Alexian Brothers Medical Group Wellness Services

More Information: Flu Vaccinations | Travel Health Services

Alexian Brothers Corporate and Community Wellness is committed to helping organizations control escalating healthcare costs.  Billions of dollars are spent annually on healthcare and much of the spending could be avoided.  Ninety percent of Type 2 diabetes and 80 percent of coronary heart disease could be avoided or delayed with regular physical activity, quitting smoking, and reducing stress.  (SOURCE: World Health Organization, 2005)  Specific types of cancers, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are linked to lifestyle behaviors and can prematurely diminish the health and productivity of individuals. 

More productivity and a better bottom line

Employers are constantly seeking ways to improve the bottom line.  Reducing costs and improving productivity may significantly impact an organization's financial health.  We hope to help organizations:

• Reduce healthcare costs and workers' compensation fees
• Increase productivity
• Reduce absenteeism
• Increase employee morale
• Maintain a healthy employee population

Flu Vaccinations

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It usually causes mild to severe illness, but it can also lead to death. Receiving a flu vaccination every year is the best way to prevent this illness. According to the Center for Disease Control, on average 5% to 20% of adults suffer from the flu annually in the United States. This leads to increased rates of absenteeism and lower productivity.

We will come out to your organization to administer the vaccinations.  We use an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions.

The flu season typically begins in October and continues through March. To schedule flu vaccinations for your organization, please call us at (847) 385-7170.

Travel Health Services

If you’re a frequent traveler or on a business trip, make sure you have the right vaccinations to make the most out of your overseas experience.  Our Travel Health Service is located at our Bensenville clinic.  We will provide you with the appropriate vaccinations, such as:

* Alexian Brothers Travel Health Services is a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Certified Provider for Yellow Fever immunizations.

Please call us at (847) 228-6407 to learn more about what vaccinations you’ll need for your upcoming travels.