The Kankakee County Health Department is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and monitoring the health of the communities it serves. With a mission to ensure the well-being of all people, their vision is to establish thriving communities through innovative practices. The department offers a wide range of services and programs to address various health concerns.

Their Environmental Health division focuses on areas such as food sanitation, vector control, and pest control to maintain a healthy environment. Additionally, they provide services for well and septic systems, as well as conduct sanitary surveys. In regards to infectious diseases, the department is actively engaged in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, emergency preparedness, and offers immunizations.

They also have programs to support maternal and child health, including childhood lead poisoning prevention and support for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Kankakee County Health Department values integrity, respect, quality, compassion, competence, teamwork, and equity in their work. With their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, they strive to ensure the health and well-being of the community