More information from the Centers for Disease Control can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/3kvjrmp3.
As of 1/18/2021, the dental department resumed seeing residents 55+ years of age and residents in grades K through 8 for all the procedures that we performed before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. There will be routine temperatures taken at the door, the rooms will be sanitized completely before patients are seen, and we will be in full protective gear.
Cooling Center Location
The Louis S. Viverito Senior Center, 7745 S. Leamington Ave.,
Burbank, IL 60459 is available as a cooling center from 8:30 AM to 4 PM.
Call 708-636-8850 for more information.
Meningococcal Vaccines for Teens and Pre-Teens
Descargue el folleto de la vacuna meningocócica para adolescentes en español aquí.
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For Suicide Prevention Lifeline Dial 988
Beginning July 16, 2022, the State of Illinois is activating 988, the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care and support are available for anyone experiencing mental health–related distress.
988 is the new three-digit number for calls, available in multiple languages. People can dial 988 if they are having thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crises, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. The existing Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255, will still work.
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Covid Case Updates
Please note that the Health District no longer provides updates on the number of positive cases in the Township. Detailed information is available on the IDPH website: https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/data.html
Aligned with our mission, the Stickney Public Health District has goals to promote physical activity and healthy eating; reduce obesity; and decrease the level of untreated high blood pressure in our community. We work together with many partners --- community-based organizations, schools, senior homes to name a few – to develop and implement programs and initiatives that make healthy living easier for our residents.
It is more essential than ever to stay on your medicines and keep your blood testing up to date. We will do our best to accommodate everyone in a safe and timely manner utilizing telehealth and in person visits.
To make an appointment call our South clinic at 708-424-9200 or our North Clinic at (708) 788-9100.
(CDC) A tranquilizer called xylazine is increasingly being found in the US illicit drug supply and linked to overdose deaths.1 Xylazine—which is not approved for use in people—can be life-threatening and is especially dangerous when combined with opioids like fentanyl.2 Due to its impact on the opioid crisis, fentanyl mixed (adulterated) with xylazine has been declared an emerging threat by the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy.
The presence of xylazine, also known as "Tranq," in drugs tested in labs increased in every region of the United States from 2020-2021, with the largest increase in the South. Studies from specific areas found similar increases. One study from 10 US cities showed xylazine was involved in less than 1% of drug overdose deaths in 2015 and in nearly 7% in 2020. In samples from eight syringe service programs in Maryland tested between 2021 and 2022, xylazine was found in almost 80% of drug samples that contained opioids. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, xylazine was found in 31% of heroin and/or fentanyl overdose deaths in 2019.
Xylazine Fact Sheet: Alexis Soto
Descargue este folleto de vacunas en español aquí.
“As more businesses, events, organizations, and others require proof of vaccination, Illinois residents will be able to confirm using Vax Verify that they have been vaccinated for COVID-19,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “With the current surge in cases, more people are making the decision to get a COVID-19 vaccine and this new tool will aid residents in confirming their vaccination where needed.”
Illinois State Fair concert goers with tickets for the grandstand track area (also known as Standing Room Only) are required to provide a print or digital copy of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within the previous 72 hours. Ticket holders can register in Vax Verify to check their immunization record for documentation of COVID-19 vaccination.
More and more companies, such as United, Google, Netflix, Morgan Stanley, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ascension Health, and Lyft, are instituting vaccine requirements for at least some of their employees.
The verification system follows best practices to protect confidential health information. In order to download proof of vaccination, residents will go through a brief, one-time identity verification process to gain access to their immunization history. The State of Illinois utilizes Experian® as its identity verification service provider. Individuals who have placed a freeze on their credit will need to unfreeze their credit with Experian® and wait 24 hours before completing the registration process. After completing registrations, individuals can re-freeze their credit by contacting Experian®.
After the verification process, individuals can see their own record in the Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange (I-CARE).
