Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Health & Safety Committee for April 2, 2026

Will County Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting | April 2, 2026

The Will County Board Public Health and Safety Committee met on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to review comprehensive updates across the county’s health and residential service sectors. The agenda was dominated by departmental reports, with deep dives into the Behavioral Health Division’s opioid mitigation strategies, including the expansion of Narcan into rural communities, and operational updates from the Sunny Hill Nursing Home. The committee also received a conclusive report from Animal Protection Services demonstrating that a multi-campus shelter model is not viable for a county of Will’s size and budget.

First Amendment Auditor Visit: The Will County Health Department’s Bolingbrook campus recently received a visit from a “First Amendment Auditor”—an individual who films inside government buildings to test public access and employee reactions. Communications Program Manager Kevin Juday reported that the visit was highly successful, resulting in hundreds of positive comments online praising the staff’s professionalism. Juday specifically highlighted employee Cindy Jackson, who warmly explained the agency’s services and upcoming Easter events to the auditor, turning a potentially tense encounter into positive public relations for the county.

Joint Commission Accreditation: The Community Health Center achieved successful accreditation following a site visit by the Joint Commission on March 2 and 3. According to the agenda packet, site surveyors assessed the quality and safety of operations across Ambulatory, Behavioral Health, and Primary Care Medical Home sectors. The health center reported no high-risk observations during the visit, though leadership has 60 days to develop corrective action plans for minor systematic and policy-related findings.

Menstrual Hygiene Product Drive: The Health Department’s Health Equity team concluded its 2026 Menstrual Product Drive on March 31. The initiative collected new and unopened packages of pads, tampons, period underwear, and menstrual cups for local women in need. According to the agenda packet, donations were gathered at multiple locations, including the Will County Health Department, Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, Lockport Township Government Office, and a recent Women’s Health Expo in Plainfield.