Health & Wellness
November 30, 2017 by Staff Report

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

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

Nov. 30, Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, 1-7 p.m.

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

Dec. 15, Fellowship Bible Church, 16391 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 12-4 p.m.

Dec. 15, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.

County Offers Flu Shots

Geauga County Health District will provide flu shots for anyone 19 years and older every first and third Friday during the season from 8:30-11 a.m. at 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.

The cost to individuals paying in cash is $37, or, for high-dose vaccine for those 65 and older, $61. The health district is able to accept most Medicare and employer health insurance plans.

No appointment is necessary, but residents may call the health district at 440-279-1950 to preregister and have insurance verified.

View the schedule online at www.geaugacountyhealth.org.

Flu Shots Available

Lake Health is offering quadrivalent flu shots for $30 at the Chardon Campus Urgent Care Center, 510 Fifth Ave., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

No appointment is necessary. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to receive the seasonal flu vaccine at our centers. The influenza vaccination is covered by Medicare.

For more information, call the Best of Health Line at 440-953-6000.

Hospice Volunteers Needed

Great Lakes Caring Hospice is in need of compassionate volunteers to provide companionship and support to its patients.

Call 1-888-260-9835 or apply at GreatLakesCaring.com.