Article Options

Flu shots can come to you if you're homebound

Monday, September 29, 2008 11:07 PM CDT

Addus HealthCare is continuing a service to the homebound public. If you or someone you know has difficulty getting out, the organization will send a nurse to come to your home to give a flu or pneumonia shot.

Traditional Medicare will be billed for all Medicare recipients; all others will be charged $25 for a flu shot and $40 for a pneumonia shot.

Info: Call Deanna Williams at 997-6565 or toll-free at (866) 687-9639 to schedule your appointment.

Flu shot clinics

Sept. 30: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., VNA-TIP offices at 508 S. Park St. in Herrin, 125 Leight Drive in Anna, 1107 W. Church St. in Benton, 235 16th St. in Cairo, 4501 W. DeYoung St. in Marion, 727 E. 12th St. in Metropolis, 707 E. Walnut St. in Murphysboro and 15 N. Main St. in Pinckneyville.

Oct. 1: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Jackson County Health Department back building, Murphysboro. J&S Pharmacy (AH), 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 309 W. St. Louis St., West Frankfort. Kuca (AH), 2-4 p.m., 302 E. Elm St., West Frankfort. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Franklin-Williamson Bi-county Health Department, 403 E. Park St., Benton.

Oct. 2: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., VNA-TIP offices at 508 S. Park St. in Herrin, 125 Leight Drive in Anna, 1107 W. Church St. in Benton, 235 16th St. in Cairo, 4501 W. DeYoung St. in Marion, 727 E. 12th St. in Metropolis, 707 E. Walnut St. in Murphysboro and 15 N. Main St. in Pinckneyville. 9-10 a.m., Energy Housing (AH), 613 E. College St., Energy. Noon-2 p.m., Sunshine Inn (AH), 400 S. Main St., Anna. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Franklin-Williamson Bi-county Health Department, 120 Express Drive, Marion.

Oct. 4: 9-11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church (AH), 420 N. Park Ave., Herrin; noon-2 p.m., HLS (AH), 1000 N. Carbon St., Suite T, Marion.

Oct. 6: 2-4 p.m., Liberty Village of Carbondale (AH), 2950 W. Westridge Place; 10 a.m.-noon, Vergennes Community Center (JCHD); 1-3 p.m., American Legion (JCHD), 1700 Gartside St., Murphysboro. 8:30-11:30 a.m., Crab Orchard Library (BHD), 20012 Crab Orchard Road. 8:30-11:30 a.m., Good Township Building (BHD), 201 E. Callie St., Sesser. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Creal Springs United Methodist Church (BHD), 103 E. Sterling St. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Ewing Township Building (BHD), 205 Harrison St., Whittington.

Provider information

Addus Healthcare (AH): $25 flu shots; $40 pneumonia shots. Medicare Part B will be accepted for payment. Deanna, 997-6565.

Jackson County Health Department (JCHD): $30 flu shots; $45 pneumonia shots. Medicare Part B and Public Aid medical cards will be accepted for payment. Eligible state employees will receive shots with proper identification. 684-3143, ext. 119 or www.jchdonline.org.

VNA-TIP (VNA): $30 flu shots; $45 pneumonia shots. VNA-TIP can bill Medicare B and GHP Advantra, Mercy Premier, Humana Gold Choice and Unicare Security Choice insurance plans. 357-1059 or www.vnatip.com.

Franklin-Williamson Bi-county Health Department (BHD): $30 flu shots; $40 pneumonia shots. Medicare Part B and Medicaid accepted. 993-8111 or 439-0951.