Serving Ford County Since 2014
The Ford County Public Health Department was established July 1, 2014.
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.
Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD)
Committed to Protecting and Promoting the Health of Our Community
The Ford County Public Health Department is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all residents of Ford County. Our passionate team of public health professionals provides a wide range of essential programs and services for individuals, families, and seniors throughout the county.
Our Key Services Include:
🔹 Community Health Programs
- Child & Adult Immunizations
- “LEAD Free Kids” Lead Testing & Elimination
- Tuberculosis (TB) Program
- Illinois Tobacco Education & Enforcement
- Communicable Disease Program
- Free Pregnancy Testing & Blood Pressure Screenings
- Children’s Vision & Hearing Testing
- Opioid Overdose Reversal Training & Naloxone (NARCAN) Distribution
- Medical Cannabis Registry Program
- Mental Health Resources
🔹 Maternal & Child Health
Through a valued partnership with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services (GAHHS), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Family Case Management (FCM) services are available at the Paxton Community and Wellness Center. FCPHD is proud to continue supporting Maternal Child Health services through this collaboration.
🔹 Environmental Health
- Well & Septic System Program
- Food Sanitation Program
- RADON Testing & Awareness
- West Nile Virus Surveillance
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
🔹 Senior Services
- Adult Protective Services
- Caregiver Advisory Services
- Choices for Care Program
- Community Care Program (CCP)
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program
- Senior Information Services (SIS)
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
From ensuring food and water safety, preparing for public health emergencies, and monitoring disease, to connecting residents with essential health and aging services—FCPHD is here to serve you.
📞 Contact Us Today: (217) 379-9281
Together, we’re building a healthier Ford County—one person, one family, one community at a time.
Ford County Public Health Department Annual Report
