The mission of the Ford County Public Health Department is to fulfill society's interest in assuring conditions in which people can reach their maximum health potential.
Monitoring and surveillance of local health problems or needs and of resources...
Policy Development
Foster local involvement and a sense of ownership, that emphasize local needs...
Assurance
High-quality services, including personal health services, needed for the...
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September 25, 2023
September is National Recovery Month!
People overcome substance use disorders every day. This National #RecoveryMonth, we encourage you to help support a friend or loved...
September 24, 2023
Ford County Public Health Department is announcing the hiring of a new Communicable Disease nurse.
BettyKay Benningfield started in August and will take over the...
September 22, 2023
Fight the Bite Friday
🚨 Attention Illinois Residents 🚨 We have had 5 West Nile virus deaths so far this year*. It's important to protect yourself from mosquitoes....
September 21, 2023
Go to the Ford County ROSC page and vote for the Ford County Health Department window display supporting National Recovery Month! Make sure to click 'like' on the original...