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School Based/Linked Health Centers
The Illinois Department of Human Services funds 38 Health Centers that provide:
Routine medical exams
Physical exams for school or sports
Treatment of acute illness
Immunizations
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) testing and treatment
Gynecological exams
Pregnancy testing
Mental Health Services/Referral
All students must have parental permission to receive services unless otherwise allowed by law and each local community decides which services will be provided directly or through referrals. Centers are monitored by DHS to ensure continued compliance with Illinois Standards for School Health Services.
For further information contact the School Health Program at 217-785-4525.
Links:
- DHS School Health Program
- National Assembly on School-Based Health Care
- Illinois Department of Human Services Standards (pdf)
- Illinois Departments of Human Services and Public Health Certificate of Child Health Examination Form (English) (pdf)
- Illinois Departments of Human Services and Public Health Certificate of Child Health Examination Form (Spanish) (pdf)