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Our Mission
The mission of the Boone County Health Department is to protect and promote health in Boone County.
Our Vision
The BCHD will be recognized throughout the State of Illinois as:
- A catalyst to inspire and guide the community towards optimal health;
- A creative and innovative leader in quality public health program delivery;
- A model in public health program performance measurements;
- A team of public health professionals who exemplify common core values and goals.
Hot Topics
In light of the recent heavy rainfall and flooding, please see the informational brochures listed below from the Illinois Department of Public Health & the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
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As of April 2, 2013, the new cost for children's immunizations will be $20.00. For further details on immunizations, please see our link to the right entitled "Immunizations".
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Food Recall Information
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Information on Bed Bugs:
- What to do if you enter places that might have bed bugs
- Bed bug identification and inspection
- What to do if you get bed bugs
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Programs & Services
Please see our brochure for a brief description of our Programs & Services.
History
In 1966, the Boone County Health Council, which was introduced in 1937, was dissolved and the Boone County Health Department (BCHD) was established by resolution. In 1985, Boone county voters passed a referendum allowing the county to levy a tax in support of public health. The department has since met the criteria necessary to be designated as a certified public health department by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Boone County Board of Health
A volunteer, 11-member Board of Health is appointed by the county board chairman and approved by the county board. Illinois state statute requires the board include: two physicians, a dentist, a county board representative, and interested community members. These volunteers serve 3-year terms and represent the community at large. The Board of Health governs health department operational issues such as the annual budget and the development of policy and procedures. For Board of Health meeting dates, minutes, and agendas, click here.
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