Young Adults
This section will connect you with all of the programs that would be of interest to those Young Adults 18-25 years of age. The links will take you to the sites with information that may support young families and adults, for services or to find out answers to questions. If you do not find what you are looking for – go to the Question & Answer Section under Popular Pages and ask a question – your question will appear in the answer section and your question will be confidential.
Programs
Information on what to do after a flood
“4 The Health of It” is a six-week program sponsored by FIPHD and WGFA Radio and encourages physical activity, healthy eating and healthy moments to celebrate wellness. The program is in it's third year of promoting self responsibility and helps people become more aware that physical activity, healthy moments, and healthy eating habits are behaviors, that when adopted, allow for a healthier status. Besides physical activity and nutritious eating, individuals are also rewarded for engaging in healthy moments that would include among others: dental check-ups, depression screenings, mammograms, pap tests/pelvic exams, blood work, annual eye exams, prostate exams, colon cancer screenings, diabetes screenings, preventative vaccinations, tobacco cessation activities, and annual physician well-visits. The program begins May 1, 2013 and ends June 15, 2013. There is no age limit and groups are most welcome. Prizes for the top individuals and groups will serve as a competitive edge for motivation. The main concept of the program is to GET UP AND MOVE - EAT RIGHT AND HAVE FUN!!!
Our services include the following risk assessment and health education components at a package price of $125 per employee:
- Biometric measures (blood pressure, weight, height, waist circumference, pluse rate, BMI & body fat percentage).
- Coronary Risk Blood Lipid Profile (HDL,LDL, Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides)
- comprehensive metabolic levels (kidney, liver, blood sugar and calcium functioning)
- PSA for men over 40
- Presenteeism survey (six question paper survey)
- HRA survey (18 question yes/no paper survey)
- Medical History (for those individuals that have chronic disease)
- Each employee will receive health education materials, an in-person nurse (question & answer) review of their results and a paper copy of their report
- An aggregated risk report by department
- A completed confidential medical information sheet (for the employee H/R file)
Additional pricing for services are optional at your request.
We also provide specialists for:
- On-site Health Fairs
- Blood work
- Random drug screens
We look forward to providing your health fair soon and appreciate the opprotunity to protect the health of your employees. In most cases we can bill your insurance carrier for our services.
Call Kathy at (815) 432-4177 or email her at healthcheksystems@yahoo.com
Our Services are provided in person at your worksite by a professional certified and accredited staff.
Population-based health & wellness services offered on-site for large groups. Services offered include lab work, drug screenings, health risk analysis, immunizations, CPR & First Aid Training, blood-borne pathogens training, chronic disease self-management classes, lunch & learns and cooking and nutrition classes. Email us at Healthchecksystems@yahoo.com or by FAX at (866) 503-5042. Schedule your company health fair today!
Parenting classes are for parents and prospective parents and are modified to the age of the child(ren). The classes are $10.00 per session. Referrals are accepted. Fees also accepted through outside source if classes are mandatory.
The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program provides assistance, information and support to grandparents age 55 years or older who are raising grandchildren age 18 years of age or younger. Trainings and educational workshops are provided to inform clients of available services and options that are available to them.
The International Travel Program assists those who plan to travel outside of the United States. This informational program helps travelers to obtain appropriate vaccinations, provides information on current health and medical concerns or outbreaks associated with the country they plan to visit and offers guidance and tips for health protection. The information provided through the International Travel Program also provides other helpful travel tips such as expected weather, currency, and pertinent information about the destination country.
The Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP) is a 6 week self-management course offered to the residents of Ford and Iroquois counties to help diabetics and their families better control diabetes and prevent further complications. The evidence based program helps the participant learn to help take steps towards positive change and healthier living, helps to build confidence and one's ability to manage the day-to-day life events associated with diabetes. Topics of the program include, but are not limited to:
- What is Diabetes?
- Preventing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Delaying or preventing complications
- Planning healthy meals
- Reading nutrition labels
- Dealing with emotions
- Communication skills
- Medication usage
- Working with your health care provider
- Foot care
This program is in place to protect every individual consuming food in Ford and Iroquois counties from food borne illness by enforcing the Ford County and Iroquois County Food Service Ordinances as well as the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Services Sanitation Code. This is achieved through inspections of such establishments throughout the year.
