2022

Joint Press Release Office of the Kendall County Coroner & Kendall County Health Department Date: December 13,2022                                                                                              Contact: Arissa Hunt (630)553.8056 Suicide and Safety General Information about Suicide and Warning Signs Suicide is a term that is widely used, though can mean more than individuals ending their own lives. An individual may be experiencing repeated […]

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the United States and Illinois, lung cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women. In Illinois, the rate of new lung cancer cases is 63 per 100,000 which is higher than the national average of 58 per 100,000. Governor Pritzker signed a proclamation declaring November […]

Public Service Announcement  Date 06.09.2022  Contact: Arissa Hunt Green Pages There are several ways to reduce the amount of waste you generate in your home that would be sent to a landfill. At a products manufacturing point or at purchasing, practicing source reduction techniques can reduce waste even further. Recycling is also an important activity […]

Public Service Announcement  Date 06.02.2022  Contact: Arissa Hunt Walk Daily for Physical and Mental Health A daily walk is associated with cardiovascular health benefits and weight loss. Walking is also an accessible mental-health tool that almost all can employ. Small, actionable changes like a daily walk can improve both mental and physical health. A daily […]

Public Service Announcement  Date 5.26.2022  Contact: Arissa Hunt National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Coming to Kendall County Since 1960, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has had a prominent role in improving the health of all people living in the U.S. NHANES is the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional […]

Public Service Announcement  Date 5.19.2022  Contact: Arissa Hunt Kendall County PADS Donates to Kendall County Health Department After several years of providing meals, shelter, and social services to the area’s unhoused community, Kendall County PADS has decided to dissolve the nonprofit homeless support organization. During PADS’ ten shelter seasons, there were a total of 528 […]

Public Service Announcement  Date 5.12.2022  Contact: Arissa Hunt National Nurses Week National Nurses Week honors all of the indispensable nurses throughout our country. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th –  the famous nurse Florence Nightingale’s birthday.   In 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation for National […]

Public Service Announcement  Date 5.5.2022  Contact: Arissa Hunt Vector-Borne Disease Awareness As summer approaches and more people are inclined to engage in outdoor activities, tick and mosquito vectors are also becoming more active, increasing the risk of disease transmission to humans. The most commonly reported human vector-borne diseases in Illinois include West Nile Virus and […]

Public Service Announcement  Date 4.28.2022  Contact: Arissa Hunt  Community Health Improvement Plan          Kendall County Health Department is excited to present the 2021-2026 Community Health Improvement Plan. This plan is intended to positively impact the health and well-being of our community as well as to learn about ways to develop greater efficacy in our implementation endeavors […]

Public Service Announcement  Date 4.21.2022  Contact: Arissa Hunt Kendall County Coronavirus Update Earth Day Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd and serves as a reminder that investing in our planet is an investment in health. Earth Day is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the environment around us and to think about ways that […]