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 […]

Public Service Announcement Date 08.29.2023                                                                                                      […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Public Service Announcement www.kendallhealth.org  Date 03.02.2023 Warmer Weather Welcomes Ticks Spring-like weather has surprised us recently! As the weather warms to 38 degrees Fahrenheit and above, ticks again become active. It is important to remember to protect yourself by completing tick checks after being outdoors! Deer ticks, such as the one pictured to the right […]

Public Service Announcement www.kendallhealth.org  Date 02.23.2023 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence, is an adverse childhood experience that affects millions of young people in the United States.  Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. It is a type of intimate partner violence that can include the […]

Public Service Announcement www.kendallhealth.org  Date 02.16.2023 Vacation and Vaccines With COVID-19 cases declining, families are traveling again to see family members and friends across the United States and in foreign countries. International travel increases your chances of getting and spreading diseases that are rare or not found in United States. Vaccines are available to prevent […]