Kane County Health Department

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The Kane County Health Department, a department of county government, was founded in 1985 by resolution​ of the Kane County Board. The Health Department offers a full array of public health programs​ and is certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Accreditation and Quality Improvement​
Administration​​
Employment, Internships, & Volunteer​
Health Advisory Committee
Press Releases and Health Advisories​
Public Health Committee​
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Vision

Every resident has the knowledge and access to opportunities to live their healthiest life possible.​​

Mission

To improve health outcomes by working in partnership with the community to understand the cultural, environmental, historical and social issues impacting our residents’ health so we can effectively direct resources and services in an equitable and inclusive manner.​

Values

We are committed to:

  • Listening 
  • Respecting
  • Helping
  • Improving
  • Excelling​

Annual Reports

2024 Report to the Community.png​The Kane County Health Department's annual report provides a comprehensive overview of our commitment to community wellness over the past year. Through strategic initiatives, targeted public health programs and data-driven interventions, we have worked tirelessly to improve health outcomes, prevent disease and support the well-being of our diverse population. This report highlights our key achievements and ongoing efforts to create a healthier, more resilient community for all who live, work and visit in Kane County.

2024 Kane County Health Department Report to the Community (English)

2024 Kane County Health Department Report to the Community (Spanish)​


Past Reports
2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 ​​



Staff Leadership​

Administration 

Michael Isaacson, MPH, Executive Director

Rachael Page, Executive Assistant

Tina Koral, MPH, CPH, Health Promotions Manager


​Division of Community Health

Kim Peterson, MA, MS, Director of Community Health ​

Michelle Meyer, MBA, Assistant Director of Community Health

Division of Disease Prevention

Laura Barrett, MSN, RN, CMCN, Director of Disease Prevention

Theresa Knauf, RN, MPH, MBA, Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing


Division of Finance and Facilities

Kinnell Snowden, Chief Financial Officer


Division of Health Protection

Uche Onwuta, M.S., MPH, Director of Health Protection

Apryll M. Elliott, MEd, BSN, PEL-SN, Assistant Director of Communicable Disease​

Julie Wiegel, LEHP, A​ssistant Director of Environmental Health


Division of Planning and Information

Elizabeth Alleman, MPH, Director of Planning & Information ​




Resources


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​Contact Us

Kane County Health Department
1240 N. Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Closed on holidays. Environmental Health is closed in Aurora on Tuesdays.

​Kane County Health Department
1750 Grandstand Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
Hours: Tuesday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Other hours by appointment. Closed on holidays.

Phone: 630-208-3801
Available 24 hours for emergencies. Non-emergency calls received outside regular hours will be answered the next business day.

Fax:
Communicable Disease Fax: 630-897-8128​​​Environmental Health Fax: 630-897-8123​Public Health Nursing Fax: 630-897-8138​​​