Protecting and providing for our Southern Illinois Community for over 70 years

Welcome to Jackson County Health Department!

*PrEP and Sexual Health appointments by phone only.
Please call 618-684-3143 ext. 150 for appointment. 

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Important Announcements

Updated Jackson County Solid Waste Management Plan Open for Public Review and Comment

Jackson County Solid Waste & Recycling Management Plan 2024

Leave a comment on the Public Comment Form. Comments are accepted until January 21, 2025.

Read more about the Illinois Solid Waste and Recycling Act (SWPRA) and solid waste planning here.

Sharps Disposal

Dispose of your medical sharps safely and securely at any of our 5 disposal locations. 

Mpox (MPV)

Keep up with the latest news on the Mpox outbreak. 

Flu Vaccinations

Schedule your vaccine today.

Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances are accepted.

Santa Speedo 5K

The 2024 Santa Speedo 5K has been cancelled.

Press Releases 

2024 Flu/COVID/RSV Vaccines Available – 9/12/2024

West Nile Virus Detected in Jackson County Mosquitos – 8/2/2024

Back to School Vaccinations – 7/8/2024 

Eurma Hayes Open House – 3/11/2024

Events

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November

2024

Household Chemical Collection Event

8 a.m. – 3p.m.

Banterra Center (Former SIU Arena) 

Carbondale, IL 

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November

2024

The Great Southern Illinois Pumpkin Smash

12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

SIU Farms Service Center

2704 Union Hill Rd, Carbondale, IL 62903

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