Health

October 22, 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.

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. 24, School Building Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 North Chesire St., Burton, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 26, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 2-7 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 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.

Help For Mental Illness

Oct. 28, 7 p.m.

Geauga County National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support, education and advocacy for those affected by mental illness. A peer and family support group meeting will be held at at the Middlefield Public Library, 16167 East High St.

For more information, call 440-286-6264 or visit www.namigeauga.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.

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.