US Department of Health and Human Services
An Ecosystem of Health Disparities and Minority Health Resources.
Black History Month 2020
And It's American Heart Month!
During Black History Month, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will join partners in reflecting on the achievements of African Americans while promoting pathways to a healthier future with better health outcomes.

The American Heart Association has determined that more than half of all African American adults suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
  • African Americans ages 35-64 years are 50% more likely to have high blood pressure than whites.
  • African American women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese compared to other groups in the U.S.
  • In 2015, African Americans were 20% less likely to engage in active physical activity as non-Hispanic whites.
Research shows significant health benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle that incorporates even small amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity throughout the day.


Vaping Epidemic Among Middle and High School Students!
Get our Parents Guide to Vaping

Proviso Partners For Health (PP4H) and Respiratory Health Association
While cigarette use among middle and high school students is at an all-time low, vaping among young people has risen to epidemic levels. One out of every four high school students reports using e-cigarettes.
Because e-cigarettes are new and constantly changing, many parents don’t know what to look for and have questions about how to talk with their child about vaping. To learn more, click here to download our Parent’s Guide to Vaping.
For more Vaping information, click here.
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Save The Date!
February 12: Community Advocacy and Violence Prevention Summit
A gathering of the Loyola, Proviso, and Chicagoland community to discuss advocacy and strategies to reduce violence in our communities.
Date and Time: Wed, February 12, 2020,  8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:  Loyola University Health Sciences Campus, CTRE Auditorium
2160 South 1st Avenue,  Maywood, IL 60153

For more information and to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-advocacy-and-violence-prevention-summit-tickets-85578996081
2020 Census Events in Maywood
It's now time to put forth our best effort to assure that Maywood is counted!!!!
Census Information: January 11, 2020, 1-3pm   200 S. 5th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
Census Recruitment Information: January 22, 2020, 3-4pm   121 S. 5th Ave, Maywood, IL, 708.343.1847


Get Your School And Sports Physicals Soon!

School is starting soon. Get your school and sports physicals (and more) at the Loyola University School-Based Health Center inside Proviso East high school. The clinic is located on the first floor in Rm. 86B.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 708.449.9522

Keeping Students Healthy So They Succeed


The Loyola University Chicago School-Based Health Center delivers health services at Proviso East High School so students get needed health care at school and don't miss class. 

The Health Center is independent from the high school and the school nurse. Located in Room 86B, it is operated by Loyola University Chicago School of Nursing .  Staff includes Loyola physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and social workers.  Services include:
  • School and sports physicals
  • Immunizations
  • Individual therapy and other behavioral health services
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Primary health care
  • Care for urgent and chronic illnesses
  • Laboratory services
Learn more about the services we offer . . .
Video Featuring Proviso East's School-Based Health Center
Produced by the Illinois Terrorism Task Force: Mental Health & School Violence
The Proviso School-based Health Clinic provides help coping with stress from school, family, relationships or other causes.
The health center is open from 8am to 4pm every day school is in session, including during the summer.  Most services are provided at no charge, and no student is turned away for being unable to pay.

Students must be enrolled and have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian on file for many services.  State law allows students to receive mental health and other confidential services (like pregnancy or STD testing) without a consent form on file.
To schedule an appointment, call (708) 449-9522 or come to Room 86B at Proviso East High School.