Immunization records are kept confidential and only the individual can access their vaccination history. Parents should talk with their child’s provider to confirm their vaccination status. Some individuals with very common names will need to take additional steps to securely prove their identities.
Go to vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 to find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you.
“During these stressful times we need to pay attention to our emotional health as well as our physical health,” declares Louis S. Viverito, Health District President. “Meeting in person puts our patients as well as our staff at risk for COVID-19. At the same time, isolation may have a negative effect on our health in ways that aren’t just physical. We want to be sure that Township residents have access to the support and services that they need in the safest way possible.”
Melinda Antoskiewicz, LCPC, Stickney Township Behavioral Health Director, acknowledges that anxiety and depression can effect anyone and urges residents going through a tough time emotionally, whether it’s COVID related or not, to contact her department.
“People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some have experienced anxiety or depression in the past, and the additional stress due to the COVID pandemic may exacerbate those previous conditions. Others may be experiencing increased sadness or anxiety for the first time.” “Feelings can be magnified by the stress or isolation of the pandemic and this may cause a person to struggle,” explains Antoskiewicz. “For some, it may be hard to get out of bed or to stay focused on their job.”
“Sometimes that first phone conversation can help a person simply by speaking with someone who can offer emotional support. We’ll discuss their concerns and, if seeing a therapist seems like the right approach, we can get the process started right away,” she says.
After an initial screening by phone to determine a potential client’s concerns, arrangements are made to complete registration forms. An in-person or a virtual session will be scheduled. Instructions on downloading the app to be used during the virtual intake appointment will be provided. How quickly this happens is usually up to the caller’s needs and Antoskiewicz assures new clients that “we can often schedule the person’s intake appointment within two weeks of the initial phone call.”
Most patients can use video on their phone to access the virtual sessions.
If talking with a therapist isn’t sufficient, the Behavioral Health Department is linked to a network of professional services. “In some instances, the person may require services that the Behavioral Health Division does not provide. In those cases, we can provide referral resources that best fit the person’s needs,” says Antoskiewicz.
If you or someone you know is seeking help or information regarding Behavioral Health issues, call 708-237-8918.
Stickney Township Public Health District has a current opening for a Public Health Nurse. More information is available here.
When: The 2nd Thursday Of Each Month from 3:00-6:30 PM Can’t make it to our site?
Howard Brown Health has additional community testing sites listed here: Community Testing Sites & Outreach Services - Howard Brown Health
Mówimy w twoim języku
1. YOU MUST FIRST call the clinic to SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT and speak to a nurse.
2. After speaking to a nurse, she will give you the time when the doctor will video call you. You will receive a TEXT from the Clinic: You are invited to join a meeting: (with the HYPERLINK). CLICK ON THE LINK.
3. The link will take you to 8 X 8 app, Click LAUNCH IN WEB – you DO NOT need to download the app.
4. You will receive a message; 8 X 8 would like to access the microphone and camera. Click ALLOW. Please allow microphone access in order for you to be able to speak with the doctor and camera access in order for the doctor to see you.
5. Enter your full name (patients name) and then click JOIN MEETING
The Township is continuing to provide essential services to the community, including Health Services, WIC program, Behavioral Health, Office on Aging, and Environmental Health, while observing the Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. New guidelines and procedures for these essential services have been set in place and may change the way you receive services.
South Clinic 708-424-9200
North Clinic 708-788-9100
Dental & Podiatry Clients: 708-237-8941
To opt-in, text the word COVID to 312-500-3836 for English; or COVID ESP for Spanish.
For more information visit http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/daily-communications.
Para incluirte, envía la palabra COVID a 312-500-3836 para Inglés; o COVID ESP para Español.
To make an appointment call our South clinic at 708-424-9200 or our North Clinic at (708) 788-9100. If you are a new patient with us you will need to provide shot records and any other pertinent information.
Information regarding employee rights during this critical time can be found here.