Health

July 30, 2015 by Staff Report

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, Aug. 5, Geauga County Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 9-11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Troy, Aug. 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.

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-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org.

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

Aug. 12, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.

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

Aug. 14, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township,

1-6 p.m.

Parent Education Programs

Family Pride of Northeast Ohio, Inc. is offering Active Parenting and Cooper-ative Parenting classes at its office at 695 South St., Unit 6 in Chardon.

Cooperative Parenting group will provide a safe place for parents to develop appropriate skills to co-parent their children. Topics include: the effects of divorce/separation on children, a plan for peace between parents and child-centered negotiation skills. It is an eight-week group that meets weekly for one and one-half to two hours beginning Aug. 8.

The Active Parenting group will provide an opportunity for parents with children ages 5-12 to learn skills to build courage and character in their child, use positive discipline, improve communication and help the family run more smoothly. It is a six-week group that meets weekly for one and one-half hours beginning Sept. 8.

The class is free, but registration is required by calling 440-286-1553.

Health and Wellness Fair

Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to noon

New Promise Church will host a Health and Wellness Fair at the church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road in Kirtland. There will be school backpacks and supplies, children’s haircuts, dental services, vision screening, pharmacy, food and education booths.

This free event is available to those who are unemployed, underemployed or just in need of these services. Children must be present to receive backpacks and school supplies.

For more information, call the church at 440-256-3705.