Health & Wellness
September 7, 2017 by Staff Report

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American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

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American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

Those who come out to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut from Sport Clips Haircuts via email several days after their donation. The coupon is valid through Nov. 11 at participating Sport Clips locations.

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

  • Sept. 7, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.
  • Sept. 9, Joe’s Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 2-8 p.m.
  • Sept. 10, Church of Saint Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Sept. 11, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.
  • Sept. 12, First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St., Middlefield, 1-6 p.m.
  • Sept. 14, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.

2017 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, Sept. 14, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

Middlefield, Sept. 13, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, Sept. 21, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 3-6 p.m.

Adult immunizations, TB test and blood pressure screenings will only be offered on the first and third Friday of each month.

For more information, call the Geauga County General Health District at 440-279-1950.

LGRC Ride for Recovery

Sept. 17

Bicyclists are invited to celebrate Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s Ride for Recovery. The ride starts and ends at Oak House, 800 Oak St., Painesville. Registration 7 a.m. Ride begins at 8:05 a.m.

Riders choose from two routes: 15 miles and 35 miles, and may stop at various LGRC facilities along the routes for refreshments and information about the agency and its programs.

Ride is $30 for individuals 15 and over. Children ages 12-14 are free. Riders must wear helmets.

All proceeds will benefit Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers.

Register online at www.wizathon.com/lgrc-ride-for-recovery.

Discover the Hope

Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to noon

The Geauga County Family First Council along with several Geauga County social service groups will be hosting a discussion, “Discover the Hope: In Opiate Treatment and Recovery,” at St Mary’s Banquet Room, 401 North St., Chardon.

Target audience will be social service professionals, community leaders, first responders and safety center officials.

Keynote speaker will by Dr. Ted Parran, a leading expert on abuse, addiction and treatment. Local mental health experts will be sharing local resources in Geauga County and discussing what treatment looks like. Personal success stories will be shared by those in recovery.

Family First Council

Sept. 18, 2 p.m.

Geauga Family First Council will meet at the Geauga County Job & Family Services building, 12480 Ravenna Road, Chardon. Meetings are open to the public.

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