Champaign County Health Care Consumers

06/18/2026

Check out our latest update about how the CCHCC disability team is getting the job done!

06/17/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2026

Public Health to Open Emergency Shelter as Severe Storms Expected This Afternoon

Free Emergency Shelter Opens This Afternoon; All Residents Welcome

CHAMPAIGN, IL – In preparation for severe storms forecast to impact the area this afternoon, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is opening their facility as an emergency shelter for residents seeking safety. All residents are welcome, and emergency services are provided at no cost.

The shelter will remain operational through 5:00 p.m. If severe weather persists, CUPHD will remain open until conditions are safe.

Shelter location and details:
• Address: 201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign; entrance to the shelter will be at the south loading dock. Signs will direct people on where to go.
• Hours: 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., or until end of emergency
• Accessible to all residents, especially those in mobile homes and the unhoused.
• Service animals allowed.

Residents are encouraged to bring important documents, medications, phone chargers, and any medical equipment needed. CUPHD will have basic amenities including restrooms and drinking water, real-time weather updates, and staff available to assist residents.

For additional information or questions, contact Emergency Preparedness Planner Lauryn Bradley at 217-531-5361. Updates will also be available on the District’s page (https://www.facebook.com/CUPHD/).

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17 de junio de 2026
PARA DIFUSIÓN INMEDIATA

Salud Pùblica abrira un Refugio de emergencia debido a que se esperan tormentas severas esta tarde.

El refugio de emergencia gratuito abre esta tarde; Todos los residentes son Bienvenidos.

Champaign, IL – En preparacion para las tormentas severas pronosticadas para està tarde en la zona, el Distrito de Salud Pùblica de Champaign-Urbana (CUPHD) abrirà sus instalaciónes como refugio de emergencia para los residentes que buscan seguridad. Todos los residentes son bienvenidos y los servicios de emergencia se brindan sin costo alguno.

El refugio permanecerà operativo hasta las 5:00 PM. Si el clima severo persiste, CUPHD permanecerà abierto hasta que las condiciones sean seguras.

Ubicacion y detalles del Refugio:

Dirreción: 201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign; La entrada al refugio estara en el muelle de carga Sur. Las senáles dirigiran a la gente hacia donde ir.

Horas: 8:00 a.m. asta 5:00 p.m., O hasta el final de la emergencia.

Accesible para todos los residentes, especialmente aquellos en casas móviles y los que no tienen hogar..

Se admiten animales de servicio.

Se anima a los residentes a traer documentos importantes, medicamentos, cargadores de teléfono y cualquier equipo necesario. CUPHD tendra comodidades basicas que incluyen baños y agua, actualizaciones en tiempo real y personal diponible para ayudar a los residentes.

Para obtener información adicional o preguntas, ponganse en contacto con El Planificador de Preparacion Para Emergencias Lauryn Bradley at 217-531-5361. Las actualizaciones tambien estaran disponibles en la pagina de Facebook del Distrito (https://www.facebook.com/CUPHD/).

06/17/2026

The Champaign County Sealing & Expungement Summit is an opportunity to check if your criminal record can be expunged or sealed.

The fall summit is on October 10th, but you must register in advance!

Register Today! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/axDL8YjHpp

06/09/2026

CCHCC has Navigators ready to help you with your Special Enrollment needs! Call us at 217-352-6533!

Getting covered shouldn’t be complicated. Special enrollment periods let qualifying Illinoisans shop for health plans. Whether you’re enrolling for the first time, or updating your coverage, we’re here to help.

06/02/2026

Check out the Stevick Center this month!

What's going on at the Stevick Senior Center in June?

Now you can find out from the comfort of your own home by looking at the calendar online.

We have a "live" calendar where you can look at the schedule by month, week, or day. Just click on the event to see the times.

There is also a pretty PDF version. Just click on the little picture of the calendar to open that version. This version is printable. (We've attached a little preview here so you know what to look for.)

As always, call the Stevick Senior Center at 217-359-6500 if you want to check in about events, volunteering, helping with Food for Seniors, or the Cabutti Mitten Tree.

Happy June! We look forward to seeing you at Stevick!

https://www.famservcc.org/senior-center-calendar

05/28/2026

Read about how you can help bring more nursing home beds to Champaign!

https://www.healthcareconsumers.org/help-bring-more-skilled-nursing-beds-to-champaign-county/

05/08/2026

Promise Healthcare has Saturday Appointments available

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

Champaign County residents looking to avoid a disconnection from their water service can now find help through the RPC’s Water Assistance Program. We will take applications in-person only through September 15, or until funding is exhausted.

04/30/2026

Keep your SNAP benefits, learn more about what you can do to maintain your SNAP benefits by reading our latest update: https://www.healthcareconsumers.org/snap-work-requirements-and-exemptions-starting-may-1-2026/