If you are experiencing an immediate or life-threatening emergency, call 911.
After-Hours Contact for Public Health Emergencies: 217-466-3574
NURSING HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
WIC HOURS
Monday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
DENTAL HOURS
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
To Find A Network Dental Provider, Visit The Online Provider Directory.
Illinois Medicaid, All Kids, Meridian, Aetna, Blue Cross Community Plans
Molina Plan
Well Water Testing
Edgar County Public Health Department no longer offers general well water testing.
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Lead Information
DYK? Homes built before 1978 in the U.S. are likely to have lead-based paint. Anyone can be exposed to lead but children are at the most significant risk. ECPHD offers lead testing for children and pregnant mothers. Call us at 217-465-2212 for more information!
Get Your Flu Shot!
Flu season is quickly approaching and that means getting your annual flu shot. It is recommended that everyone aged 6 months and older get a flu shot to better protect themselves and others. ECPHD offers the regular dose for $55 and the high dose for $90. Call 217-465-2212 [...]
Tdap & DTaP Vaccines
Have you or your child received the Tdap or DTaP vaccine? The Tdap vaccine helps protect against 3 types of bacterial infections: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis, and is recommended for individuals 7 years and older. DTaP vaccine is given as a series of 5 shots for babies and [...]
Suicide Prevention
Be aware of the warning signs of suicide for yourself or others. Remember they can’t rescue you if they don’t know you need it. Ask for help to fight another day. You got this! Mental Health Counseling at HRC 217-464-4118 Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 For more information click here [...]
Examinations, General and Preventive Dental Services, School Exams, Sealants, Denture Services, Extractions, Dental Referrals, and Oral Health Education.
Food, Well, & Septic Inspections; Food, Gambling, Liquor, Septic, & Tobacco Permits; Food Sanitation Classes; Nuisance Complaints; Water Testing; West Nile Virus Surveillance & Testing; Mosquito Abatement Assistance
Communicable Disease, Health Education, HIV Testing, Immunizations, Laboratory Services, Pregnancy Testing, STD Testing, TB tests
Health and developmental screenings; personalized 1:1 nutrition education and counseling; breastfeeding education and support