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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].

Environmental Health

Well and Septic Program Enforces regulations governing the installation and/or sealing of private well and installation of sewage systems. Environmental Health Services is committed…
Food Sanitation Program The Food Sanitation Program protects every individual consuming food in Ford County from foodborne illness by enforcing the Ford County…
 Smoke-Free Illinois Act & Illinois Tobacco Quit Line Ford County Public Health Department supports, educates, and instructs Ford County residents on how they can receive counseling, support, and…
Radon Program 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…
West Nile Program The collecting and testing of mosquitoes are important components of our West Nile virus surveillance program. Results of these tests…
Tick Program The Ford County Public Health Department’s Tick Surveillance Program monitors local tick populations to identify species present and track…
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program (PHEP) Ford County Public Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Program supports Ford County’s ability to respond to expected,…
Mental Health Support for First Responders PTSD Coach: The PTSD Coach app was designed for Veterans experiencing symptoms of PTSD. The app can help you learn…
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