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Election 2008
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ORLAND TOWNSHIP HEALTH
SERVICES
Orland Township Health Service promotes and provides
services to residents of Orland Township and all of
Tinley Park, focusing on wellness, preventive health
care and health education. There are no age or income
guideline requirements to use the services.
There are no income guidelines to qualify for the
immunization clinic services.
FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
Orland Township immunization clinics are monthly and
held in various locations. All vaccines are administered
free of charge to anyone under the age of 19 years and a
resident of Orland Township, unincorporated Orland
Township and Tinley Park. Adult vaccine appointments may
be made by calling Orland Township Health Services. We
now have most adult vaccines including Zostavax
(Shingles), you may call Health Services to find out the
cost, as there is a fee for all adult vaccines.
Date Location Time
February 2 Helen Keller School
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
March 8 Orland Township Activity Center
9:00 a.m. –
11:00 a.m.
April 5 Grissom Junior High School (HealthFair
9:00
a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
May 3 Orland Township Activity Center
9:00 a.m. – 1100
a.m.
June 7 Orland Junior High School (Health Fair
9:00 a.m.
– 12:00 a.m.
July 12 Orland Township Activity Center
9:00 a.m. –
11:00 a.m.
August 9 Century Junior High School (Health Fair) 9:00
a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
For future clinic dates, call (708) 403-4222.
All
childhood vaccines are available at all clinics with the
exception of varicella and MMR/Varicella, which is only
given at clinics held at Orland Township Activity
Center. Children age 18 and under must be accompanied by
a parent unless special arrangements have been made with
the health services department the week before the
clinic. A written immunization record must be presented
at the clinic and proof of residency will be checked.
Those receiving shots must eat before attending the
clinic.
The following shots are offered, free of charge, for all
individuals under the age of 19 years, at every clinic
and health fair, with the exception of Varicella and MMR/Varicella
which are only offered clinics at Orland Township:
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Dtap) Inactivated
Poliovirus (IPV)
Hepatitis B Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chickenpox) Pneumococcal
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Meningitis
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) Hepatitis A
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Influenza
You can check on the various combination shots by
calling Health Services at Orland Township.
All health fairs offer school physicals ($15.00), free
dental screenings, free vision screenings, and free
immunizations.
WELLNESS SERVICES
Orland Township Health Services focuses on preventive
health care. The following fees represent discounts of
as much, if not more, than 50% per medical service to
maintain one’s health. Please visit the Orland Township
office at 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park to select a
physician from the list of those participating and to
pay for the service. The resident must schedule
appointments with the health service provider.
HEALTH SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE
Youth Physical Examination…..$30.00 Senior
Podiatry…………..$20.00
Adult Physical Examination….. $35.00 Routine Podiatry
Exam…..$25.00
Complete Vision Exam………...$40.00 Dental
Screening…………$15.00
(does not include x-rays)
Dental Exam & Cleaning… $45.00 Dental Exam/Cleaning &
X-rays $100.00
(Please note that the physical examination may not be
used for an illness. Proof of residency will be required
at the time of discount voucher purchase.)
NURSES CLOSET
All Orland Township and Tinley Park residents can borrow
medical equipment and supplies for a 60-day period of
time. Items include wheelchairs, crutches, canes,
walkers, commodes, tub and shower seats, lift chairs,
hospital beds and various medical supplies.
EMERGENCY ID BRACELETS
Emergency ID bracelets are available to all residents
with a medical problem, as well as those who simply want
their vital emergency information on record. The purpose
of the bracelet is to allow emergency personnel quick
access to important facts when accidents, etc., occur.
Bracelets may be purchased for $8.00 and $10.00 at the
Orland Township office.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Wal Mart Last Wednesday of each month 1:00 p.m. – 3:00
p.m.
K Mart 3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30 a.m. – 11:30
a.m.
Orland Township 3rd Friday of each month 9:00 a.m. –
11:00 a.m.
BLOOD PRESSURE/CHOLESTEROL/BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS
Orland Township 4th Wednesday of each month 8:30 a.m. –
10:30 a.m.
These services are performed by volunteers from various
home care agencies.
HEALTH FAIRS
In an effort to provide families with a one-stop shop to
fulfill school health and immunization requirements,
Orland Township offers three health fairs per year, in
various locations to accommodate all the residents of
Orland Township, Tinley Park and Orland Hills. The first
health fair of the season is at Grissom Junior High
School, 17000 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park on Saturday,
April 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the next
location is Orland Junior High School, 14855 West Ave.,
Orland Park, on June 7, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m., and Century Junior High School, 10801 West 159th
St., Orland Park, on August 9k 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
At all health fairs children can receive free dental
examinations, which would fulfill the school dental
examination requirements, free vision examinations, free
immunizations (all required childhood), and a school or
sports physical for only $15.00. The physicals are
provided by the physicians at Hope Children’s Hospital,
and there are various local dentists and Opticians’ who
provide the dental and eye care.
TOTAL LIPID PROFILE CHOLESTEROL TESTING
Cholesterol has become a household word in our
increasingly health-conscious society. High levels of
cholesterol in the blood are considered a major risk
factor in the development of coronary artery disease,
heart attacks and stroke. Atherosclerosis (hardening of
the arteries) is a major method by which cholesterol
causes cardiovascular diseases. Cholesterol accumulates
in the walls of the arteries, and combined with cellular
debris, produces plaques that can impair the flow of
blood until a blood clot forms. This clot can block the
artery, causing heart attack or stroke.
How to prevent and detect these diseases in the early
stages while they are treatable are major areas of
study. Too often, the first symptom of heart disease is
a fatal heart attack or stroke. Imagine the excitement
of doctors when they found that a high level of
cholesterol in the blood was often associated with heart
disease. The cholesterol content of the blood can be
measured by a simple blood test. In all adults aged 20
years or older, a fasting lipoprotein profile (total
cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL)
cholesterol, and triglyceride) should be obtained once
every 5 years, particularly for those that have a family
history of heart disease, diabetes or stroke.
