Health & Wellness

August 31, 2017 by Staff Report

2017 Immunization Clinics

The Geauga County General Health District offers walk-in immunization clinics for children and adolescents through the age of 18. Residents must present an immunization record as well as a primary insurance card.

To better serve the residents of Geauga County, beginning Sept. 1, the health district’s clinic schedules will be changing. Chardon morning immunization clinics will no longer be offered on the first Wednesday of each month. Middlefield morning immunization clinics will no longer be offered on the third Wednesday of the month.

The following is a list of upcoming immunization clinics:

Chardon, Sept. 14, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

Middlefield, Sept. 13, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, Sept. 21, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 3-6 p.m.

Adult immunizations, TB test and blood pressure screenings will only be offered on the first and third Friday of each month.

For more information, call the Geauga County General Health District at 440-279-1950.

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

Those who come out to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut from Sport Clips Haircuts via email several days after their donation. The coupon is valid through Nov. 11 at participating Sport Clips locations.

For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.

• Sept. 1, Tangent Co., 10175 Queens Way, Unit 1, Chagrin Falls, 1-6 p.m.
• Sept. 4, Chagrin Falls Fire Department, 21 West Washington St., Chagrin Falls, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Sept. 7, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.
• Sept. 9, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 2-8 p.m.
• Sept. 10, Church of Saint Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sept. 11, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.
• Sept. 12, First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St., Middlefield, 1-6 p.m.
• Sept. 14, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.

Miles for Mental Health

Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join for the NAMI Miles for Mental Health & Wellness walk and symposium at Berkshire High School, 14510 N. Cheshire St., Burton. The wellness symposium runs from 9 a.m. to noon followed by lunch with a guest speaker from 12-12:30 p.m.

The walk begins at 1 p.m. from the high school and continues toward Burton Square for a short event before returning to the high school at 3 p.m.

Registration levels range from $25 to $100. Register by Aug. 31 to receive a free lunch with guest speaker Loree Vick.

Register online at www.namigeauga.org or call 440-286-6264.

LGRC Ride for Recovery

Sept. 17

Bicyclists are invited to celebrate Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s Ride for Recovery. The ride starts and ends at Oak House, 800 Oak St., Painesville. Registration 7 a.m. Ride begins at 8:05 a.m.

Riders choose from two routes: 15 miles and 35 miles, and may stop at various LGRC facilities along the routes for refreshments and information about the agency and its programs.

Ride is $30 for individuals 15 and over. Children ages 12-14 are free. Riders must wear helmets.

All proceeds will benefit Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers.

Register online at www.wizathon.com/lgrc-ride-for-recovery.

Discover the Hope

Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to noon

The Geauga County Family First Council along with several Geauga County social service groups will be hosting a discussion, “Discover the Hope: In Opiate Treatment and Recovery,” at St Mary’s Banquet Room, 401 North St., Chardon.

Target audience will be social service professionals, community leaders, first responders and safety center officials.

Keynote speaker will by Dr. Ted Parran, a leading expert on abuse, addiction and treatment. Local mental health experts will be sharing local resources in Geauga County and discussing what treatment looks like. Personal success stories will be shared by those in recovery.