If your New Year's Resolution was to quit smoking, this is the resource for you. Contact the Illinois Tobacco Quitline at 866-QUIT-YES or www.quityes.org Nicotine patches are available from Tazewell County Health Department after registering with the Illinois Tobacco Quitline.

 

K2, Spice & Bath Salts…What are these? 

Marked with NO ingredients and “not intended for human consumption.” People are using them to get high.

All parents & students should know the dangers & consequences of these “legal” drugs.

For more information on a presentation on this topic click here

 

Diabetes Assistance Program is offered to people diagnosed with diabetes, but no insurance.

Taking Control may be able to assist with diabetic management and supplies.

Contact (309) 925-5511, ext 315 for program information & guidelines.

TCHD ENCOURAGES FLU SHOTS

Seasonal influenza, commonly called the flu, is caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs. Generally, the flu includes symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Flu is highly contagious and spreads easily from person to person, primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Tazewell County Health Department recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccine. The flu...