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Community Health Corner - March
The Recreation, Parks & Community Health Department invites residents to visit the Community Health Table located in the Village Hall lobby throughout the month of March. This welcoming space provides educational materials, local resources, and opportunities to engage in meaningful health awareness initiatives.
This month, we are highlighting:
- Endometriosis Awareness Month
- Kidney Health Awareness Month
- Sleep Disorder Awareness Month
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Residents are encouraged to participate in our interactive display by adding a clover to our Community Health Tree, we come together with hope and encouragement, reminded of how lucky we are to support one another.
Stop by, gather information, and help us grow a tree rooted in awareness, support, and care.
Click on the link below for a listing of resources:
Resource Guide
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Community Resource Guide
FLU SHOT INFORMATION |
Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu.
Getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is more important than ever because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of the flu, many of whom are also at high risk for COVID-19 or serious outcomes. Click on the link below for more information.
https://getmyshot.org
People at High Risk For Flu Complications
FOOD PANTRIES |
The Pantry of Rich Township
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3 p.m.
22013 Governors Highway
Richton Park, IL 60417
708-228-5032
https://richtownship.org/food-pantry/
FOOD SAFETY RESOURCE LINKS |
Food Safety.Gov
People at Risk
Food Service Sanitation and Safety Certification Course at Prairie State College
Greater Chicago Food Depository
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Chicago's food bank. We provide food and hope for Chicago and Cook County. Find food and get involved.
Illinois Department of Public Health http://www.dph.illinois.gov
For a detailed listing by Services and Department, visit https://www.dph.illinois.gov/contact-us
Food Safety During the Holidays
MEDICAL SHARPS AND NEEDLE DISPOSAL |
Medical Sharps and Needle Disposal
When it comes to disposing of “sharps,” we’ll get right to the point. Medical needles, syringes, lancets, and auto-injectors are all considered to be “sharps” and must be disposed of properly. When sharps are loosely thrown into the garbage, they pose a potential risk of injury and could be a major health hazard to garbage collectors. Sharps should never be disposed of in household recycling carts. Click on the link below for more information from Homewood Disposal.
https://www.mydisposal.com/medical-sharps-and-needle-disposal
MOBILITY LOSS |
Mobility loss puts older adults at risk. Research shows exercise can help, Visit https://onlinegrad.baylor.edu/resources/mobility-exercises/
for more information.
NIH – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
Health Tips for Older Adults
TOWNSHIPS & SENIOR SERVICES |
Rich Township
22013 Governors Highway
Richton Park, IL 60471
708-748-6722
info@richtownship.org
Rich Township Senior Services
297 Liberty Dr.
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-748-5454
https://richtownship.org/senior-services/
Bloom Township Center
425 Halsted St.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
708-754-9400 ext. 7270
https://www.bloomtownship.org/185/Senior-Services
Senior Services of Will County
251 N. Center St.
Joliet, IL 60435
815-723-9713
http://willcountyseniors.org/locations/
SILVER SNEAKERS |
https://www.silversneakers.com
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SNAP, EBT, B-EBT, P-EBT |
State of Illinois Department of Human Services Pandemic EBT (B-EBT) Snap Benefits
Need Help Buying Food for Your School Age Children?
Apply for P-EBT SNAP Benefits. This is a special benefit that can help you buy food for your school-age children 3 to 17 years old and 18 to 22 years old (in high school), who would receive the National School Lunch Program free or reduced-priced meals when schools are in session. Visit P-EBT SNAP Benefits Flyer for more information.
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
333 South Wabash Ave, 30th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-906-2350
uw-mc.org
USDA (US Department of Agriculture)
Choose My Plate