During construction of a new Health & Human Services building at our current Health Dept site, we're moving all Health Dept programs to temporary locations. Additional Info...

Peoria County Board of Health seeks to honor and celebrate a community member or organization for their outstanding public health contributions toward prevention, promotion, and protection in Peoria County. Submit your nomination by March 3, 2023. Additional Info...

Order 1 package of 5 free COVID-19 test kits at AccessCovidTests.org. for zip codes 61602, 61603, 61605, 61606, and zips in 13 other Illinois counties. Project Act is an Illinois Department of Public Health partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation. Additional Info...

Monkeypox has been diagnosed in Illinois. There are no current cases in Peoria County. Monkeypox is rare. Anyone can get monkeypox, but data shows it is higher among people in close sexual networks. See the infograph or IDPH website for more information. Read on...

Call or text 988 from anywhere in the U.S. People experiencing a mental health crisis now have a quick way to reach a trained mental health professional. Modeled after 911, the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline won't be busy and won't put you on hold. Read on...

Peoria County is constructing a new facility to house the Peoria City/County Health Department, Coroner's Office, Regional Office of Education, and Sustainability and Resource Conservation Department. Additional Info...

This is your chance to find out more about this new model that has shown to stop the spread of violence. The model meeting will talk about assessing the community, implementation of the model, obtaining results, and the readiness to proceed in our area. Read on...

Did you have COVID-19 and try to get treatment? Take the IDPH survey by QR code on your phone to tell of your experience. Or visit IDPH website. Read on...

Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from Nov-April. It's highly contagious and causes severe vomiting and diarrhea and commonly spread through contaminated food or water. Learn how to prevent the spread and report illness. Read on...

Get your breast, colorectal, lung screening now. Many health screenings are free. Check with your local health dept for programs to help or Heartland Health Services.

Help promote tobacco-free indoor/outdoor space and go vape free at businesses and events. Protect lungs from 2nd hand smoke. We can help! Call local health depts or Hult Center for Health now.