The agency works to eliminate disease transmission and chemical poisons through the provision of a safe, potable, adequate supply of water for drinking, culinary, and sanitary purposes for every individual within Ford and Iroquois counties. This is achieved through the enforcement of the Water Well Ordinances of Ford and Iroquois counties, the Illinois Department of Public Health Water Well Construction Code and the Illinois Department of Public Health Water Well Pump Installation Code.
Services include:
- Inspections of non-community water systems
- Inspections of newly constructed or repaired wells
- Testing of Private Well Water
- Issuance of permits for newly constructed wells
- Surveying of existing wells for loan purposes
- Abandoned well sealing
The goal of this program is to protect every individual in the jurisdiction of the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department from contraction and transmission of disease by enforcing the Sewage Disposal Ordinance of Ford and Iroquois counties as well as the Illinois Department of Public Health Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act and Code.
Services include:
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Inspections of newly constructed or repaired septic systems
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Inspections of disposal sites
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Inspections of pumper trucks
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Issuance of permits for newly constructed or repaired septic systems
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Surveying of existing septic systems for loan purposes
“4 The Health of It” is a six-week program sponsored by FIPHD and WGFA Radio and encourages physical activity, healthy eating and healthy moments to celebrate wellness. Formally called Employee Health & Fitness Month, “4 The Health of It” was developed to include all persons living in the WGFA Radio listening area. The project promotes self responsibility and helps people become more aware that physical activity, healthy moments, and healthy eating habits are behaviors, that when adopted, allow for a healthier status. Besides physical activity and nutritious eating, individuals are also rewarded for engaging in healthy moments that would include among others: dental check-ups, depression screenings, mammograms, pap tests/pelvic exams, blood work, annual eye exams, prostate exams, colon cancer screenings, diabetes screenings, preventative vaccinations, tobacco cessation activities, and annual physician well-visits. There is no age limit and groups are welcome. Prizes for the top individuals and groups will serve as a competitive edge for motivation. The main concept of the program is to GET UP AND MOVE!!! EAT RIGHT AND HAVE FUN!!!
If you are interested in becoming a Participant – call (815) 432-2483 and ask for Ellen.
If you are interested in becoming an Award Sponsor your logo or business badge will be placed on the marketing brochure, all public communications (including weekly radio announcements) and the participant forms. Call (815) 432-2483 and ask to speak with Ellen, “4 The Health of It” Program Coordinator or you can email her at emccullough@fiphd.org.
Do it for yourself………do it “4 The Health of It!”
A link to this site has also been made available on WGFA Radio's website.
One-on-One Diabetes Education
Contact Information: DiAnne Schoolman, Registered Diabetic Educator
200 Fairman Ave.
Watseka, IL 60970
Telephone: (815) 432-7719
For more information concerning the Iroquois Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education, contact Diane Schoolman.
The Diabetes Education Program
Contact Information: Eileen Woolums
Diabetes Education Program
1120 N. Melvin Street
Gibson City, IL 60936
Telephone: (217) 784-2344
Diabetes Support Group meets 2nd thursday of every month - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Radiology waiting room. For more information on the Gibson Area Hospital Diabetes Education Program or Diabetes Support Group, contact Eileen Woolums.
Diabetes Support Group
Contact Information: Karen Mbanza
Carle Physician Group
Carle Danville
2300 North Vermilion Street
Danville, IL 61832
Telephone: (217) 554-1700
Support Group meets 4th Tuesday of each month (except November and December) - 6:30 pm. Group meets at teh Danville Family YMCA - contact Karen Mbanza for more information.
The Diabetes Wellness Center - Diabetes Self-Management Education Program.
Contact Information : Kelly Cuffe
Riverside HealthCare
Riverside Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
1905 West Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Telephone: (815) 936-6515
Email: kelly-cuffe@riversidehealthcare.net
Address: 100 Westwood Oaks Ct Kankakee, IL 60901-2957
The slide-show describes events and home health service options that could actually occur in an every day setting. While the names and the cases discussed in the slide-show are a fictional work, the services provided to the fictional characters in the slide-show are very real and are examples of some of the services provided by the Home Health Department at Ford-Iroquois Public Health. The script and slide-show were developed by Mary Cahoe, Home Health Coordinator. The voice actors are Barbara Hasbargen and Nick Snyder
The Diabetes Program offers community members educational and supportive measures to manage diabetes. Evidence based education programs help the person diagnosed with diabetes to understand and learn management techniques towards positive change and healthier living. The program also aides those in a caregiving role of persons with diabetes to understand supportive ways in how they can help manage the day-to-day events - making it easier to live with a chronic disease, such as diabetes. The program collaborates with sponsoring partners to make available all exisiting services to the members of Ford and Iroquois counties. These "Team Based" oriented services include support groups, workshops, dietetic services and other client-based services.
