Pike County Health Department

08/05/2026

✨Pike County Health Department is excited to offer onsite Nurse Practitioner hours every Thursday from 10:00am-4:00pm.

🩺Whether you need birth control options, STI testing/treatment, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, or HPV vaccines, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, confidential care tailored to you. Nurse appointments are also available on other days by appointment!

📞Give us a call at 217-285-4407 to schedule your appointment!

08/04/2026

Meet your local home health care team! 🏡🩺

Your health, your care, your choice!
Pike County Health Department offers trusted, professional home health services delivered right to your doorstep.

📍Serving Pike County and portions of Adams, Brown, Calhoun, and Scott counties.

📞 Call us at 217-285-4407 x 111

07/22/2026

Over the past week, the Pike and Adams County Health Departments have seen an increase in reported Cyclospora infections.

Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by a microscopic parasite, often linked to contaminated fresh produce like leafy greens, berries, or fresh herbs.

What to keep in mind:
🛑 It’s not person-to-person: It rarely spreads directly from person to person.
🧼 Prevention: Avoid food or water that may be contaminated. Wash hands and rinse all fresh produce thoroughly under running water before eating.
🩺 Treatment: Symptoms (like watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fatigue) can last for weeks if left untreated. The infection must be treated with prescription antibiotics.

If you are experiencing symptoms, reach out to your healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment.

👇 Check out the graphic below for more details, or visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/

07/17/2026

At this time, no cases have been reported amongst Pike County residents.

07/16/2026

07/15/2026

Your health, your care, your choice! 🌟 Pike County Health Department offers trusted, professional home health services delivered right to your doorstep.

📍Serving Pike County and portions of Adams, Brown, Calhoun, and Scott counties.

📞 Call us at 217-285-4407 x 111

06/30/2026

WIC is here to help you and your family thrive! 💪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We’re here to support your family with nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education. 💞

Visit www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic to find your nearest WIC clinic and to learn more about how WIC can support your family! 💗📍

06/28/2026

WIC-Approved Food of the Month: Strawberries
June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month!

Strawberries are filled with antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, which helps support your immune system! These berries can also improve both heart health and blood sugar, making them a great healthy snack. 🫶 Strawberries are also super versatile—try including them in smoothies, salads, desserts, or homemade jams!

06/25/2026

Did you know? 🤔 WIC offers peer-to-peer support to help parents in their breastfeeding journey? 💗

Whether you’re new to breastfeeding and/or pumping or you’re a seasoned pro, our breastfeeding peer counselors have your back! 💓

Receive breastfeeding support and more by getting started with a local WIC clinic near you: www.signupwic.com