IL: Henderson County WIC & Maternal Child Health Services

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

WIC is a place where families come as they are and leave with nutritious foods, real support, and connections to whatever comes next. Whether you're a mom, dad, grandparent, foster parent, aunt, uncle, or guardian—if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, recently had a baby, or caring for a child under 5, WIC is here for you. 💙
To learn more about nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and other benefits WIC has to offer, visit www.signupwic.com/news/get-started-wic.

Call Janet or Adrianna today at 309-627-2812 to learn more and get signed up!

10/09/2026

What’s in a WIC food package? 🛒 It depends on YOU! WIC food packages are designed to fit your family's specific nutritional needs. With WIC, your family can get monthly benefits to buy nutritious foods.

We offer food packages for:
🤰🏿 Prenatal parents
🤱 Postpartum & Breastfeeding parents
👶🏻 Infants
👧🏽 Children under age 5

WIC is here for your family through pregnancy, postpartum, infancy, and early childhood! Learn more about how WIC can support your family at signupwic.com.

10/08/2026

How can you PROTECT yourself and your family, PREPARE for respiratory illness season, and help PREVENT the spread of illness?
Get Vaccinated!
To learn the top 10 flu season facts:

Learn when to get vaccinated, who's at risk, and why annual flu shots are the best flu protection for your whole family.

10/07/2026

Illinois Immigration Information Website IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org is a comprehensive website designed to provide up-to-date, reliable immigration-related information to the public. It offers: Vital information for families with loved ones in detention Plain-language explanations of changes to imm...

10/07/2026

In partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the evaluation team for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP), led by Dr. Leslie Carnahan, is recruiting rural women for interviews as part of the IBCCP evaluation. They are conducting interviews to better understand rural women's needs related to breast and cervical cancer screening. All interview participants will be offered a $50 incentive for completing an interview.
If you or someone you know would be interested in participating you can contact research team at 312-355-1879 or [email protected].

10/07/2026

Early detection saves lives. A monthly breast self exam can help you notice changes and start the conversation with your doctor. Here's how to do it:
1️⃣ In Front of a Mirror
👉 Look for changes in size, shape, or skin (dimpling, swelling, redness)
👉 Check ni***es for changes or discharge
👉 Place hands on hips and flex chest muscles - watch for differences between sides
2️⃣ In the Shower
👉 Use the pads of your 3 middle fingers to check your entire breast and armpit
👉 Apply light, medium, and firm pressure
👉 Feel for lumps, knots, or thickened areas
3️⃣ Lying Down
👉 Place a pillow under your shoulder and right arm behind your head
👉 Use the opposite hand to check your breast and armpit with light, medium, and firm pressure
👉 Don't forget to check both breasts
🔔 Remember: breasts are naturally asymmetrical, but if you notice a new lump, change, or anything unusual, contact your healthcare provider.

10/06/2026

Come see us at our very own Superhero Wellness Fair, Saturday 10/17/26 starting at 11 am. Here at the Henderson County Health Department, light lunch will be provided.
And don't forget to join in on the Bean-A-Paloosa fun!!!

10/06/2026

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month!
By understanding and promoting safe sleep practices, we can help protect our youngest and most vulnerable population. The simple guideline to remember is the ABCs of Safe Sleep: Babies sleep safest Alone, on their Back, and in a bare Crib.
Together, we can reduce the risks, support families affected, and work toward a future where no family has to experience this loss. Let’s make safety and care a priority for every baby.

For more information, please visit safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov

10/06/2026