Local Resources

Hey Everyone! I thought I'd list some information about a few health departments in case anyone wanted to find out about any resources and programs that may be available:

Lake County Health Department

 

1.) http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Health/want/Pages/Medical.aspx

 

General Medicine, Family Medicine and Pediatrics

 

Purpose: Provide medical care to adults and children through Community Health Center clinics.

Services available include:

Adult Primary Care

• Adult physicals
• Treatment of acute and chronic illness

Preventative Care

• Testing, Treatment, Counseling for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS

Medical Management Clinic (Also part of Lake County Health Department)
 
Purpose: To provide individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS with a 360-degree visit so that his or her physical, emotional and lifestyle needs are addressed at each visit.
Services available

• Medical care
• Adherence support
• Nutritional assessment and counseling
• Health Education
• Oral Health - routine preventative, emergency and restorative
• Psychosocial Counseling
• Group Support
• Pharmaceutical Assistance
• Referrals for Specialty Care and Diagnostic Testing
• Linkage to community support/social services