Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
Waukegan, Illinois
Employer Description
The Health Department was established by referendum in 1956, as a state-certified public health department. At that time, the staff consisted of a handful of people. Today, we are a public health accredited department with a budget of approximately $70 million that supports 52 separately funded programs. Approximately 1000 professionals assist our daily mission of health promotion, illness prevention and protection of the environment.
The Health Department was established by referendum in 1956, as a state-certified public health department. At that time, the staff consisted of a handful of people. Today, we are a public health accredited department with a budget of approximately $70 million that supports 52 separately funded programs. Approximately 1000 professionals assist our daily mission of health promotion, illness prevention and protection of the environment.
