The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center encourages county residents to take precautions against ticks, which can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. Once considered a rare illness in Lake County, Lyme disease is becoming more common in the area.

July Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

July is National UV Safety Month -- which makes sense, as it tends to be one of the busiest months for outdoor activities where we expose our skin to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Take extra precautions to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage. 

Important Safety Resources for you including Fall Safety Checklist from the CDC and an Emergency Supply Kit List from FEMA.

Many Americans are turning to technology in hopes of detecting or preventing medical conditions or diseases, like Alzheimer’s. More than just expensive, emergency room visits for senior loved ones with the disease can be confusing and traumatizing.

June Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

A large study showed that older adults with a higher risk of dementia may be able to reduce their risk of cognitive decline by almost 50 percent by using hearing aids.

Independence is More Than a Place—It’s a Way of Life

Staying in your own home isn't just about comfort - it's about freedom. Aging in place means you can continue doing the things that bring joy and that is essential to well-being.  But independence doesn't mean doing it alone. That's where private care comes in-enhancing independent living by ensuring that older adults stay active and engaged while aging in place.

Celebrating and recognizing nurses for Nurse Appreciation Week May 6-12th.

The information below is excerpted from an email that I recently received, and could be very helpful in the case of an emergency such as the one described.

Anyone can have a stroke. Everyone should be ready. Learn the F.A.S.T. warning signs!

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

What Causes or Triggers Asthma?

People with asthma have inflamed airways which are sensitive to things which may not bother other people. These things are “triggers.”

Should You See an Audiologist?

Answer the following questions to help you decide if you should make an appointment to have your hearing checked with an audiologist.

Source: NAMI | By Talik Monroe

I experienced severe trauma as a child — trauma that I struggle with to this day. I wear the scars of my past; from being sexually abused as a child by two of my male cousins, to growing up with parents who battled drug addiction, to being physically abused for minor infractions.

Deciding to step up your physical activity is a great move for your health. It will take you to exciting destinations — like elevating your mood, increasing your energy, improving your sleep, and helping you manage stress.

May Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Celebrate National Humor Month with a smile! April being National Humor Month, it's a pretty good month to remember one of your Illinois neighbors, Hunter Doherty Adams. Never heard of Hunter Doherty Adams who lives in Urbana these days? Of course you have.

One of the most important things you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching.

What are the signs of autism?

Every April 22nd is the annual Earth Day celebration. April 22nd will mark 54 years of Earth Day.

On the 22 April 1970, millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development.

Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer.