Health

December 24, 2015 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. For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.

To encourage donations, all those who come to donate Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 will get a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Dec. 28, Gurney Elementary School, 1155 Bell Road, Chagrin Falls, 1-6 p.m.

Dec. 29, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, 1-7 p.m.

Dec. 31, United Methodist Church, 6758 Madison Road, Thompson, 3-7 p.m.

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.

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.