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Health Department reports mobile-unit plans for 2025 and confirms WIC operational through November
Summary
Health Department Director Jessica McKnight briefed the committee on mobile health unit operations planned for 2025 and confirmed that the WIC program in Illinois would remain operational through November despite federal disruptions. The department asked the committee to help publicize WIC and mobile services.
Jessica McKnight, who provided the health department report, highlighted the department’s mobile health unit operations slated for 2025 and reported ongoing activity and planning in community outreach.
McKnight also said Illinois’ WIC program remained operational through November despite the recent federal-level disruptions, and she urged committee members to continue referring eligible residents to WIC.
Committee members thanked the department for filling gaps during recent local changes and indicated willingness to share information about WIC and mobile-unit schedules. No formal action was taken on the report; it was presented for information.
