Wake Up Tri-Counties RaeAnn Tucker Talks the New Year for Health Department

RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about what is happening in the New Year for the Henry and Stark Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics. The Health Department and First Choice Clinics will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

As the New Year approaches, many are considering resolutions to enhance their health. The Henry and Stark County Health Department and the First Choice Healthcare Clinics are ready to support these ambitions. They offer a comprehensive checklist that includes annual exams, mental health support, regular screenings, and more. Services such as clinic and lab services, immunizations, and health education are accessible for a nominal fee at locations in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon. With available grant funds and programs designed to aid residents in maintaining their health resolutions, local facilities are gearing up to ensure that commitments to better health extend beyond the early months of the year.

The Henry and Stark County Health Department is gearing up for a series of Certified DOT Physical Clinics, crucial for those who drive commercial vehicles. Set to take place every Wednesday in January at First Choice Healthcare Clinic in Kewanee, these clinics are designed to ensure drivers meet the necessary federal health standards to operate safely on the roads. Appointments are mandatory and can be secured by contacting the clinic directly. Drivers should be prepared for a comprehensive check-up, including vision tests, blood pressure monitoring, and other health assessments necessary to obtain their DOT medical certificate. In addition, those who are seeing a provider and are on medication for sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, depression, other mental health issues, and seizures. Participants need to obtain a clearance letter from the medical provider and bring it to their appointment.

The Henry & Stark County Health Department announces a comprehensive HIV prevention program. The program includes PrEP and PEP consultations, HIV testing, and education. Services are covered by Medicaid and financial assistance is available for uninsured and privately insured individuals. For more information, residents can contact their local health centers in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon.

First Choice Healthcare highlights its dedication to contraception by offering services such as physical exams, contraceptive supplies, pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, and free condoms to women, teens, and males.