Marion Resources
Jackson County Health Department
The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) in Murphysboro provides a wide array of public health services to provide education and promote health, prevent illness, protect the environment and prepare for emergencies.
JCHD offers:
- Vaccines and immunizations for children and adults
- Chronic disease management and health education programs
- Emergency preparedness guides and more
For more information, contact JCHD at (618) 684-3143.
Infectious Diseases Society of America COVID-19 Resource Center
Links to resources on developments, guidelines, protocols, policies and tools.
Know Who to Trust for Reliable Health Information
Information from Illinois Extension
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Information
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees nearly 200 programs throughout Illinois. Its programs and resources focus on scientific approaches to analyzing and solving community health issues, preventing disease and injury, and advocating for public health policies to improve the health of all Illinoisans.
IDPH provides resources, including:
- Health and safety updates on illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 and other diseases
- The “This is Public Health Podcast”
- Data and statistics
- A comprehensive list of laws and rules related to IDPH, organized by topic
- An A-Z list of conditions and diseases
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC) foster partnerships aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for low-income individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. IAFCC provides webinars, resources for patients, and a statewide directory of free and charitable clinics.
The Hydrocephalus Association provides information and resources for people of all ages living with or caring for someone with hydrocephalus.
How Do Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Communicate at the Hospital During COVID-19?
Information from the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center.
COVID-19: Caring For Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs
HealthyChildren.org provides updated information on ways parents and caregivers can help themselves, their families, and their children with special healthcare needs meet their safety, growth and healthcare needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tips for Families: Receiving Early Intervention Services Through the Phone, Tablet, or Computer
The Early Childhood Personnel Center and UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities provide a checklist to help families prepare for virtual Early Intervention services.
Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network
The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) is a grassroots effort to support and build healthy communities in Illinois’ 15 southernmost counties (Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Union, Saline, White and Williamson). The Network brings together local health departments, area health centers, hospitals and others interested in improving the health of their communities. HSIDN provides an extensive collection of health and community resources, workshops and prevention programs.
HSIDN provides information on a wide range of resources, including:
- Access to Care resources and tips for finding a primary care physician (PCP)
- Comprehensive lists of healthcare & hospital systems, local health departments, and federally qualified health care providers (FQHC)
- A Dental Health Resource Guide
- A Diabetes prevention program and Camp Beta for youth with diabetes
- A community health calendar