So far this year, 59 cases of whooping cough have been reported in McHenry County.
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The data shows the D68 virus is now being detected at medium levels in 323 of 429 samples nationwide over the last 10 days.
The death marks the first West Nile Virus-related death in McHenry County since 2018.
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The McHenry County Department of Health Animal collected the bat after health officials learned there was an exposure to the bat.
Mosquitoes become infected with West Nile virus when they feed on infected birds, according to local health officials.
A product sold in dispensaries and smoke and vape shops has lead to several sicknesses and hospitalizations, according to health officials.
Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare
No one was injured when a person inside a vehicle on Cary-Algonquin fired shots at another vehicle late Saturday night.
Alexander Leigh Center for Autism in McHenry is undergoing repairs following the Jan. 15 incident.
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Among 109 Illinois hospitals evaluated in the report, 24 earned a “B,” 50 earned a “C” and 8 earned a "D" grade in the ratings.
the Crystal Lake Park District is offering free, drop-in indoor walking, 1x month
Yoga & Wine and Blacklight Zumba Party hosted by the Crystal Lake Park District
Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is a life-saving medication capable of reversing opioid overdoses.
Cases of COVID-19, RSV and influenza are expected to soon be on the rise. Health officials offer tips on how to prevent spreading illnesses.
The new Mercyheatlh Hospital at Three Oaks Road and Route 31, is set to open later this month. An open house is planned for next weekend.
Health officials issued an alert that runs through Wednesday and said that poor air conditions caused by Canadian wildfires affect everyone.
Mercyhealth Hospital will open on July 24 more than two years after ground was broken on the $105 million facility offering 24/7 care.
By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual
The McHenry County Department of Health determined a Woodstock family was exposed to the rabid bat.
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Expands its Cardiovascular Services and Receives Distinguished Rating from The Society of Thoracic Su
Hospital Surpasses 50th thoracic surgical case at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Local Woodstock woman found healing a new lease on life thanks to naturopathic medicine
Many community members have been pushing for the park district to buy the facility after it closed last year.
Congrats to Lindsey Knickrehm, a registered nurse working in Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s float pool.
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The McHenry County Department of Health is now offering the opioid overdose-reversing medication at its Crystal Lake and Woodstock clinics.
Avoiding hugs and kisses and staying home while sick could prevent the spread of the flu and COVID-19 over the holidays.
Both local hospitals received a grade of an 'A' in the fall hospital safety report, which analyzed more than 3,000 hospitals across the U.S.
Health officials say COVID-19 cases have also began to tick up.
The McHenry County Department of Health probe into the norovirus outbreak at the McHenry restaurant was launched in August.
The McHenry County Department of Health is asking those who visited the restaurant between Aug. 29 and Sept. 13 to fill out a survey.
The county currently has more than 1,000 doses of the bivalent booster, who guards against both original and omicron strains of the virus.
People can get campylobacteriosis by eating contaminated food, drinking contaminated water or having contact with infected animals.
"We have not had any other probable cases at this time and continue to monitor for additional cases in our community," health officials said