Services Directory

This Peoria City/County Health Department Services Directory has been developed to help you identify and use our various programs. Additional information on our services may be obtained by calling 679-6000 or any of the following direct lines.

General Information................................................................... 679-6000
TDD#............................................................................ 1-800-526-0844
Administration & Administrative Support............................................679-6101
Child & Family Health Administration................................................ 679-6012
Communicable Diseases............................................................... 679-6600
Dental Clinic............................................................................. 679-6141
Emergency Preparedness............................................................. 679-6020
Environmental Health.................................................................. 679-6161
Epidemiology............................................................................ 679-6635
Foreign Travel Immunizations......................................................... 679-6056
Freedom of Information Officer...................................................... 679-6603
Health Promotion & Wellness......................................................... 679-6131
HIV/AIDS Testing....................................................................... 679-6030
Immunization Information............................................................. 679-6050
Lead Exposure, Residential........................................................... 679-6612
Immunization Clinic..................................................................... 679-6655
Lead Exposure, Residential........................................................... 679-6118
Lead Screening, Children.............................................................. 679-6068
Media Liaison............................................................................ 679-6603
STD Clinic (Sexually Transmitted Disease)........................................... 679-6030
Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic................................................................. 679-6600
Vital Records (Birth & Death Certificates)............................................ 679-6032
W.I.C. (Women, Infants & Children)
Supplemental Nutrition Program....................................................... 679-6076

Hours Of Operation

The Peoria City/County Health Department is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. except holidays. Some clinics have extended hours. Call individual programs for appointment or times.

The Peoria City/County Health Department is an equal opportunity provider/employer, and is handicapped accessible.

Peoria City/County Health Department Division Directors

Greg Chance, LEHP, MPH, CPHA
Public Health Administrator ................................................... 679-6101
Belinda Waller, BSN, MPH
Assistant Public Health Administrator
Director of Health Protection.................................................. 679-6010
Sue Mowbray, MA, SPHR
Director of Human Resources................................................. 679-6101
Gene Huber, MA, MPA
Director of Financial Services.................................................. 679-6101
Curt Fenton, MS, RN
Director of Child & Family Health.............................................. 679-6012
Wil Hayes, BA, LEHP
Director of Environmental Health............................................. 679-6101
Brian Tun, MBBS, MS, DTMH, FACTM
Director of Health Promotion & Wellness.................................... 679-6131
Susan Bishop, DMD
Director of Dental Health....................................................... 679-6141

Our Mission
Through the effective, efficient use of resources, we engage, educate and regulate to promote health, prevent disease, and provide for a safe environment.

Our Vision
A healthy, safe and informed community through collaborative partnerships

Americans With Disabilities Act*
The Peoria City/County Health Department is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to disability to the general public in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The Peoria City/County Health Department is further committed to its policy of anti-discrimination on the bases of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

