DuPage County Submitted Stories
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DuPage County Health Department warns residents to never touch a batAug 16, 2019 7:19 PM - This is the time of year when bats are most active and the DuPage County Health Department is warning residents to never touch or try to catch a bat or wild animal, especially in your home. Several potential human exposures to rabies have been reported already in 2019, and preventive treatment has been recommended for 45 potentially exposed persons.
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Prevention Leadership Team receives National Safety Council Teen Safety Award
Aug 9, 2019 8:51 PM - The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team is pleased to announce it has received the Teen Safety Award from the National Safety Council. The Teen Safety Award recognizes an individual or organization working to improve teen safety and save lives. -
DuPage Friends of Extension to host 'Brunch at Cantigny' Aug. 17 to support local community programs
Aug 8, 2019 7:09 PM - Join the DuPage Friends of Extension on Saturday, Aug. 17, for its "Brunch at Cantigny" fundraising event. Stroll through the museum gardens and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting local community programs provided by the University of Illinois Extension throughout DuPage County. -
DuPage County Sheriff's Office to hold Special Olympics car show benefit Aug. 25Aug 8, 2019 6:45 PM - On Sunday, Aug. 25, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office invites the community to its inaugural car show to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
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DuPage County Health Department supports World Breastfeeding WeekAug 1, 2019 8:06 PM - World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1-7, and the DuPage County Health Department will celebrate the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action theme, "Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding."
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Clare Oaks residents meet Colin Powell during Honor Flight trip
Jul 24, 2019 1:01 PM - Two Korean War veterans, residents at Clare Oaks retirement community in Bartlett, recently met former Secretary of State Colin Powell in Washington, D.C., while participating in an Honor Flight. -
DuPage County Health Department closed for Independence DayJul 3, 2019 1:35 PM - The DuPage County Health Department's Public Health Centers in Addison, Lombard, West Chicago, Westmont and Wheaton will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.
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DuPage County Health Department encourages you to 'Pool Safely' this summer
Jun 28, 2019 5:20 PM - A June 2019 report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission highlights the need to reduce drowning accidents, which remains the leading cause of accidental death among children, age 1 to 4. Non-fatal drowning injuries have also increased. -
Early report of West Nile activity in DuPage County prompts health department advisoryMay 24, 2019 12:06 PM - The report of a mosquito batch testing positive for the presence of West Nile virus has prompted the DuPage County Health Department to encourage county residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of contracting the virus. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year.
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How facial surgery helped Elgin woman regain function, confidence
May 20, 2019 9:17 AM - An Elgin woman with facial paralysis experienced renewed function and self-confidence after undergoing an innovative series of surgical procedures at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.
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