Health

July 14, 2016 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. Donors of all blood types are needed this spring.

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

July 21, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.

July 22, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Chardon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 22, Troy Community House, 13950 Main Market St., Troy Township, 12-6 p.m.

July 29, First Seventh Day Adventist Church, 7480 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 3-7 p.m.

2016 Immunization Clinics

The Geauga County General Health District offers 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, July 14, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

Middlefield, July 20, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, July 21, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman 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.

Family First Council

July 18, 2 p.m.

Geauga Family First Council will meet at the Geauga County Job & Family Services building, 12480 Ravenna Road, Chardon. For more information, call Nancy Seelbach, Geauga Family First Council coordinator, at 440-285-1201.

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Support Group

July 20, 6:30 p.m.

The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter’s caregiver support group meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St. in Chardon.

The group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support while encouraging caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia.

For information or to attend, visit alz.org or call 1-800-272-3900.

NAMI Potluck Picnic

July 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Join NAMI for its annual summertime potluck picnic at Bass Lake Preserve, 11445 Lakeview Road, Chardon. Bring a dish to share. NAMI Geauga will provide burgers, hot dogs, buns, beverages, condiments and tableware.

Email kbidlack@namigeauga.org to RSVP or call 440-286-6264.