Winnebago County Health Department encourages residents to participate in community conversations about health

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A Community Conversation was held on Oct. 24 and more of the meetings are scheduled at various locations around the stateline.

The Winnebago County Health Department is informing residents that Community Conversations are being held throughout the County in October and Nov. to talk about what is happening now or could happen in the future that will impact health.
These Community Conversations are hosted by the Community Health Collaborative, a partnership of healthcare and area organizations in Boone and Winnebago Counties that are working together to improve the health and well-being of our communities through collaboration, innovation, and promotion of data-driven, evidence-based practices.
Participants will talk with their neighbors about topics such as environmental, political, and social factors that will impact health. By participating in these Community Conversations, residents are helping to build strategies for a healthy tomorrow.
Community Conversation will occur at the following dates, times, and locations (see attached flyer):
Tuesday, Oct. 29
6:30 to 8 p.m.
YWCA
4990 E. State St. Rockford,
Tuesday, Nov. 5
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Northwest Community Center
1325 N. Johnston Ave., Rockford
Wednesday, Nov. 6
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Loves Park City Hall
100 Heart Boulevard, Loves Park
Thursday, Nov. 7
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Hononegah High School
307 Salem St. Rockton
Wednesday, Nov. 13
6:30 to 8 p.m.
McNair School
304 E. McNair Rd, Winnebago
Thursday, Nov. 14
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Pecatonica Village Hall
405 Main St., Pecatonica
Wednesday, Nov. 20
*Chat in SPANISH Only
6:30 to 8 p.m.
YWCA
4990 E. State St. Rockford
Thursday, Nov. 21
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Booker Washington Center
624 Kent St., Rockford
For more information, visit the Winnebago County Health Department website at www.wchd.org. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or, contact us at 815-720-4000.