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NAMI Geauga County executive director Dennis Michelson will turn the tables on WKYC's senior health correspondent Monica Robins and interview her about…
Conversation with Monica Robins
NAMI Geauga County executive director Dennis Michelson will turn the tables on WKYC’s senior health correspondent Monica Robins and interview her about the vast knowledge she has gleaned performing her job, especially as it relates to mental health and substance abuse. The NAMI Geauga County speaker meeting takes place March 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road in Chardon.
The event is free of charge, but reservations are required by visiting www.namigeauga.org or calling 440-286-3945. Light refreshments will be available.
Any questions can be directed to lreed@namigeauga.org.
Bloodmobile
American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors may give every 56 days and must bring some form of photo identification and a list of all current medications. Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative.
For more information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org. If you are interested in donating platelets, call 1-800-356-3339.
March 7, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 1-8 p.m.
March 8, Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 10, First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St., Middlefield 1-6 p.m.
March 12, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, 1-7 p.m.
Flu Shots Available
The Geauga County Health District has announced its adult flu clinics for adults 19 and older.
Flu shots will be available every Friday during the season from 8:30-11 a.m. at 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.
Geauga County Health District will bill most Medicare and employer health plans. The flu vaccinations cost $30 or $40 for high dose vaccine if they are paid for in cash.
No appointment is necessary. For more information or to preregister, call 440-279-1950.
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 10 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.
2015 Immunization Clinics
The Geauga County General Health District offers free 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, March 4, Geauga County Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 9-11:30 a.m.
Chardon, March 12, Geauga County Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.
Middlefield, March 11, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.
Middlefield, March 18, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 9-11:30 a.m.
Middlefield, March 19, St. Lucy Mission, 16280 Kinsman Road, 3-6 p.m.
For more information, call the Geauga County General Health District at 440-279-1950.
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