Marion County Health Department, IL

118 Cross Creek Boulevard, Salem IL 62881 p 618.548.3878 f 618.548.3866
1013 North Poplar, Centralia, IL 62801 p 618.532.6518 f 618.532.6543
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:15 pm, Monday thru Friday

1-866-QUIT-YES

Administration
2008 Annual Report --PDF file
Board of Health
History
Privacy Practice
Programs
Staff

Environmental Health
Basics of Environmental Health
Fees
Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
Lyme Disease
Food Safety:

Septic Systems:

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for citizens in Marion County through preventing disease and preventative health maintenance.

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County Health
Department's
Administrator:

Click on the image above
to view the June 2009
Health Bulletin.

Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
testing available. Syphilis, Chlamydia
and Gonorrhea infections are spread by
sexual contact, and if left untreated, can
lead to more serious infections. Tests
are done by appointment only. Testing
for these STD's are only $10. If the test
result is positive or there is signs and
symptoms, the client will then be
referred to a local doctor at a reduced
fee of $40 and receive free medications.

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Our Lab Services has been
expanded to better serve you! All tests
are available at either office by
appointment only. Tests include the
following: Executive Profile; HBsAb;
Herpes 1 & 2; HIV; Liver Function Panel;
CMP; CBC; Measles IgG; Mumps IgG;
PSA; Pro-Time; Hemoglobin A1C;
Rubella IgG, TB Quaranterifon Gold;
TSH; and Varicella IgG.
Cholesterol Lipid Profile is also available
by appointment only. Call 548-3878 or
532-6518.

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Our Breastfeeding Support
Program is designed to assist W.I.C.
moms or moms-to-be with all the
information they may need to
breast-feed successfully. Rose
Straeter, our Peer Counselor is here to
encourage and to educate, but more
importantly she is here to connect with
new moms in a special way, to help
the mother and her baby. New
mothers can become more confident
and comfortable with learning to
breastfeed.

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Marion County Confirmed H1N1 Flu Cases: 0

Illinois Laboratory Confirmed & Probable H1N1 Flu Cases: 2,875
Click here to see what City or County

What is the H1N1 (swine) flu?
The H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses
that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get the H1N1 flu, but human
infections can and do happen. H1N1 flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-
person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.

ILLINOIS H1N1 Flu Cases
U.S. H1N1 Flu Cases
H1N1 Flu Brochure
Key Facts : Questions & Answers
H1N1 Flu & You: Q & A
What's New on the H1N1 Flu?
Travel Health Precautions
Prevention: What I can do now

Signs & Symptoms:
H1N1 influenza-like illness activity is defined as any person that presents with a fever greater than 100F or 37.8C plus
a cough or sore throat who:

lives in a area where human cases of swine influenza have been identified;
has traveled to an area where human cases of swine influenza have been identified; or
has been in contact with ill persons from these areas in the seven (7) days prior to their illness onset.

Good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can
help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu.

Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are
sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect
them from getting sick too.
Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from
work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent
others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with
a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around
you from getting sick.
Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect
you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are
often spread when a person touches something that is
contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or
mouth.
Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be
physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat
nutritious food.

Info for Schools & Daycares

Swine Influenza Information for Child Care Providers
How to Stop Germs at Home, Work & School
How to use Instant Hand Sanitizers
Handwashing Poster for High School Age
Cover your Cough Flyer
Handwashing Poster for Children

Last Updated: July 1, 2009 1300

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School & Sports Physical Clinics
will be held for two days only:

Centralia Office: Friday, July 24
532-6518

Salem Office: Friday, August 7
548-3878

Space is limited, so making an
appointment soon is recommended.
The fee is $40 and cash, check or
public aid card is accepted.
Immunizations are available for an
additional fee.