Health Promotion & Education
Programs and Services
Programs: For Youth | For Adults | For Everyone
Programs for Adults
Freedom From Smoking
This eight-session smoking cessation program is offered at different sites in Madison County during the year. Some locations may charge a fee for participation and some may be free. The program was developed by the American Lung Association. For more information or Freedom From Smoking class locations, contact Lisa Modrusic at 692-7040 ext. 6089.
Prostate Cancer Screenings
This program provides FREE prostate cancer screenings for men from Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Two ways to test the prostate are the Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) test and the Digital-Rectal exam (DRE). Men from families with a history of prostate-related problems should start getting tested at age 40. Starting at age 50, men should get checked even if they have NO symptoms. For more information or to set up a screening in your community, contact Candice Zipfel at 692-7040 ext. 6094. Call for a FREE screening appointment at 692-8954 ext. 2.
Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP)
This presentation is designed to explain the fundamentals of the IBCCP program. Participants will be given information on what is provided by IBCCP and who may be eligible to receive services. Participants will be given several pamphlets explaining IBCCP and educational information on breast cancer. Contact Lisa Modrusic at 692-7040 ext. 6089.
Creating a Child Friendly Home
This program focuses on homes with young children and can be adapted to accommodate group needs. Information is shared about such topics as: developing a safe living environment (safety check-listing the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and living/dining room), bath-time safety, home food-borne illnesses, family fire safety, and poison proofing the home. Contact Jill Heuchert at 692-7040 ext. 6086.
Safe Driving Program
This adult program offers a basic review of current driving issues to ensure safer roadways. The program offers information on the Smith System of Driving (Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute), factors that affect braking distance and stopping distance, excessive speed, driver ability, aggressive driving, crash dynamics, and occupant protection. Contact Jill Heuchert at 692-7040 ext. 6086.