Douglas County Health Department
Douglas County Health Department
1250 E US 36 Highway | Tuscola, Illinois 61953
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2022 Douglas County Summer Meals Program | May 9, 2022

Interested in the upcoming 2022 Douglas County Summer Meals Program?   Follow the Facebook page below for info, updates, and more.     To register for the summer meals program, follow the link below or scan the QR code attached to this post.   *Click images to enlarge.

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DCHD Sharps Containers | April 27, 2022

Are you in need of an approved biohazard container for sharps? Whether for a medical condition or other situation necessitating the use of syringes, DCHD can–for a nominal fee–provide you with a safe means of disposal for this medical biohazard. The cost is $5 or $7 per container depending on size, and you can bring […]

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DCHD Annual Report for 2021 | April 20, 2022

The Douglas County Health Department Annual Report for 2021 is here! Click the button below to view the document.    

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Transportation Grant Meeting | April 20, 2022

A public hearing has been scheduled regarding a grant application for additional buses to help with public transportation efforts in Douglas County. Should you wish to attend, it will be held Wed., April 27 at 9 a.m. in the board room at Douglas County Courthouse, 401 S. Center St., Tuscola.   *Click image to enlarge. […]

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Hidden in Plain Sight | April 11, 2022

Hidden in Plain Sight is an initiative to help parents/caregivers spot signs of risky teen behavior, with a focus on identifying signs of substance abuse and being aware of the locations. Learn how to spot warning signs, prevent easy access to alcohol and other drugs, what to do if you find a substance, and get […]

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National Child Abuse Prevention Month | April 11, 2022

Everyone has a role to play in helping the families in our communities be resilient and access support. Learn more about protective factors …Prevention starts with you! #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies https://www.childwelfare.gov/…/resources/resource-guide/   *Click image to enlarge. *Click image to enlarge. *Click image to enlarge.

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Douglas County Dial-A-Ride Service | March 14, 2022

Hey Douglas County … Are soaring gas prices keeping you from getting around, doing errands, making appointments? If so, consider using Dial-A-Ride as an affordable alternative. Call 1-800-500-5505 or go to dialaridetransit.org to learn more! *Click image to enlarge.  

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Douglas County Board on Public Transportation | March 1, 2022

Hey Douglas County! If you would like to weigh in on a discussion about public transportation in our communities, consider attending this public hearing the Douglas County Board is holding Thurs., March 10 at 9 a.m. in Arcola City Hall. LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING FROM DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Douglas […]

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DCHD Closes Early Today | February 24, 2022

DCHD Announcement: Due to the weather, the Douglas County Health Department & Dental Clinic will be closing early today, Thursday February 24, 2022 @ 4PM. Regular hours of operation will resume tomorrow, Friday February 25, 2022. Stay safe and have a great rest of your day!   *Click image to enlarge.  

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Important Announcements @ DCHD | February 7, 2022

Closed Friday February 11, 2022 due to holiday. Closed Thursday February 17, 2022 due to staff training day. Closed Monday February 21, 2022 due to holiday. Douglas County Board of Health meeting Monday February 21, 2022 @ 5:30PM.

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DCHD Closed Friday February 4, 2022

02/03/2022 Announcement:   DCHD will be closed tomorrow Friday February 4, 2022 due to extreme winter weather conditions.   Regular operating hours and COVID-19 testing will return Monday February 7, 2022.   Please stay safe and stay home.

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COVID Testing Closed February 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2022

Please see this most recent announcement regarding our testing this week. Due to inclement weather, we will not resume testing until Monday, February 7th. We are also canceling our vaccine clinic for this week. Please see our website for rescheduling your vaccine and testing appointments. https://dchealthdept.org/ Stay home and stay safe!

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DCHD Closed 02/02/2022 and 02/03/2022

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DCHD Hours & Phone Menu Update | December 21, 2021

Due to a combination of the holidays and DCHD having a shorter number of staff in the offices. We will be closing our main office Friday December 24, 2021. Our Tuscola Outlet Mall location will still remain open from 8AM to 12PM but will not be conducting COVID-19 Testing. While on the subject of having […]

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DCHD Closed 11/25/21 to 11/26/21

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DCHD Closed Monday, Sept 6, 2021

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DCHD Hours of Operation | September 20, 2021

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Douglas County Board of Health Meeting Canceled for 08/16/2021

*The Douglas County Board of Health Meeting scheduled for Monday August 16, 2021 has been canceled.   *The next Douglas County Board of Health Meeting is scheduled for Monday September 20, 2021.

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Illinois Rental Payment Assistance Program 04/26/21

ILRPP assistance to eligible Illinois renters Rental pmt program  Rental assist prog 2 of 2

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Closed Feb. 16, 2021

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The Douglas County Health Department has moved to a new website.

 

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