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Flooding Conditions and Water Wells

Residents of Perry County who use water wells are reminded to consider testing their water at least twice annually, especially after periods of intense rainfall. In many instances, surface water enters and contaminates the drinking water supply with harmful bacteria. Testing and disinfection are strongly recommended if the well is older and has been submerged by seasonal flood waters. Click here for disinfection information.

Smoke Free Illinois Website is Up and Running

Click here to view the new website: www.smoke-free.illinois.gov

Perry County Residents Warned to Avoid Septic Pumping Scams

Door to door septic pumpers have been creating problems in the Perry County area. Find out what you can do to protect yourself. Read the PRESS RELEASE

American Heart Association's Start! Campaign

Start! is the American Heart Association's campaign to get people moving. Promoting physical activity through workplace walking programs can help your employees reduce their risk for heart disease and lead stronger, healthier lives. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day can reduce risk for stroke, improve cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure. Employees from Perry County Health Department have been walking and keeping track of their progress through weighing, nutritional assessment and co-worker encouragement and support. Read more about the AHA's Start! Campaign

NPDES Permits and Your Local Health Department

Lately there have been a number or rumors regarding EPA rule changes with regards to private sewage disposal systems or, more specifically, those systems that discharge to the ground surface... Read More

Jump, Girl Jump Program to Address Youth Health, Exercise Issues

Illinois recently announced more than $1 million in Women's Health Initiative Grants for non-profit organizations, health departments, and service agencies in downstate Illinois to institute educational programs about menopause, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. The Perry County Health Department will receive $10,000 to administer the Jump Girl, Jump program for young girls within the county, which addresses nutrition and exercise issues. read more in the DuQuoin Evening Call

Nationally Recognized Speaker at PCHD Pandemic Preparedness Coordinating Committee Meeting

William Stanhope of Saint Louis University School of Public Health's Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections spent the evening with Perry County Health Department and other Perry County first responders. Drawing on historical references to the 1918 influenza pandemic, Mr. Stanhope explained the importance of placing public health at the highest level of importance in an influenza epidemic. Mr. Stanhope was introduced by Perry County Health Department's Administrator, Doug Corbett, who opened the evening meeting by detailing the importance of communication and joint planning amongst the first responders. read more in the DuQuoin Evening Call

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Community Heroes Volunteer Program

Thumbs Up for Food Safety Program

Buy A Brick to Honor a Loved One

Citizens of the Quarter Recognition