Orland Township to Host Children's Back-to-School Health Fair

The Orland Township Health Services department is hosting its annual back-to-school health fair. The free fair is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue. No appointment is necessary, but proof of residency is required for all services. Children’s vaccines are available to non-residents for a fee.

A variety of back-to-school services will be offered on this day including:

Dental Screenings will be offered by Perfect Smiles free of charge. This examination will fulfill the State of Illinois requirements. Perfect Smiles will also be offering cleanings for $20, fluoride treatments for $5 and orthodontic consultations.

School and Sports Physicals will be offered for $20 and will fulfill the State of Illinois requirements.

Immunizations will be offered by the Orland Township Health Services department. All state-required vaccines are available to both residents and non-residents, some eligibility restrictions apply. Immunizations will not be given without an up-to-date immunization record. Adult vaccines will also be available on this day for a discounted fee.

Vision Screenings will be offered by The Eye Specialists Center free of charge. This screening does not fulfill the vision examination required by the State of Illinois; the examination needs to be performed in an office. The Eye Specialists Center is offering the state-required examination at its Orland Park office for $30, a $15 savings. Vouchers can be purchased and appointments can be made on-site.

Scoliosis Screenings will be offered for free by Hakeem Olayyan D.C. of Health Center Chiropractic.

School supply sign-up for low-income students will also be taking place on this day. Parents should bring proof of residency, proof of income (tax documents or last two paystubs) and the birth certificates or Medicaid cards for any child receiving school supplies. Distribution of school supplies will be at a later date.

Additional attractions at the back-to-school health fair include: free haircuts, clowns, face painting, games, hot dog important safety and CPR tips from the Orland Park Police Department and the Orland Fire Protection District, allergy and asthma, drug prevention and concussion prevention information.

New attractions are still being added; for up-to-date information, please visit www.orlandtwp.org or call (708) 403-4222. Child-related organizations are also welcome to contact Health Services Coordinator Caitlin McElroy at caitlinm@orlandtwp.org if interested in providing a service at the fair. E$7