Collaborating Partners of the Diabetes Program are:
- Riverside HealthCare - Contact- Kelly Cuffe
- Carle Physician Group - Contact Karen Mbanza
- Gibson Area Hospital - Contact Eileen Woolums
- Iroquois Memorial Hospital - Contact - DiAnne Schoolman
For further information concerning each of the Collaborating Partners of the Diabetes Program and the supportive programs, see each partner's program link.
With the adoption into law of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), this HazMat map increases the public's awareness of hazardous materials within our bi-county jurisdiction. In the event of any emergency situation, the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and other local emergency responders will be notified and the communities will be informed how to proceed.
For more information or how to become an active member in the local Ford-Iroquois LEPC Committee - contact:
- Andy Johnson - F-ILEPC Chairperson andy@gilmanboondocks.com or call him at 815-341-3188
- Lori Yates - F-ILEPC Secretary layates@iroquoismemorial.com or call her at 815-432-7755
The Coordinated Point of Entry (CPoE)/Senior Information Services (SIS) Program provides information regarding services available for people 60 years of age and over. Information may be given over the phone or in a home visit by the Senior Service Representative. Assistance includes, but is not limited to:
Answering questions about local, state and federal government benefits such as:
- Pharmaceutical Assistance
- Circuit Breaker
- Reduced rate on vehicle license
- Energy Assistance
- Weatherization Public Aid
- Social Security (SSI)
- Power of Attorney
- Living Will
- Help filling out forms
- S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program)
Community programs and services including:
- Property Tax/Homestead Exemption
- Food Pantries
- Personal Supplies
- Nutrition Programs
- Senior Center Activities
- Lion's Club (hearing aids and glasses)
- Home Health Care
- Case Management
- Circuit Breaker sign up service
The Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) (Also known as Live Well, Be Well Program) is a 6 week self-managment course offered to the residents of Ford and Iroquois Counties to help manage chronic health conditions. The evidence based program helps the participate learn to help take steps towards positive change and healthier living, helps to build confidence and one's ability to manage the day-to-day life events. Topics of the program include:
-Working with your doctor
-Medication "how to's"
-Personalizing a fitness & exercise program
-Relaxation techniques
-Dealing with negative emotions
-Managing symptoms
-Improving communication
-Tips for eating well
-Setting goals
-Effective problem solving
The Immigration and Naturalization Program provides aliens, of any age, with services necessary to adjust the status to one of lawful permanent resident of the United States.
The Coordinated School Health Grant Program enhances the physical and mental health of all within the Unit 9 school system by providing specific education and interventions to promote the 8 essential components of Coordinated School Health: (1) Parent & Community Partnerships; (2) Health Education; (3) Physical Education; (4) Nutritional Services and Education; (5) Healthy and Safe School Environment; (6) Mental Health Services; (7) Health Services; and (8) Staff Health Promotion. The focuses of this program include:
-improved physical and mental well-being through promotion of proper nutrition;
-increased physical activity;
-increased capacity to learn;
-reduction of absenteeism;
-strengthening of community resources and relationships;
-decreased bullying, violence, crime and substance abuse;
-as well as obesity and chronic disease prevention.
The Communicable Diseases Program protects residents within this jurisdiction from contracting and transmitting infectious diseases through active surveillance and by completing investigations, providing diagnostic screenings, providing referrals as appropriate and reporting as mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The Emergency Preparedness and Bioterrorism Program provides citizens of Ford and Iroquois counties with a plan ensuring comprehensive emergency preparedness and response to any overt threat, whether natural or man-made. Emergency preparedness includes identifying the crisis at hand, implementing plans, providing education and media information as appropriate and pertinent to the event, plus providing appropriate treatment in a timely manner, if available.
In the event of a bioterrorism attack, a plan for the distribution of strategic national stockpile medication dispensing has also been completed. The purpose is to establish policies, procedures and guidelines for the dispensing of mass medications and/or vaccinations to the residents of Ford and Iroquois counties and to anyone who may be traveling through the two counties in the event of a bioterrorist attack, diseases outbreak, or other natural or man-made disaster. The overall responsibility for the plan is with the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department. In order to respond to an actual event in initiating this Plan, coordination and support of multiple agencies and community partners will be necessary.
