News
Health Protection Services Committee Meeting Canceled
May 20, 2013
The Health Protection Services Committee meeting of the Peoria County Board of Health scheduled for today, Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6:30 pm has been canceled.
Media inquiries regarding this meeting ca...
Avoiding Tickborne Disease
May 15, 2013
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, tularemia, ehrlichiosis
Peoria – As the weather warms up and people spend more time outdoors, it’s important to take precautions against tick b...
Mosquitoes and Floodwater
May 9, 2013
The Peoria City/County Health Department would like to remind citizens of the large numbers of floodwater mosquitoes (Aedes vexans and other species) that appear about two weeks after heavy rains and ...
Well Water Test Kits Available in Peoria County
Apr 23, 2013
Many Peoria County water wells have been exposed to flood waters which can pose a public health hazard. Flood waters carry contaminants such as parasites, bacteria, and viruses from backed up se...