Welcome to the McLean County Health Department’s website. We are pleased that you are seeking out more information on our programs and services and encourage you to visit the site frequently for the latest news in public health. The department serves the largest geographic county in Illinois with a population of over 160,000.  Many residents may never walk through the doors of the health department, but they will likely benefit in some way from the programs and services we offer in the areas of maternal and child health, food safety, private sewage disposal, communicable disease, animal control, public health emergency preparedness and health promotion and assessment. We strive to protect the health of the community and to adapt to the changing needs of a diverse and growing population. 

The purpose of the McLean County Health Department is to fulfill the public interest in assuring conditions conducive to good health and providing leadership in promoting and protecting the health of county residents. In pursuit of our mission we:

• Assess and analyze health conditions
• Develop local health policies
• Prevent and control disease through health promotion, early intervention and health protection
• Enforce state laws and local ordinances pertaining to health where applicable
• Assure access to personal health care services
• Minimize the adverse impact of diseases and disabilities
• Conduct programs in accordance with Illinois Department of Public Health certification standards for local health departments
• Coordinate and plan with other entities for a comprehensive community health system

On behalf of the McLean County Health Department, I am pleased to present you with an overview of our many successful programs and services and encourage you to contact us for additional information.

Walt Howe
Walt.Howe@mcleancountyil.gov