The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) published its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing the programs, partnerships and services that helped improve health outcomes and strengthen communities across Kane County during the past year. The report highlights KCHD’s work in behavioral health, communicable disease prevention, environmental health, emergency preparedness and maternal and
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 10, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only a few days away, with a deadline of Sunday, May 31, at 10 p.m. to signup for the golf package(s) or steak dinner(s) only. Join us Saturday, June
As warmer weather brings more time outdoors, the Kane County Health Department is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes and ticks, which can carry diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Mosquito and tick activity increases during the spring and summer months, making prevention an important part
What is the newest craze at Senior Centers? Why it’s chair volleyball! For many years, working with teenagers at camps and retreat experiences, one of my favorite group team development games was something I laughingly called, “Butt Volleyball” because everyone played while seated on their butts! It was fantastic fun,
The Fort Hill Wellness Series continues with its next topic “Menopause” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville. Dr. Christy Takemoto, the medical director of Advocate OBGYN at Good Samaritan Hospital, will lead an hour-long discussion on menopause and perimenopause, including
Naperville North High School, 899 N Mill St., Naperville, will host the 7th Annual A Pint For Kim Blood Drive and Festival, Illinois’ largest one-day blood drive, Saturday, May 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card, in addition to free Little Pops
Libraries have long been centers of learning and connection, and now they are also spaces where families can explore what it means to be healthy! As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how the Aurora Public Library District can nurture not only children’s
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways.Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a free
The American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, May 5 will take place at Geneva Park District’s Sunset Community Center, 710 Western Ave in Geneva. Make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and use zip code 60134. —American Red Cross
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways. Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its April “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Panera Bread, in the Yorkville Marketplace, 1206 North Bridge Street, in Yorkville.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their April membership meeting Wednesday, April 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
In the final months of the school year and as families begin planning for summer camps, travel, and outdoor activities, the Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is encouraging residents to take a few simple, but effective steps to protect children from measles, a highly contagious disease that can spread quickly
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members will be attending Aurora Senior Services Associates noon meeting, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, at 2111 Plum Street, Aurora. Senior Services Associates, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life
Children six months to 16 years can get a free vision screening through the Aurora Lions Club Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St., Aurora. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed. Call 630-707-2870 or visit auroralionsclub.org for details. Free exams
This time it hits close to home. Someone I love is struggling with high blood pressure and White Coat Syndrome. White Coat Syndrome is a term that describes someone who has an intense reaction or emotional response when visiting the doctor’s office, with blood pressure spiking up remarkably. Fear of
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s March “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Jake’s Bagels & Deli, 220 N. Broadway, in downtown Aurora. Jake’s Bagels
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Medical Records Access Fairness Act, March 4, which would require health care providers to give patients access to their medical records at no cost at least once per year. Medical records fees that doctor’s offices charge patients can often be a financial burden. If
By Tim Wagner Joe and Michelle Kouba had just been talking about subtle changes they were noticing in four-year-old daughter, Brinley. She was holding books closer to her face. She colored with her head resting on the table. Small things — but enough to spark some concern. Ironically, the very
