About Us
About DCHD
To protect and promote healthier lifestyles through prevention and education.
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The Douglas County Health Department was formed in 1966 by Resolution of the Douglas County Board, and in 1994 a referendum was passed for the Health Department. The Health Department remains committed to the provision of services that are necessary to promote and protect the public health of both visitors and residents.
In 2007, construction began on the expansion of the current building. In the beginning of 2008, The Douglas County Health Department opened the doors to its own Dental and Health Clinic. The clinic and the addition of on-site lab processing capabilities has allowed the health department to better serve the community.
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As a certified health department, the Douglas County Health Department is responsible for several programs as well as many other public health services. Programs are grouped into divisions relating to either nursing, environmental health or health education. All programs have an educational component. The goal of this department is to increase the awareness and number of persons reached in this educational process.
Hours and Directions
General Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Main Office and J600
Dental Clinic Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-4:45PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
DoCo Health Clinic Hours
Monday-Tuesday 8:00AM-4:00PM
Wednesday 10:00AM-7:00PM
Thursday & Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
The Douglas County Health Department, Dental Clinic, and DoCo Health Center is located at:
1250 E US Hwy 36
Tuscola, Illinois 61953
Telephone: (217) 253-4137
Fax: (217) 253-3421
The Douglas County Health Department Annex is located at:
Tuscola Outlet Mall
J600 Tuscola Blvd
Tuscola, IL 61953
Telephone: (217) 253-4137
Fax: (217) 253-3421
If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1. For non-life threatening emergencies, outside our regular office hours, please call the non-emergency line for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at 217-253-2913 and they will contact us.
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