Raising Awareness of Urgent Maternal Warning Signs in Kane County
July 30, 2025
Many people don’t know the urgent warning signs that can indicate serious health complications during and after pregnancy—and if they do, their concerns may be ignored by others, even doctors. That’s why Well Child Center is bringing the Hear Her® campaign to Kane County, with support from the CDC Foundation.
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Brighter Smiles, Brighter Community Initiative
May 2, 2025
Well Child Center is excited to share information about its Brighter Smiles, Brighter Community initiative! We are teaming up with School District U-46 and local partners to boost children's oral health in Elgin and surrounding areas.
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Fatherhood and Male Family Member Engagement Initiative
November 16, 2023
This year, Well Child Center introduced a new Fatherhood and Male Family Member Engagement Initiative to proactively and inclusively involve fathers, male family members, and male caregivers in all aspects of our programs, services, and operations.
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Dental Care for School Age Children—It’s More than Just Brushing
March 13, 2023
Dental problems can lead to children missing partial lessons or entire days of school. Recent studies have found that 30% of children ages 6-12 missed school due to dental problems.
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Food and Supplies Donations!
January 26, 2023
Starting in January, Well Child Center’s pantry—Food for Families—is coordinating food / supply donation activities each month! Check back here for monthly highlights.
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Check Out New Artwork at Well Child Center!
January 26, 2023
Well Child Center was fortunate to engage a local artist to develop a mural for the lobby in our main site on Wing Street. The mural is fun, whimsical, interactive and more! Stop by and check it out.
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Color Your Smile Coloring Contest!
October 17, 2022
Have you heard? Well Child Center is hosting a coloring contest the week of October 17th as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration! The deadline is October 21 at 3:00 pm. Download the contest coloring sheet here or visit one of the Well Child Center locations to pick one up.
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Save the Dates!
September 30, 2022
Join us for our 50th Anniversary Events throughout the month of October as we celebrate 50 years of providing health and human services for low-income families and uninsured, at-risk children in Kane County.
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Well Child Center Celebrates 50 Years of Service with New Logo, Events, Contests and Fundraisers
September 27, 2022
The Well Child Center is hosting a series of community events in the month of October to commemorate its 50th year of providing health and human services for low-income families and uninsured, at-risk children in Kane County.
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Breastfeeding Myths and Facts—What Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know
September 26, 2022
Did you know? Breastfeeding protects your baby from certain childhood infections and diseases like ear infections, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), type 2 diabetes and more. Breastfeeding also has many benefits for the mother.
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