Kane County Health Department

Since launching in 2020, IRIS has facilitated over 13,195 referrals.

Kane County Health Department Marks 5 Years of Connecting People to Vital Services Through IRIS

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is marking the 5th anni...
Cooling centers around Kane County

​Find Relief from the Heat at a Cooling Center in Kane County

Kane County is expected to experience dangerously high heat indices ra...
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline signs and other material given away during event

Kane County Health Department Hosts Successful Safe Kane County Drive-Thru Pickup Event

​On April 25, 2025, the Kane County Health Department (KCHD) held its ...
New Video: How to Use Naloxone to Save a Life

New Video from the Kane County Health Department: How to Use Naloxone to Save a Life

A new video is now available showing how to safely and effectively use...
Connect with Kane: Learn, Grow, Thrive, is a year-long campaign to raise awareness about the importance of mental health

Kane County Health Department Launches New Mental Health Campaign - Connect with Kane: Learn, Grow, Thrive

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has launched Connect with Ka...
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Kane County Health Department Announces Child Abuse Prevention Month Initiatives

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is recognizing Child Abuse P...
Spring ephemerals

Kane County Forest Preserve Invites Community to Track Spring Ephemerals

​Spring ephemerals are woodland plants that bloom early in the season,...
Information & Referrals (IRIS)

Kane County IRIS Reaches Major Milestone with 10,000th Referral

The Integrated Referral and Intake System (IRIS), managed by the Kane...
A Kane Kares client describes the program as "a gift" she wishes all mothers could receive.

Kane County Health Department Program Guides First-Time Moms in Kane County

​Since 2000, the Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has been support...
Kane County staff and Board members enjoy Swedish Days.

Kane County Joins in Swedish Days Parade

​Kane County staff and Board members enjoyed walking in the Grand Para...