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​Health Ma​​tters Webinars​​


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. Be the first to learn about new webinars: sign up to receive news by email.


Winter Ready: Preparing for Cold Weather and Emergencies​Winter Ready Preparedness Workshop for Home and on the Road (2).png


Monday, November 30, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm

Are you ready for winter weather? Winter can bring snow, ice, extreme cold and unexpected emergencies. A little preparation now can help keep you, your family and your community safe.

Join the Kane County Health Department for Winter Ready: Preparing for Cold Weather and Emergencies, a free webinar where you'll learn how to take steps now to be ready when winter weather strikes! Spanish interpretation will be available.


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Conversations That Matter: A Webinar Series on Suicide in Kane CountyCommunity Conversations on Suicide in Kane County (4).png


January 19: Understanding Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Knowing How to Respond
January 26: Supporting Someone Who Is Struggling: Mental Health, Substance Use and Suicide Prevention
February 2: Creating Safer Environments: Lethal Means Safety and Suicide Prevention
​February 9: After Suicide: Understanding Loss, Grief and Community Postvention


Register once for all four webinars

Talking about suicide can be difficult, but these conversations matter. The Kane County Health Department invites community members to join Conversations That Matter: A Webinar Series on Suicide in Kane County, a free, four-part webinar series focused on suicide prevention, mental health, and supporting people who may be struggling.

Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, healthcare professional, or community member, these sessions will offer practical information to help you recognize warning signs, support someone who may be at risk, and connect people with resources.

The series will explore suicide prevention across different age groups, with special attention to the needs of teens and older adults. Participants will learn about ways to reduce suicide risk, create safer environments, and support individuals and communities following a suicide death.

You only need to register once for the entire series. Attend one session, several sessions, or all four. You do not need to register separately for each webinar. Spanish interpretation will be available.

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Learn more about Conversations That Matter: A Webinar Series on Suicide in Kane County​

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View recordings of past events

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May 16, 2026: Double Jeopardy: Addressing Substance Use Disorder and Problem Gambling
Passcode: 294zT6&e​
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February 20, 2026: What Families Need to Know About Lead Poisoning​​ 
View presentation slides in Spanish​

April 2, 2025: Protecting Children: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding to Child Abuse
Passcode: X73pRTK1​

December 18, 2024: Living Well in Kane County: Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers
Passcode: A4%Jeg2&

July 24, 2024: Watch Me Grow! Supporting Children Through the 5 Domains of Child Development and Kane County Health Department Free Early Childhood Programs
Passcode: ^NvxFQ97​


April 24, 2024: The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children​
Passcode: wC4J*C80

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March 20, 2024​: Substance Misuse and Overdose​

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March 13, 2024: Impact of Trauma on Children
Passcode: EVYUXn0$ 


February 28, 2024: Parent Discussions on Substance Use Prevention​
Passcode: &a6KUvwQ​

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