Clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 19 million American adults each year. Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be a routine part of healthcare. Silver Cross will offer a written test and confidential meeting with a behavioral health professional Thursday, Oct. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Register to attend at www.silvercross.org.