Kane County Health Matters is a series of presentations and conversations organized by our team of public health professionals at the Kane County Health Department and local health experts covering a wide range of topics such as common health conditions, general health, behavioral and mental health, and wellness.
Kane County organizations, we welcome you to join our podcasts or webinars and share your insights! For more information, email: healthmatters@kanecountyil.gov
Upcoming Events
Click on title to register and obtain Zoom link. The Kane County System of Care also offers free monthly
children's mental health trainings that anyone involved in the wellbeing of children is welcome to attend.
July 24, 2024: Watch Me Grow! Supporting Children Through the 5 Domains of Child Development and Kane County Health Department Free Early Childhood Programs
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April 24, 2024: The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
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March 20, 2024: Substance Misuse and Overdose
March 13, 2024: Impact of Trauma on Children
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February 28, 2024: Parent Discussions on Substance Use Prevention
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NEW! Episode 10: Lead Exposure and Prevention in Kane CountyIn this episode, we discuss the history and dangers of lead, focusing on
how the Kane County Health Department’s lead program works to prevent exposure.
We cover how parents can identify elevated blood lead levels in children,
common sources of exposure, and steps families can take to protect their kids.
We also discuss resources for those seeking more information on Kane County
Health Department’s lead program services.
