Kane County Health Department director to attend State of the Union address
The Kane County Health Department’s executive director will attend President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday night in Washington, D.C.
Director Michael Isaacson will attend as the guest of U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, who praised Isaacson for his dedication to keep communities safe and healthy.
“During the darkest days of COVID-19, Michael coordinated local pandemic response programs that helped prevent the spread of the virus, and ultimately save lives,” Foster said in a news release.
Foster noted Isaacson has helped the county by expanding childhood mental health resources and helping combat the opioid epidemic, proving himself to be a “steadfast advocate and an experienced leader in community outreach,” the release stated.
Foster said in the coming weeks, Biden will bring an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
“As we do, we must make sure it’s done in a competent and orderly manner that prioritizes and supports our local public health departments and essential community leaders like Michael Isaacson,” Foster said.
Isaacson has worked at the health department for more than 22 years and was appointed to lead as the executive director in 2022.
Isaacson said the invitation and opportunity to represent Kane County at the State of the Union address is an honor.
“From working to protect our communities during the pandemic to addressing the rising number of substance use disorders and overdoses, the past few years have been challenging for health care workers and public health personnel in our community and across the country,” Isaacson said in the release. “As Congressman Foster’s guest, I’m proud to advocate for continued federal support for these issues on the national stage.”
