Advisories

ILLINOIS TOBACCO QUITLINE

The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is a FREE resource for tobacco users who want to quit for good. Our registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco-treatment counselors are on call 7 days a week, 7AM-11PM to answer all your tobacco-related questions and provide the support you need to break the habit.

Link to website:
http://www.quityes.org

Phone: 1-866-Quit-Yes
(1-866-784-8937)

CC Medicine Drop Box

The Carroll County Medicine Drop Box is located at the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.  Medications Accepted, both liquid and pill form and inhalers.

Health Screenings

Now Offering:
LOW COST
Community Health Screenings

  • Providing
    Basic Blood Test

  • Results
    Given Within 2 Days

  • FOR ADULTS
    Over the Age of 18

  • Payments Accepted:
    Check, Check, or Credit Card

CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Disease Program
Investigations, patient education, and limited follow-up tests are provided. Information is also provided on international travel.
Residents inquiring about travel-related immunizations are referred to the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) to receive their shots. You may call WCHD at 815/720-4264.
Additional information on travel-related vaccination can be found here: http://www.cdc.gov/travel

Tuberculosis
We offer TB skin tests at a low cost to Carroll county residents including local firefighters, EMS and police.
http://www.cdc.gov/tb

IDPH

Disasters

Emergency Preparedness & Response Program works in collaboration with other agencies to provide comprehensive public health planning and response for all hazard disasters (natural or man-made) within the county. The program includes: distribution of pharmaceuticals or vaccinations in the event of a bioterrorist attack or pandemic influenza; emergency planning for and tracking of populations with special needs; and recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. The entire Carroll County Health Department staff are NIMS compliant.
For more information, call 815-244-8855.