Health & Wellness
The Northeast Ohio Prescription Assistance Program improves and maintains the health of those in our community every day.
Prescription Assistance Dinner
Sept. 14, 6 p.m.
The Northeast Ohio Prescription Assistance Program improves and maintains the health of those in our community every day. This past year the nearly a million dollars worth of prescription medicine was provided to those who unable to afford their medicine. This Ohio licensed non-profit pharmacy is a public health asset to those in Northeast Ohio. The prescription medicine is donated to the program by several large pharmacies.
The some of the monies to support our efforts come from United Way the Lake and Geauga County, Home Care of Lake County and Around the Clock Home Care. Volunteers from the Lake County RSVP provide the help to keep the program alive.
A fundraiser for the Prescription Assistance Program will be held on September 14, 2107 at 6:00 P.M. The event will be held at the Debonne Winery located at 7840 Doty Rd, Madison, Ohio. The evening experience will include wine tasting hosted by Tony and Beth Debevc, dinner and entertainment by Alex Bevan. One hundred percent of the monies raised will be used to support the Prescription Program. Anyone interested in attending this function should call Tim Brennan at 440-352-8536.
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. 21, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 3-6 p.m.
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 is at 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.
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.
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.
LGRC Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Recovery Month with Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers and the Lake County ADAMHS at the First Church Congregational UCC located at 22 Liberty St. in Painesville.
The all-you-can-eat breakfast is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under. No reservations are necessary. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, call Gail Keegan, 440-205-2671.
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