Post by Editor on Mar 13, 2009 11:16:42 GMT -5
Health Department program news
LaLeche
The La Leche League of Henry and Stark Counties' next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Kewanee Hospital. "Gentle Discipline" will be the evening's program.
Are you a new or expectant mother planning to breastfeed? Then you will want the information and encouragement that La Leche League provides. Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers, accredited by La Leche League International. Whether you are pregnant or already nursing, La Leche has something for you - tips and techniques shared by mothers who have enjoyed a successful breastfeeding relationship.
Malissa Campbell, La Leche Counselor, notes "We welcome new mothers, pregnant women and babies and children at our meetings."
Services available through La Leche include monthly informational meetings, lending library, and phone help for breastfeeding problems or questions.
Please join La Leche on Wednesday, April 8th for "Gentle Discipline." Remember all mothers and their babies are welcome. For more information call Malissa at (309) 927-3027.
Blood profiles
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments remind area residents that their Fasting Blood Profiles are now available at clinics held weekly, Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 8:30am at the Health Department's Main Office, Rt. 78 South, Kewanee.
The fasting blood profile clinics offer area residents the opportunity to receive indepth profiles like the Chem Screen/CBC basic blood profile, a Thyroid Panel, and the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test.
Cost for the basic blood profile is $45. Also available to participants of the basic profile is the PSA (for males age 50 and over) at an additional charge of $45, and the Thyroid Panel at an additional cost of $45. Medicare and most insurances will not pay for blood profiles. Therefore, payment at the time of service is required. The basic blood profile offers 39 different blood results including a total cholesterol, triglyceride, high and low density lipoprotein (HDL and LDL), and red and white blood cell count results.
The PSA, for males age 50 and over, is a blood test to be used as a screening tool by physicians and should only be used in conjunction with a doctor's physical exam. The Thyroid panel gives indicatives of thyroid functioning by giving T3/T4/CFT4 and TSH results.
Fasting is required for the basic blood profile. Therefore, participants should not eat or drink anything other than water for 8-12 hours prior to the blood draw. Test results will be sent by mail to participants and their physicians.
Please note, appointments which are necessary, may be made by contacting the Health Department at (309) 852-5272. Appointments are limited so participants are urged to call early for an appointment. For more information visit out website at www.henrystarkhealth.com.
National Poison Week
The Environmental Health Staff of the Henry and Stark Health Departments notes that March the 15th - 21st has been designated National Poison Prevention Week. Therefore, we remind area residents that we have been designated as a "Drop-Off" site for the disposal of unwanted medications.
This unused medication collection program's aim is to protect Henry and Stark County surface and groundwater resources, while reducing the amount of materials going to the landfills. In addition, the program helps to protect area residents' health by cutting down on the number of "out-of-date" and unnecessary medicines in the home environment.
The Health Department offers the following instructions for the Drop-Off" of Pharmaceuticals at their 2 locations, Rte. 78 South, Kewanee and at 103 1st Street, Colona:
1) Bring only residentially generated medication items. No medications from businesses or doctors offices can be taken.
2) Use a permanent black marker to black out any personal information and name of medication on the label.
3) Take medications to the collection site during business hours only - Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm.
4) Follow instructions at the Drop-Off site. Give medications to drop-off site personnel only.
5) This is not a share or recycle opportunity. All medications will be destroyed by an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) contracted disposal company in an environmentally safe manner.
Items Accepted at a Take Back site include "Expired" or "Unwanted":
* Prescription Medications
* Over-the-Counter Medicines
* Medicated Ointments
* Medicated Shampoos
* Liquids containing medications
* Prescription Inhalers
* Over-the-Counter Inhalers
* Glass Thermometers containing Mercury
* Medical devices containing Mercury (ie, blood pressure units, barometers)
Items Not Accepted at a Take Back site include:
* DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances
* Narcotic Medications
* Illegal Drugs
* Biohazard Materials
* Sharps and Needles
* Radioactive Materials
* Other Household Wastes
Medications can be dropped off at the Health Departments two office locations: Main Office, Rte. 78 South, Kewanee and at their West Office at 103 1st Street, Colona.
For more information on the Health Departments' Unused Medication Collection Program you can call the Health Department at (309) 852-0197 (Main Office), 792-4011 (West Office), or at 862-3115 (Stark County) or visit our website at www.henrystarkhealth.com.
