Health

October 8, 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. 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. 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.

LGRC Grief Support

Mondays, 6-8 p.m.

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers has announced the establishment of a new bereavement support group for families and individuals who have lost a loved one as a result of substance abuse or addiction. The group will meet at the LGRC office located at 9083 Mentor Ave., Mentor and be facilitated by a licensed counselor.

Group members will be assisted with identifying, processing and moving through stages of grief and receive education and support regarding the disease of addiction. The group is open to the public and no pre-registration is required.

Calling 440-255-0678 or visit www.lgrc.us for more information.

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 Depression 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 Ravenwood 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.

Flu Shots

Lake Health is offering quadrivalent flu shots for $30 at the Chardon Campus, 510 Fifth Ave., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 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.