Health Department

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.

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Food Recall Information

• Glister-Mary Lee, Corp. recalls Hill Country Fare Brand Lasagna Dinner

• Alpine Slicing & Cheese Conversion Company Recalls "HEB Queso Cotja, El Viajero Queso Quesadilla, El Viajero Queso Cotja, and "BMF Queso Quesadilla"

• Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. recalls ground beef products

• Rising Moon Organics recalls Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli

• Mars Food US recalls Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable

• Front Row Produce recalls Grape Tomatoes

• King & Price Seafood Corp. recalls Smoked Salmon, Sable Fish Lox, Salmon Sushi Fillets, and Salmon Trim - Nationwide

• Diamond Crystal Brands Inc. recalls GFS Sugar Canisters Nationwide

• J.M. Smucker Company recalls Smuckers Natural Peanut Butter Chunky

• Rhythm Superfoods announces recall of Kool Ranch Kale Chips

• Eating Right recalls Soy Protein Burgers

• Rite Aid recalls 12 oz. tins of Rich Fields Butter Cookies

Walk-In Flu Clinic Information

Flu clinics are now being offered at our office on a walk-in basis every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m.  To save you time, please select the appropriate form from the list below and bring the completed form with you to the flu clinic.

• Child 6 months - 35 months
• Child 36 months - 18 years
• Adult 18 years - 64 years
• Adult 65+ years

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

Smoke Free Women Website 

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.