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Welcome to Wellness Wednesdays at Orland Township

Registered Nurse Available 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month

Orland Township is proud to introduce Wellness Wednesdays – an opportunity for residents to schedule an appointment with a registered nurse and receive certain health screenings, announced the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady.

Starting June 27, a registered nurse will be available the second and fourth Wednesday of every month between 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., by appointment, to administer the following health services:

  • Free Blood Pressure Screenings
  • Total Lipid Profile Cholesterol Test without Glucose ($40 for residents, $50 for non-residents)
  • Total Lipid Profile Cholesterol Test with Glucose ($50 for residents, $60 for non-residents)
  • Glucose Screenings for diabetes prevention ($5 for residents, $10 for non-residents)
  • Adult Vaccinations

A registered nurse will be available at the Orland Township Office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., the following Wednesdays, by appointment, through the end of 2018:

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Vaccines for adults and TB tests are always available at all Orland Township immunization clinics. They are offered at a reduced price to individuals 19 years of age and older.

For more information about Wellness Wednesdays, please visit our website www.orlandtownship.org or call (708) 403-4222 to schedule an appointment.

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