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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Six new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County 09.23.2020
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of six Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one in her eighties; • Male – two in their twenties, two in their fifties, and one in his sixties. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to trace back to a known source). They are being placed in isolation. Sixty-two active cases are currently
Wednesday, September 23, 2020Cedar Lake Boat Launch to Close Temporarily for Resurfacing
The City of Carbondale has plans to resurface the boat launch at Cedar Lake between September 28 and October 2. The Lake Management Supervisor says the work should only take two days to complete, dependent on weather conditions. Signs have been placed at the boat launch to notify and remind visitors of the temporary closure. If the work is completed before October 2, another media release will be sent out. For more information, contact Public Relations Officer Roni LeForge at 618-559-1939. “Carbondale
Wednesday, September 23, 2020Giving yourself grace during the COVID-19 pandemic
As we continue isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are pressures all around for everyone to use their “free time” productively. When we continue hearing about what others are doing with their time, we develop unrealistic expectations for ourselves, which can lead to self-criticism when we don’t meet them. There is this deceptive idea that because we are spending so much more time at home, we should have extra time to be more productive, and if we don’t use it in this way then we are being
Tuesday, September 22, 2020House of Representatives unanimously votes to pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S. 2661), creating a three-digit number (988) for suicide prevention and mental health crises. This historic vote follows previous votes of approval by the U.S. Senate and the Federal Communications Commission and means the bill has completed the legislative process and will go to the President’s desk for signature into law. Once signed, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act will designate 988 as the
Tuesday, September 22, 2020Celebrating connections in recovery
Addiction is a disease of isolation. Recovery is accomplished through relationships and connections. September is designated as a month to celebrate recovery. Take some time this month to celebrate each victory on your journey. This year the theme for National Recovery month is “Celebrating Connections.” How do connections help people in recovery? Recovery is defined as returning to a normal state of health, mind or strength. Recovery, when talking about substance use disorders, and abstaining from
Friday, September 18, 2020Chautauqua Street to Close at Oakland Avenue for Final Stages of Oakland Avenue Reconstruction
Beginning on Monday, September 21, 2020, Chautauqua Street at Oakland Avenue will close for approximately two weeks. This closure will allow construction crews to finish storm sewer and paving work on Oakland Avenue. Drivers will need to seek alternate routes or follow marked detours. Drivers coming from the southwest will be able to take Poultry Center Drive to Douglas Drive East to enter the SIU campus. For more information, contact the City’s Engineering Division at (618) 457-3270. “Carbondale
Tuesday, September 15, 2020West Nile virus detected in Jackson County mosquitoes 09.14.2020
Routine mosquito testing has identified the first batch of mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus in Jackson County in 2020. The mosquitoes were collected on September 10, in and around Murphysboro. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. One out of five people who are bitten by an infected mosquito will experience illness, with symptoms such as fever, nausea, headache and body aches within 3 to 14 days of the bite. In rare
Tuesday, September 15, 2020Six new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County 09.15.2020
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of six Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one in her twenties, one in her thirties, and one over 100 years old; • Male – one teen, one in his twenties, and one in his thirties. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to trace back to a known source). They are being placed in
Friday, September 11, 2020Grant supports expanded COIVD-19 testing for Jackson County, SIU
A $2.8 million grant resulting from a partnership between the Jackson County Health Department, Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will bring expanded COVID-19 testing to the county and SIU campus. The grant was made to the Jackson County Health Department by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Funding came to the state through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)
Wednesday, September 02, 2020Centerstone Trauma Treatment and Training (CT3) program is now accepting clients
Centerstone Trauma Treatment and Training (CT3) program is now accepting clients. Centerstone was awarded a $2 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Center for Mental Health Services to help clients who have experienced traumatic events in May. Centerstone used the grant – $400,000 each year for five years – to create CT3. The program’s aim is to increase access to trauma-focused treatment for
Wednesday, September 02, 2020One death & twenty new COIVD-19 cases reported in Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department sadly announces the death of a man in his sixties, previously confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. JCHD staff express our sincere condolences to his loved ones. The Health Department was also notified in the past 24 hours of twenty Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – four in their twenties, two in their thirties, and two in their forties; • Male – three teens, four in their twenties, three in their
Thursday, August 27, 2020Twelve new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of twelve Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one under ten, one pre-teen, two teens, one in her twenties, and one in her thirties; • Male – one pre-teen, one in his twenties, one in his thirties, one in his sixties, and two in their seventies. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to
Wednesday, August 26, 2020One death & eight new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department mournfully announces the death of a male in his seventies from COVID-19 complications. He was a previously confirmed case. We express our condolences to his family. The health department was notified in the past 24 hours of eight Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one teen, one in her twenties, two in their fifties, and one in her sixties; • Male – one in his twenties, and two in their
Tuesday, August 25, 2020Carbondale Recognized As Best City In Illinois For Working Families
The City of Carbondale is proud to announce Zippia, an online career resource company, recognized Carbondale as “The Best City in Illinois for Working Families.” The company ranked over 500 cities on the percent of median income that covers daycare costs, average home price, quality of public schools, and commute time. “Working families are the backbone of our community. We were thrilled to see that a company that provides career guidance to job seekers, using the most advanced technology available, has
Tuesday, August 25, 2020Thirteen new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County 08.25.2020
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of thirteen Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – three in their twenties, one in her thirties and two in their forties; • Male – three teens, two in their thirties, one is his fifties and one in his seventies. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to trace back to a known source). They
