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10-6-08 President signs disaster declaration for Kane

10-3-08 Third West Nile human case

9-24-08 Huntley woman is Kane's 2nd West Nile case

9-24-08 Residents reminded to document flood damage

9-22-08 Animal Control to conduct rabies vaccination clinic

9-19-08 Flood Recovery efforts underway

9-18-08 Elevated arsenic levels found in Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School water supply

9-14-08 Flooding Update 2

9-14-08 Flooding Update 1

9-13-08 Heavy rains close roads, flooding

9-3-08 Bassinet recall focuses attention on crib safety

8-29-08 Rabid bat in St. Charles, 7th case in Kane County

8-18-08 September is National Preparedness Month

8-18-08 Frozen pizza sandwiches recall

8-18-08 Consumers warned about certain seafood products

8-11-08 First human West Nile case in Kane County

8-11-08 Beef recall because of possible E-coli contamination

8-8-08 Coalition to promote benefits of breastfeeding

7-31-08 First bird positive for West Nile Virus

7-31-08 Salmonella investigation points to Serrano peppers

7-29-08 Consumption of tomalley from lobsters to be avoided

7-27-08 US produce cleared on salmonella outbreak

7-17-08 Hot weather right ingredient for West Nile Virus

6-24-08 Ground Beef Recall

6-24-08 Bat rabies case in North Aurora brings County total to 6

6-20-08 National HIV Testing Day June 27

6-8-08 Bat rabies case in Geneva brings County total to 5

6-8-08 Aurora bat rabies case brings county total to 4

6-8-08 Consumers warned not to eat certain types of raw red tomatoes
LINK to list of approved sources for tomatoes

6-5-08 Two rabid bats reported

5-19-08 Illinois firm issues beef recall - possible E. coli contamination

5-16-08 Summertime means the start of West Nile Season

4-24-08 National DNA Day highlights the importance of family health

4-23-08 Cover the Uninsured Week April 27 - May 3

4-21-08 Vaccines keep children safe from serious diseases

4-11-08 Salmonella illnesses may be linked to recently recalled cereal

4-11-08 Health Dept. offers tips to stay healthy & safe before and after a flood

4-3-08 Company recalls frozen salted croaker - possible health risk

4-1-08 Proper preparation and handling prevents foodborne illnesses

3-17-08 Third Annual African American Health Fair March 29

3-7-08 Registration now open for 9th annual Healthy Hop

2-26-08 Kane County Health Department receives outstanding score

2-7-08 New Era Canning announces additional vegetable recalls

2-4-08 Consumers warned not to eat Olivier Brand Parmesan and Asiago Dip with garlic and basil

2-1-08 A Football Fan's Guide to Food Safety

1-18-08 New Era Canning Recall - Botulism Concern

1-11-08 Health Department hosts prenatal summits

1-4-08 Bat found in Aurora home is first case of rabies of 2008

12-21-07 Attn: Kane County Food Establishment Owners, Operators, Managers, and Food Service Personnel -- Recall of GFS Green Beans

12-21-07 Canned green beans recalled - potential botulism

12-21-07 Smoke-Free Illinois FAQs Kane No Smoking Sign

12-13-07 Consumers warned not to use Swad brand Sindoor

12-13-07 Smoking cessation classes offered

12-10-07 Residents urged to prepare for winter storm

12-5-07 Health Department offers free tobacco prevention materials

11-28-07 Preparing for a smoke-free Illinois - information for Businesses

11-27-07 Two illnesses in Illinois tied to ground beef recall

11-27-07 St. Charles resident chosen to lead Animal Control Department

11-26-07 Testing, education to be highlighted on World AIDS Day - December 1

11-14-07 Flour tortillas are target of recall

11-7-07 Kane County to hold annual Well & Septic Seminar Tuesday, November 13, 6 PM in St. Charles

11-2-07 Ground Beef Products Subject to Recall

11-2-07 Frozen Pizzas Subject of Recall

11-1-07 Recall of Frozen Pizza Products Includes photos of the product packages for this recall

10-26-07 West Nile Cases Now Total 13

10-22-07 12th West Nile Case identified

10-19-07 Health Dept. to showcase Lead Program during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

