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

Develop A Plan To Help Your Family Cope With An Emergency

As part of a continuing series of articles intended to keep you and your family informed in the event of an emergency or disaster, the latest issue of News & Views offers some guidelines in building an emergency/first aid kit. A disaster or emergency could cause a disruption in usual services such as water, electricity, and telephones. Grocery stores could be closed or out of supplies so it is important to create a kit that allows you to be self-sufficient for at least three days.
Once you have put your kit together, remember to store it in an accessible location in your home and be sure that everyone in the household knows where it is kept.  Keep the kit contents in a watertight container that can be easily moved. And, since a disaster or emergency can occur when you are away from home, consider duplicating the kit to keep in your car, as well.
     
Emergency Supply Kit 
Your basic emergency supply kit should include:
•        Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days
•        Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables, protein bars, dry cereal or granola, dried fruit, canned juices, high energy food, and nuts are best to pack. Don’t forget a manual can opener.
•        Hand crank or battery-powered radio and extra batteries
•        Flashlight and extra batteries
•        Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
•        Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
•        Hammer, wrench, and pliers
•        Sleeping bags or blankets
•        Complete change of clothes for warm and cold weather.
•        Personal hygiene items 
•        Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant.
•        Fire Extinguisher
•        Matches in a waterproof container
•        Cash, credit cards, emergency contact numbers, local maps, and copies of important documents such as IDs, health records, insurance cards, and social security cards. 

First Aid Kit
In an emergency, you or a family member may be cut, burned, or suffer some type of injury. When the injury is not life-threatening or does not require immediate medical attention, a first aid kit can better prepare you to help and treat those you love. Consider also taking a first aid class.
Your First Aid Kit should include:
•        Flashlight and extra batteries
•        Disposable gloves
•        Sterile dressings and medical tape
•        Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes
•        Antibiotic and burn ointment
•        Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
•        Eye wash solution
•        Scissors and tweezers
•        Thermometer
•        Over-the-counter medicines such as pain relievers and anti-diarrhea medication

Special Needs
Every family is unique and your family may have special needs. Think about what additional items your family may need to pack in your emergency supply kit.
Special needs to consider:
•        Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. Talk to your physician about storing an extra supply in case of an emergency. Remember to rotate medicines to account for expiration dates.
•        Denture needs
•        Contact lenses and supplies
•        Extra eye glasses
If you have a baby:
•        Formula or powered milk
•        Food for infants
•        Diapers, baby wipes, and diaper rash ointment
•        Bottles
If you have a pet:
•        Pet food
•        Additional water
•        Special pet medications if needed
•        Leashes and Carriers 
•        Information on feeding schedule, medical conditions, a copy of immunization records, and the name and number to your veterinarian in case you need to board you pet.
If you are interested in more information about emergency planning and to obtain an emergency supply checklist visit Ready America online at www.ready.gov. An emergency or disaster could strike at anytime. Take the steps today to protect your family.
—Patricia Kulikauskas
Emergency Response

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.