Health Department
2022 Flu Shot Information
Skokie hosted two community flu clinics during the first two weeks of October. If you were not able to attend one of these clinics and are still in need of a flu shot, please call the Health and Human Services Department at 847/933-8252 to schedule an appointment.
- We will be asking you to provide Medicare information
- New this year: for those without Medicare we will ask you to provide insurance information to defray the cost of the program. Please note that the program is free to Skokie residents. No one will be charged regardless of insurance status.
- Masks must be worn.
- Please bring identification showing proof of residence and Medicare card (if applicable) and medical insurance card when you come to the clinic.
- Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
- HHS does not offer the senior flu vaccine also known as the “high dose”.
For further information or to schedule an appointment call HHS at 847-933-8252.
Fall Flu Shots for Homebound Skokie Residents
The Skokie Health Department nurses can provide flu shots in your home. If you or your family members are physically unable to leave your home, we will bring a flu shot to you! Please call the Health Department at 847-933-8252
COVID-19 VACCINES - Click here for information and updates on the Skokie Health and Human Services Department's free COVID-19 vaccinations for Skokie residents and employees at Skokie businesses.
We are recruiting mental and behavioral health professionals to join our Skokie Medical Reserves Volunteer Unit. Please contact Skokie Health Department for more information: 847-933-8252
SAHELI
Are you South Asian? Do you have High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol or Diabetic and are between the ages of 18-65? You could qualify for a health screening at NO COST and compensated for your participation. Click here for more details.
The Animal Control Department has now relocated to the Skokie Police Department on Niles Center Road. For Animal Control inquiries click here or call them directly at (847) 982-5970
Welcome from the Skokie Health Department
Public health touches the lives of everyone, and Skokie is fortunate to have one of the few state-certified municipal health departments in Illinois. Skokie Health Department employees work every day to improve the quality of life in Skokie by ensuring safe food and water, maintaining vital birth and death records, controlling outbreaks of infectious diseases and much more. Since early 2020, much of the Skokie Health Department's focus has been on the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to best protect the community. Although the Skokie Health Department personal health services are temporarily unavailable, the Department has historically offered a number of prevention services, such as immunizations and health screenings, and promote healthy behaviors through our tobacco cessation seminars and other programs.
Please call the Health Department at 847/933-8252 if you have additional questions.
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Birth & Death Records
The Skokie Health Department has served as the local registrar for all births and deaths that have occurred within the Village since 1969. Learn how to obtain a copy or a birth or death record.
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COVID-19
Stay up to date with the Village of Skokie's coronavirus.
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Directory of Health Department Services
View the list of services offered by the Health department, in order alphabetically.
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Emergency Preparedness
One of the primary goals of the Village of Skokie is to provide a safe and secure Village.
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Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Division of the Skokie Health Department is responsible for the enforcement of the Village's environmental health codes. Registered sanitarians inspect local restaurants, retail food establishments, nursing homes, day care centers, and day care homes.
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FAQs
Access answers to questions most commonly asked of the Health Department, ranging from where to get immunizations, to finding a lost pet.
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Health Alerts
Access the latest blurbs about health alerts, such as Zika, the Flu, and World Aids day.
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Human Services
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Medical Reserve Corps
The Skokie Health Department has developed the Skokie Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a group of volunteer health professionals, to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
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Personal Health Services
The Health Department's Personal Health Division provides a variety of clinics and services to Skokie residents, such as adult hearing screening, diabetes screening, lipid profile, stop smoking clinic, adult and child immunizations, and more.
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Lead Water Line Resident Survey
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Medication Recycling Program
Health Clinics
To schedule an appointment for one of the Health Department's clinics or services, please call 847-933-8252.Human Services
Human Services offers a number of youth, family and senior programs and services. They are responsible for attending to the human service needs of the community. The Fair Housing Act Compliance and Neighborhood Mediation Program are also the responsibility of this Division. Please browse the Human Services section of this Home Page for more information on this Division. The Division acts as staff liaison to the Human Relations Commission.