Health

March 10, 2016 by Staff Report

2016 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. The following is a list of upcoming immunization clinics:

Chardon, March 10, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

Middlefield, March 16, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, March 17, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 3-6 p.m.

Thompson, March 15, Ledgemont Elementary School, 16200 Burrows Road, 3-6 p.m.

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

Blood Pressure Screenings

Lake Health will offer free blood pressure checks at the Chardon Campus, 510 Fifth Ave., from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Monthly Support Groups

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

NAMI Crafters Group will meet March 16 at 2 p.m. at the annex office at 107 South St., Chardon. All are welcome.

Peer Support (for those with mental health issues) meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the annex, 107 South St., Chardon.

Family and Friend Support (for those who have a loved one with an illness) meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Geauga West Library in Chester Township. The next meeting is March 10.

There is no cost or reservation required for NAMI Geauga support groups. For more information, call the office at 440-286-6264.

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative.

For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.

March 10, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.

March 11, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 12, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 2-8 p.m.

March 13, Church of Saint Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 17, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 21, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.

March 25, Federated Church UCC, 76 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, 1-6 p.m.

March 31, Kenston High School, 9500 Bainbridge Road, Bainbridge Township, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 31, Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, 1-7 p.m.

NAMI Open House

March 29, 7 p.m.

Come meet Jenn Bartone, new executive director of Geauga NAMI, and learn more about NAMI at an open house at the main office, 107 South St., #5 in Chardon. To RSVP, visit namigeauga.org, call 440-286-6264 or email kbidlack@namigeauga.org.

Volunteer for UH Hospice

University Hospitals Hospice is seeking compassionate men and women to join its team as a volunteer. Hospice volunteers visit patients in nursing homes, UH hospitals or patients’ homes near their community, providing companionship, supportive presence or practical assistance. They do not provide hands on physical care.

Volunteers enjoy flexible scheduling, with choice for days, evenings or weekend service. Individual, couples and military veterans are encouraged to find out more about volunteering options.

The next training series will be offered at UH Home Care Services in Warrensville Heights beginning on April 7 from 6-9 p.m. For more information, call Patsy Brodie at 216-765-2737.