Brown County Public Health Department

06/12/2026

Fight the Bite Friday

Ticks are part of summer in Illinois, but they don't have to keep you from enjoying the outdoors.

Whether you're gardening, walking the dog, hiking a trail, or cheering from the sidelines at a summer sports game, taking a minute to check for ticks can help protect you and your family.

Save this checklist for your next outdoor adventure, and remember:
✓ Check yourself, children, and pets after spending time outside
✓ Remove ticks promptly with fine-tipped tweezers
✓ Watch for symptoms like fever, rash, fatigue, or headache after a tick bite

Want to learn more?

IDPH’s latest blog post covers common tick myths, where you're most likely to encounter ticks, how to do a quick tick check, and what to do if you find one.

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/idph/p/tick-season-is-here-dont-panic-just?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

06/08/2026

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06/04/2026

06/02/2026

EDIT: As of 3:15pm 6/2/26, all Solutran processes are fully restored.

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 by providing:

06/02/2026

"Illinois' WIC processor is currently down statewide. Your WIC card will not work at any store throughout the state. The state of Illinois is actively working to resolve this as quickly as possible. Your WIC agency is not able to help with this issue. Updates will be posted on the IDHS website. Thank you for your patience."

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 by providing:

06/02/2026

Need lab work done but worried about high insurance deductibles or lack of coverage? We offer affordable, budget-friendly lab services! Please note that a provider’s order and an appointment are required. Call us today at (217) 773-2714 to get a quick, upfront price estimate, ask questions, or schedule your appointment!

06/02/2026

WIC benefits are temporarily unavailable due to a widespread processing outage. We apologize for the inconvenience and are waiting for the provider to restore service.

05/29/2026

Fight the Bite Friday

Ticks love outdoor adventures almost as much as you do. Don’t give them a free ride!

05/25/2026

REMINDER: The Brown County Health Department is closed today for Memorial Day. We will resume normal office hours and services on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/22/2026

We are delighted to have an outstanding sign to identify our health department!