No-Cost Health Screenings and Follow-Up Support in McHenry County, Illinois
Cultivating Health Ministries provides comprehensive, no-cost health screenings with education and follow-up support throughout McHenry County. We do not diagnose or treat individuals.
Our collaborative, community-based model ensures that each participant receives more than a test result. We provide personal guidance, referrals, and connections to ongoing healthcare.
Services Provided at Our No-Cost Screenings:
Lipid Panel Testing (cholesterol screening)
Hemoglobin A1C Testing/glucose
Blood Pressure Measurement
Food Insecurity Screening
Depression Screening
These screenings help identify risk factors for:
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Obesity
Depression
And other chronic conditions affecting residents across McHenry County.
Meet Your Screening Team
Meet Your Screening Team
Nurses
Doctors
Medical assistants
Behavioral health clinicians
Nutrition educators
Spanish interpreters
Other community partners
Our collaborative team providing the screenings includes:
Immediate Results and Education
Test results are available at the screening event. The collaborative team providing the screenings includes nurses, doctors, medical assistants, behavioral health clinicians, nutrition educators, and other community partners.
During your screening, results are explained clearly and compassionately by licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, and diabetes educators. Participants receive practical education about what their results mean and what steps may be recommended, but no diagnosis or treatment is given. Instead, referrals are made to area healthcare providers.
When appropriate, participants may receive a blood pressure monitor and/or a glucometer.
This immediate support allows individuals to begin monitoring their health right away.
Evidence-Based Referrals and Community Connections
Screenings are the first step.
Based on results, participants may be referred to:
Evidence-based nutrition and diabetes education classes
Primary care providers
Behavioral health services
Community health resources
Food and nutrition assistance programs
Individuals receiving medical devices after screening receive training from our community health volunteers on how to properly use their device.
We strive to promote health literacy and eliminate inequities in McHenry County by achieving transformative healthcare outcomes through innovative, evidence-based health screenings and education, premier partnerships with community organizations, and seamless access to healthcare providers.
Follow Up Care Matters
Follow-up is an essential part of our model. Follow-up calls are provided after the screening event, providing additional educational and referral support.
These calls allow our team to:
Answer additional questions
Review recommendations
Ensure needs are being met
Provide encouragement and clarification
Provide support to improve their health
For individuals with positive screening results, a 3 to 6 month follow-up is strongly recommended to monitor progress and provide continued guidance.
We believe health improvement is a process, not a single event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQs or reach out to us with additional questions or how to help.
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Our no-cost health screenings are open to the underserved community of McHenry County. You do not need insurance, to be affiliated with a church or a referral. We provide health and screening services to individuals 18 years and older.
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Our screenings are free. We provide no-cost health screenings to the underserved community of McHenry County
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We provide no-cost screenings for lipid panel (cholesterol), Hemoglobin A1C/glucose (diabetes), blood pressure, BMI, food insecurity, and depression. These screenings help identify risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity.
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Screenings take place in congregations and churches of McHenry County and other community facilities.
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Please use our CONTACT FORM HERE, email us or send us a text message to schedule your screening! 779-378-7462 or email at info@cultivatinghealthministries.org.
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You can support Cultivating Health Ministries by making a donation, becoming a monthly supporter, or sharing our information with a friend, family member or a community member in need. Every contribution helps provide no-cost health screenings, education, and follow-up care to underserved individuals and families in McHenry County. We are currently in need of: Donations to continue to fund our mission, volunteers, both English and Spanish speaking, and support in reaching our most vulnerable communities in McHenry Country. Please use our form here to get in touch!
Connect With Us:
To learn more about upcoming screening events, volunteer opportunities, or to support our mission through donation, connect with us.