MACOMB, Ill., Oct. 14 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:

MACOMB, IL - - The McDonough County Health Department and Western Illinois University Nursing's Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Chi Sigma Chapter #520 will host the 2026 Vector Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Lamoine Room of the WIU Union.

The conference will provide healthcare professionals, students and community members with an opportunity to learn about vector-borne disease prevention, public health initiatives and emerging health concerns while networking with public health and healthcare leaders.

Presentations will cover topics including rabies and animal health, Lyme disease, vector surveillance and control, he...