Health

February 21, 2013 by Submitted

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors may give every 56 days and must bring some form of photo identification and a list of all current medications.

For more information about confirming blood drive information, donating blood or making an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit the Red Cross website at www.redcrossdonor.org. If you are interested in donating platelets, call 1-800-356-3339.

Feb. 25, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 2-7 p.m.

Feb. 27, Kenston High School, 17425 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

March 8, Jordak Elementary School, 1600 E. High St., Middlefield, 2-7 p.m.

March 9, Joes Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 1-8 p.m. Double Reds available.

March 10, Church of St Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Help for Mental Illness

Geauga County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers support, education and advocacy for those affected by mental illness.

Family-to-Family is a free educational course for family members who have a loved one with a mental illness such as depression, bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia. The class will meet on Saturdays, beginning March 16, from 1-3:30 p.m., for 12 weeks at the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Road in Chardon. The final session is June 1.

The spring session of the Peer-to-Peer education course for persons who have a mental illness begins March 14 at the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Road in Chardon. The free classes will meet from 2-4 p.m. every Thursday for 10 weeks through May 16.

For more information, visit www.namigeauga.org or call Michelle Doehring at 440-286-6264.

Flu Shots

Lake Health is offering seasonal flu shots for $20 at the following locations:

Chardon Campus, 510 Fifth Ave., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Clinic at Middlefield, located inside Wal-Mart Supercenter, 15050 Springdale Ave., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

No appointment is necessary. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to receive the seasonal flu vaccine at our centers. The influenza vaccination is covered by Medicare.

For more information, call the Best of Health Line at 440-953-6000.

Flu Shots Available

The Geauga County Health District has announced its adult flu clinics.

Flu shots will be available every Friday during the season from 8:30-11 a.m. at 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.

Geauga County Health District will bill most Medicare plans for the flu shot and most employee health insurance plans. The flu vaccinations cost $25 if they are paid for in cash or $40 for high dose vaccine.

Pregnant women must have a signed order from their obstetrician.

No appointment is necessary. For more information or to pre-register, call 440-279-1950.

Blood Pressure Screening

Lake Health will offer free blood pressure checks at the Chardon Campus, 510 Fifth Ave., from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; and at the Middlefield Clinic located inside Wal-Mart Supercenter, 15050 Springdale Ave., from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m., Sunday.

2013 Immunization Clinics

The Geauga County General Health District offers childrens and adolescent immunization clinics. Due to federal legislation, vaccines can no longer be offered free to anyone that has health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. Residents must present a current insurance card.

The following is a list of upcoming immunization clinics:

Middlefield, Feb. 21, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Troy, Feb. 27, Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

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

Senior Connection

Lake Health will offer Senior Connection March 27 from noon to 1 p.m. in St. Mary’s banquet hall, 401 North St., Chardon.

The Lunch and Learn program features a variety of topics dealing with seniors. Marchs topic is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Lunch is $2. Registration is required by calling Lake Health’s Best of Health Line at 440-953-6000.

Breaking the Pain Chain

Arthritis Foundation is offering Breaking the Pain Chain designed for individuals who want to be active participants in their arthritis management. The interactive educational program empowers participants to effectively manage their arthritis and related chronic conditions through an understanding of the pain pathways and the effect pain can have on the physical, emotional and social aspects of life.

A session will begin in Chardon at the Geauga Family YMCA on four consecutive Wednesdays. Details for the classes will be announced at a later time.

Class size is limited and walk-ins will not be accepted. Registrants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of the registration form and payment.

The program costs $40, which includes the four educational sessions, a health organizer and a variety of Arthritis Foundation materials. Each session covers a different topic.

Partial need-based scholarships are available. Spouses or caregivers may attend free of charge.

For more information, or to register for a class, call 216-285-2836.