Tag Archives: Adams County

Adams County Health Department staff discuss STI increase in the community

Adams County Health Department provides free condoms and lube to those who need them.

There has been an increase in recent years on STI cases in Adams County. ACHD has made an effort to bring these numbers down by providing affordable testing, free contraceptives such as condoms, lubrication, and other products that may help individuals experience safe-sex if they do choose to participate.

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Communicable disease risk shows a rise in Adams County

Adams County has shown an increase in communicable diseases, which seem to have no rhyme or reason. Adams County health workers sit down to talk about communicable diseases and what they feel connects to the reason to infection spreading and ways to prevent.

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How can QU students utilize health services in their community?

Photo of Adams County Health Department in Quincy, IL.

Health services can be for anyone at the local health department, and is open for college students as well. This article discusses the importance of utilizing services within your community, and taking part in a conversation that includes putting your health first.

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