
Health Department Plans Back-to-School Fair July 12
The Will County Health Department will host a Back-to-School Health Fair Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet.
The event will provide school and sports physicals for $35 for uninsured families, dental school exams for $50, and various immunizations. Most insurance plans, including Medicaid, are accepted, and no families will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Fifteen community partners will participate, providing games, information tables and resources for families. Appointments for physicals, immunizations and dental services will be available during the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
The health department has expanded immunization services in partnership with local school districts after learning about high numbers of children excluded from school due to incomplete vaccinations. The department conducted eight vaccination clinics with Joliet District 86, administering 102 vaccinations to kindergarten and sixth-grade students.
Families seeking appointments for the health fair should call 815-727-8670 and inform the receptionist they are calling for the Back-to-School Health Fair date. Regular appointments for school physicals, vaccines and dental services are available year-round at the Community Health Center.
Latest News Stories

WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Aug. 12th, 2025

About Us

Everyday Economics: CPI takes center stage as tariff-driven price pressures mount

Net negative migration is harmful to the economy, economists say

Details pending on billions in foreign investments coming from trade deals

Will County Health Department Seeks $1 Million to Avert ‘Drastic’ Service Cuts from Expiring Grants

Will County’s “First-in-Nation” Veterans Center to House Workforce Services, Sparking Debate

Improved Vendor Service Creates $1.2 Million Shortfall in Sheriff’s Medical Budget

Will County Public Works Committee Unveils 25-Year Transportation Plan, Projects $258 Million Gap

Will County Animal Protection Services Seeks New Facility Amid “Gaping Wound” of Space Crisis

Board Confronts Animal Services Crowding, Explores Future Facility Options

Will County Board Members Demand Transparency in Cannabis Tax Fund Allocation

Homer Glenn Residents Push Back on 143rd Street Widening as Officials Signal “Tentative Agreement”
