Free, bilingual record checks, screenings, and community clinics to help Illinois reach the 95% measles protection goal

Prism Foundation, in partnership with Prism (collectively, “Prism”), recently launched Ready by 10/15, a free statewide school health records check hotline and community‑based mobile clinic series, made possible by a $250,000 grant from Molina Healthcare of Illinois (“Molina”), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”). This initiative aims to help families verify health and immunization requirements and meet the schools’ October 15 deadline.

Recent data shows that 92% of Illinois’ kindergarten students have MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccinations, falling below the 95% community-protection threshold – putting unvaccinated children at increased risk for measles. In line with Governor Pritzker's priorities, Molina and Prism are working together to reduce barriers to getting needed vaccines.

“Measles finds the gaps — our job is to close them. With Molina’s support, Ready by 10/15 provides families one simple source to check records and find a clinic so our schools and communities can reach the 95% herd‑immunity target,” said Zul Kapadia, president of Prism. “As Medicaid redeterminations continue and coverage shifts for many families, we’re removing barriers with free, bilingual help, weekend hours, and neighborhood clinics so every child in Illinois can walk into school protected.”

“The health and well-being of our children depends on improving access to vaccines. Molina shares Prism’s commitment to closing gaps in care — especially in historically underserved communities,” said Matt Wolf, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Illinois. “This partnership is a vital step in meeting that commitment by bringing these services to our local communities where they are.”

Clinics are delivered in coordination with the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and local school districts, alongside community and faith‑based organizations and elected officials that host and promote events statewide.

“It is important to ensure that the children in our communities are safe and protected against all vaccine preventable diseases, especially measles,” said Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Olusimbo ‘Simbo’ Ige, MD, MS, MPH. “Ready by 10/15 will help families keep track of their vaccine requirements before the school deadline and find the necessary resources, should they not be up-to-date.”

What’s available at the events

Clinicians will provide required school immunizations—DTaP/Tdap, Polio (IPV), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B (grades 6–12), and MenACWY (dose at 11–12; booster at 16 for 12th grade)—and recommended vaccines including HPV, COVID‑19, Flu, and MenB. No insurance or ID is required for school‑aged children; a parent or legal guardian must consent for anyone under 18 years of age. Families are encouraged to bring prior health records, if available.

Know the deadlines

Illinois schools require immunization documentation at enrollment or by October 15; physical and vision exams are due October 15 (grade‑dependent) and dental exams are due by May 15. The records check at prism.org/schoolhealth includes setting up a free screening and consultation, as well as assistance finding a nearby event, with services in English and Spanish.

How to participate (now through Oct. 15)

• Visit prism.org/schoolhealth
• Call the hotline — (800) 325‑1812
• Email schoolhealth@prism.org
• Text (740) 847-1515

Horario bilingüe: servicio gratuito en español por web, teléfono y texto, hasta el 15 de octubre.

About Prism Foundation

Prism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making communities healthier. The Foundation expands access to primary and preventive care across Illinois by meeting people where they are and turning community spaces into doorsteps to care. Its programming includes screenings, immunizations, health exams, health education, harm‑reduction services, and warm referrals on a sliding‑fee basis so cost is never a barrier. Guided by a community-led Board, Prism Foundation ensures programs are accessible, culturally responsive, and accountable to the people and neighborhoods it serves.

About Prism

Prism, established in 1987, is a management services organization (MSO) that provides the clinical and operational infrastructure supporting Prism Foundation’s community health initiatives and other partner programs across Illinois. With licensed staffing, mobile logistics, HIPAA-compliant technology, and regulatory expertise, Prism enables large-scale delivery of care in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Drawing on experience in physician practices, laboratory services, and public health operations, Prism offers a comprehensive platform designed to ensure quality, compliance, and accountability while helping partners expand access and impact.

About The MolinaCares Accord

Established by Molina Healthcare, Inc., The MolinaCares Accord oversees a community investment platform created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities. The MolinaCares Accord funds such measures through the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 2020 by Molina Healthcare, Inc.

About Molina Healthcare of Illinois

Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Illinois. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Illinois, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.

Partnership or program sponsorship: Prism Foundation | (800) 325‑1812 | sponsor@prism.org

Record check, event details, and sign‑up: prism.org/schoolhealth

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