May 2018
Welcome to the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center's new monthly email newsletter! We will use this newsletter to communicate with you on important health and safety information, upcoming events, and real stories of Lake County residents like you.
The Health Department is proud to announce our 2017 Annual Report which highlights progress toward our strategic plan goals. In its pages you will read about our efforts to ensure all of our residents have access to healthy choices and can lead healthier lives. You will also catch a glimpse into the lives of a few of the people we have impacted.
Watch our 2017 Annual Report video:
 The full 2017 Annual Report is available to read and download on our website.
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TICKS. These creepy, blood-sucking arachnids can carry a lot of diseases, including Lyme disease. Do you know how to properly remove a tick? DO use a tweezers, DON'T twist or jerk, burn, or smother the tick with oils or petroleum jelly. Click the thumbnail to the left to watch our "Tick Removal 101" video and learn more on our Fight the Bite web page. |
May is Mental Health Month! Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans is affected by mental health conditions? Stigma is toxic to mental health because it creates an environment of shame, fear, and silence that prevents many people from seeking help and treatment. Watch Inna's story about her journey to better mental and physical health. |
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World No Tobacco Day is May 31. Did you know that 95 percent of adults who smoke started before the age of 21? Right now the Illinois House is nearing passage of the bill that would raise the Minimum Legal Sales Age (MLSA) of tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21. If the bill passes the House, it will then go to the Governor for his signature to become State law. Check out the video above to learn more about 'Tobacco 21' policies and how local high school students Serena and Borler are taking action to protect future generations.
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Saturday, June 16, 9:00 a.m.-noon - Pet vaccination and microchip clinic, Grant Township Center (26725 West Molidor Road, Ingleside) - Cash only. For prices and more details, visit our Animal Care and Control page.
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Saturday, June 16, 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Rx for Health walk, Greenbelt Forest Preserve (1110 Green Bay Road, North Chicago) - Enjoy the health benefits of fresh air and exercise during a guided tour of this beautiful forest preserve. Learn more on the Live Well Lake County website.
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Thursday, June 21, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Youth Mental Health First Aid training, Lake County Health Department (3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan) - Adults are invited to learn how to help youth showing warning signs of mental health and addiction problems. Advanced registration is required. Learn more on our Training Opportunities page.
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Friday, July 13, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Youth Mental Health First Aid training, Lake County Health Department (3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan) - Adults are invited to learn how to help youth showing warning signs of mental health and addiction problems. Advanced registration is required. Learn more on our Training Opportunities page.
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