Advisories

ILLINOIS TOBACCO QUITLINE

ILLINOIS TOBACCO QUITLINE

The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is a FREE resource for tobacco users who want to quit for good. Our registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco-treatment counselors are on call 7 days a week, 7AM-11PM to answer all your tobacco-related questions and provide the support you need to break the habit.

Link to website:
http://www.quityes.org

Phone: 1-866-Quit-Yes
(1-866-784-8937)

CC Medicine Drop Box

The Carroll County Medicine Drop Box is located at the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.  Medications Accepted, both liquid and pill form and inhalers.

Health Screenings

Health
Now Offering:


LOW COST
Community Health Screenings

  • Providing
    Basic Blood Test
  • Results
    Given Within 2 Days
  • FOR ADULTS
    Over the Age of 18
  • Payments Accepted:
    Check, Check, or Credit Card

CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Health822 S. Mill St.
Mt. Carroll, IL  61053
(815) 244-8855

Disasters

Emergency Preparedness & Response Program works in collaboration with other agencies to provide comprehensive public health planning and response for all hazard disasters (natural or man-made) within the county. The program includes: distribution of pharmaceuticals or vaccinations in the event of a bioterrorist attack or pandemic influenza; emergency planning for and tracking of populations with special needs; and recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. The entire Carroll County Health Department staff are NIMS compliant.
For more information, call 815-244-8855.

Home Services Referrals
Referrals

For more information on Referrals call:  815-244-8855



Cardiovascular Research PDF Print E-mail

WISEWOMAN Cardiovascular Research Program...

... located at the Stephenson County Health Department, 10 West Linden Streetin Freeport, is for low-income, uninsured, underinsured, or high-deductible women between the ages of 40 and 64.

Participants must be enrolled in IBCCP, and must make a three-year commitment.

All participants receive total lipid profiles with glucose, interview assessments, and incentives.

Some participants will receive a 12-week nutrition/physical fitness class.

For more information or to make an appointment, call Connie Raisbeck at 815/599-8432 or toll-free at 1-866-590-8499.

 
Primary Health Care PDF Print E-mail

Referrals for primary health care services to anyone in need of medical care. For those without insurance coverage, services are offered on a discounted fee basis.

Services offered include:

  • medications,
  • health education, and
  • diagnosis and treatment of common, acute illnesses as well as
  • management of chronic health problems by a physician or nurse practitioner.

Children's dental appointments are also available.

For more information, call the Health Department at 815-244-8855.