Southern Illinois Health Dept. rolls out February wellness clinics
SOUTHERN Ill., (KBSI)- The Southern 7 Health Department has announced its February Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van Clinics, offering free and charged health services to residents of southern Illinois.
The WOW Van will visit several locations throughout the region, including:
— Feb. 5: Smiles Senior Center in Mounds (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) and Stop & Shop in Mounds (1-3:30 p.m.)
— Feb. 19: Tamms Village Hall (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.)
— Feb. 26: Whistlers & Whittlers Senior Center in Vienna (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and Rusty’s Home Center in Goreville (1:30-3:30 p.m.)
Free services available on the WOW Van include:
— NARCAN training
— Blood pressure checks
— Home colorectal cancer tests (FIT)
— Medication disposal packets
— COVID test kits
— Condoms
Charged services available include:
— Blood lead, hemoglobin and cholesterol screenings
— STD tests
— HIV, pregnancy and TB skin tests
— TD/Tdap shots for adults
— Well Water tests
— Hereditary Genetic Cancer Testing
Flu shots will also be available while supplies last. Health insurance cards are required for charged services.
The WOW Van is made possible through a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health. For more information on services, upcoming dates and sponsoring locations, contact Sharyl Betts at 618-634-2297 or visit Southern 7’s website or social media pages.
