Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Village of Park Forest’s Recreation, Parks, & Community Health Department has launched the Community Health Corner. The corner is in the main lobby of Village Hall. This initiative aims to promote health awareness.
The display near the entrance highlights monthly health causes. Residents will find color-matched awareness ribbon pins, pens, and informational flyers with key facts, prevention tips, and local support resources.
“This initiative helps our community stay informed and engaged in their health,” said Recreation Manager and Community Health Coordinator Adina McCollough. “We provide simple, accessible education. This encourages residents to learn about health issues affecting them or their loved ones.”
The Community Health Department is the streamlined successor of the Village Health Department and Nurses Plus. The latter shuttered in 2018 because costs became prohibitive and use of the facilities dwindled.
In November, the Community Health Corner features Alzheimer’s, Premature Birth, Diabetes, Hypertension, Pancreatic Cancer, and Lung Cancer Awareness Months. McCollough said she aims to make Village Hall a hub for community wellness. It is not just local government.
“People come for many reasons — to pay bills, attend meetings, or ask questions,” McCollough said. “By placing this display up front, we turn everyday visits into opportunities. This helps residents learn and improve health.”
The initiative will rotate topics monthly throughout the year to match national and global health observances. Future topics may include heart disease, mental health, and nutrition. McCollough said the goal is long-term engagement.
“We are building awareness, not just sharing information,” McCollough said. “If a resident takes a flyer, asks a question, or visits a doctor because of this display, we have made a difference.”
The Community Health Corner is available to all during Village Hall’s regular hours.
