Health & Wellness
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout life.
Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout life.
During NIAM, Geauga Public Health encourages individuals to talk to their doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional to ensure their family is up to date on recommended vaccines.
As children head back to school, make sure vaccination is at the top of one’s checklist. Geauga Public Health offers a walk in clinic the last Monday of each month for children 2 months to 18 years of age who have no insurance, Medicaid or are underinsured.
The next clinic is Aug. 26from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their offices located at 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.
Growth Through Grief Seminar
Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m.
The community is welcome to attend the Growth Through Grief: Finding Hope and Healing After Suicide and Other Trauma seminar at DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
The seminar will have a panel of experts as well as personal stories from those with lived experience. The seminar will feature Dr. Philip Junglas, American Board of Certified with Internal Medicine, Board Member of NAMI Geauga; Jenn Bartone, executive director of NAMI Geauga; Alicia Blackley, assistant clinical director of outpatient services at New Directions; and Jim Holbrook,VA suicide prevention coordinator at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The seminar is free; RSVP is requested either online at DeJohnCares.com or by calling 440-516-5555.
