the Kankakee County Health Department, at 815-802-9400, option 3, for questions or to schedule an appointment.

For more information please visit: https://meningitis.com/

This text was made possible by funds received from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Do you know your risk factors?
There are 12 factors that are associated with breast cancer.

Risk factors can include things like age, family history, reproductive history, alcohol use, lack of physical activity, and being overweight. While some risk factors can be changed, others cannot.

The good news? Early detection saves lives.

Men are often told they need to be strong, never show weakness, and "man up" when it comes to emotions.

But men, you deserve to talk about your feelings. You deserve to have support. And you can get help when you need it.

☎️If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. You can call or text 988 to reach the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline anytime.

🔗Find more mental health resources: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/mens-health/mental-health.html

🩷A Simple Screening Could Change Everything 🩷

Breast cancer often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. That's why routine mammograms are so important they can find cancer before it can be felt.

🩷Early detection can lead to more treatment options and better outcomes.
🩷 Regular screenings are an important part of staying healthy.
🩷Taking care of yourself is one of the best investments you can make.

If you're due for a mammogram, consider scheduling one today. Your future self will thank you.

Did You Know? Breast cancer risk increases with age.

According to the CDC, the average age of breast cancer diagnosis for women in the United States is 62 years old, and most men diagnosed with breast cancer are between 60–70 years old.

The good news? Early detection saves lives. While screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find it early—when treatment is often most effective.

✔️ Talk with your healthcare provider about which screening tests are right for you.
✔️ Know your personal risk factors.
✔️ Stay up to date with recommended screenings.

Your health matters. Taking time for preventive care today can make a difference tomorrow. 💗

Healthy communities include everyone.🌈

This Pride Month and every month, we all play a role in creating communities where people feel safe, supported, and seen.

That’s why creating welcoming, inclusive environments is not separate from public health work — it is public health work.

Because public health works best when it works for everybody.

Update: All WIC Systems are back up and running.
We appreciate your standing as we navigated this issue.

Illinois’ WIC processor is currently down statewide. Your WIC card will not work at any store throughout the state. The state of Illinois is actively working to resolve this as quickly as possible. Your WIC agency is not able to help with this issue. Updates will be posted on the IDHS website. Thank you for your patience.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.


Todos los sistemas WIC están actualmente de nuevo en funcionamiento. Gracias por tu paciencia y comprensión.

El procesador de WIC de Illinois se encuentra actualmente fuera de servicio en todo el estado. Su tarjeta WIC no funcionará en ninguna tienda en todo el estado. El estado de Illinois está trabajando activamente para resolver esto lo antes posible. Su agencia de WIC no puede brindarle asistencia con este problema. Las actualizaciones se publicarán en el sitio web del IDHS. Gracias por su paciencia.
Esta institución es un proveedor equitativo de oportunidades.

When cardiac arrest happens, acting quickly can make all the difference. All you need to be a hero is knowledge, courage and willingness to act.

is an opportunity to refresh your CPR skills or learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

Healthcare begins with humanity.

This Pride Month, Riverside Healthcare celebrates a community where every person deserves to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and cared for with compassion.

Because remarkable care starts with making people feel they belong. 🌈