Health

July 2, 2015 by Staff Report

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.

July 2, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson, 12-6 p.m.

July 3, Chagrin Falls Fire Department, 21 W. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

July 9, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, 1-7 p.m.

July 11, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 1-8 p.m.

July 14, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State St., Middlefield, 1-6 p.m.

2015 Immunization Clinics

The Geauga County General Health District offers free 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.

Chardon, July 9, Geauga County Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

Middlefield, July 8, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, July 15, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, July 16, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 3-6 p.m.

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

Family Health & Safety Day

July 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center will present its seventh annual Family Health & Safety Day at the hospital’s campus, 13207 Ravenna Road in Claridon Township. The free community event will offer a variety of family-friendly activities, safety tips, wellness screenings and educational materials that support and promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages.

The UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Safety Squad will be onsite throughout the event.

Walkup screenings include balance and grip strength, bone density, hearing, cholesterol and glucose blood tests, and stroke risk assessments. Lower extremity vascular assessments and skin cancer screenings are also available but require preregistration; call 216-593-1768 to schedule an appointment.

Community Open House

July 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mapleview Country Villa, a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, is holding a community open house to celebrate the completion of its 70,000 square foot project located at 775 South Street in Chardon. The event will include facility tours, raffle prizes, food and refreshments. Activities for children will also be available, including an appearance from magician Rick Smith Jr. from 11-11:45 a.m.

For more information, or to schedule a private tour, call 440-286-8176.