Health Promotion and Wellness Division

Phone: (309) 679-6131

A Healthier America

Our services to the public include:

Health Promotion Programs

• Tobacco Cessation and Education Programs — 309-679-6690
  Smoke-Free Illinois Act Compliance
  Illinois Tobacco Quitline nicotine patch program
  Tobacco education presentations.



• Community and School-age Health Education Programs — 309-679-6131
  Providing educational programs on a variety of health topics at no charge.



• Peoria Asthma Coalition — 309-679-6690
  www.illinoisasthma.org/peoria
  
  The Winning with Asthma
  A 30-minute Coach's Asthma Clipboard educational program was developed through a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department of Health Asthma Program (MDH) and the Utah Department of Health Asthma Program (UDOH). The program encourages those involved in youth sports, especially coaches, to understand how to help athletes properly manage their asthma during athletic events. It also teaches proper medication management, ways to prevent exercise-induced asthma, steps to take when athletes are experiencing asthma attacks, information on asthma triggers - including what they are and what can be done to avoid them - and guidelines specific for cold-weather sports.
  
  Those who complete the program receive a booklet with additional asthma information and a coach’s clipboard with “What to do during an Asthma Attack” printed on the back. Pre- and post-test surveys are also included to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.



• Prostate Education and Screening — 309-679-6131
  Providing educational programs and screening opportunities for those at risk.
  
  The Peoria City/County Health Department and Methodist Wellmobile will host several FREE prostate screening events for Peoria County residents. Any uninsured man 50 years of age or older and uninsured men 40 years or older who are African-Americans or have a family history of a prostate cancer are eligible to receive a PSA blood screening at these events.
  
  The Methodist Wellmobile will be offering appointments for FREE blood screens for PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen), cholesterol, and glucose from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria on the following dates:
  
  
  • September 10, 2010 - Click to Sign Up
  • October 5
  • November 12
  • January 21
  • February 11
  To make an appointment for the free blood screenings through the Methodist Wellmobile, click the link or call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6690.
  
  Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in American men. Approximately, one out of every six American men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. The PSA blood test is one tool your doctor can use to help in reviewing your risk for prostate cancer.
  
  The Health Department is also offering free prostate cancer awareness presentations to community, faith-based and social service organizations. For more information about prostate cancer presentations or the free screenings, call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6690.

Women’s Health Programs

• Osteoporosis Education and Screening — 309-679-6131
  Providing educational programs and screening opportunities for those at risk.

Vital Records Program

• Birth & Death Records — 309-679-6032
  Record and issue birth certificates and death certificates and issue burial permits.

Community Health Improvement Planning

• A strategic process involving stakeholders and community leaders to identify strategic issues and health problems in an effort to improve the health and well-being of the community.