Health News
Health News
Screenings help reduce risk of major
killers
Health screenings to help 30 to 50 year
olds start reducing personal risk for major killers heart
disease, stroke and diabetes are available from 9:30 a.m. to
noon the second Saturday of each month in the main branch of
the Public Library, 834 Lake St. The Know Your Numbers program
screens for blood pressure, total cholesterol, non-fasting
blood glucose, high-density lipids (HDL), body mass index,
height and weight. Requiring only about 20 minutes from testing
to results, the procedure involves just a finger stick to
obtain a blood sample. Participants also receive a brief
counseling session with a registered nurse who explains the
test results. Screening fees are $5 for just total cholesterol
and glucose, or $10 for all tests, but persons unable to pay
may receive free screenings. For more information or to make an
appointment call 358.5486 or email health@oak-park.us.
Residents urged to report dead birds
Efforts to assess the presence of West
Nile Virus include counting dead crows and blue jays. Anyone
seeing a dead bird is urged to report the location by calling
358.5694. For more information or general questions about West
Nile Virus call 358.5487 or email health@oak-park.us.
Walkers wanted
Organized neighborhood walking groups
welcome new members. Groups gather at 8:45 a.m. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, and 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in
front of the Oak Park Public Library's main branch, 834
Lake St. For more information on walking groups call 358.5484.
The Health Department also is interested in residents'
favorite walking routes. To share your route, call 358.5631 or
email health@oak-park.us.
Animal Control eyeing cats
Animal Control will be targeting certain
areas of the community for live trapping of stray and
unlicensed cats. All cats over four months old that run at
large must display a current license tag or risk impoundment.
Owners claiming an impounded cat must pay fines and fees to
reclaim the pet. For more information call 358.5680 or email health@oak-park.us.
Affordable health insurance available
Adults and children who meet financial
eligibility guidelines are now being enrolled in
low-cost/no-cost health care plans. KidCare covers doctor
visits, hospital and clinic care, X-rays, lab tests and
prescriptions for children and pregnant women, and helps pay
premiums of employer-sponsored or private insurance plans. Access to Care also
covers doctor visits, lab tests, x-rays and prescriptions, but
participants are responsible for a nominal co-pay for each
service. To learn more call 358.5484 or email health@oak-park.us.
