DuPage County Health Department offers to expedite school physicals and immunizations in Katrina aftermath

WHEATON ― In continuing with the County’s commitment to helping those in need, the DuPage County Health Department is partnering with the DuPage County Board and the DuPage County Regional Office of Education to assist those families and children arriving from states affected by the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.

“DuPage County, and the rest of the nation, is extending its assistance to the victims of this horrible tragedy,” said Linda Kurzawa, President of the DuPage County Board of Health. “The County will remain ready to offer any and all assistance necessary should we be called upon in the future.”

“The Health Department will help in any way possible,” said Kurzawa. Services may include immunizations and referrals to other community providers to help children who need to attend school while their communities recover from the effects of the hurricane. Mental health services provided by the Health Department and other community providers will also be available to those in need, said Kurzawa.

The Health Department provides immunizations to children and adults through its four Public Health Centers in Wheaton, Westmont, Addison and Lombard. To obtain clinic schedules or a referral to a community healthcare provider, call (630) 682-7979, ext. 7676.

The Health Department is also supporting the request by DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom that DuPage County residents assist those in need by contributing to the American Red Cross by visiting www.redcross.org.
 

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