Health

April 7, 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.

April 14, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.

April 15, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.

Help for Mental Illness

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

Family-to-Family is a free 12-week educational course for family members and friends of individuals with brain disorders called mental illness. Classes begin April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chardon office, 107 South St.

For more information and to register, visit www.namigeauga.org or call Kelly Bidlack at 440-286-6264.

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, April 14, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

Middlefield, April 13, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, April 17, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, April 21, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 3-6 p.m.

Troy, April 27, 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.

Monthly Support Groups

Geauga County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers support,

education and advocacy for those affected by mental illness.

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

NAMI Crafters Group will meet April 20 at 2 p.m. at the same location. All are welcome.

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 April 14.

Middlefield Peer and Family Support (for those who have an illness or have a loved one with an illness) meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. The next meeting is April 27.

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

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.

Orthopedics Day

April 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center’s annual Orthopaedics Day will take place at Executive Caterers, 6111 Landerhaven Drive in Mayfield Heights.

The free community educational event will focus on maintaining good joint and back health, along with general orthopaedic care and sports injury prevention. The program features interactive physician panels and a keynote presentation by Dr. Michael Salata, associate orthopedist team physician, The Cleveland Browns, and director of the Joint Preservation & Cartilage Restoration Center, UH Case Medical Center.

Information displays and interactive vendor exhibits will be available. Doors open at 8 a.m.; complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Space is limited and reservations are required by April 22. To register, call 877-597-6348.