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Illinois School for the Deaf

Educating Today's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students for Tomorrow's World

Health Center

Health Center

Health Center Director

Portrait of Kari Pratt.

Kari Pratt, RN, BSN

phone: 217-479-4282
email: 
kari.pratt@illinois.gov

 

 

 

The Health Center Center operates a 24-hour medical unit with a Registered Nurse on duty at all times when students are on campus. Our goal is to provide the highest standard of care through promotion of a safe and healthy environment. We serve as liaisons for parents, school and dorm personnel, and professional healthcare providers to help the students function at their highest potential. Please be assured that if your child is ill or has any medical concerns, we will be in direct contact with you. Our Health Center cares about the well-being of our staff & students, and we love to help others!!

 

 

Additionally, For those students with identified needs,  we offer Physical Therapy services to children twice weekly and Occupational Therapy services three times a week, on-site.   Services provided are based on the recommendations of a medical professional and require a written request (prescription).
Evaluations, goals and objectives are documented in the students' Individualized Education Program (IEP).


Have questions or need more information? Contact us!

Meet Our Health Center Staff

The Health Center functions under the guidance of Dr. Steven Lillpop, a highly respected, board-certified pediatrician with twenty-five years of experience.
Dr. Lillpop schedules office hours twice weekly and is available as needed.  In addition to Dr. Lillpop and Director Kari Waters, the nursing staff includes four full-time nurses.

Portrait of Dr Steven Lillpop.

Dr. Steven Lillpop

Portrait of Michelle Amdal.

Michelle Amdal, BSN

Portrait of Kayla Hamilton.

Kayla Hamilton, BSN

Portrait of John Schnelten.

John Schnelten, BSN

Portrait of Mirtie Marshall.

Mirtie Marshall, BSN 

Portrait of Sherri Perry

Sherri Perry, BSN

Portrait of Tricia Pence.

Tricia Pence, BSN

 

Occupational Therapy ASST

Portrait of Sam Blimling.

Sam Blimling, OTA
email: samantha.j.blimling@illinois.gov

Occupational Therapist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yvonne Cosentino, OTD
email: yvonne.cosentino@illinois.gov

Physical Therapy ASST

Portrait of Sheryl Brent.

Sheryl Brent, PTA
email: sheryl.brent@illinois.gov

Physical Therapist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monica Huffman, PT
email: monica.huffman@illinois.gov

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