LaLeche
The La Leche League of Henry and Stark Counties' next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Kewanee Hospital. "Gentle Discipline" will be the evening's program.
Are you a new or expectant mother planning to breastfeed? Then you will want the information and encouragement that La Leche League provides. Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers, accredited by La Leche League International. Whether you are pregnant or already nursing, La Leche has something for you - tips and techniques shared by mothers who have enjoyed a successful breastfeeding relationship.
Malissa Campbell, La Leche Counselor, notes "We welcome new mothers, pregnant women and babies and children at our meetings."
Services available through La Leche include monthly informational meetings, lending library, and phone help for breastfeeding problems or questions.
Please join La Leche on Wednesday, April 8th for "Gentle Discipline." Remember all mothers and their babies are welcome. For more information call Malissa at (309) 927-3027.
Blood profiles
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments remind area residents that their Fasting Blood Profiles are now available at clinics held weekly, Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 8:30am at the Health Department's Main Office, Rt. 78 South, Kewanee.
The fasting blood profile clinics offer area residents the opportunity to receive indepth profiles like the Chem Screen/CBC basic blood profile, a Thyroid Panel, and the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test.
Cost for the basic blood profile is $45. Also available to participants of the basic profile is the PSA (for males age 50 and over) at an additional charge of $45, and the Thyroid Panel at an additional cost of $45. Medicare and most insurances will not pay for blood profiles. Therefore, payment at the time of service is required. The basic blood profile offers 39 different blood results including a total cholesterol, triglyceride, high and low density lipoprotein (HDL and LDL), and red and white blood cell count results.
The PSA, for males age 50 and over, is a blood test to be used as a screening tool by physicians and should only be used in conjunction with a doctor's physical exam. The Thyroid panel gives indicatives of thyroid functioning by giving T3/T4/CFT4 and TSH results.
Fasting is required for the basic blood profile. Therefore, participants should not eat or drink anything other than water for 8-12 hours prior to the blood draw. Test results will be sent by mail to participants and their physicians.
Please note, appointments which are necessary, may be made by contacting the Health Department at (309) 852-5272. Appointments are limited so participants are urged to call early for an appointment. For more information visit out website at www.henrystarkhealth.com.
National Poison Week
The Environmental Health Staff of the Henry and Stark Health Departments notes that March the 15th - 21st has been designated National Poison Prevention Week. Therefore, we remind area residents that we have been designated as a "Drop-Off" site for the disposal of unwanted medications.
This unused medication collection program's aim is to protect Henry and Stark County surface and groundwater resources, while reducing the amount of materials going to the landfills. In addition, the program helps to protect area residents' health by cutting down on the number of "out-of-date" and unnecessary medicines in the home environment.
The Health Department offers the following instructions for the Drop-Off" of Pharmaceuticals at their 2 locations, Rte. 78 South, Kewanee and at 103 1st Street, Colona:
1) Bring only residentially generated medication items. No medications from businesses or doctors offices can be taken.
2) Use a permanent black marker to black out any personal information and name of medication on the label.
3) Take medications to the collection site during business hours only - Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm.
4) Follow instructions at the Drop-Off site. Give medications to drop-off site personnel only.
5) This is not a share or recycle opportunity. All medications will be destroyed by an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) contracted disposal company in an environmentally safe manner.
Items Accepted at a Take Back site include "Expired" or "Unwanted":
* Prescription Medications
* Over-the-Counter Medicines
* Medicated Ointments
* Medicated Shampoos
* Liquids containing medications
* Prescription Inhalers
* Over-the-Counter Inhalers
* Glass Thermometers containing Mercury
* Medical devices containing Mercury (ie, blood pressure units, barometers)
Items Not Accepted at a Take Back site include:
* DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances
* Narcotic Medications
* Illegal Drugs
* Biohazard Materials
* Sharps and Needles
* Radioactive Materials
* Other Household Wastes
Medications can be dropped off at the Health Departments two office locations: Main Office, Rte. 78 South, Kewanee and at their West Office at 103 1st Street, Colona.
For more information on the Health Departments' Unused Medication Collection Program you can call the Health Department at (309) 852-0197 (Main Office), 792-4011 (West Office), or at 862-3115 (Stark County) or visit our website at www.henrystarkhealth.com.