Welcome!

Find the right solution to your health and medical needs with services from Monroe County Health Department in Waterloo, IL. We specialize in providing you with a unique approach to helping you reach your specific health goals. We want to help you recognize the problems and take action to decrease or eliminate potential impacts to your health.

Each person is different and our customized approach, tailored to individual needs, allows us to create achievable goals that are based on your lifestyle and physicality. The Monroe County Health Department is committed to help you make the changes in your life and health care.

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday 8AM to 4:30PM

Immunizations given by appointment Monday through Friday

WIC by appointment only Tuesday and Wednesday

Address: 901 Illinois Avenue

Waterloo, IL 62298

Phone Number: (618)939-3871

Fax Number: (618)939-4459

Monroe County Health Department Staff

Administrator- John Wagner 618-939-3871x13

EH/Inspector- Andrea Kohring 618-939-3871x12

Office Manager-Trisha Mueller 618-939-3871x10

Emergency Prep- Mike Pate 618-939-3871x14

Nurse Manager- Kate Mueller 618-939-3871x20

RN, BSN- Kim Castello 618-939-3871x24

LPN- Colleen Goessling 618-939-3871x11

RN, BSN/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor-Amy Wilson 618-340-6022

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Women, Infant, and Children Program

What is the purpose of this service?

WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.

Who can receive these services?

Women and their children who are:

Pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby
Infants and Children under 5 years old (including foster children)
Families with a low to medium income; see the United States Department of Agriculture WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines

What services are offered?

WIC can provide:

Special checks to buy healthy foods--like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter
Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy
Information and help about breastfeeding
Help in finding health care and other services in your area

How can I apply for WIC benefits?

Make an appointment and find out what papers or documents you need to bring with you. At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify. Call 618-939-3871 to make an appointment.

For more information about WIC, please click here.