Health

October 1, 2015 by Staff Report

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, Oct. 7, Geauga County Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 9-11:30 a.m.

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

Middlefield, Oct. 14, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

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

Middlefield, Oct. 15, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 3-6 p.m.

Troy, Oct. 28, 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.

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.

Oct. 1, Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, 1-7 p.m.

Oct. 8, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, 1-7 p.m.

Oct. 12, Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center, 551 East Washington St., Chagrin Falls, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Oct. 14, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township,

2-7 p.m.

Oct. 16, Geauga County Board of DD, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township, 12-5 p.m.

Oct. 16, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.

County Offers Flu Shots

Geauga County Health District will provide flu shots for anyone over 19 years old from 8:30 to 11 a.m. every Friday, Oct. 2 through Oct. 30, at 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.

The health district is able to bill most Medicare and employer health plans. The cost to individuals paying in cash is $35, or, for high-dose vaccine, $50.

No appointment is necessary, but residents may register at the health district at 440-279-1950.

View the schedule online at www.geaugacountyhealth.org.

Depression Screening Day

Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services is recognizing Oct. 8 as National De-pression Screening Day, which is held annually as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Free screenings will be provided for children and adults at Ravenwood Mental Health Center, 12557 Raven-wood Drive, Chardon.

Screenings can be done for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Walk-ins are welcome or call 440-285-3568 for an appointment.