6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Unique Health Now Concierge Clinic Holds Grand Opening March 8

Complimentary Launch Party to Introduce “Unique” Primary Care Services and the Latest Non-invasive Fat Burning Technology

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Blood Donations Drop To Emergency Levels: Where To Donate In Batavia

The emergency blood shortage comes as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years, the Red Cross said.

Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Batavia

The batch of mosquitoes tested positive for the virus the week of July 17.

Report reveals importance of social connection among older Americans

By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual

Kane County Closes Vax Hub In Batavia

Since opening in March 2021, the location issued more than 114,000 doses — the most given in the state outside Cook County, officials said.

Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Available At Kane Vax Hub

The bivalent booster shot targets two versions of the coronavirus: the original strain and omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

Free COVID-19 Saliva Testing Coming To Kane Vax Hub

The Kane County Health Department is teaming up with SHIELD Illinois to provide the free testing option in town.

Kane Vax Hub COVID-19 Appointments Extended Through June

Health officials will open appointment slots at the Kane Vax Hub, located in Batavia, for one day in June.

Batavia Teens Can Work Out For Free This Summer At Planet Fitness

Teens between the ages of 14 and 19 can work out for free starting May 16. Planet Fitness has locations in Aurora and St. Charles.

COVID-19 Appointments Available In May At Kane Vax Hub

COVID-19 shots and booster doses will be available at the Kane Vax Hub in Batavia on one Saturday in May, officials announced.

More COVID-19 Vaccine Slots Made Available At Kane Vax Hub

Kane County Health Department officials added additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics for April at the site in Batavia.

Kane Vax Hub Appointments Extended Through April

Locals can stop by Kane Vax Hub in Batavia to get their COVID-19 shots and booster doses on two weekends in April.

Kane Vax Hub Will Stay Open Through March

Kane County Health Department officials announced Tuesday COVID-19 vaccine appointments have been added at the Batavia hub through March.

Hospital Capacity In Batavia Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Kane County.

Kane Vax Hub Adds More Appointments Through February

Kane Vax Hub, originally closing mid-January, flipped the script to extend appointments first through January and now through February.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Batavia Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Kane County.

Free N95 Masks Available At Meijer Stores: Find One Near Batavia

Meijer, with locations in St. Charles and Aurora, became one of the first chains in the Midwest to begin offering the free N95 masks Monday.

Hospital Capacity In Batavia Area: See The Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Kane County and across IL.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Batavia Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Kane County.

Hospital Capacity In Batavia Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Kane County and across IL.

How Close Are Batavia Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here is updated data on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Kane County.

COVID-19 Testing Near Batavia: Where To Find Locations

Here's where to find COVID-19 testing sites near Batavia amid surging cases in the omicron wave.

Volunteers Needed To Provide Vaccines At Kane Vax Hub

Currently, officials said the greatest need is volunteers with medical backgrounds or approved licenses.

High Demand Empties Batavia Shelves Of Rapid Tests

The company recommends shoppers visit their store since shipping and same-day delivery were not available Thursday at Batavia locations.

How Close Are Batavia Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Kane County.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Batavia

Boosters available in Batavia help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

How Close Are Batavia Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here are updated figures on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Kane County.

Kane Vax Hub Now Remains Open Through January: Health Officials

A week after the Kane County Health Department announced the vaccine hub will be closing in early January, officials extended its operation.

Coronavirus Cases Down 2 Percent Recently In Kane County: CDC

Kane County has "high" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.

Health Department Reassessing Options For Future Mass Vax Clinics

KCHD officials said they're reassessing its operation of the Kane Vax Hub given public input following news of its closure in January.

Batavia's Kane Vax Hub To Close

The mass vaccination site, which opened on Randall Road in March, is closing in early January, health officials announced.

Kane County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Kane County.

Free Heart Screenings Offered To Batavia High School Students

The foundation partnering with the school is also looking for about 150 volunteers, who will be trained, to help with the one-day event.

Kane Vax Hub Closed For Appointments Thanksgiving Week

The site in Batavia will be closed on its regularly operating days in light of the holiday.

Fox And Turkey Run Benefitting Local Pantry Celebrates 25 Years

The Fox Valley holiday tradition, in its 25th year, will benefit the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry this year.

Kane County To Offer Pfizer Vaccine To Kids At Batavia Hub

Children ages 5-11 can start to get doses of the Pfizer vaccine starting Nov. 10 at the Kane Vax Hub in Batavia.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.