Services & Programs
Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is the county health department for Ford County and provides comprehensive health services and programs to the community through a workforce of 10 public health professionals – all dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Ford County residents and the communities in which they live, learn, work, worship, and play. To learn more about the services and programs we offer, please click on the service descriptions below or contact our office by calling (217) 379-9281 or emailing [email protected].
Community Health
Ford County Public Health Department offers the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program helps provide…
Through the Illinois Lead Program, Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) offers lead testing to children ages 6 and younger,…
Ford County Public Health Department offers one and two-step Tuberculosis (TB) testing. TB testing is available for $20.00 or is…
Protects Ford County residents from contracting and transmitting infectious diseases through active surveillance, investigations, diagnostic screenings, referrals, and reporting as…
Free pregnancy testing and information to all women in Ford County.
Ford County Public health Department offers free blood pressure screenings to all Ford County residents. Screenings can be obtained at…
Vision and Hearing Screenings are offered on children Pre-K though High School age with suspected hearing and/or vision impairments. Vision…
Opioid Overdose Reversal Training and Naloxone Distribution Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing…
Ford County Public Health Department can help qualifying individuals with completing an application for the Medical Cannabis Registry Program. Staff…
Mental health is a state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people,…
Environmental Health
Enforces regulations governing the installation and/or sealing of private well and installation of sewage systems. Environmental Health Services is committed…
The Food Sanitation Program protects every individual consuming food in Ford County from foodborne illness by enforcing the Ford County…
Ford County Public Health Department supports, educates, and instructs Ford County residents on how they can receive counseling, support, and…
Radon Awarness Video link here: https://youtu.be/0YUBzFA6AQI?si=qsHW7Ry0mqREwnzn Protect Your Family: Free Radon Test Kits Available at Ford County Public Health Department…
The collecting and testing of mosquitoes are important components of our West Nile virus surveillance program. Results of these tests…
The Ford County Public Health Department’s Tick Surveillance Program monitors local tick populations to identify species present and track…
Ford County Public Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Program supports Ford County’s ability to respond to expected,…
PTSD Coach: The PTSD Coach app was designed for Veterans experiencing symptoms of PTSD. The app can help you learn…
Senior Services
Break the silence. Report abuse. Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is the Adult Protective Services (APS) Provider Agency for…
Family caregivers serve as a critical component in providing the long-term care needs of older adults. Caring for someone is…
Making decisions about long-term care can be overwhelming. Choices for Care is a program that works with you, your family…
What is the Community Care Program? The Community Care Program (CCP) offers services and support to qualifying older Illinoisans to…
You are not alone. Throughout the generations, children have been cared for by their extended families. If you are, or…
Senior Information Services (SIS) can help you navigate life’s difficult questions, scenarios, and choices, all while keeping you in…
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), which is a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.…
