Youth

“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!!!

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 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

“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.

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.

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 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 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 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 Vision and Hearing Screening Program identifies preschool through high school children with suspect hearing and/or vision impairments through a screening process as established by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The program provides appropriate referral, follow-up, and education.

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.

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