Home Health Services

Eligibility for Public Health Home Nursing visits include proof of residency, the need for service, physician’s orders, and no other nursing service being utilized. Referrals are taken and an evaluation visit is completed. The nurses perform wellness checks to help residents to remain in their home as long as possible with independence and dignity. These services include, but are not limited to, blood pressure monitoring, respiratory checks, safety and nutrition counseling, and medication management. No client is seen on a daily basis. To inquire about home nursing visits, please contact the Public Health Nursing Department at the South Stickney Township site.

Communicable Disease Surveillance and Investigations

Communicable disease surveillance and investigations are done by the Public Health Nursing Department in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Rules and Regulations. If you receive a call or letter from any of our nurses, please respond as soon as possible. These investigations are done to protect your health and the health of the community. Your cooperation in answering a few questions is always necessary and kept confidential. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Vision and Hearing Program

Stickney Public Health District offers vision and hearing screenings as needed for various schools and individuals from preschool through high school age groups. You may call the South Site, Public Health Nursing Division, for more information.

School Nursing Services

The Stickney Public Health Department works with area schools to meet the immunization and medical/dental requirements. Scoliosis screenings are provided to various schools at the required age limits. We work with the schools to inform the community of communicable disease outbreaks and pertinent medical information. Education as needed for specific medical conditions of students is also provided to appropriate staff.

Pregnancy Testing and Counseling

This service is available by appointment at the South Site. Please call the Public Health Nursing Division if an appointment is needed.

Dental Services

Seniors (over the age of 55) and elementary school children have access to free examinations, cleanings and some dental treatment services. Contact your local clinic for information or to schedule an appointment.

Podiatry Services

Podiatry screening and basic care is available for all residents. Go here for additional contact information.

Community Care Program

Seniors over the age of 60 may be eligible for assistance with personal care, housework, grocery shopping, and general help with daily activities. Our Home Care Aides can help seniors stay in their homes for as long as possible. The Community Care Program Supervisor is Teri Szymanski and can be reached at 708-424-9200, ext. 120, if you have any questions concerning the program and eligibility.

Stickney Public Health District does not require that a chore/housekeeping client be a permanent resident, nor be a U.S. citizen to receive Chore/Housekeeping services from the Community Care Program. Funds (in whole/part) for this program were provided through an award/contract from Age Options under Title III of the Older Americans Act as administered through the Illinois Department on Aging and Federal Administration on Aging.