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Public Health

The Oak Park Department of Public Health is responsible for protecting the community's health from preventable death, disease, illness and injury. The Department monitors health status to identify community problems and potential epidemics; develops health policies and enforces local ordinances; and links residents to or provides direct health services. Services are provided regardless of age, color, national origin or disability.

The Department provides comprehensive public health programs and a variety of health care services. Assessment and screening, education, immunizations, prevention services, case management, nursing, counseling, and linkage with community resources are only a few of the services provided.

The primary services provided are:

Animal Control
• Lost and Found Adoption Service
• Animal Licenses

Health Services
• Community Health Locator
• Day Care and Long-term Care Inspections
• Pregnant Women and Infant Services
• Health Screenings and Check-ups
• HIV counseling and testing
• Immunizations
• Insurance Programs
• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Tobacco Programs

Environmental Health
• Restaurant Inspections
• Rodent Control
• Sanitation Inspections

Emergency Preparedness


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Useful Information

Contact Number:
708.358.5480

Email:
health@oak-park.us

Public Health Director Margaret Provost-Fyfe

Related Materials:
Fitzsimmons Public Health Award Nomination Form

2008 Public Health Award Recipients

2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report
2006 Annual Report

Mapping a Healthy Oak Park (MHOP) 2006-2011 Plan

Publications
After the Flood
Repairing You Flooded Home

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Learn about the West Nile Virus

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