YES, We Are Open!
The clinic at Proviso East is designed for teens and has Loyola medical, mental health, and nutrition providers. We are located in room 86B, next to the school nurse’s office.
We have in-person and Telehealth visits available!
Call to make an appointment: (708) 449-9522.
You can also make appointments through Microsoft Teams, search for “Patricia Bailey”.
Illinois Department of Public Health
COVID-19 Conversation & Statewide Mask Competition Rollout
Saturday, September 26, 2020 2 - 3 p.m.
Learn more @ http://www.dph.illinois.gov/yesucan
COVID-19 Conversation & Statewide Mask Competition Rollout
Saturday, September 26, 2020 2 - 3 p.m.
Learn more @ http://www.dph.illinois.gov/yesucan
Attention All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors!
Are you interested in a health-related career? Check out Loyola's Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP). Click here for more info.
Are you interested in a health-related career? Check out Loyola's Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP). Click here for more info.
Medical heroes work at Proviso East!
The health brochure shelves in room 86B at Proviso East High School are empty. A bottle of hand sanitizer sits on the receptionist's desk. To the right, there is a sign that reminds visitors that masks are required. The waiting area of the clinic is quiet and has no patients. The Loyola University Chicago school-based health center was bustling with students in need of health services before COVID-19 changed our way of life.
"It makes me sad to think about it," said Kate Myczek, family nurse practitioner and the clinical manager for Primary Care. "We used to have a waiting room that was so full we would have to tell the kids to go to class. We only have two chairs in the waiting room because of social distancing."
The Loyola University Chicago Niehoff School of Nursing’s School-Based Health Center (SBHC) was closed in March because of COVID-19 but reopened in late July. Continue to full article.
Students are not required to provide insurance, and all services are of no cost to all District 209 students. To schedule an appointment call, (708) 449-9522.
Students can also request an appointment directly by contacting Patricia Bailey through Microsoft Teams.
The health brochure shelves in room 86B at Proviso East High School are empty. A bottle of hand sanitizer sits on the receptionist's desk. To the right, there is a sign that reminds visitors that masks are required. The waiting area of the clinic is quiet and has no patients. The Loyola University Chicago school-based health center was bustling with students in need of health services before COVID-19 changed our way of life.
"It makes me sad to think about it," said Kate Myczek, family nurse practitioner and the clinical manager for Primary Care. "We used to have a waiting room that was so full we would have to tell the kids to go to class. We only have two chairs in the waiting room because of social distancing."
The Loyola University Chicago Niehoff School of Nursing’s School-Based Health Center (SBHC) was closed in March because of COVID-19 but reopened in late July. Continue to full article.
Students are not required to provide insurance, and all services are of no cost to all District 209 students. To schedule an appointment call, (708) 449-9522.
Students can also request an appointment directly by contacting Patricia Bailey through Microsoft Teams.
Information on Vaping from the American Heart Association
Vaping is becoming an increasing epidemic among teens. Between 2017-2019, e-cigarette use more than doubled among middle and high school students.
Click on the image for more information.
Click on the image for more information.
Respiratory Health Webinar, Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11 am CDT
Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11 am CDT
As fall approaches, what does COVID-19 mean for returning to school?
Join Respiratory Health Association, school officials, and mental health experts for a special webinar to address what parents, teachers, and children should know heading back to the classroom this year. From health concerns for both kids and teachers living with lung disease like asthma — to anxiety over new procedures — learn what to expect returning to school.
The webinar will cover how Chicago Public Schools is preparing to create a safe learning environment and how parents can help their children feel comfortable about returning to school.
Join Respiratory Health Association for our free monthly webinar series, where we tackle today’s important lung health questions. These hour-long events highlight a range of lung health and clean air topics with experts from the field, and give you the opportunity to ask your pressing questions.
As fall approaches, what does COVID-19 mean for returning to school?
Join Respiratory Health Association, school officials, and mental health experts for a special webinar to address what parents, teachers, and children should know heading back to the classroom this year. From health concerns for both kids and teachers living with lung disease like asthma — to anxiety over new procedures — learn what to expect returning to school.
