2019

By: U.S. Geological Survey About half of the water supply in the southwestern United States is supplied by water from forests, which generally yield higher quality water than any other source. Approximately 80 percent of the freshwater resources in the U.S. originate on forested land, and more than 3,400 public drinking-water systems are located in […]

By: Lindsey Konkel, Science News for Students When Irfan Rahman talked to young vapers, some complained of bleeding mouths and throats. And these bloody sores seemed slow to heal. Such reports concerned this toxicologist at the University of Rochester in New York. So he decided to investigate what the vapors inhaled from electronic cigarettes might be […]

By: NIH News in Health Are there bluish-purple or red lines popping out on your legs? Those could be varicose veins. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that lie just underneath the skin’s surface. They aren’t just a cosmetic issue. If they aren’t treated, they can also cause health problems. “By the age of 50, […]

Kendall-Grundy Community Action Services, a division of Kendall County Health Department, has funds available for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Percentage Income Payment Plan (PIPP). The mission for these energy assistance programs are to assist low income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs by paying a portion of winter […]

By: NIH News in Health Getting your period is a fact of life for most women. But every woman’s period is different. So how do you know if yours is causing problems that it shouldn’t? Many girls and women get cramps, low back pain, fatigue, or discomfort with their periods. But some have pain so […]

Governor Supports Legislation to Ban Flavored Vaping Products in the Veto Session Illinois Department of Public Health is Conducting Survey to Learn More About Vaping Habits As the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) continues to investigate respiratory illnesses associated with vaping, Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike are urging members of […]

By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. It can come from any animal. Raw milk can carry dangerous germs, such as Brucella, Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella, which can pose serious health risks to you and your family. Read […]

Single Family, Mobile Home Architectural/ Single Family, Mobile Home HVAC Labor and Material Kendall Grundy Community Action, a unit of the Kendall County Health Department will be accepting proposals from contractors interested in participating in the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program during the period of Oct 24, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Bid packages will […]

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