IDPH Heat Tips News Release
Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat

Zika Handbook

Zika Handbook

Tips To Avoid Tick-borne Illness

SPRINGFIELD – As the weather warms up, more ticks are starting to appear. “Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis,” said Director Shah. “A bite from a tick can cause anywhere from mild to severe illness, and even death in some cases, so it is important to protect yourself against bites.” Read more…

Important Alert For All Water Users
On Friday August 5, 2016 Illinois American Water will be temporarily changing the type of disinfectant used in the water as we always do at this time of year.

Safety Tips For Heat

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D Shah, M.D., J.D. and East Side Health District are urging citizens in our area to take action to avoid heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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SUMMER SWIMMING SEASON STARTS
Health and Safe Swimming Week
SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Day weekend is when many pools and beaches open for the summer. This week is Health and Safe Swimming Week, which is a good time to remind people about what they can do to stay safe and healthy while swimming.

East St. Louis corner stores offer more fruits, vegetables.

Congratulations, Bhagya and Laquitsha! I just ran across this phenomenal article and video highlighting the work of the Make Health Happen coalition in East St. Louis. This is well-deserved recognition for all of the hard work you’ve done with corner stores and food pantries in your local community.

Two Illinois Residents Test Positive For Zika Virus

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting the public of the potential of contracting Zika virus while traveling abroad. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites, similar to West Nile virus or dengue fever. While illness is usually mild and severe disease…

• Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating ameba found in warm freshwater, can enter the body through the nose and cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis, leading to brain swelling and death.

• An investigational drug available from the CDC Drug Service helped treat the first American since 1978 to survive illness from Naegleria fowleri.

US EPA Website for the North Alcoa Site

The North Alcoa site consists of 400 acres located in a mixed use area of East St. Louis. The property is bounded on the north by Lake Drive, on the east by the Alton and Southern railroad, on the south by Missouri Avenue. . .More Info

East St. Louis, North Alcoa Superfund Alternative Site and Redevelopment

Welcome to the Homepage for the North Alcoa Superfund Alternative Site. Here you will find general information about construction activities currently underway. . .More Info.