By: Mattie Quinn, Governing Since stepping down as surgeon general in April of last year, Vivek Murthy has turned his attention to what he considers to be America’s fastest-growing public health crisis. No, it isn’t cardiovascular diseases or obesity or smoking or even the nation’s system of health-care delivery. Murthy is taking on a more unlikely […]
2020
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Loneliness May Be a Bigger Public Health Threat Than Smoking or Obesity
March 23, 2020Published In: 2020
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order to Maximize COVID-19 Containment, Ensure Health Care System Remains Fully Operational
Order Begins 5 p.m. Saturday; Governor Orders Local Governments to Halt Evictions, Bans Gatherings of More Than 10 People Friday, March 20, 2020 – Governor, Office of the Chicago — Following the advice of leading public health experts around the globe, Governor JB Pritzker announced today has signed a statewide stay at home order, aiming […]
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19
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A Teacher’s Letter to Students
March 22, 2020Dear Students, In case you had not seen (or seriously considered) a list of things you can do at home that you might not usually do, here is a list my wife and I have written, for your (and our) consideration 🙂 (in addition to your academic pursuits!). Live your life to the full (which […]
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19
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Coronavirus: What to do if you feel ill
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19, Health Department Public Service Announcements
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Coronavirus Update Live COVID-19 Virus Outbreak – Worldometer
March 21, 2020View Worldometer’s live statistics of the COVID-19 virus outbreak here.
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19
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Kendall County COVID-19 Restaurant Viewer
https://maps.co.kendall.il.us/kendall-restaurants/ The Kendall County COVID-19 Restaurant viewer are restaurants that are still offering take out and delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. As this is an ever changing incident, be sure to contact the restaurant to double check that they are still open or any other details that may have changed. Enter your address in the […]
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19
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Two New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Kendall County
The Kendall County Health Department is reporting two new cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID19). It was confirmed a female in her 40s and a male in his 50s tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), there is no known international travel history. This brings the total of Kendall County residents who have tested positive for the […]
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19, Health Department Public Service Announcements
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Recommended Guidance for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Funeral Homes
View Illinois Department of Public Health’s recommended guidance for preventing spread of COVID-19 in Funeral Homes here.
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19
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Recommended Guidance for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Faith-Based Facilities and Houses of Worship
View Illinois Department of Public Health’s recommended guidance for preventing spread of COVID-19 in Faith-Based Facilities and Houses of Worship here.
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19
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Taking a Closer Look at Coronavirus Symptoms and Impact on Children
March 19, 2020Read about the largest study done on symptoms and impacts of COVID-19 on children here.
Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19