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March 12, 2015 by Staff Report

Join Cancer Support Group

The University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center UH Geauga Medical Center offers education programs and support groups to the public at no charge.

A general cancer support group, providing opportunities to share common concerns and emotional support, will be held March 19 from 121 p.m. at UH Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Call 440-285-6251 for information and registration.

Family First Council

Geauga Family First Council will meet at 2:30 p.m. March 16 at Geauga County Job & Family Services building, 12480 Ravenna Road, Chardon.

For more information, call Nancy Seelbach, Geauga Family First Council coordinator, at 440-285-1201.

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 12, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, 1-7 p.m.

March 16, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.

March 19, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Twp., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 19, Middlefield Fire Dept., 14860 N. State St., Middlefield, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

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.

Chardon, March 12, Geauga County Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.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.