The Christian County Health Department is preparing for several events in the coming weeks.  The aim is to promote their services and encourage healthy habits for all in the community.  They also look to educate the public on recent regulatory changes and how it affects their work. 

The health department is set to host its second annual Health Fair on July 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  It will take place at their offices at 730 North Pawnee Street.  Peyton Langen and Chad Anderson say fun activities and prizes will make the Health Fair a worthwhile experience.

The health department will also be part of the Community Day at the Christian County Fair, set for Wednesday, July 16.  Representatives from the department will discuss what they do and how medical reserve corps (MRCs) work with them.

For parents with infants, the CCHD wants you to know about new regulations regarding infant formulas and the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC).  Chelsey Davis from the department says the USDA has reduced the kinds of formulas health departments can provide under that program. 

Other policy changes related to public health involve water quality testing.  The Illinois Department of Public Health says it will no longer test water sources for E.Coli and certain other diseases.  The move leaves local agencies like CCHD to carry out the testing themselves. 

More information on the Christian County Health Department is available at www.cchdil.org. 

Peyton Langen, Chad Anderson, and Chelsey Davis appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning show.