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CDC: Summer Could Bring Escalated Danger of Illnesses From Mosquito, Tick, Flea Bites

CDC: Summer Could Bring Escalated Danger of Illnesses From Mosquito, Tick, Flea Bites

May 11, 2018
Communities, Consumers, Environment, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Nature, Public Safety

The Centers For Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health are warning Illinois residents that this coming summer could bring record number of…

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U.S. Surgeon General Leads Opioids Discussion May 2 at Waubonsee Community College

U.S. Surgeon General Leads Opioids Discussion May 2 at Waubonsee Community College

May 1, 2018
Communities, Education, Events, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Public Safety, WK-Features

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams will speak about the opioid epidemic Wednesday, May 2, during a community leadership forum at Waubonsee Community College. The event,…

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Flu Myths Vs. Facts: Deaths On Rise, But Vaccine More Effective Than Reports

Flu Myths Vs. Facts: Deaths On Rise, But Vaccine More Effective Than Reports

January 18, 2018
Consumers, Government, Health, Public Safety

With the recent, nationally-publicized deaths of so many young people due to the flu, a lot of folks in Kane County probably are wondering whether…

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State Launches 24/7 Helpline To Combat Opioid Epidemic: 1-833-2FINDHELP

State Launches 24/7 Helpline To Combat Opioid Epidemic: 1-833-2FINDHELP

December 7, 2017
Communities, Education, Government, Health, Public Safety

The state of Illinois announced on Tuesday the launch of a statewide helpline to provide immediate assistance for those impacted by addiction to opioids and…

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Will National Opioid 'Health Emergency' Declaration Help Kane County?

Will National Opioid ‘Health Emergency’ Declaration Help Kane County?

October 30, 2017
Education, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Kane County Regional Office of Education, Public Safety, Taxpayers

President Donald Trump officially declared the opioid epidemic a “national public health emergency” in a Thursday (Oct. 26, 2017) announcement at the White House. According…

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