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Kendall County Health News

  1. IDPH Press Release: IDPH Reports that COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses are Mounting Across the State

    December 12, 2023

    IDPH Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    December 8, 2023  CONTACT:  [email protected]     [email protected] IDPH Reports that COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses are Mounting Across the State   Forty-Four Illinois Counties now at Elevated Level for COVID-19; Public Health Department is Launching a New Respiratory Virus Dashboard to Keep Illinoisans Informed   CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of […]

  2. IDPH Press Release: IDPH Reminds Illinoisans to Protect Loved Ones from Food-borne Illnesses During Thanksgiving Holiday

    November 27, 2023

    IDPH Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] IDPH Reminds Illinoisans to Protect Loved Ones from Food-borne Illnesses During Thanksgiving Holiday Risk of COVID-19 is lower than previous three years, but hosts should still provide good ventilation for gatherings CHICAGO – With the arrival of Thanksgiving and the season for family […]

  3. IDPH News Release: Food Safety Education Month

    September 15, 2023

    IDPH News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          CONTACT: September 15, 2023                                                                [email protected]                                                                                                 [email protected]   During Food Safety Education Month, IDPH Offers Tips on Keeping Game Day Fun and Healthy Whether tailgating or gathering around the TV, these tips will ensure safety is part of your game plan SPRINGFIELD – September is […]

  4. PSA: Kendall Grundy Community Action, a division of KCHD, Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program

    August 29, 2023

    Public Service Announcement Date 08.29.2023                                                                                                      […]

  5. PSA: First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Samples Detected

    August 1, 2023

    Public Service Announcement  Date 08.01.2023 Contact: Arissa Hunt First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Samples Detected Kendall County Health Department is reporting today that a mosquito batch collected in Yorkville has tested positive for West Nile Virus.  This is the first positive sample for the County this season.  Positive mosquito batches have also been found […]

  6. IEPA & IDPH News Release: Illinois Officials Issue Annual Reminder to Use Caution When Recreating in Illinois Waters and Be Aware of Harmful Algal Blooms

    June 22, 2023

    NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 21, 2023  CONTACT: Kim Biggs (IEPA) – 217-558-1536 / Mike Claffey (IDPH) – 312-814-4669 Illinois Officials Issue Annual Reminder to Use Caution When Recreating in Illinois Waters and Be Aware of Harmful Algal Blooms Illinois EPA Launches Harmful Algal Bloom Dashboard to Track Confirmed Blooms SPRINGFIELD – As […]

  7. IDPH News Release: Public Health Officials Warn about a Salmonella Outbreak Affecting NE Illinois

    June 7, 2023

    IDPH News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 7, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] Public Health Officials Warn about a Salmonella Outbreak Affecting NE Illinois CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), to investigate an […]

  8. Gov. Pritzker Hails Health Care Heroes as State Ends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

    May 12, 2023

    Office of the Governor, JB Pritzker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 11, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Gov. Pritzker Hails Health Care Heroes as State Ends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency SPRINGFIELD — As the state of Illinois and the nation reach a major milestone and end the COVID-related Public Health Emergency (PHE) declarations that have been in place […]

  9. IDPH News Release: IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Educated About Tickborne Illnesses at Start of Lyme Disease Awareness Month

    May 2, 2023

    IDPH News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Educated About Tickborne Illnesses at Start of Lyme Disease Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get educated about how to protect themselves from Lyme disease at the start of […]

  10. PSA: March is National Nutrition Month

    March 10, 2023

    Public Service Announcement www.kendallhealth.org  Date 03.10.2023 March is National Nutrition Month During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits for the 50th National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future.” Eating with sustainability in mind is a […]

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