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Our new Child Support Cook Central Office at 115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, is now open for in-person assistance.  We also have other regional office locations to better serve you! 

Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

School Based/Linked Health Centers

The Illinois Department of Public Health 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 DPH to ensure continued compliance with Illinois Standards for School Health Services.

For further information contact the School Health Program at 217-524-6088

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