The Stickney Public Health District operates three primary care clinics providing free physician services and Health District programs to township residents.

Clinic locations:


South Clinic
5635 State Road Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 424-9200



Central Clinic
4949 So. Long Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 458-4126



North Clinic
6721 W. 40th Street Stickney, IL 60402
(708) 788-9100

Residents need to obtain a Stickney Township identification card to obtain services. Please contact any of the offices or stop by during our business hours (South and North Clinics, 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. or Central Clinic 8:30 to Noon, Monday through Friday).

A number of other health services are also available including: pregnancy testing, well baby clinics and immunizations, communicable disease investigations and follow-up, home health care school nursing services, vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, diabetes screenings and school physicals.

We encourage each resident to take advantage of these low-cost ways to better health

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

The WIC program is a special supplementary food and nutrition program
sponsored by the USDA.  WIC provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, along with nutritious foods and referrals.  WIC services pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women; infants, and children (until 5 years of age).
Additional information may be obtained at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/.

Here at Stickney Township we have a WIC Program located in our Medical Center:  5635 State Road, Burbank, IL.

WIC Hours featuring NEW EARLY BIRD AND NOON APPOINTMENTS
Monday: 8:30-Noon and 1-4pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8am-12:30pm and 1-4pm
Friday: Available for inquireies and to make appointments

In order to come to our clinic you must meet the following requirements:

• Stickney Township resident (live in Burbank, Stickney, Central Stickney, Forest View and Nottingham Park)

• Meet income eligibility guidelines
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines11-12.htm

• Pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman
• Infant
• Child (until 5 years of age)

• Have a medical or nutritional need

If you are interested in finding out more about the WIC Program or would like to make an appointment, please contact us at (708) 424-9200 x2158 or wic@stickneypublichealthdistrict.org.



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WIC Participants:  Interested in doing your nutrition education requirement online?  Visit www.wichealth.org.  This website is available in English and Spanish.  Wichealth.org has great information and can be done at your convenience.  Completed certificates can be printed and brought into the WIC office or emailed to: wic@stickneypublichealthdistrict.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at my WIC appointment?

You will be seen by the WIC Clerk who will verify all of your information and explain WIC to you.  Next, you will be seen by the WIC Nurse who will take your height, weight, hemoglobin finger stick (if required) and blood pressure (if required).  The WIC Nutritionist will assess for health and /or nutrition risk factors provide nutrition information and make referrals.  Food Instruments (coupons) are prescribed, produced, and explained.  You may take the food coupons to any WIC approved store for redemption.

What kind of nutritious foods will WIC provide?

WIC Food Packages vary depending on category (Pregnant, Breastfeeding, Postpartum, Infant and Child).   
Food packages may include:
Milk
Cheese
Eggs
100% unsweetened juice
Cereal
Canned tuna or pink salmon
Whole grain choices of:  whole wheat bread, soft corn tortillas, brown rice or oatmeal
Vouchers for fresh, canned, or frozen fruits and vegetables
Peanut butter
Dried peas, beans or lentils
Infant formula
Medically prescribed formula
Infant cereal
Baby food jars of fruit and vegetables

Can I still work and be on the WIC Program?

Yes.  The WIC Program follows the 185% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines.

Can I be receiving LINK (food stamps) and WIC at the same time?

Yes.  Your LINK Card is not reduced because you are participating in the WIC Program.

How do I get in touch with the WIC Program?

If you are interested in finding more out about the WIC Program or would like to make an appointment, please contact us at:  708-424-9200 x2158 or wic@stickneypublichealthdistrict.org


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All Kids Program

Stickney Public Health District has AllKids agents available to complete applications.  Please contact us at (708)424-9200 for information and appointments. 

Helpful websites:
AllKids:  www.allkids.com
Hunger Hotline: www.chicagosfoodbank.org
Nutrition Information:  www.nutrition.gov      NEW*** www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
SNAP (Food Stamps), Early Intervention:  www.dhs.state.il.us
Social Security Administration:  www.ssa.gov/chicago/illinois.htm

 

 

Stickney Township Public Health District does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S. Civil Rights Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. ©2007 Stickney Township Public Health District.