We are excited to present the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center 2017 Annual Report. 

Within its pages, you will find evidence of our progress toward our Health Impact in 3 Years strategic plan goals. You will read of our efforts to ensure all of our residents have access to healthy choices and can lead healthier lives. You will catch a glimpse into the lives of a few of the people we have impacted. 

This year, we ignited conversations on health equity with over 200 community leaders at our Together Summit. We made major strides in preventing youth tobacco use through Tobacco 21 policies. We began renovating a new community health center in Zion to raise the standard of quality, patient-centered care available to our residents. We celebrated our first hepatitis C cure. 

This is just a snapshot our 2017 accomplishments. We invite you to visit our website and social media in the coming months for more examples of how we are working every day to address the serious health issues our residents face. 

Without the work of our dedicated, passionate staff and our trusted community partners, we would not be able to celebrate these victories. Thank you for all that you do.