Kane County Health Updates - Nov 16, 2022
"Stay informed with the latest public health updates from Kane County, including COVID-19 and Ebola monitoring, vaccination information, and funding updates on gun violence and opioids. Contact Michael Isaacson, MPH, for questions or comments."
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Public Health Committee Updates November 16, 2022 Michael Isaacson, MPH Executive Director Kane County Health Department
Health Updates COVID - Average daily cases reported to health department over the past month down to 59 per day, preparing for potential winter increase - Bivalent booster shots available for those over 5 years old - Kane County at Low Community Level , but transmission is Substantial EBOLA - Monitoring travelers from impacted area of Uganda - Health Department notified and monitors symptoms until 21 days after traveler has left Uganda. - No high risk travelers have been identified in Kane County
Funding Updates Gun Violence - Kane County intends to continue hosting Local Advisory Group in Aurora as part of Reimagine Public Safety Act - State funding for community partners should be announced shortly Opioids - Health Department submitting a grant this week to National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) - Partnership with health department, hospitals, treatment providers, and peer recovery specialists to increase initiation of medication to treat substance use disorders in emergency departments and link with peer.
Comments or Questions? Michael Isaacson, MPH Michael Isaacson, MPH isaacsonmichael@co.kane.il.us isaacsonmichael@co.kane.il.us 6
