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RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss National Health Center Week, school physicals, WIC, Insurance Navigators, and Medicare Wellness visits. August 3-9, 2025, marks National Health Center Week, with the Henry and Stark County Health Departments joining First Choice Healthcare Clinics to highlight the importance of accessible community health. This year’s theme, “We Are Healthcare,” emphasizes the full spectrum of services available at clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon, including family planning, chronic disease management, mental health support, and convenient walk-in care. The launch of the Illinois WIC EBT Card streamlines grocery benefits for eligible families. Medicare recipients are reminded that annual wellness visits are fully covered and help maintain long-term health. Clinic contact details are available at henrystarkhealth.com.