IL: Henderson County WIC & Maternal Child Health Services

08/20/2026

The Central Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force would like to recognize the amazing doctors, midwives, and advance practice nurses in the area for their support in your breastfeeding journey. If you have worked with a provider who helped you along your breastfeeding journey, nominate them to recognize the impact they have made!

08/20/2026

There are now 3 states bordering Illinois with measles outbreaks: Iowa, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.

Measles is extremely contagious and can cause serious illness and health complications. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community. If you think that your child has been exposed to measles, call your pediatrician right away.

To learn more about measles: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html

08/19/2026

WIC is here for you this and beyond! 💖

Learn more about benefits like lactation consultants and peer support, plus specialty food packages for breastfeeding or combo-feeding parents during an upcoming Instagram Live event on Wednesday, August 26th, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT! 🤱🏿 🤱🏽 🤱🏻

Get to know our lovely panelists and moderator: https://signupwic.com/news/lets-chat-join-us-on-instagram-live-for-wic-breastfeeding-tips

08/19/2026

The health benefits of breastfeeding are well-researched for baby and parent! 🤱

Data from the USDA show that breastfeeding support efforts helped increase the number of WIC families who chose to start breastfeeding to 70% in 2022. While there’s still work to do, let’s celebrate the wins and strive for even stronger breastfeeding support this and beyond! 💖

WIC is here to support your family from the moment you know you’re pregnant, up to your child’s fifth birthday! Read more: https://www.cbpp.org/.../growing-share-of-infants...

08/19/2026

Postpartum depression occurs in 7% of patients, lasts more than 2 weeks, and is disabling. For the best possible outcomes, identify and treat postpartum depression as early as possible. Save and share this infographic for awareness: https://bit.ly/4gCErmA

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is hosting an upcoming webinar, “Protecting Every Child: Universal Blood Lead Testing in Illinois,” which will highlight the changes to childhood blood lead testing standards in Illinois, effective July 1, 2026. During this session, IDPH Lead Program experts Kert McAfee and Aubrey Dove will present on the legislation, lead exposure education, and statewide resources. statewide resources available to support families and communities.

Webinar Details
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Platform: Virtual webinar on WebEx
Registration Link: https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/rbecb8bf056a70962dcf82ec758f27335

This webinar is open to the public,

08/18/2026

If you have been bitten or scratched by the bat, you must seek immediate medical care to begin Rabies prophylaxisis. Never touch a bat with your bare hands. Call Janet at Henderson County Health Department for more information.

08/17/2026

Breastfeeding can be overwhelming and physically demanding for a new mom, so it’s important to have her back! 💗 Dads and partners play a huge role in breastfeeding success. And WIC is here to help you do so! Here are some tips to help support your breastfeeding partner:
🧹Lighten the chore load for your partner! Mom needs to focus on resting, healing, and nursing.
🥛Anticipate mom’s needs during feeding, like cleaning bottles and breast pumps and bringing her snacks and water!
👶Share baby duties! Make sure to handle non-feeding tasks like diapering and burping while mom rests.
Learn more about WIC’s breastfeeding support and education. 🤱 Our certified lactation consultants and peer counselors are here to help! Get started by visiting www.signupwic.com! 💖

08/17/2026

Back by popular demand!

ROE #33 and OSF St. Mary Medical Center have partnered once again to provide prenatal education classes for FREE to our communities!

With some of the only prenatal courses offered in our region, these courses are perfect for guardians, caregivers, and expectant mothers.

Follow the link below to register before spaces fill up!

https://bit.ly/OSFPrenatal26