Kane County Health Matters is a series of presentations and conversations featuring local health experts covering a wide range of topics such as common health conditions, general health, behavioral and mental health, and wellness. Kane County subject matter experts, we welcome you to join our podcasts or webinars and share your insights! Submit your idea here​.​ ​

Kane County Health Matters Webinars

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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​Kane County HealthTalk Podcast

NEW! Communicable Disease wth Sarwar Mahmood and Elise Dressel​

​In this episode, the Kane County Health Department shares how our communicable disease staff works to protect our community. They explain why tracking diseases is essential, what defines an outbreak, and how the department responds when one happens. You’ll also hear important updates on H5N1 (bird flu), tips to stay safe, and how they support long-term care facilities. Plus, learn more about KCHD's infection prevention focus areas and where both the public and healthcare providers can find reliable health information.

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Listen to past episodes

Episode 12: Early Intervention with Liz Schaffer​

Epidode 11: Lung Cancer Prevention with Hillary Knowles​​

Episode 10: Lead Exposure and Prevention in Kane County​​

Episode 9: The Adultification of Latina Women​

Episode 8: ​Healthy Kids 101: Picky Eating with Dr. Rupal Upadhyay​

Episode 7​: Mental Health Wellness Made Simple with ​Marissa Raglin​

Episode 6: Managing Childhood Screen Time with Dr. Rupal Upadhyay

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