What do I need to view these PDF files?
PDF files are Adobe Acrobat files. You will need either Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) or Adobe Acrobat. You can get the reader free for most operating systems. Clicking on the image at the right will take you to the Adobe site where you can download this software.
How do I find what I need on this website?
Go to the menu on the left side of the screen (on the dark green background). Click on the name of a Public Health division (Administration, Wellness & Health Promotion, etc.). After you click on it a drop-down menu of programs or services offered in that division will appear. If you click on one of these you will go directly to the program or service.
You may also search for a specific program or service on the Search page. First, click on the word "Search" near the top of the screen on the right (under the word, "Welcome" on the home page). Type the name of the item you want to find, and hit the button on the right labeled "Google Search." If you're looking for something on the Public Health website, be sure to select the "Search CUPHD" item under the search window.
What is Public Health? How is it different from a medical clinic or hospital?
Public Health is not a "full-service" medical facility. We do not offer primary medical care for adults or children. We do offer a range of medical and support services, however, some of which are also provided in doctors' offices. Our mission is to prevent disease and injury and to lessen the impact of disease. We strive to make our services accessible to anyone in Champaign County, and some of our services are available to people in other counties.
What is the relationship between the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and the Champaign County Public Health Department?
The Champaign County Public Health Department was formed by a referendum of county voters in 1996. The governing body, the County Board of Health, funds, supports and directs the activities of the Central Illinois Dental Education and Services program, which serves the oral health needs of children living in Champaign County outside Champaign-Urbana. All other Public Health services to county residents are provided by the Health District.
How do I know if I qualify for services?
Any resident of Champaign County qualifies for services from Public Health. Some programs, such as the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and HIV/AIDS Services and Support are also available to people from other counties. Some programs require that you meet income guidelines to qualify for services. Every website page that describes a specific program also gives details about eligibility requirements.
Where is Public Health?
We operate out of five permanent sites and we also visit numerous other community sites to provide services. Go to the Locations page for details.
How much do Public Health services cost?
Fees vary. Every website page describing a service includes the cost of that service. You may also visit the Fee page for a list of all Public Health fees.
What if I can't afford it?What if I don't have insurance?
We can help you apply for FamilyCare or KidCare if you qualify. We will bill Medicaid (KidCare/FamilyCare) or Medicare whenever possible and we will hand you a bill at the time you receive the service. YOU WILL NOT BE TURNED AWAY FROM ANY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY.
HIPAA requires us to notify you about your privacy rights and how your information can be used. We must have and use a privacy policy for all patient/client records. We must train our employees so that they understand the privacy procedures and we must designate an individual to be responsible for seeing that the privacy procedures are adopted and followed. We are also required to store patient records containing individually identifiable health information so that they are not readily available to those who do not need them.
What does Public Health do about the West Nile virus?
We monitor local populations of mosquitoes for West Nile infection. This helps us alert the public about areas that are more likely to contain infected mosquitoes. We also monitor state health department reports of West Nile infected birds.
How do I get a Tuberculosis (TB) test?
We offer TB skin tests every week and follow-up tests and treatment for those who test positive. Field TB testing is available for groups. A speaker is available to make presentations about TB.
