Cleaning Up After Flood and Sewer Overflows Flood waters and sewer overflows can contain bacteria, fecal material, viruses and other organisms that may cause disease. After flood waters and/or sewer overflows are gone, follow the information below to protect your...

An outbreak of salmonella that’s sickened 93 people across nine U.S. states is linked to pre-cut melons from Indianapolis-based produce company Caito…

An ordinance establishing a fee increase for Communicable Disease services issued by East Side Health Communicable Disease Division by the East Side Health District Board of Health.

In an effort to reduce food waste, it is important that consumers understand that the dates applied to food are for quality and NOT for safety.

First Human Case of West Nile Virus In Illinois For 2018 June 20, 2018, SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting…

Mosquitoes in both East Side Health District and St. Clair County Health Department’s jurisdiction(s) have tested positive for the West Nile Virus…

“The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging people not to eat pre-cut melon purchased from any Walmart store in Illinois or any of the…