Nursing

Immunizations

Provides immunizations for infants, school age children and adults.
TB testing.
Flu Shots
School physicals/work physicals (by appointment/call for fees)

Communicable Disease

Following IDPH guidelines, all re-portable diseases are investigated.
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Cases are monitored and specific diagnostic services are offered.
Community education and surveillance provided

Lead Screening Program

Lead testing provided on children ages 6 months through 6 years. Children with elevated blood levels are case managed by a Registered Nurse. Counseling, education and referral services are offered.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Program

Screening Services Provided/Covered:

Clinical Breast Exam(CBE)
Pelvic Exam(PE)
Screening Mammogram
PAP Test

Eligibility Requirements:

Age:

40-64 years old for CBE/Screening Mammogram
35-64 years old for PE/Pap test

No Health Insurance
Women below the age of 40 with symptoms(i.e. breast lump) and/or
Women below the age of 35 with abnormal pap need case by case approval

Genetics Program

All abnormal newborn screening reported by IDPH is followed up for repeat testing, referral and education.
All failed newborn hearing testing reported by IDPH is followed up for repeat testing, referral and education.
All SIDS deaths reported by IDPH are followed.
A genetic screening tool is used to assess indicators of genetic disease-education and referrals on case by case basis.
Community education provided

School Based Health Centers

Located in two high school and one preschool, these clinics provide health care services and health education to students enrolled.

Three sites are:
Cahokia School Base Health Center
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cahokia High School
800 Range Lane
Cahokia, IL 62206
618-337-3117

East Side School Base Health Center
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
East St Louis Senior High School
4901 State Street
East St Louis, IL 62205
618-482-4562

Vivian Adams Preschool Center
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
501 N 10th Street
East St Louis, IL 62201
618-646-3296