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Congenital Syphilis Program - Cook County Dept of Public Health - Arlington Heights Health Center

3250 North Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Mon 10:00am - 6:00pm Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm Wed 10:00am - 6:00pm Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm Sat Varies Location is open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 8:00am to 4:00pm

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All Cook County Department of Public Health clinical services are conducted by appointment only. Eligibility requirements may apply and will be discussed when you call to make your appointment. To make an appointment at one of the four clinics nearest your home, please call and an operator will assist you.

Free

Cook County, IL

Description

This program provides High-Risk Infant Follow-up (APORS) services to infants diagnosed with syphilis at birth to ensure that repeat blood testing (RPR titers) is done to document successful treatment and provide education regarding syphilis and its transmission. Home visits are conducted by public health nurses. Developmental screenings for infants by the public health nurses at specified ages and related health information to the parents to help the high-risk infant grow and develop as best possible.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Cook County Department of Public Health

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