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.
Click here to download our Advocate Illinois Dental Van schedule.
A podiatrist rides with the Health Outreach Bus regularly to provide specialized
foot care services.
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