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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
CUPHD pushing preventative mosquito measures for summer
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — It's not exactly a surprise but a familiar foe is back for another season. Friday was officially the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. This means nice weather and sunny skies, but also mosquitoes and all that comes with them. On Wednesday, Christian County reported their first West Nile positive mosquito of the year. Staying safe during heat advisory in Central Illinois: The Champaign Urbana Public Health District said seeing positive mosquitoes for West Nile isn't exactly breaking news, but it doesn't mean it should be taken any less serious. 'Here it's in the birds; it's in the mosquitoes,' said Champaign-Urbana Public Health Administrator Julie Pryde. 'They get it from the birds; they get it from different animals. We are going to see it.' For years, the virus has been considered endemic in Central Illinois. This means the virus has been here in Central Illinois and will continue to be said people still need to stay on top of preventive measures. Live blog: WCIA 3 Diaper Drive 2025 'It's just like the flu: flu is endemic. So, we will make sure that every season when it becomes more likely that people get infected, we'll just remind people you need to, you know, take precautions against the flu,' Pryde said. 'So, it's more like reminders now. At the beginning, it was a new virus, it was a completely new virus in the United States that we hadn't been dealing with. And so, it was definitely more concerning.' Birds and mosquitoes continue to be the main culprits to keep an eye on. Pryde also said the best way to limit risk is to get rid of standing water. Other measures include using repellent and wearing long sleeves. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CUPHD announces summer meals program for kids
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is once again hosting a summer meals program for children starting in late July. The Food Service Program (SFSP) hosted by CUPHD will begin Friday, July 25. This program will provide free breakfast and lunch to children during a portion of the summer. SFSP is sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and will run through Monday, Aug. 11. MTD bus route updates to benefit travelers near Marketplace Mall These meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis for children ages one to 18 in the CUPHD lobby, located at 201 W. Kenyon Road in Champaign, Monday through Friday. Breakfast will be served from 9:30-11 a.m. and lunch will be served from 12:45-2:15 p.m. Additionally, all of the meals must be eaten on-site, but no sign-up is required to participate. 'The Summer Food Service Program is a very important program,' Brandon Meline, director of Maternal and Child Health, said. 'Many children get most of their nutrient intake from school food service nine months out of the year and it can be a challenge for some families during the summer. We are very pleased to be able to provide this service when school is out.' Champaign Co. Sheriff shares Memorial Day seatbelt enforcement results The meals will be provided for free and are the same for all children, meaning there will be no discrimination during the meal service. Those who do experience discrimination can file a program complaint by completing the USDA Program Discrimination (AD-3027) found online and at any USDA office. 'Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is proud to serve as a site for the Summer Food Service Program,' Administrator Julie Pryde said. 'This year marks our 16th year as a site for this very important service. We encourage families with children to take advantage of this program and use our building to avoid summer's heat. In addition to the breakfast and lunch, we also have free books, free Wi-Fi, cold air conditioning, and Disney+ on the lobby TV.' More information on SFSP can be found at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CUPHD launching new Health Atlas data platform
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has announced its new online public health data platform to provide users better access to information. On Thursday, CUPHD announced the launch of the Champaign County Health Atlas. The new tool aims to make it easier, faster and more intuitive for people to find and analyze health data to support public health initiatives. CUPHD warns community of a deadly disease Platform users are able to explore data visualizations through maps, charts, graphs and tables with more than 100 health indicators tailored to Champaign County's needs. This tool will assist in identifying community health trends, informing funding priorities and improving collaboration across sectors by streamlining data access. 'The Health Atlas will be an invaluable resource for residents, policymakers, researchers, andcommunity organizations, providing easy access to essential health data,' said Administrator Julie Pryde. This platform gives the public, as well as CUPHD partners, easier access to health data in one place. For more information on the Health Atlas, visit the CUPHD website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
