Health

September 8, 2016 by Staff Report

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.

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to offer a free haircut coupon to those who come out to donate blood or platelets during September. Those who come out to give blood or platelets through Sept. 30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email several days after their donation.

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

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

Sept. 10, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 2-8 p.m.

Sept. 11, Church of Saint Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sept. 12, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.

Sept. 13, First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St., Middlefield, 1-6 p.m.

Sept. 15, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 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, Sept. 11, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

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

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

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

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