Health

October 6, 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.

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

Oct. 6, Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, 1-7 p.m.

Oct. 10, Mapleview Country Villa, 775 South St., Chardon, 12-5 p.m.

Oct. 13, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.

Oct. 17, Junction Auto Sales Inc., 12423 Mayfield Road, Chardon, 2-6 p.m.

County Offers Flu Shots

Geauga County Health District will provide flu shots for anyone over 19 years old from 8:30-11 a.m. every Friday during the season beginning Oct. 7 at 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.

The cost to individuals paying in cash is $40, or, for high-dose vaccine for those 65 and older, $60. The health district is able to accept most Medicare and employer health insurance plans.

No appointment is necessary, but residents may call the health district at 440-279-1950 to preregister and have insurance verified.

View the schedule online at www.geaugacountyhealth.org.

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.

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, Oct. 13, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

Middlefield, Oct. 12, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, Oct. 19, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, Oct. 20, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 3-6 p.m.

Troy, Oct. 26, 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.

Free Mental Health Screenings

Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services is recognizing Oct. 6 as National Depression Screening Day, which is held annually as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Ravenwood Health will be conducting free screenings at its office located at 12557 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. Screenings can be done for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Walk-ins are welcome or call 440-285-3568 for an appointment.

NAMI Speaker Meeting

Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Attorney David S. Banas will be the guest speaker at the NAMI Geauga County educational speaker meeting at Notre Dame Educational Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon. He will present “Understanding Medicaid and Benefits Available to Individuals with Mental Illness.”

He will discuss common misconceptions, myths and misunderstandings about Medicaid, Social Security benefits and financial resources available to individuals and families impacted by mental illness.

Call 440-286-6264 to RSVP. All are welcome.

Life Line Screening Event

Oct. 21

Residents living in and around the Chardon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. The Banquet Room at St. Mary’s will host the community event at 401 North St. in Chardon.

Packages start at $149, but consultants will work to create a package that is right for patients based on their age and risk factors. Free parking is available.

Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.