The Kane County Health
Department mobilizes community
partnerships to improve the health and
well being of all Kane residents. The
health of our indoor and outdoor
environments is integral to the health
of everyone, particularly our children!
The Healthy Places Coalition is an
essential health partnership to reach
for the 2030 county health vision:
“To have the
healthiest residents in Illinois!” |
Who we are:
The Coalition is formed by participants
from diverse aspects of the community,
including the US Environmental
Protection Agency, the Kane County
health department, municipal
governments, hospitals, fire
departments, community advocacy groups,
non-profits, private corporations, and
many others. |
What we do:
The focus of Coalition efforts is based
upon a combination of two factors.
1) Health issues within the community
for which available data demonstrates a
need;
2) Health issues which coalition members
identify as a concern of interest. |
Why?:
The mission of the Kane County Healthy
Places Coalition is to engage all
interested community members in
assessing interest and issues for
improving overall community health. |
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Spotlight on Coalition Activities |
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Upcoming Activities & Related Programs: |
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 7 PM
Asthma Educational Meeting
Gail Borden Public Library, Meet Room 1
Elgin
FLYER
May is Asthma Awareness Month. Come join
us for a discussion about asthma and
indoor asthma triggers such as dust
mites, pests, tobacco smoke, animal
dander, and mold. |
Thursday, May 31, 2012 9 AM
Childhood Asthma Management Training
Kane County Health Department
1240 N. Highland Ave. #23, Aurora
FLYER |
June 6 & 7, 2012
USEPA Forum: Addressing Asthma
Disparities in our Communities
Chicago
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Coalition focus areas have included: |
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Radon Poster Contest for school children |
Lead-based paint contractor training
(EPA’s Renovation, Repair, Painting
rule)
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Training for Child Care Providers
Healthier Indoor Spaces for Healthier
Children |
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