Celebrate National Public Health Week April 2-8

McHenry County Department of Health joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Public Health Week April 2-8. First recognized by President Bill Clinton in 1995, it highlights Public Health contributions and issues each year during the first week of April.

This year's theme, "Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing our Future Together," was selected by The American Public Health Association. Each weekday draws attention to topics important to improving our nation's health. 2018 daily topics include: behavioral health; communicable disease; environmental health; injury and violence prevention; and ensuring the right to health.

The Health Department is celebrating Public Health Week with a series of events designed to benefit community members. On Wednesday, April 4. there will be a wellness screening for $25 and a low cost rabies and microchip clinic. On Thursday, April 5, the rabies and microchip clinic will be repeated.

Radon kits will be offered for the discounted price of $5 during the entire month of April. Also offered all month are half-price adoption fees for cats. More information about these events can be found on the Health Department website www.mcdh.info or by calling (815) 334-4510.

According to the 2018 County Health Rankings, McHenry County is the fifth Healthiest County in Illinois. "The county health rankings show us how our health is influenced by everyday surroundings - where we live, learn, work and play," said Mike Hill, Administrator for McHenry County Department of Health. "Public health plays a significant role in working to continually improve our community's health."