The Community and School Health Division works closely with the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning Grant Program through the Illinois Emergency Managment Agency (IEMA). The program objectives are to:
-Support the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs)
-Enhance hazardous chemical emergency plans
-Determine flow patterns of hazardous materials
-Conduct emergency response drills and exercises of the hazardous chemical emergency plans
-Assess local response capabilities
-Hazard analysis
-Community awareness and public education
The Community and School Health Division is involved with notifying first-response communities by using the State of Illinois Rapid Electronic Notification (SIREN) warning system. The SIREN system allows all community entities in both counties to be notified simultaneously of any alerts that may arise. SIREN cuts the response time dramatically for our local agencies to respond to natural or man-made disasters.
Inspections of tanning facilities located within Ford and Iroquois counties is conducted to protect patrons of tanning facilities from the hazards of ultraviolet radiation through the enforcement of the Illinois Tanning Facilities Code.
- pregnancy testing
- applications for the State Health Insurance
- developmental screenings
- loan of car seats when available and education on proper use of car seats
The Women, Infants and Children (W.I.C.) Program is a supplemental food program designed to insure that pregnant or nursing women, infants and children up to age five are supplied with food products and education which will contribute to a healthy and nutritional diet.
To qualify for W.I.C. a woman, infant or child must:
- live in Ford or Iroquois county
- meet the W.I.C. income guidelines
- have a nutritional/health need
FIPHD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The goal of the Tobacco Initiative Program is to assure the public has the opportunity to live and work in a smoke-free environment through eforcement of the Illinois Smoke-free Act. The program supports effective K-12 school based programs for tobacco prevention to reduce initiation and encourage cessation of tobacco use among young people. The department also offers free nicotine replacement therapies to those wishing to quit smoking.
The School Nurse Program reduces the morbidity and mortality in children and adolescence who are injured or become ill at school by providing a wide range of nursing services to schools in Iroquois County, through contractual agreement. These services include but are not limited to:
- educational presentations
- monitoring of appropriate immunizations
- monitoring of required physical and dental exams and eye exams
- providing nursing services during illness or injuries at school
Education for preschool children through the adult aged population emphasizes health concerns appropriate to the age of the audience. Education increases the public's awareness and knowledge of various life skills topics. Some of the topics that are included in the Life Skills Education Program are:
- Puberty Program for Girls (4th - 6th grade level)
- Pubery Program for Boys (5th - 6th grade level)
- Nutrition
- Handwashing
- Health Department Services
- STDs
- Disease Detectives
- Anatomy
- Heart Health
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) provides free breast screenings to eligible women 40 through 64 years of age and cervical cancer screenings to eligible women ages 35 through 64. The breast screening service includes a clinical office visit, breast exam, instruction on self-breast exam, and a screening mammogram. Other services such as diagnositc mammogram, ultrasound, breast biopsy and surgical consult are also provided free through the program if needed. The screening for cervical cancer includes a clinical office visit, pelvic exam, and pap smear. Other services such as colposcopy, surgical consult and endocervical curettage are also provided at no charge to the patient if deemed necessary.
To be eligible for the program:
- the woman must be without medical insurance or under-insured and can not be on Medicare Part B or Medicaid.
- the woman must reside in Ford or Iroquois county
This program works to reduce the incidence of long term diseases and the potential for complications through education, screenings, and appropriate referrals for citizens of all ages in Ford and Iroquois counties. Free Blood pressure screenings are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Diabetes and Cholesterol Screenings are scheduled periodically and require an appointment. Diabetic information and education is provided through a free quarterly newsletter.
HIV/AIDS Surveillance and Education decreases the incidence and spread of HIV/AIDS. Education and referral services are available for community members, to enhance community awareness and knowledge of signs and symptoms, treatment and resources that are available.
Adult Immunization Program
The Adult Immunization Program provides adults in Ford and Iroquois counties with appropriate immunizations to prevent the spread of communicable and vaccine preventable diseases, thereby reducing morbidity rates and improving the quality of health.
Adult immunizations include:
- Flu
- Pneumonia
- TD
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV - to age 26 (private pay) to age 20 (medical card)
- Shingles - Must be age 60 or older
- Chickenpox
- MMR
- Meningitis
- TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis [whooping cough])
Please call the office to schedule your appointment today!
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