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McLean County Health Department’s mobile unit is on the move

LEXINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The McLean County Health Department's mobile unit made a stop in Lexington on Friday. The goal is to help the county overcome health disparities. Megan Wilson, health promotion program manager, said the department is taking public health on the road with a focus on rural areas. The mobile unit offered heart health education, blood pressure checks, and the a-1-c blood sugar test for diabetes. A certified nutritionist was…See the Story

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- Thousands of people attended the 56th annual Special Olympics Illinois summer tournament. Athletes kicked off the games with bocce, track and field, and soccer at Illinois State University. 1,200 coaches, 3,500 athletes and more than 10,000 families attending the 56th annual summer games. Teams from across the state faced off for the first day of Special Olympics Illinois. Local organizations raising money for Special…See the Story