News & Announcements
Beef Recall
Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Find more information here: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-057-2019-release .
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Gold Awards
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is pleased to announce the 2018 “Gold Award” recipients. This is the 21st year this award has been presented to Sangamon County food service establishments which have demonstrated superior commitment to food safety. The Gold Awards include all types of food service establishments except for seasonal and temporary…
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Request for Proposal
FY 2019 Replacement of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Kennel System Sangamon County, IL is accepting proposals for demolition, installation and materials for the replacement of the kennel system at the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Please contact Greg Largent at 217-535-3065, email at greg.largent@co.sangamon.il.us or click here for a copy…
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Tell Us What You Think
We care what you have to say. Please take this anonymous 3-5 minute survey. All collected data will only be used to improve SCDPH to better serve our clients’ needs. Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCDPHSurvey
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Picnic and barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. But these warm weather events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. To protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness during warm-weather months, follow these safe food handling tips: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/handling-food-safely-while-eating-outdoors .
For health and wellness resources visit Memorial Behavioral Health at: https://www.memorialbehavioralhealth.org/Health-and-Wellness .
Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Find more information here: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-057-2019-release .
It’s time to get those school physicals scheduled! Check with your school district for physical and immunization requirements. See requirements for Springfield District 186 below.
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health now has a PrEP clinic. For more information on PrEP visit https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/prep/index.html .
May 20–26, 2019 is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. This year’s theme is “Pool Chemistry for Healthy and Safe Swimming.” Learn how to stay healthy and safe when swimming! Visit: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/observances/hss-week/index.html .
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Official site for Recreational Water Illness (RWI) Prevention Week, a week to educate the public about the dangers of recreational water illnesses (RWIs) such as cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis.
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