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Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats
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Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Jan 9, 2026

As colder weather approaches Central Illinois, safety experts remind parents that bulky winter coats and car seats don’t mix.

Health officials share tips to prevent foodborne illness this Thanksgiving
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Health officials share tips to prevent foodborne illness this Thanksgiving

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Nov 24, 2025

The perfect Thanksgiving meal, only to be ruined by people getting sick after they eat. Simple mistakes can lead to foodborne illness, which will certainly make for a memorable holiday.

Health Resource Fair to be held in Decatur
Community

Health Resource Fair to be held in Decatur

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 14, 2025

Aetna Better Health of Illinois is hosting a Giving Thanks for Your Health Resource Fair on Thursday, November 20. 

Macon County Health Department issue tips for a safe and sweet Halloween
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Macon County Health Department issue tips for a safe and sweet Halloween

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Oct 21, 2025

The Macon County Health Department is focused on safety, reminding parents to watch out for Halloween hazards.  

Car seat errors put kids at risk, so MCHD has local parents covered
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Car seat errors put kids at risk, so MCHD has local parents covered

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Sep 24, 2025

The Macon County Health Department is stepping up to teach families how to ensure their kids get to their destination safely. 

Free car seat checks to be available at MCHD event
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Free car seat checks to be available at MCHD event

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 24, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Macon County Health Department will host a free car seat check event to raise awareness during Child Passenger Safe…

Macon County Health Department urges parents to prepare for back-to-school vaccinations
Education

Macon County Health Department urges parents to prepare for back-to-school vaccinations

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Jul 29, 2025

Ahead of the 2025-26 school year, kindergartners, sixth graders and 12th graders are required to have vaccines for school.

Decatur YMCA providing free school supplies to students
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Decatur YMCA providing free school supplies to students

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 18, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Decatur Family YMCA will host their annual Backpack Attack event on Saturday, August 2.

Macon County Health Department to host several back to school events
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Macon County Health Department to host several back to school events

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 17, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Macon County Health Department will host multiple back-to-school events from July 30th through August 23rd.

MCHD names new Director of Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness
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MCHD names new Director of Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jun 26, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Macon County Health Department announced Thursday that Jerry Brown Jr. has been promoted to Director of Environment…

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