10-17-07 Health Access Network to help uninsured, underinsured

10-16-07 Kane West Nile cases now stands at 11

10-16-07 Firm recalls ground beef products - possible E. Coli contamination

10-11-07 Health Department warns of possible pot pie contamination

10-11-07 Three more human cases of West Nile Virus

10-11-07 Store fined for selling Salmonella-contaminated cheese

10-09-07 County Board recognizes OEM, Health Department for flood response

10-07-07 Health Department Warns of Another Beef Recall

10-03-07 Two More Human Cases of West Nile

10-01-07 Ground Beef Recall

9-25-07 Two More Human Cases of West Nile Virus Found in Kane

9-25-07 Two More Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus

9-21-07 Warning About Baby's Bliss Gripe Water Causing Illness

9-14-07 Kane Records Third Human West Nile Case of 2007

9-7-07 Fifth Bat Tests Positive for Rabies

9-6-07 September in National Preparedness Month

9-4-07 Kane Records Second Human West Nile Case of 2007

8-31-07 Flood recovery efforts underway

8-28-07 Fourth Bat Determined to be Positive for Rabies in Kane County

8-28-07 National Office of Nurse-Family Partnership Honors Kane Kares

8-27-07 Health Department Offers Tetanus Vaccine to Flood Victims

8-24-07 Third Bat Determined to be Positive for Rabies in Kane County

8-23-07 Three More Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile

8-22-07 Health Dept. Provides Assistance to Homeowners With Well & Septic Concerns Related to Flooding

8-21-07 Second mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile

8-21-07 Health Dept. Reports Second Rabies-Positive Bat in Kane County

8-14-07 First mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile

8-14-07 Loose magnets, lead paint spark toy recall

8-8-07 Check on well-being of neighbors during oppressive heat

8-2-07 Lead poisoning hazard leads to toy product recall

8-2-07 Beating The Heat With Cooling Rules

8-2-07 Lakeside Foods Issues Nationwide Recall of French Style Green Beans

7-30-07 Kane records first human West Nile case of 2007

7-30-07 Health Department offers tips on keeping cool in summer’s heat

7-23-07 Castleberry’s Expands Voluntary Recall of Hot Dog Chili Sauce and Canned Meat Products

7-19-07 Canned Hot Dog Chili Sauce May Run Risk of Botulism Poisoning

6-29-07 VEGGIE BOOTY SNACK FOOD RECALLED

6-29-07 CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY ILLNESS-FREE

6-15-07 TOY RECALL - MAY CONTAIN LEAD PAINT

6-13-07 Rescue Rider drill to simulate tornado scenario

6-8-07 HIV Consortium to mark Testing Day June 27 with events

5-23-07 Hong Chang Corporation Recalls Monkfish Because of Possible Health Risk

5-21-07 National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week

5-14-07 STEAK RECALL

4-26-07 May 1 press conference to launch anti-stigma campaign

4-17-07 TB CASE CONFIRMED IN AURORA

4-13-07 Kane’s MRC coordinator to make national presentation

3-30-07 CEREMONY TO HONOR PUBLIC HEALTH HEROES

3-26-07 Results show cheese sample matches salmonella outbreak

3-22-07 Cheese sample tests positive for Salmonella

3-21-07 World TB Day: Disease still presents a health threat

2-27-07 Coyotes to be subject of march 5th forum

2-20-07 OPEN MEETINGS ON KANE COUNTY SMOKING ORDINANCE

2-19-07 Chicken Breast Strips recalled for possible listeria contamination

2-16-07 CDC report documents state-by-state data on heart disease

2-15-07 Peanut butter suspected in multi-state outbreak of Salmonella

2-14-07 Take precautions during cold snap

2-13-07 Kuehnert named to Executive Director’s position

2-5-07 Take precautions against bitter cold Warming centers open

2-5-07 KANE COUNTY RECEIVES GRANT FROM ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION TO COMBAT PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS WITH IMPROVED HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS

1-30-07 Health Department supports “Go Red For Women” initiative On Friday, February 2

1-25-07 Mutual Aid agreement provides Kane with assistance

1-24-07 HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOPS 2,000 IMMUNOGLOBIN SHOTS

1-23-07 Clinic reaches more than 1,300 restaurant customers

1-22-07 Houlihans patrons line up for shots

1-21-07 Clinic opens at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 22 to provide Immunoglobulin treatments for those who may have been exposed to hepatitis A

1-19-07 Restaurant patrons may have been exposed to hepatitis A

1-18-07 Health Department supports “Go Red For Women” Initiative

1-5-07 KANE SEES RISE IN SALMONELLA CASES