The webinar will cover how Chicago Public Schools is preparing to create a safe learning environment and how parents can help their children feel comfortable about returning to school.
Join Respiratory Health Association for our free monthly webinar series, where we tackle today’s important lung health questions. These hour-long events highlight a range of lung health and clean air topics with experts from the field, and give you the opportunity to ask your pressing questions.
Register Your Child At The SBHC
Loyola’s School-Based Health Center (SBHC) at Proviso East High School has been serving Proviso East students for over 20 years.
The clinic is in Proviso East, Rm 86B, allowing students to be seen while in school for all health concerns, including medical, mental and nutritional health. Among the services we provide are physicals, immunizations, care for chronic illnesses.*
Currently, we are also providing telehealth appointments for students.
Let us help meet your child's health needs without needing to pull them from school.
Get SBHC registration consent forms here:
SBHC Consent Form, English: Word Document or PDF
SBHC Consent Form, Spanish: Word Document or PDF
Directions on how to register at the SBHC (in English and Spanish)
Other forms and information can be found here.
*The SBHC is supported by federal and state grants and gifts from private foundations so care for students is no cost.
Loyola’s School-Based Health Center (SBHC) at Proviso East High School has been serving Proviso East students for over 20 years.
The clinic is in Proviso East, Rm 86B, allowing students to be seen while in school for all health concerns, including medical, mental and nutritional health. Among the services we provide are physicals, immunizations, care for chronic illnesses.*
Currently, we are also providing telehealth appointments for students.
Let us help meet your child's health needs without needing to pull them from school.
Get SBHC registration consent forms here:
SBHC Consent Form, English: Word Document or PDF
SBHC Consent Form, Spanish: Word Document or PDF
Directions on how to register at the SBHC (in English and Spanish)
Other forms and information can be found here.
*The SBHC is supported by federal and state grants and gifts from private foundations so care for students is no cost.
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"Telehealth Virtual Health Visits" At The SBHC:
The Proviso East High School building is closed, but the friendly staff at your School Based Health Center is still available to serve PEHS students. Students can arrange a “telehealth virtual visit” using their phone, email or video chat! If you would like to speak with your nurse practitioner or social worker, find the School-Based Health Center staff using the Tool Bar in Microsoft Teams. For medical questions and a virtual visit, contact nurse practitioner Kate Myczek (Ms. Kate). Use the Teams function to request a virtual visit with social worker Adriane Addie Van Zwoll (Ms. V. ) or Vanessa Zapata. For more information, call the SBHC at 708 449 9522 and leave a message and a bilingual staff member will call you back. SBHC Consent Form, English: Word Document or PDF SBHC Consent Form, Spanish: Word Document or PDF 
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Video with info for your grandparents on how to keep safe!
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Who Should I Call About Covid-19?
Corona Virus/Covid19 is here in Illinois! This shows you how to wash your hands the right way.
Hand-washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself from infectious disease.
For more Corona Virus information, click here.
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Illinois Corona Virus Response website
Illinois Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) has a Coronavirus webpage that states, “this is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available,” IDPH website
For Schools: dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/publications/2019-nCoV%20Guidance%20for%20K-12%20Schools%2002.19.2020%20IDPH.pdf
For Students: http://dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/publications/2019-nCoV%20Guidance%20for%20Students%2002.19.2020%20IDPH.pdf
The CDC website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html#situation-summary
Illinois Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) has a Coronavirus webpage that states, “this is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available,” IDPH website
For Schools: dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/publications/2019-nCoV%20Guidance%20for%20K-12%20Schools%2002.19.2020%20IDPH.pdf
For Students: http://dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/publications/2019-nCoV%20Guidance%20for%20Students%2002.19.2020%20IDPH.pdf
The CDC website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html#situation-summary
US Department of Health and Human Services
An Ecosystem of Health Disparities and Minority Health Resources. 
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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):
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Vaping Epidemic Among Middle and High School Students!
Get our Parents Guide to Vaping
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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
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
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
For more information or to make an appointment, call 708.449.9522
Keeping Students Healthy So They Succeed
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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:
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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.
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.
