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Services and Schedules Foreign Travel Information The Skokie Health Department provides current information on worldwide disease outbreaks and immunization recommendations for travel to various foreign countries. Call the Health Department at (847) 933-8252 to receive the latest information before you travel. Health Supervision Visits Public health nurses conduct home visits to the chronically ill and others in need of health assistance. Visits can be scheduled to teach diabetic patients to monitor their blood sugar or to administer injections. Pregnant women and mothers with newborns are encouraged to contact the Skokie Health Department for information and guidance. Call (847) 933-8252 if you would like to schedule a visit. Hearing Screening - Adults Monthly screening clinics for adult residents are available through the Skokie Health Department at no charge. A state-certified audiometric technician conducts the screening test and provides test results and follow-up recommendations. Appointments are required. Current clinic dates and times include:
Call (847) 933-8252 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Immunization Clinics Free immunizations are provided to any child living in Skokie or attending a Skokie school. Certain vaccinations are available to adults also. Consultation on what immunizations are needed is provided by the nursing staff. An appointment is necessary. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Skokie Health Department at (847) 933-8252. Current clinic dates and times include:
Institutional Investigations Regular inspections of day care centers and nursing homes are conducted by the Skokie Health Department's Personal Health and Environmental Health Divisions to enforce Village and State regulations. Citizen complaints are investigated and documented. Call (847) 933-8252 or 933-8484 to file a complaint. Lead Screening Children age 1 year to 6 years who live in Skokie or attend a Skokie school can receive a blood lead screening test from the Skokie Health Department. There is an $18 fee for this screening and appointments are required. The fee is waived for income eligible families. Call (847) 933-8252 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Current clinic dates and times include:
Lipid Profile Screening The Skokie Health Department's lipid profile screening program measures your total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglyceride levels. There is a $12 fee for the screening and appointments are required. Call (847) 933-8252 to make an appointment. Current clinic dates and times include:
[Back to Top] | [Back to What's Happening] The Skokie Health Department's Environmental Health Division will test your microwave oven for radiation leaks. An appointment is required for this service. Call (847) 933-8484 for more information for to request an appointment. Nutrition Clinic A monthly nutrition clinic is offered to Skokie residents by the Skokie Health Department. You will receive a mini-physical which includes height, weight, blood pressure, hematocrit, cholesterol, and diabetes screening. A one-on-one counseling session with a registered dietitian is also included. This clinic is free of charge and appointments are necessary. Current clinic dates and times include:
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (847) 933-8252. The Skokie Health Department offers a free monthly nutrition lecture. The lecture is open to the general public and no advance registration is necessary. Current lecture dates and times include:
Pneumonia shots are available to eligible Skokie residents throughout the year. There is no out-of-pocket expense. Medicare Part B is billed for reimbursement when possible. The clinics are by appointment only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Skokie Health Department at (847) 933-8252. Current clinic dates and times include:
Parochial school children's health records are reviewed by the Skokie Health Department nurses. Consultation about immunizations, communicable disease, and lice control is offered routinely to local schools. The Skokie Health Department will conduct scoliosis screening clinics within the schools upon request. Instruction to school volunteers is provided by the nursing staff for lice inspections and health record reviews. Call (847) 933-8252 for more information. Skokie Health Department sanitarians will respond to complaints of improperly stored refuse, improper storage of hazardous materials, and illegal dumping of materials. Violators will be issued warning notices and given citations if necessary to insure the problem is corrected. Call (847) 933-8484 to make a complaint. The Skokie Health Department offers stop smoking clinics twice a year to residents and individuals employed by a Skokie business. Advance registration is required. For the dates of the next clinic and to reserve a space, contact the Health Department at (847) 933-8252. The sanitarians of the Skokie Health Department conduct regular inspections of all public pools in Skokie. Inspection of and consultation regarding private pools is available upon request. Citizen complaints are investigated and documented. For more information, to request an inspection, or to file a complaint, call (847) 933-8484. TB skin tests are available at the Skokie Health Department for residents and individuals needing a test for employment in Skokie. The tests are free of charge and appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (847) 933-8252. Current clinic dates and times include:
Infant/toddler car safety seats are available from the Skokie Health Department for short-term loan to Skokie residents. This service can be especially useful to grandparents when their grandchildren come to visit. A $10 cash deposit is required for each seat borrowed. For more information or to reserve a seat, call the Health Department at (847) 933-8252. The Skokie Health Department collects approximately 70 water samples monthly at various locations throughout the village to assure water quality and safety. Residents can request sampling at their residence if they are concerned about the safety of their water supply. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has mandated that municipalities publish a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) on water quality. The Village of Skokie purchases its water from the City of Evanston, and Evanston has provided the information contained in the Village of Skokie's CCR on water quality. Click here to see a copy of the current report. For more information or to request that a sample be taken, contact the Environmental Health Division at (847) 933-8484. A monthly well child clinic is available for Skokie children from birth through age six. Eligibility for this program is based on family income. An appointment is required. Current clinic dates and times include:
For more information regarding the clinic or to make an appointment, contact the Skokie Health Department at (847) 933-8252. Wildlife Complaint Investigations The Skokie Health Department's Animal Control Division patrols for and investigates citizens' reports of rodent infestations and other wildlife problems. Baiting and trapping procedures are conducted as needed. For more information or to file a complaint, call (847) 933-8484. |
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