Disease Control - Lake County, Illinois
Infectious Disease • Waukegan, IL
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
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).
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FAQs
What is the physical address of the Health Department and Community Health Center?
3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Crisis Care Program): 3 out of 5 stars (12 reviews)
- Birdeye (Tuberculosis Clinic): 4.4 out of 5 stars (10 reviews)
Patients praise
- Presence of valuable and necessary resources for the community
- Instances of kind and professional interactions with specific staff members
- Helpful assistance with administrative tasks such as medical records
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and during visits
- Difficulty reaching staff or scheduling appointments via phone
- Issues with administrative organization and communication (e.g., missed notifications, cancelled appointments)
- Concerns regarding mental health services, including perceived lack of professionalism or continuity of care
"It feels difficult leaving a negative review for this place as they do have valuable resources such as the Respite Center, but unfortunately Lake County’s Crisis Line is an absolute crapshoot."
- Birdeye (Crisis Care Program)"I needed a ... copy of an older medical record ... Stephanie, one of the [staff], was the quickest possible. She was able to send it thru to my patient portal... Great job!"
- LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Health department issues warning after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake County - Jun 26, 2026
- ‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick season - May 11, 2026
- First human case of West Nile virus of 2025 reported in Lake County, Illinois - CBS Chicago - Jul 16, 2025
- Health officials announce first human case of West Nile virus of the year in Lake County - Jul 16, 2025
- Health department encourages safe swimming this season – Shaw Local - May 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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