With this simple finger stick the results of a total
cholesterol, tryglicerides, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL
(bad cholesterol), and TC/HDL ratio readings may be
obtained. This test is performed on the third Tuesday
and third Thursday of each month. It meets all relevant
National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines for
precision and accuracy. A nine to twelve hour fast is
required for accurate results. The cost for residents is
$25.00 for cholesterol and $30.00 for cholesterol and
glucose. For non-residents $30.00 and $35.00
respectively. Appointments may be made by calling (708)
403-4222.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACARDS
Temporary (three months only) window handicapped parking
placards may be obtained at the Orland Township office.
PODIATRY SCREENINGS
A local podiatrist offers free podiatry screenings for
all Orland Township residents at the Orland Township
office on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 to
11:00 am. To schedule an appointment, please call (708)
403-4222.
RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASSES
The Orland Township Red Cross Babysitting Classes are
being held in local schools. After attendance of all
classes, this course will provide the participant with
certification, which includes instruction in leadership,
basic childcare, safety and safe play, and first aid.
Interested individuals may register at the Orland
Township office. The cost for this course is $25.00 and
attendance is limited.
Orland Township Activity Center Orland Township Activity
Center
15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park 15100 S. 94th Ave.,
Orland Park
March 4, 5, & 6, 2008 June 9th & 10th, 2008
3:45 p.m.. to 6:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Orland Township Activity Center
15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park
August 18th & 19th, 2008
8:30 a.m. 60 12:30 p.m.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
In Illinois over 70,000 children are being raised in
homes where a grandparent or other relative is the sole
caregiver. A support group of peers can help by offering
emotional support, as well as guidance, assistance, and
advise to grandparents in their efforts to care for
their grandchildren. This program is not a therapy
support group, it offers a safe place where participants
are comfortable sharing their experience and hopefully
can learn from the experiences of others in the group.
The meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of
each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Orland Township Activity
Center. For more information please call Sue Bienias at
(708) 403-4222.
FAMILY CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES
The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter
is pleased to present along with Orland Township Health
Services, a Family Caregiver Education Series. This
series will include two two-hour programs on the
following topics; Memory Loss 101, Responding to
Communication Changes and Understanding Challenging
Behaviors, Stress Management for Caregivers. These
programs are open to anyone and are free of charge to
participants. The intended audience is family members
and friends of people with memory loss, though anyone is
welcome to attend. The dates for these presentations are
3/l3/08 and 3/20/08, all classes will be held from 8:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. You may call the Alzheimer’s
Association to register for these classes (815)
744-0804.
SHOULDER INJURIES
On Thursday evening, February 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Dr.
Gregory L. Primus, M.D. a former Chicago Bears player
and orthopedic surgeon, will be giving a presentation on
Shoulder Injuries at Orland Township, 15100 S. 94th
Ave., Orland Park. This program will detail various
shoulder disorders, and treatment options that range
from exercise, medications, injections, arthroscopic
surgery (minimally invasive), partial shoulder
replacements, and finally total shoulder replacements.
Please call Orland Township (708) 403-4222 for further
information or to register for this informative
presentation.
GARDASIL (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine)
HPV vaccine is an inactivated (not live) vaccine which
protects against four major types of HPV. Thee include
two types that cause about 70% of cervical cancer and
two types that cause about 90% of genital warts. HPV
vaccine can prevent most genital warts and most cases of
cervical cancer.
Protection from HPV vaccine is expected to be
long-lasting. But vaccinated women still need cervical
cancer screening because the vaccine does not protect
against all HPV types that cause cervical cancer.
In June 2006, the quadrivalent HPV vaccine types 6, 11,
16, 18, under the trade name GARDASIL® (manufactured by
Merck and Co.), was licensed for use among females aged
9-26 years for prevention of HPV-type-related cervical
cancer, cervical cancer precursors, vaginal and vulvar
cancer precursors, and anogenital warts. The vaccine is
administered by intramuscular injection, and the
recommended schedule is a 3-dose series with the second
and third doses administered 2 and 6 months after the
first dose. The recommended age for vaccination of
females is 11-12 years. Vaccine can be administered as
young as age 9 years. Catch-up vaccination is
recommended for females aged 13-26 years who have not
been previously vaccinated. Vaccination is not a
substitute for routine cervical cancer screening, and
vaccinated females should have cervical cancer screening
as recommended.
Gardasil is available at all Orland Township
Immunization Clinics for individuals who are nineteen
years of age or younger, free of charge. For those over
the age of nineteen, interested individuals may contact
Orland Township for the cost of the vaccine.
HEALTHY HEART
On Thursday, February 28, 2008 a representative from the
Heart Care Center of Illinois will be at the Orland
Township Activity Center, 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland
Park at 6:30 p.m. to talk about the healthy heart.
Taking care of your heart today means living longer and
healthier. Learn risk factors and the means to improve
your heart health. To register for this informative
presentation call (708) 403-4222.
STAYING HEALTHY FOR THE FIRST 100 YEARS
Dr. Joseph Brannigan, an Orland Park chiropractor will
be at Orland Township, 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park
on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. to give a
presentation regarding your health. This is an
introduction to people so they can implement healthy
choices into their life to avoid the common pitfalls.
This workshop includes: nutrition, planning, anti-aging,
exercise and injury prevention. To register for this
presentation you may call (708) 403-4222.
WOMEN’S EVENT
Watch for further information regarding a women’s
program that will take place on Thursday, April 17, 2008
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Orland Township Activity
Center, 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. This seminar is
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