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They also provide Home Visits
to homebound residents unable to qualify for Home Health Care. The nursing
staff visits 180-200 patients per month. They also facilitate and assist in
many health education programs.
The Village's two registered nurses provide
skilled nursing services, under physicians' orders, for residents in their
homes. They also provide health screening clinics for hypertension,
diabetes, cholesterol, anemia, and TB. They also manage the Village-wide
influenza vaccination program, provide vision and hearing screenings in our
parochial schools, and are involved in inspections of day care centers.
Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings at the
Village hall
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Mondays from 3:00 p.m – 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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There is no charge for blood pressure checks
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Blood Glucose checks are $3
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Injections $3
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INR Anticoagulation is $7 and results will be faxed to
physician
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No appointments necessary
Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Screenings at the senior center
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Mondays from 8:30 a.m. -
10:00 a.m.
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There is no charge for
blood pressure checks
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No appointments necessary
Tuberculosis Screening at the
village hall
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On Mondays
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3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clients must return on Thursday to have the skin
test analyzed anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Parental consent needed for those under 18 years of age
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There is a $10 fee
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No appointments are
necessary
Cholesterol Screenings will alternate between the
Senior Center and Village Hall - the second Wednesday of the month from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Call
847/368-5760 or 847/253-5532 for an appointment
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Total Cholesterol
with HDL is $15, and the Lipid Profile is $20 and requires a 14-hour
fast
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Complimentary blood
glucose checks are provided with Cholesterol Screening. Education and
counseling is provided at all our clinics.
Community Partnership Immunization
Clinic:
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS ARE HELD AT VILLAGE HALL
Low cost immunizations are provided through the Vaccine For Children program
sponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health. These vaccines are
approved for ages 0-18 years. Immunization records or physicians order are required at each
clinic to ensure safe administration. Parental consent is also required.
Immunizations offered include
DTaP, Td, MMR, Hib, IPV, Hepatitis A & B, Comvac, Pediarix, Varicella
Menactra and Pneumococal conjugate. Adult Hep A, Hep B, Td, Tdap also
available for cost. TB screening is also offered but requires a
second visit the following Thursday at the Senior Center for results.
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On the third Monday of
each month, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. except January
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At Village Hall Health
Department, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road
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There is a $5 charge for
each immunization
In addition to the Health
Department staff, this clinic is supported by the nursing staff from
Wheeling Township, School District 25, the Villages of Mount Prospect and
Elk Grove and Northwest Community Healthcare.
Nursing Services provides home visits to our
homebound residents who do not qualify for Home Health Care. The nursing
staff visits 180-200 patients per month. The monthly visits can include lab
draws or anticoagulant checks via the coagucheck machine. Staff also will fill
insulin syringes or pillboxes for those unable to do so themselves,
administer injections, as well as make physical assessments for instability.
Referrals usually come from a home care agency, a doctor, family members or
the residents themselves. Occasionally a resident may need to be seen more
often, but on a temporary basis only. When necessary, a referral is made to
Home Health, Catholic Charities or Kenneth Young for social service support.
Parochial School Vision and Hearing Program -
Nursing Services assists parochial schools with vision and hearing
screenings.
Community Events
Nursing Services provides blood pressure and cholesterol screening at the
Public Works Open House each May. Our nurses provide support for Frontier
Days by offering cholesterol screening and overseeing the First Aid tent.
Village Employee Health Services
Nursing services provides first aid, immunizations and health screenings to
all Village employees. Consultation is also provided at the request of the
employee.
EMT-B Instruction
Firefighters and Paramedics require continuing education hours to maintain
their State of Illinois license. Nursing Services provides education
on various topics as requested. The State must approve these before they are presented.
Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Whether it is pediculosis, TB or any other infectious disease,
Nursing Services will assist the community in alleviating the problem. Our
referrals come from the Cook County Department of Public Health, schools or
family members.
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