Immunization Clinics
Health Services administers vaccines provided through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program to Orland Township residents, age 18 and under, who are uninsured, underinsured (vaccines not covered under current medical plan), insured by Medicaid Title XIX (19), or are Native American (American Indian/Alaskan Native).
Township children meeting the above requirements are charged a $10 administration fee per shot.
PLEASE NOTE: Orland Township’s Health Services department can no longer accept Medicaid Title XXI (21). Visit cdc.gov for information about the VFC program and guidelines for eligibility.
Upcoming Clinic Dates & Times
Saturday, June 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wellness Wednesdays
Orland Township’s registered nurse is available the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:30 to 11 a.m., by appointment, to provide the following services:
- Free blood pressure screenings
- Total lipid profile cholesterol test* without glucose ($40 for residents, $50 for non-residents)
- Total lipid profile cholesterol test* with glucose ($50 for residents, $60 for non-residents)
- Glucose screenings for diabetes prevention ($5 for residents, $10 for non-residents)
- Adult vaccinations
April 12 and 26
May 10 and 24
June 14 and 28
July 12 and 26
*Note on Total Lipid Profile Testing
This simple, 5-minute, finger stick test is a complete cholesterol analysis that measures total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol) levels, and an overall ratio. A 9 to 12-hour fast is required and patients should drink water during their fasting period for optimum results.
Adult Immunizations
Vaccines and TB tests for adults are available at Orland Township, by appointment, on Wellness Wednesdays.
To schedule an appointment, please call the Township at (708) 403-4222. Or visit orlandtownship.org for information on available adult vaccines and applicable fees.
Hearing Screenings
Free hearing screenings (air and bone conduction testing) by South Suburban Hearing Health Center are available at the Orland Township office on the first Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.
In the coming months, South Suburban Hearing will have appointments available on the following Wednesdays:
May 3
June 7
July 5
Separately, Orland Hearing Aid Center provides free screenings at the Orland Township office on the third Tuesday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. In the coming months, Orland Hearing Aid Center will have appointments available on the following Tuesdays:
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
To schedule an appointment, please call (708) 403-4222. Hearing screenings are open to non-residents for a $10 fee.
Nurses’ Closet
Residents needing medical equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, shower chairs and canes can utilize the Nurses’ Closet and borrow items at no cost for a 60-day period. The Nurses’ Closet also provides disposable pads and adult incontinence products to residents in need.
To donate or borrow medical equipment or supplies, please call (708) 403-4222.
Medication Drop Box
Do you have old, expired, or unwanted medications in your home and do not know how to dispose of them? Bring them to Orland Township and place them in a secure drop box for proper disposal by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
There is no fee to use the drop box but some restrictions do apply. Medications can be placed in the drop box, in or out of their original containers, but can only be in pill or dry form. Liquids and syringes will not be accepted. Please use Orland Township sharps containers to dispose of used syringes.
Please visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website, fda.gov, for information on proper disposal of liquid medications.
Homebound residents can call the Cook County Sheriff’s Office at 1-84-GOT USD RX (1-844-688-7379) to request a free, pre-paid, pre-labeled envelope to mail their unwanted pill and dry medications directly to the Sheriff’s Office for disposal.
Sharps Containers
Five-quart sharps containers are available at Orland Township for $15 each (the price includes disposal fee). In order to use Orland Township’s sharps disposal service, you may purchase a container from the Township and return it when full for proper disposal. For a $10 fee, the Township will dispose of a sharps container purchased elsewhere.
For more information on proper sharps disposal, please visit orlandtownship.org.
Coast2Coast Rx Card
The Coast2Coast Rx Card is a free discount prescription card provided to residents of Orland Township. The program includes U.S. pharmacies and provides annual overall savings of up to 55%. Savings on a single prescription can range from 1% up to 95% off the retail price of the drug.
The card is FREE to use and can be used immediately by any family member. There is no age, income or other exclusion, and there are no forms to fill out. Cardholders save on both brand name and generic drugs — and may save as much as 60% on dental needs, an average of 10% to 50% on vision needs, and 35% on hearing needs, diabetes supplies and lab and imaging tests.
Simply take the card to one of the 59,000-plus participating pharmacies, including Walgreens, CVS, Costco, Sam’s Club, and Target, and the savings start immediately.
Visit coast2coastrx.com to print your card.
State of Illinois Temporary Disability Parking Placard
Temporary disability parking placards (valid for three months) may be obtained at the Orland Township office. You must bring in a copy of your completed Persons with Disabilities Certification for Parking Placard/License Plates form from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office and proof of residency to receive a temporary parking placard while waiting for your permanent one to arrive from the state.
Those needing a temporary parking placard (valid for up to six months) for a temporary disability must obtain those placards from the Secretary of State’s office.
For more information on disability parking placards, visit cyberdriveillinois.com.