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Public Safety Alert: Fraudulent Public Health Official Reported in Champaign County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2025

Tanya Giannotti, Public Relations
217-531-2925 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Public Safety Alert: Fraudulent Public Health Official Reported in Champaign County

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urges Residents to Immediately Report Suspicious Activity

 

CHAMPAIGN, IL – Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is alerting residents about a male individual falsely claiming to represent public health while going door-to-door in Champaign County. Both CUPHD and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have confirmed that they do not have any staff currently conducting door-to-door visits.

Residents are urged to stay cautious. If someone unexpectedly comes to your door claiming to be from public health, do not let them in and immediately call 9-1-1 to report the incident.

Public health officials want to ensure the safety of the community and remind residents that official health representatives will always provide proper identification and will not conduct unannounced home visits.

For any concerns or to verify public health outreach efforts, please contact CUPHD at 217-352-7961 or visit www.c-uphd.org.

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Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children on Saturday, February 1, at Parkland College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2025

Tanya Giannotti, Public Relations
217-531-2925 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Free Dental Exams and Cleanings for Children on Saturday, February 1, at Parkland College

The Illini District Dental Society, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, and Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic Participate in Give Kids A Smile® Day

Champaign, IL – The Illini District Dental Society will sponsor Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) Day on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic located at 2400 W. Bradley in Champaign. The event is part of the Children’s Dental Access Program through the American Dental Association® (ADA), which provides free oral healthcare services to children of low-income families.

On February 1, local dentists and hygienists are taking the opportunity to give back to the community by volunteering time and services for GKAS. Free dental exams, cleanings, and fluoride treatments will be provided as needed to any child aged one to 17. The oral health fair will also offer a wide range of educational activities including dental hygiene education, free toothbrushes, and visits and pictures with the Tooth Fairy. No appointment is necessary; however, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. There are no income or residency requirements to receive services at the fair.

The Give Kids a Smile® (GKAS) program, launched nationally in 2003 by the American Dental Association, provides underserved children with free oral health care. Each year approximately 6,500 dentists and 30,000 dental team members volunteer at local GKAS events to provide free oral health education, screenings, preventive and restorative treatment to over 300,000 children across the United States.

Give Kids A Smile® Day is sponsored by the Illini District Dental Society in partnership with the Parkland College Dental Hygiene program and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. Individuals interested in this special event can contact the Parkland College Dental Hygiene Program Director, Laura Hettinger, at (217) 351-2386 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

For more information on Give Kids A Smile®, visit https://www.adafoundation.org/give-kids- a-smile.

 

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Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Closed Monday Due to Weather Conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 5th, 2025

Tanya Giannotti, Public Relations
217-531-2925 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Closed Monday Due to Weather Conditions

Prioritizing Safety Amid Icy Road Condition

CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District will be closed tomorrow, January 6, due to inclement weather conditions. This includes the following locations: