NURSING
(217) 532-2001
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.
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. (Center
for Disease Control)
FOREIGN TRAVEL - The Division of Nursing
provides information and referrals concerning immunizations for travel to
foreign countries. (Center for Disease Control)
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. (More
info on Teen Pregnancy)
(217) 532-2001
CHRONIC DISEASE SCREENING - Blood pressure screening
clinics are held in 14 different locations. 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 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.
(217) 532-2001 ext. 209
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 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 diabetics, providing educational material,
newsletters and support groups. Does not assist with payment of screenings,
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 (4th 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 at 6:30 pm. The Support Group
will not meet in November or December due to the holidays. Upcoming
Support Group Speakers