09/22/2026
📢 Attention High School Student-Athletes and Parents
In coordination with Memorial Medical Clinics, Memorial Hospital will host a Mobile Clinic tomorrow, September 23rd from 3:30-5:30 PM at the High School to support student-athletes affected by or experiencing MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) symptoms.
🏥 Mobile Clinic Details & Educational Resources:
Services Provided: The clinic is open to any student wishing to be seen who is experiencing MRSA symptoms, especially those facing long wait times for local primary care or walk-in clinic visits.
Educational Materials & Hygiene Kits: Clinic staff will share educational materials with parents regarding proper cleaning and sanitation techniques. Information will include the MRSA Decolonization Process (such as daily showering instructions, body washes, and prescribed treatments) and preventive best practices for washing uniforms, using laundry sanitizers, and proper hand hygiene.
Practice Accommodations: Coaches will allow student-athletes to be seen during the time the mobile clinic is available and will excuse them from practice to attend.
⚠️ Important Policy & Financial Information
Voluntary Participation: School personnel cannot mandate or require any student to be seen by a clinician. Services are provided strictly at the request and consent of a parent/guardian on a voluntary basis.
Financial Disclaimer: The school district is serving solely as a host location for the clinic and assumes no financial responsibility for the cost of medical care or medications.
Student Privacy: In accordance with school district policy, the district cannot identify or share information regarding individual students based on medical needs.If you suspect your student-athlete is showing signs of a skin infection (areas that are red, swollen, warm, painful, or draining pus), we encourage you to take advantage of this local resource!
📍 When: September 23rd @ 5:15 PM
📍 Where: High Illini West High
Clinic Contact Information: Memorial Medical Clinics
217-357-2173