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
Contact Us
Please call the number below to schedule an appointment.
Located at:
1001 E Grant Street
Watseka, IL 60970
For inquiries, please reach out by:
Tel: 815.432.2483
Fax: 815.432.2198
Email: icphd@co.iroquois.il.us
* Frequently Asked Questions *
1. How do I know what vaccine my child needs? The Illinois Department of Public Health issues a child immunization schedule that local healthcare providers follow when administering any given vaccine. Call 815-432-2483 to speak with one of our health professionals.
2. Does ICPHD offer any dental services? Yes! ICPHD has partnered with the Community Health Partnership of Illinois to provide affordable dental services to Iroquois county. These mobile dental clinics are currently scheduled every two months and take place right outside our office in Watseka, IL. Please call 815-432-2483 and ask about our next mobile dental clinic.
3. Does Iroquois County currently have a WIC Office? No. However, the Vermillion County WIC office hosts office hours here at the Iroquois County Administrative Center the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. (Except Holidays) To schedule an appointment, please call: 217-431-2662 - Option 1
4. Does ICPHD accept Medicaid? Yes! The Iroquois County Public Health Department does accept Illinois Medicaid.
5. Do you offer paternity testing services? ICPHD is only able to administer court-ordered paternity tests. A court‑ordered paternity test is a legally supervised DNA test that a judge mandates during cases involving child support, custody, or inheritance.
6. I found a dead bird near my home. What steps should I take to submit it for testing? In Illinois, you cannot submit dead birds yourself — you must contact your local health department, which will decide if the bird is acceptable and collect it for West Nile virus testing. Condition: Dead no more than 48 hours, no advanced decomposition (no maggots, strong odor, dried/deflated eyes). Cause: No obvious injuries, missing parts, or roadkill. Species: Acceptable species include crows, blue jays, grackles, starlings, robins, cardinals, sparrows, finches, hawks, and owls. Not accepted: pigeons, ducks, geese, chickens, large birds, endangered species.
7. Does ICPHD offer CPR classes? Yes! the Iroquois County Public Health Department (ICPHD) offers CPR trainings, including the Basic Life Support (BLS) course, for the community.
8. I'd like to apply for a food permit in order to sell home-made, shelf-stable food. Which permit should I apply for? In Illinois, a “food permit” generally refers to a commercial food establishment license required for operating a licensed kitchen or retail food business. However, a “cottage food permit”, is a registration under the state’s cottage food law that allows certain low‑risk home‑made foods to be sold directly to consumers without a full commercial license.