Faxed 07/28/15. lh
Date:
July 27, 2015
For Release Monday, August 10, 2015
To:
Area Media
From:
Theresa Bankert, RNC, BSN, APN
Family & Community Health Division Director
RE:
News Releases - Health services schedule for the week of August 17, 2015.
Canton Office:
Fulton County Health Dept.
700 East Oak
Canton, Illinois 61520
Phone: 309-647-1134
Phone: 1-800-538-2970
Office Hours: Weekdays 8am-4pm
Astoria Office:
Fulton County Health Dept.
131 West Broadway
Astoria, Illinois 61501
Phone: 309-329-2922
Office Hours: T & W 8am – 4pm
(Closed for lunch 12-1)
Cuba Office:
Fulton County Health Dept.
114 South 4th
Cuba, Illinois 61427
Phone: 309-785-5300
Office Hours: Weekdays 8am-Noon
The Fulton County Health Department has scheduled the following health clinics and services. Please
call the number listed with each service for an appointment or for more information.
Maternal Child Health: Health screenings and immunizations for women, infants and children.
Services include WIC nutrition education and supplemental food coupons. There is a fee for
immunization administration. Medicaid/All Kids recipients are not charged a fee. To make an
appointment or for more information call 647-1134 (ext. 254). For Astoria clinic appointments call 3292922.
Canton
Canton
Canton
Astoria
Astoria
Astoria
Canton
Clinic
Issue/Class
Clinic/Immunizations
Clinic
Class
Immunizations
Clinic
Mon
Tues
Wed
Wed
Wed
Wed
Thurs
08-17-15
08-18-15
08-19-15
08-19-15
08-19-15
08-19-15
08-20-15
8-4
8-4
8-4
9-3
9-3
9-3
8-4
Appointment Needed
Appointment Needed
Appointment Needed
Appointment Needed
Appointment Needed
Appointment Needed
Appointment Needed
Adult Health Immunizations: Various vaccines are available. There is a fee for immunization
administration. Medicaid cards are accepted. To make an appointment or for more information call 6471134 (ext. 254).
Canton
Immunizations
Wed
08-19-15
8-4
Appointment Needed
Other times available by special arrangement at Canton, Cuba and Astoria offices.
Fulton County Health Department
News Release
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Blood Lead Screening: Blood lead screenings are available for children ages 1 to 6 years. A fee is
based on income. To make an appointment or for more information call 647-1134 (ext. 254). For Astoria
appointments call 329-2922.
Canton
Clinic
Wed
08-19-15
8-4
Appointment Needed
Family Planning: Confidential family planning services are available by appointment at the Canton
Office for females and males of child bearing age. Services provided include physical exams, pap smears,
sexually transmitted disease testing, contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, education and counseling.
Services are available to individuals of all income levels. Fees are based on a sliding fee scale with
services provided at no charge to many clients. Medicaid and Illinois Healthy Women cards are accepted.
After hours appointments are available. To make an appointment or for more information call the 6471134 (ext. 244).
*Program funding includes a grant from the US DHHS Title X.
Pregnancy Testing: Confidential urine pregnancy testing is available at the Canton and Astoria offices.
This service is available to females of all income levels. A nominal fee is charged. No appointment is
needed. A first morning urine specimen should be collected for optimal testing and brought to the health
department. Services are provided on a walk-in basis on the following days each week:
Canton Office: Every Wednesday & Thursday 8-3:30 (for more information call 647-1134 ext. 244)
Astoria Office: Every Wednesday 9-2:30 (for more information call 329-2922)
Women’s Health: A women’s clinic for pap tests, clinical breast examinations, and vaginal
examinations is available by appointment. There is a nominal fee for this service. Medicaid cards are
accepted. Financial assistance is available for a mammogram. Cardiovascular screenings may be
available to age and income eligible women. To make an appointment or for more information call 6471134 (ext. 244).
Mammograms: Age and income eligible women may receive mammograms at no charge. Speakers are
available to provide information to clubs and organizations. For information or to apply for financial
assistance call 647-1134 (ext. 244).
Men’s Health: Prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood tests are available for men for a fee of $40.00. To
make an appointment or for more information call 647-1134 (ext. 254).
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic: Confidential STD and HIV testing services are available
by appointment to males and females at the Canton office. Services include physical exams to identify
STDs, a variety of STD testing, HIV testing, education, counseling, medications, and condoms. There is
a nominal fee for services. Services are available to individuals of all income levels. Medicaid cards are
accepted. To make an appointment or for more information call 647-1134 (ext. 244).
HIV Testing and Counseling: Confidential HIV testing and counseling services are available by
appointment through the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic at the Canton office. To make an
appointment or for more information call 647-1134 (ext. 244).
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing: TB skin tests are available at no charge by appointment. To make an
appointment or for more information call 647-1134 (ext. 254).
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News Release
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Blood Pressure Screenings: The Fulton County Health Department provides blood pressure screenings
at no charge on a walk in basis during the following times.
Cuba
Astoria
Screening
Screening
Mon
Wed
08-17-15
08-19-15
8-12
9-12
Walk In
Walk In
Health Watch Wellness Program: Health Watch is an adult wellness screening service. Screenings
include total cholesterol/HDL, LDL, triglycerides, PSA screening for prostate cancer, blood sugar screen
for diabetes, and a coloscreen. There is a charge. To make an appointment or for more information call
647-1134 (ext. 254).
Dental Services: The Dental Center offers a variety of basic dental services to children and adults. An
appointment is needed. Medicaid and Kid Care cards are accepted. To make an appointment or for more
information call 647-1134 (ext. 292).