Monroe County Health Department
901 Illinois Avenue      Waterloo, Illinois  62298
Phone: 618.939.3871    Fax: 618.939.4459 
Protecting You and Your Environment

News and Events at Monroe County Health Department


Now available FREE drug testing for minors with a parent or guardian present, due to growing heroin use in Monroe County.

The test is a six panel drug test with the results available within 10 minutes. Complete confidentiality with referrals for both positive and negative results. After hour appointments will be available upon request. Testing is not available for employment purposes.

 

For more information about testing please call our office at (618)939-3871.

 

 

Going on a trip this summer?

See our immunization page for information on vaccines and links to help you prepare. Click here to visit our immunization page.

Breast pumps available for rental!

The Monroe County Health Department is now offering breast pumps for rental for all Monroe County residents. Fee is $10/month + a $20 start up fee.  Individuals receiving Medicaid are eligible for a FREE double electric breast pump. Please call the health department for more information about breast pumps!

Protect yourself!

Sexual health concerns: http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/std/index.htm#stdstats

FREE condoms are available for Monroe County residents at the health department. (Must have proof of residency.)

 

Want to look good for summer? To look good, you need to feel good, to feel good you need to be HEALTHY!!

Learn about healthy eating habits and nutrition tips at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

  • Think healthy food is too expensive? Look at the, "Healthy eating on a budget" page.
  • Did you know they offer a FREE Super Tracker? This program will help you track your weight, look up the nutritional value of foods, track the foods you eat, track your physical activity, and has other great features.
  • Check out thier webpage for all the other great features they offer!!

Mosquito larvicide available to municipalities with standing water problems.

 Abandoned swimming pools are a large breeding site for mosquitoes. Please notify the health department of any abandoned pools or standing water sites. If your municipality does not have a licensed applicator for the larvicide distribution, please notify the health department at 939-3871 ext.11 for applications. Click here for more information.

Attention municipalities: dead birds can be collected and tested for the presence of West Nile Virus.

 Dead birds may be submitted this year for testing. Birds will be accepted for testing from May 6 to October 15, 2013. Click here for more information.