Tazewell County Health Department

The Fulton County Health Department provides public health services to the residents of Fulton County, Ill., through health promotion, prevention and education activities. The department offers life skills classes to minimize stress and help teenagers to prevent tobacco and drug use. Its more than 50 programs protect local food and groundwater supply, as well as prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The Fulton County Health Department s solid waste program promotes the reduce, reuse and recycle concepts of solid waste management. The department specializes in several family, community and environment health services. It provides blood lead screening, family planning and food protection services. Founded in 1937, the Fulton County Health Department is located in Canton, Ill.

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.

The McLean County Health Department provides a range of public health services for a population of nearly 160,000 people. It strives to protect and promote the public's health in areas, such as community assessment, communicable disease and animal control, and environmental, personal and mental health. The department also focuses on health promotion and emergency public health preparedness. The McLean County Health Department is engaged in the assessment and analysis of health conditions and development of local health policies. Its mental health services include crisis intervention, adolescent substance abuse prevention, and support, training and intervention for developmentally disabled children and adults. The department operates an environmental health division that inspects food establishments to ensure the proper storage, handling and cooking of food. The McLean County Health Department provides family case management programs. It conducts programs in accordance with the standards of the Illinois Department of Public Health. The department is governed by McLean County in Illinois.