DeKalb County Health Department

The Health Department is governed by Grundy County in Illinois. It specializes in the preservation, protection and promotion of health and welfare of citizens. The department operates through environmental health, mental health, nursing, senior programs and administration divisions. It provides substance abuse counseling, elder abuse investigation, medication management, and child and adolescent therapy services. The Health Department accepts Medicare and Medicaid health care plans. It also conducts screening for home-delivered meals, as well as organizes flu shots. In addition, the department administers basic health protection programs related to food sanitation, potable water supplies, private sewage disposal and communicable disease administration.

An agency of local government, Bureau County Health Department develops and administers programs and services for the residents of Princeton, Ill. Bureau County offers a wide variety of services, such as mammography, Pap smears, breast cancer examination, postpartum services, immunizations and vaccinations. Open Monday through Friday, the department also offers health screenings for prostate-specific antigens, thyroid, blood glucose, lipid profile, cholesterol, basic and comprehensive metabolic, and colon cancer screenings. Its dental clinic provides services, including regular checkup, cleanings, sealants, emergency examinations, extractions, root canals, esthetic fillings, crowns and bridges, partials, dentures, smile enhancement, consultations, and specialty referrals. Additionally, Bureau County offers online information on women s and adolescent health, child safety, tobacco prevention, and family case management programs.