*This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Eligibility requirements and fees vary by services listed.
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Administration & Administrative Support: This Division can assist you with general information about our Department and employment information. Call 679-6101.
Adult Immunizations: Immunizations are important for more than just children. Call 679-6050 to find out what immunization protection you need as an adult.
AIDS: HIV Antibody screening, counseling, and referral services are available. Call 679-6030 for screening.
Audiovisuals: Our Health Promotion & Wellness Division has a library of audiovisual materials available for free loan. Call 679-6131 for an AV Catalog.
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Birth Certificates: Stop by our office for copies of birth certificates. Fees for services apply. Questions can be answered by calling 679-6032.
Body Art Facilities: Our Environmental Health Division regulates, monitors, and inspects facilities to ensure they comply with Illinois code. Questions can be answered by calling 679-6161.
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Children’s Services: The Health Department has a variety of services for children including immunizations, lead screening and dental clinics. Call 679-6000.
Classroom Programs: For health education programs in your classroom, call 679-6131. Several health topics are available.
Clinics: Clinic services include the following: Dental: Call 679-6141 for appointments for income eligible children and special needs adults. (Appointment required) Foreign Travel Clinic: Information can be learned by calling 679-6050. Immunizations: By appointment. Call 679-6050 for a schedule. Lead Testing, Childhood: Call 679-6068 for an appointment. STD Clinic: STD Testing and Treatment & HIV Counselling, Testing, and Referral: Call 679-6030. TB Skin Testing: Call 679-6600 for more information. WIC: Appointments required. To see if you qualify for coupons and nutrition programs, call 679-6076. *See Nondiscrimination statement at bottom of page.
Communicable Diseases: For information on how various communicable diseases are spread and how to avoid transmission, call 679-6600.
Community Health Education: For education presentations and service requests, call 679-6131.
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Data: If you have a need for data regarding certain health conditions, call our Epidemiologist at 679-6635.
Death Certificates: Stop by our office for copies of death certificates. Fees for services apply. Questions can be answered by calling 679-6032.
Dental Services: We have clinics for children, age 1 to 18 years, and where we provide preventive and corrective care. Satellite clinics exist throughout the community to allow us to better serve special audiences. Call 679-6141 to see how we can help you. Income guidelines apply.
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Emergency Preparedness: The Peoria City/County Health Department is working with the community to be prepared for public health emergencies. Call 679-6020 for more information or to learn about volunteering during a public health emergency.
Environmental Health: This Division can address issues regarding our food service inspection program, septic system and wells, lead exposure, West Nile Virus, and tanning and body art facilities. Call 679-6161.
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Fairs, Festivals & Community Celebrations (Food Licensing Requirements): If your organization is planning a special event where food will be provided to the community, you may be subject to licens ing and inspections by our Department. Call 679-6161 to find out how we can work together to keep your event a safe one.
Flu Shots: Available in the fall of the year, flu shots can make a difference in keeping you healthy. Call 679-6050 for more information.
Food Coupons: The WIC program provides food coupons and nutrition education to pregnant women and families with children up to five years of age. Call 679-6076 for information or appointment. *See Nondiscrimination statement at bottom of page.
Food Poisoning: If you have a question regarding food poisoning or to report a suspected case call 679-6161.
Food Program: For information about our food protection program, or our food service manager’s sanitation class, call 679-6161.
Food Service Inspections: The Environmental Health staff conducts inspections to identify and correct foodborne illness risks and provides education to workers on food safety. For more details call 679-6161.
Foodborne Illness: If you have a question regarding food poisoning or to report a suspected case call 679-6600.
Foreign Travel Clinic: Are you planning to travel abroad in the near future? Call 679-6056, 4-6 weeks in advance of your travel plans, to determine what immunizations and special instructions you need.
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Health Department Services Information: For brochures or information detailing any of our programs, visit our website or call 679-6131.
Health Education: Presentations and displays on various health topics for classrooms, groups, and more. Call 679-6131.
Health Fairs:Would you like the health department to be part of your community health fair? Call 679-6603 for information.
HIV Antibody Testing: for information, call 679-6030.
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Immunizations: Our immunization clinic is open year round with a variety of appointments. Call 679-6050 for information.
Information on Peoria Health Department Services: For more detailed information or brochures on our services, visit our website or call 679-6131.
Inspections: Our Environmental Health Division conducts inspections to include, but not limited to, food service, water wells, sewage disposal and tanning salons and body art facilities. For more details call 679-6161.
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Lead Exposure, Residential: Learn how to make your home free from lead exposure. Call 679-6612 for more information on this program.
Lead Screening, Childhood: Lead screening for children (ages 6 mo. to 6 yrs.) is available through our health clinics. Children with high lead levels will receive environmental follow-up to assist in determining the source of the lead. Call 679-6068 for a screening appointment.
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Pregnancy Testing: Think you might be pregnant? We offer pregnancy testing as part of our services to keep you and your baby healthy. Call 679-6076 for more information or to make an appointment.
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Restaurant Inspections: The Environmental Health staff conducts inspections to identify and correct food-borne illness risks and provides education to workers on food safety. For more details call 679-6161.
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Septic System Information: Having problems with your private septic system or would like to know how to start a new construction? Call 679-6161.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases is available through our STD Clinic. HIV testing is available also. Call 679-6030 for more information or for clinic times.
Speaker’s Bureau: The Health Department has experts on several health topics that are available to speak to your group. Call 679-6131 to determine if we can meet your program needs.
Special Food Events: If your organization is planning a special event where food will be provided to the community, you may be subject to licensing and inspections by our Department. Call 679-6161 to find out how we can work together to keep your event a safe one.
Statistics: Do you need statistics in certain health areas? Call 679-6635 to see if we can assist you.
STD Clinic: STD Testing and Treatment & HIV Counselling, Education, and Testing: Call 679-6030.
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Tanning Facilities: Tanning facilities are subject to inspections and regulations. Call 679-6161 to find out more on keeping your tanning facility and operations safe.
Travel Shots: Are you planning to travel abroad in the near future? Call 679-6056, 4-6 weeks in advance of your travel plans, to determine what foreign travel shots/special instructions you need.
Tuberculosis Skin Testing: Call 679-6600 for information on TB.
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Vital Records: For copies of birth and death certificates stop by our office or call 679-6032 for information.
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Wells/Water Program: For information on private well water safety, construction or repair of an existing well, or sealing an abandoned well, call 679-6161.
West Nile Virus: For information on collection of birds, surveillance and testing, call 679-6161.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Program: Food and nutrition education program for pregnant women and families with children up to five years of age. To see if you qualify call 679-6076. *See Nondiscrimination statement at bottom of page.
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Services by Division

Administration...................................................................................... 679-6101
Medical Advisory Services
Policy Direction
Program Planning

Administrative Support...................................................................... 679-6101
Community Outreach
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Media Liaison
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Financial Services
Billing & Purchasing
Budget, Finance & Contract Management
Building Maintenance/Security
Data Processing & Information Technology
Grants Management
Reception
Supplies & Duplication
Human Resources
BillinLabor Relations
Personnel & Payroll
Risk Management & Employee Benefits

Child & Family Health............................................................................ 679-6161
Childhood Lead Screening Program
High-Risk Infant Follow-up Services
Pregnancy Testing
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Nutrition Program

Dental Health.......................................................................................... 679-6141
Dental Clinic
Dental Education
Dental Sealant Program in Schools
Headstart Program
Satellite Clinics at:
       Bel-wood Community Health & Prevention Home
       Peoria County Jail
       PARC
       Allied Agencies
STAR Program

Health Promotion & Wellness............................................................. 679-6131
Community Health Education
Health Promotion
Production Design
Speakers Bureau
Vital (Birth & Death) Records

Health Protection
Communicable Disease......................................................................... 679-6600
Immunizations:
       Childhood/Infant Immunizations
        Flu & Pneumonia Immunizations
        Foreign Travel Immunizations
HIV/AIDS Counseling, Testing, & Referral
Communicable Disease Control
TB Control
STD Clinic (STD Diagnosis, Treatment, & Education)
Environmental Health............................................................................. 679-6161
Food Protection Program & Education
Private On-site Sewage Disposal Systems
Private & Non-Community Water Supply Systems
Residential Lead Exposure
Tanning and Body Art Facility Inspections
West Nile Virus (WNV) and Mosquito Protection
Emergency Preparedness..................................................................... 679-6020
Epidemiology............................................................................................ 679-6635

*WIC Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.