National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 2-6
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and their First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee, Colona and Toulon are announcing that Dec. 2-6 is National Influenza Vaccination Week.
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an annual observance in December to remind everyone 6 months and older that there’s still time to get vaccinated against flu to be protected during the upcoming season.
The health department is offering seasonal flu and Pfizer updated Covid-19 shots for all adults and children (6mos.+) at our clinics in Kewanee, Colona and Toulon while supplies last.
Adults 18 years+ can get their flu vaccination on a “walk-in basis” (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and children’s flu shots (6 mos+) are available by appointment at all locations.
Covid-19 shots are available by appointment at all locations. Simply call the First Choice Healthcare location nearest you: Kewanee 309-852-5272; Colona 309-792-4011 and Toulon 309-852-3115,
In addition to influenza and Covid-19 vaccination; the health department is offering some suggestions on how to help keep germs away during upcoming gatherings, activities and the infectious season:
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 & Flu vaccines
- Know what to do if you’re exposed
- Clean hands frequently
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing
- Stay at home when you are sick
- Avoid contact with others who are sick
- And feel free to wear a mask
To make an appointment or for more information, call the First Choice Healthcare Clinic nearest you: Kewanee 309-852-5272; Colona 309-792-4011; or Toulon 309-852-5272, visit the website at www.henrystarkhealth.com or find them on Facebook at Henry and Stark County Health Departments or follow them on Twitter and Instagram.
World AIDS Day is Dec. 1
World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, and the health department is announcing this year’s theme, “Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress.”
This theme encapsulates the dedication to harnessing the significant progress that has been made through global and domestic HIV programs over the last four-plus decades, working to ensure that no communities are left behind.
The Health Departments & our First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee, Colona and Toulon remind local residents of the department’s PrEP/HIV Prevention program and services. This new PrEP/HIV Prevention grant includes and provides to local residents:
This grant also has funds available to help participants to receive services and needed medications. First Choice Healthcare Clinic staff can help participants navigate financial assistance, for different types of insurance (or lack of insurance).
For more information, call the First Choice Healthcare Clinic nearest you: Kewanee 309- 852-5272; Colona 309-792-4011; or Toulon 309-852-3115.
November is National Care at Home Month
The Henry and Stark Health Department’s Home Services Division is recognizing November as the National Care at Home Month. The goal for National Care at Home Month is to make sure every American has access to high-quality, person-centered services and care wherever they call home.
National Care at Home Month celebrates and supports caregivers everywhere. This observance is a great way to focus attention on the thousands of dedicated professionals who have made it their work to enable people to stay in the comfort of their own home and get needed services and personal care.
The health department Home Services staff asks, are you recovering from an illness or need some help until you’re on your own again? Do you prefer the safety, and comfort and security of your own home; but need some occasional help in order to remain there? If so, then home services and homecare assistant visits could be the answer.
Home services offered by fully trained homecare assistants may include: meal preparation; routine housekeeping; laundry; transportation; medication supervision/reminders; personal grooming assistance; and companionship and supervision. Services are tailored to the wants and needs of each individual client; and are available in Henry, Stark and Bureau Counties.
To arrange home services, call the health department at 309-852-0492. Or, for more information visit their website at www.henrystarkhealth.com or find them on Facebook at Henry and Stark County Health Departments or follow them on Twitter and Instagram.