Mission Statement

The mission of the Lawrence County Health Department is the prevention of illness and the promotion of community health. This mission shall be carried out through community needs assessment, education, and the provision of quality services.

The Lawrence County Health Department is committed to fulfilling our mission by working cooperatively with other community agencies to complement their services but not to duplicate them.

It will strive to maintain the optimal mental and physical health of our citizens in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Smoking and Tobacco use

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Press Release

ENFORCEMENT OF THE SMOKE-FREE ILLINOIS ACT

The Smoke-free Illinois Act enacted on January 1, 2008 and amended on February 4, 2009 prohibits smoking in all public places and workplaces, including offices, elevators, restrooms, lobbies, reception areas, hallways, meeting or waiting rooms, break rooms, government-owned vehicles, vehicles open to the public, theaters, museums, libraries, educational institutions, schools, hospitals, health care facilities, child care facilities, commercial establishments, enclosed shopping centers and retail stores, restaurants, bars, private clubs, gaming facilities and other similar common use areas.

This was an important step to protect Illinois residents, workers and visitors from the harmful and hazardous effects of secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of tobacco products and the smoke exhaled from the lungs by smokers that contains a complex mixture of chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer.

The Illinois Department of Public Health funds the Illinois Tobacco Quitline which was created to help people quit the use of tobacco products. Quitline staff can help cigarette, cigar and pipe smokers, as well as, snuff and chew tobacco users. There is no cost for the counseling services. Anyone needing help in their effort to quit the use of tobacco products are encouraged to call (866) QUIT-YES (784-8937) or log on to WWW.QUITYES.ORG

Efforts to enforce the smoking ban are being increased. In accordance with the provisions of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act, the Lawrence County Health Department along with the Illinois Department of Public Health, States Attorney Lisa Wade and local law enforcement agencies will increase enforcement of the provisions of this Act and will begin to assess fines for business establishments that violate this Act. Any person may report a business which violates the Smoke-Free Illinois Act by going online at WWW.SMOKE-FREE.ILLINOIS.GOV or by calling (866) 973-4646.

PRESS RELEASE

H1N1 VACCINE STILL AVAILABLE AT THE LCHD

The Lawrence County Health Department has H1N1 vaccine available. Anyone age 6 months old and older who has not yet been vaccinated for the H1N1 flu can receive the H1N1 vaccine at the Lawrence County Health Department by appointment. There is no charge for H1N1 flu shots.

To schedule an appointment to receive the H1N1 vaccine, call the Lawrence County Health Department at 943-3302.

For more information on future flu clinic updates please check back with us here online or call the Lawrence County Health Department at 618-943-3302.

See proclamation for the H1N1 populations that should receive the H1N1 vaccine first. We will continue to give vaccinations while supplies last – the state is suppose to ship additional vaccines weekly and additional clinics will be scheduled.

Click on the picture link below for more information about H1N1 from the CDC.

For flu information updates sent direct to your cell phone click this picture link or text HEALTH to 87000 and follow the instructions that will be sent to you. Standard text message rates from your wireless carrier may apply.