Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC) foster partnerships aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for low-income individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. IAFCC provides webinars, resources for patients, and a statewide directory of free and charitable clinics.

 

The Hydrocephalus Association provides information and resources for people of all ages living with or caring for someone with hydrocephalus.

Information from the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center.

HealthyChildren.org provides updated information on ways parents and caregivers can help themselves, their families, and their children with special healthcare needs meet their safety, growth and healthcare needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Early Childhood Personnel Center and UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities provide a checklist to help families prepare for virtual Early Intervention services.

• See the “Tips for Families: Receiving Early Intervention Services Through the Phone, Tablet, or Computer” checklist in English
• See the “Tips for Families: Receiving Early Intervention Services Through the Phone, Tablet, or Computer” checklist in Spanish 

The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) is a grassroots effort to support and build healthy communities in Illinois’ 15 southernmost counties (Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Union, Saline, White and Williamson). The Network brings together local health departments, area health centers, hospitals and others interested in improving the health of their communities. HSIDN provides an extensive collection of health and community resources, workshops and prevention programs.

HSIDN provides information on a wide range of resources, including:

• Access to Care resources and tips for finding a primary care physician (PCP)
• Comprehensive lists of healthcare & hospital systems, local health departments, and federally qualified health care providers (FQHC)
• A Dental Health Resource Guide
• A Diabetes prevention program and Camp Beta for youth with diabetes
• A community health calendar

 

Greater Elgin Family Care Center patients now have the option of having an appointment with a practitioner through a Virtual Visit.

Information from the Epilepsy Foundation on COVID-19 and epilepsy.

The Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department provides resources and support to Southern Illinois residents in Saline, Gallatin, White, and Wayne counties. The department provides public health and mental health services, prevention and recovery programs, education workshops, family case management services, food and water safety, and more.

The Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department has offices in Eldorado, Harrisburg (Saline County), Carmi (White County), and Shawneetown (Gallatin County).

The DuPage County Health Department provides health services, resources, and information to residents of DuPage County. Programs include immunizations, vision and hearing screening, teen health programs, behavioral health services for children and adults, dental services and more. For more information or to make an appointment, call (630) 682-7400.

DuPage County Health Department services also include:

• Avian Influenza updates (H5 Bird Flu)
• Programs for parents and infants
• COVID-19 updates and vaccine information
• Opioid use prevention and substance abuse treatment programs