The mission of the Iroquois County Public Health Department is to fulfill society’s interest in assuring conditions in which people can reach their maximum health potential.
1001 East Grant Street, Watseka, IL 60970
Clinical Services
Clinical Services
Clinical services provided include:
Hemoglobin Screenings – Regular testing is used to monitor nutritional iron levels. Early detection of low hemoglobin levels aid in the prevention of conditions associated with iron-deficiency anemia which may lead to learning disabilities, motor difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead Screenings – Early detection of lead poisoning in children is important for the prevention of conditions such as learning disabilities, behavioral problems, brain damage, blindness, muscle weakness, or even death. The only sure way to detect lead poisoning is through testing.
Paternity Testing – This testing is provided for “Court Ordered Cases Only” and provides genetic screening for adult and infant clients identified by the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Pregnancy Testing – Early prenatal care has been proven to improve one’s chances of having a healthy baby. Early testing allows the mother to start prenatal care and obtain referrals to agencies which provide prenatal and/or parenting education.
*STI Testing: Gonorrhea & Chlamydia* - Walk-in testing and treatment services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm for a $25.00 fee. Nurse counseling is also available, and we are able to dispense medication on-site.
Walk-in Clinic - Adults
Tues 9am-12pm & 2pm -4pm
Thurs 9am-12pm
Immunization Program
To obtain more information on childhood vaccines and the appropriate schedule for their administration, please visit The Illinois Department of Public Health website at:
Immunization Program
The Immunization Program provides vaccines for children and adults which prevent the spread of infectious and vaccine-preventable diseases.
Childhood Immunizations – Immunizations are needed to protect children from diseases that might otherwise be deadly. The program provides required immunizations at a reduced cost for all children who meet federal eligibility guidelines.
Adult Immunizations – Immunizations are provided to prevent the spread of infectious and vaccine-preventable diseases. Immunizations decrease morbidity rates and improve the quality of health. Adult immunizations include:
COVID-19
DTap
Flu
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
HIB
HPV
Men B
Meningitis
MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
Pneumonia
Polio
Rota
RSV
Shingles (Must be ≥ 50 years of age)
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis [whooping cough])
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Vaccines for Children
VFC Program
The Vaccines For Children (VFC) program is a federally funded, state-administered program that provides free vaccines to eligible children ages 18 and younger. Vaccines are provided at no cost to the provider or the patient.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) administers the VFC program within the state, excluding the city of Chicago, which is administered by the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Children through 18 years of age who meet at least one of the following criteria may be eligible to receive VFC vaccines:
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Enrolled in Medicaid.
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Not insured: A child who has no health insurance coverage.
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American Indian or Alaska Native: As defined by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).
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Under-insured: A child who has commercial (private) health insurance, but the coverage does not include vaccines, a child whose insurance covers only selected vaccines (VFC-eligible for non-covered vaccines only), or a child whose insurance caps vaccine coverage at a certain amount. Once that coverage amount is reached, the child is categorized as underinsured. Underinsured children are eligible to receive VFC vaccine only through a federally qualified health center, rural health clinic, or deputized local health department.
See the VFC Program Manual to learn more about enrollment.
To learn more about enrolling in the Illinois VFC program, contact dph.vaccines@illinois.gov.
Jail & Institution Program
Jails & Institution Program
The Jails & Institution Program provides physical assessment, consultation (as needed), and referrals (as appropriate) for incarcerated individuals in Iroquois County, thus, identifying at-risk prisoners and reducing the spread of infectious diseases.