CLINICS

Monthly Schedule

Immunization and Blood Pressure Clinics

HILLSBORO

1^st Wednesday 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Montgomery County Health Dept. WIC Office

LITCHFIELD

1^st Thursday 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

317 W Union

RAYMOND

1^st Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Raymond Village Hall

NOKOMIS

2^nd Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Knight of Columbus Hall

Blood Pressure Clinics

1^st Wednesday of Month - Hillsboro

1^st Thursday of Month - Litchfield

2^nd Tuesday of Month - Farmersville

2^nd Wednesday of Month - Coffeen

2^nd Thursday of Month - Nokomis

3^rd Wednesday of Month - Taylor Springs

3^rd Wednesday of Month - Panama

3^rd Thursday of Month - Fillmore

4^th Tuesday of Month - Litchfield

4^th Thursday of Month - Raymond

NURSING

(217) 532-2001

CHILD HEALTH

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS - Clinics are available to immunize children against the childhood diseases. The Health Department has a clinic each month in Litchfield, Raymond, Nokomis and Hillsboro. Special clinics are held in the schools for HBV and Td if indicated. Flu clinics are held during the months of October and November.

SCHOOL HEALTH - In cooperation with school nurses, the Health Department nurses review physical and immunization records. They are available as a resource for other medical problems.

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING - A technician employed by the Health Department conducts vision and hearing screenings. Vision screenings are done for preschool, kindergarten, grades 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, teacher referrals and special education.

Hearing screenings are done for preschool, kindergarten, grades 1, 2, 3, teacher referrals and special education. Children identified as having possible hearing or vision problems are referred to medical professionals for further testing and treatment.

DIVISION OF SPECIALIZED CARE FOR CHILDREN - Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) staff are available at the Health Department the third Thursday of each month for intake and counseling for children with special needs.

ADULT HEALTH

IMMUNIZATIONS - Flu clinics are held during the months of October and November. Other adult immunizations, including Td and MMR, are available at Montgomery County Health Department.

FOREIGN TRAVEL - The Division of Nursing provides information and referrals concerning immunizations for travel to foreign countries.

DIABETES CONTROL PROGRAM - Provides education and support group for Diabetics. Supported through Illinois Diabetes Control Program.

OTHER

TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM: Provides educational programs for schools and groups on smoking, its harmful effects, this includes the Smoke-Free Restaurant Recognition program.

TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM: Provides information and classes at junior high and high school level on safe practices and teen pregnancy prevention.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

(217) 532-2001

CHRONIC DISEASE SCREENING - Blood pressure screening clinics are held in 14 different locations monthly. Nurses work with area hospitals to offer special blood chemistry screenings and health education clinics throughout the county.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, STD’s and AIDS - nurses, according to IDPH guidelines investigate these diseases, and reports are sent to the State. We also provide education, counseling and are a resource for these programs.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING - Nurses visit 1-2 times monthly as indicated by a physician’s referral and orders. The nurses may monitor medications, vital signs, injections and other medical needs, including teaching family members routine bedside nursing procedures. Nurses help refer patients to other agencies when possible. This program is partially funded by Project Life Area Agency on Aging.

WOMEN’S HEALTH

(217) 532-2201

(Includes Programs Funded Through IDPH Office of Women’s Health)

BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER PROGRAM – The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) provides information, assistance with payment for screenings, and assists with referrals and follow-ups for breast and cervical cancer. IBCCP also provides educational material, programs and outreach activities.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS PROGRAM - Educational programs and screenings are available through this grant, provided by the IDPH Office of Women’s Health. In 2001, the grant is for osteoporosis education and referral to screening.

PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

(217) 532-2001

HEALTH EDUCATION - Educational programs for the community and schools are done upon request. These are designed to educate the public on current health topics and make the public aware of the services of the Department.

ADOLESCENT HEALTH – This grant funded program assists with health education to local schools. Provides information on a variety of subjects including puberty, teen pregnancy, self-esteem, health, safe schools and teacher health education.

DIABETES CONTROL PROGRAM- This grant works with diabetes, providing educational material, newsletters and support group. Do not assist with payment of screening, testing supplies or medication.

TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM- Provides educational assistance to schools and groups on smoking. Included in this program is Samantha the Magenta Skunk (4 yr-8 yr), The Monster Cigarette (4^th grade- adult), and Make Mine a Fresh Start Family (WIC/MCH). Smoke-Free Restaurants is also part of this grant.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Diabetes Support Group - A meeting is held the last Wednesday of each month at the Health Department (the date may change with a holiday).