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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