Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses offer health care services from
our Health Outreach Bus, including:
- Adult immunizations (flu, pneumonia, hepatitis A and B)
- Health education
- Care for illness or injury
- Foot care
- Hepatitis C testing
- Health information
- Health care referrals
- Pregnancy testing
- Rapid HIV testing and prevention
- Referrals for more serious medical conditions
- Screening & monitoring of chronic health problems:
- High blood pressure
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Smoking cessation support
- Testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonnorhea
- Tuberculosis testing
- Well-being education
More about our Rapid HIV testing and prevention program
Professional volunteers offer additional services throughout the year:
Once a month, the Advocate Illinois Dental Van accompanies our Health Outreach
Bus. Dentists and dental assistants provide emergency dental care for bus visitors.
A podiatrist rides with the Health Outreach Bus regularly to provide specialized
foot care services.
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