
Disease Control - Lake County, Illinois
Disease Control - Lake County, Illinois (Waukegan) - Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD) is the public health agency for Lake County, headquartered in Waukegan, IL. - Services relevant to disease control: communicable disease surveillance and response, epidemiology, prevention programs, antibiotics stewardship awareness, and school-based care that supports disease prevention. - Focus areas include environmental health, behavioral health, primary care clinics, and population health, with an emphasis on prevention, health education, and quality improvement. - Accreditations and recognition: accredited by Public Health Accreditation Board, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Joint Commission. - Notable activity: featured in CDC MMWR for its disease control work and response efforts. - Contact/where to learn more: Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center website (lakecountyil.gov/health).




