Whiteside County Health Department
- Address:
- Rock Falls Office: 1300 West 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 / Morrison Office: 18819 Lincoln Rd, Morrison, IL 61270
- Phone:
- Rock Falls: (815) 626-2230 / Morrison: (815) 772-7411/ TDD: 815-772-4044
- Fax:
- Rock Falls: (815) 626-2231 / Morrison: (815) 772-4723 / Toll Free: (866) 230-2230
- Web Site URL:
- whitesidehealth.org
- Contact:
- Cheryl Lee (CEO)
- Counties
- Whiteside
- Purpose:
- To improve the health status of Whiteside County through prevention and collaboration with clinical, educational and regulatory interventions.
- Remarks:
- Services that WCHD offers are infectious disease control, immunizations, home care, family and child health services, and health promotion. The WCHD holds screenings for vision, hearing, and lead. The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program are offered at the Rock Falls office. The health department also provides care for high-risk babies and helps pregnant women in applying for financial assistance. Also offered at WCHD is family case management where there are home visits to assist at-risk families in obtaining optimal health. Walk-ins are available every day for immunizations at the Rock Falls branch. Both walk-in and appointment times available Monday-Friday 8:30-4 pm. Please call for more information. Previous immunization records need to be available. parents or legal guardians must sign a consent form for children. There are no income guidelines. For more information about the Community Health Clinic here for a link. Not only does the WCHD deliver the traditional public health services like environmental, immunizations, infectious disease, and maternal/child health, but it also provides primary and preventative medical, dental and behavioral health services. 24/7 Emergency Line Primary: 815-632-7911 Secondary: 815-564-5610 Backup: 815-570-9994
- Services Provided
- Child Development/Disabilities/Rehab
- Family Planning (Rape/Pregnancy/STDs)
- Health/Immunizations/Disease Support Organizations
If this information is out-of-date or incorrect, please email any changes to servicesdirectory@svcc.edu.