Kane County Health Department

Buprenorphine is a safe, effective medication that helps people with opioid use disorder reduce cravings, prevent withdrawal symptoms, and support long-term recovery. Access to treatment can save lives.

To make it easier to find care, the Kane County Health Department has started a directory of local healthcare providers who prescribe buprenorphine. If you or someone you know is seeking treatment for opioid use disorder, this resource can help connect you with available care in Kane County. If you are a provider currently prescribing buprenorphine, we welcome you to join the directory.

View the directory: https://www.kanehealth.com/opioid-awareness/Pages/buprenorphinedirectory.aspx

A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.

The infection can cause severe, sometimes explosive diarrhea and symptoms that can last more than a month. Learn more about cyclosporiasis: https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/index.html

Between 11 and 30 people in Illinois have been sickened by the parasite since May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As of July 4, investigators had not identified a specific type of produce, grower or supplier as the source of the current outbreak. However, the following fruits and vegetables have been linked to previous cyclosporiasis outbreaks in the United States and Canada:

- Bagged salad mixes and kits (pre-cut lettuce blends with romaine, iceberg, red cabbage, carrots)
- Fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
- Fresh basil
- Raspberries
- Snow peas
- Green onions (scallions)

If you are preparing or eating any of the following raw foods, take the following steps to reduce the risk of exposure:

Lettuce/leafy greens: Buy whole heads of lettuce (rather than prewashed, bagged lettuce or salad mixes), throw away the outer 2–3 layers of leaves and wash the inner leaves under running water. For leafy greens that can be cooked, cooking is the safest option.

Cilantro, basil: Wash thoroughly under running water, separating the leaves. Safest when cooked.

Raspberries: Their bumpy surface makes them especially hard to clean; the parasite can hide in the tiny crevices. Safest when cooked (pies, jams etc.). Consider frozen raspberries as an alternative (freezing may reduce but does not guarantee elimination of the parasite).

Snow peas: Wash under running water and rub the surface. Safest when cooked.

Green onions: Trim the root end and remove the outer layer, wash thoroughly under running water. Safest when cooked.

Learn more about cyclosporiasis surveillance: https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html