DUPAGE COUNTY— The DuPage County Health Department announces that the first positive tests for West Nile virus (WNV) in 2012 were discovered in mosquito traps … Read more ›
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Health Department offers tips to swimmers to stay healthy
DUPAGE COUNTY—In observance of national Recreational Water Illness Week from May 21-27, the DuPage County Health Department is offering recommendations to swimmers to stay healthy … Read more ›
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New vaccination requirement for students entering 6th and 9th grades
DUPAGE COUNTY—The DuPage County Health Department is informing parents that beginning with the 2012-2013 school year all students entering sixth and ninth grades will be … Read more ›
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Health Department launches "Your Health Today"
DUPAGE COUNTY—The DuPage County Health Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series titled “Your Health Today.” This new quarterly show … Read more ›
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Board of Health supports increase in state's cigarette tax
DUPAGE COUNTY—The DuPage County Board of Health has approved a resolution supporting an increase in the State’s cigarette tax, which will result in improved health … Read more ›
Wheaton police sergeants and lieutenants get pay raises
Wheaton police sergeants and lieutenants will get 2 percent raises each year until 2014 under a new labor agreement contract the city council unanimously approved … Read more ›
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Health Department helps WIC shoppers make healthy choices
DUPAGE COUNTY—The DuPage County Health Department is helping families in its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program learn how to make healthy food choices at … Read more ›
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Residents reminded that mental health is essential to overall health of individuals
DUPAGE COUNTY—During Mental Health Month in May, the DuPage County Health Department is reminding residents that mental health and substance abuse conditions are common, but … Read more ›
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Health Department Raises Stroke Awareness During May
DUPAGE COUNTY—May is National Stroke Awareness month, and the DuPage County Health Department is urging residents to learn about stroke warning signs and risk factors. … Read more ›
Funding for environmental group faces hurdles
DuPage County could find a way to continue funding and keep afloat a popular environmental advocacy group based in Glen Ellyn, some county board members … Read more ›
