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 26, 2014 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 for kindergarten,
second and sixth grades. Perfect Smiles will also be offering cleanings for a
minimal fee.

School
and Sports Physicals will be offered for $20. School
physicals are required for kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades.

Immunizations
will be offered by the Orland Township Health Services department. All
state-required vaccines are available free of charge to both residents and
non-residents, some eligibility restrictions apply. A shot record must be presented
at the time of service. 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 for kindergarten; the examination needs to be performed
in an office. The Eye Specialists Center is offering the state-required examination
at its office for $30, a $15 savings. Vouchers can be purchased and
appointments can be made on-site.

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: a backpack raffle and
giveaway filled with school supplies, courtesy of Office Max in Lemont, clowns,
face painting, games, food and drink, children’s yoga opportunities, financial
advice and important safety and CPR tips from the Orland Park Police Department
and the Orland Fire Protection District.

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.