Women's Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health established the Office of Women's Health (OWH) in 1997. Since that time, the OWH has been working with local health departments and other health agencies to provide a variety of programs to improve the health of women and girls in Illinois throughout the lifespan.
Jersey County Health Department has received grants from the OWH for education programs to prevent osteoporosis, to decrease heart disease risk, to understand changes of menopause and to screen for breast and cervical cancer. Information about women's health education programs is available by calling the Jersey County Health Department, 618-498-9565.
Women's Health -Line 1-888-522-1282
The Health-Line, provided by the OWH, is available to answer questions about women's health issues. The Help-Line can help callers locate clinics providing breast and cervical cancer screenings, information on sexually transmitted diseases, and resources for treatment of eating disorders. Brochures and fact sheets about women's health issues are available on request.
Web Sites Related to Women's Health

Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org

Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women's Health
www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/owh.htm

The National Women's Health Information Center
www.4woman.gov

FDA Office of Women's Health
www.fda.gov/womens/default.htm

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.ncadv.org

The North American Menopause Society
www.menopuase.org