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Sangamon County Department of Public Health

Services at a Glance

  • WIC WIC
  • Food Inspection Food Inspection
  • Immunizations Immunizations
  • Opportunities Opportunities
  • Animal Control Animal Control
  • Recovery Resources Recovery Resources

Women, Infants, Children

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children who meet residency, nutrition and income requirements. The program provides healthy foods, advice and referrals to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women so that they can stay strong and help their children. Infants receive benefits during their first year while children receive benefits up to age five.

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WIC

Food Inspection

Restaurants are required to employ a minimum number of staff (depending on the food establishment’s risk category) certified in the 8-Hour Certified Food Manager course. If you are considering opening a new restaurant or have questions about food safety for an existing facility, please call and speak with one of our environmental inspectors.

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Food Inspection

Immunizations

Adult and childhood immunizations are offered for a nominal fee. The patient must pay for vaccines not supplied by the State, but there are no income restrictions. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 18 years of age. Costs of vaccines will vary due to price changes from the manufacturers.

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Immunizations

Opportunities

Our County's Department of Public Health is made up of dedicated individuals committed to the public good. Skills in all areas are required to protect the health of Sangamon County. Follow the link to learn about the latest employment opportunities at SCDPH.

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Opportunities

Animal Control

The Sangamon County Animal Control Division is responsible for enforcing state, county and city ordinances (upon request) pertaining to dog and cats; impounding animals found to be in violation of those ordinances; investigating bite incidents; investigating inhumane treatment of animals and investigating domestic livestock injury claims.

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Animal Control

Recovery Resources

CARE - The Community Alliance for Recovery and Empowerment - provides a list of organizations you can call and websites you can visit to seek help or to become better educated on self-recovery. It's here in a handy list...

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Recovery Resources

SCDPH in the Community

News & Announcements

Illinois Department of Public Health News Release 11-14-2024 Illinois Department of Public Health News Release 11-14-2024

Illinois Department of Public Health News Release 11-14-2024

Seasonal Viruses

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As we approach the holiday season, it's a great time to ensure you and your loved ones are protected from severe illness. Vaccines are your best defense against flu, RSV, and COVID-19, keeping you healthy and ready to celebrate with friends and family. Information and resources can be found in the news release at: IDPH News Release 11-14-2024.

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Director: John Ridley

Sangamon County Department of Public Health 2833 South Grand Avenue East Springfield, IL 62703-2175

Sangamon County Animal Control Center 2100 Shale Street Springfield, IL 62703-5634

Contact Details

Main Number: 217-535-3100
Toll Free: 888-217-3505
Fax: 217 535-3104
Environmental: 217-535-3145
Personal Health: 217-535-3102
Animal Control: 217-535-3065
After Hours Emergency:
217-753-6666