Health & Wellness

October 18, 2018 by Staff Report

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.

Oct. 18, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.

Oct. 19, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.

Oct. 22, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Rd, Parkman, 2-7 p.m.

Oct. 24, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.

Oct. 30, Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 2-7 p.m.

Opioid Crisis: Update for Business Community

Oct. 19, 8-10 a.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership presents The Opioid Crisis: Updates, Treatment Options & Workplace Policyat Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.

Hear updates from experts on the opioid crisis and its impacts on businesses. A series of brief presentations will address topics, such as the current state of the crisis in the region, new drugs or trends and warning signs. Presenters will share advancements in treatment options and resources, and the impacts of addiction on workplace policies and responses.

For questions or to register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.

Walk-In Immunization Clinics

Oct. 22 and Nov. 5, 1-5 p.m.

The Geauga County Health District, in partnership with University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, is holding two walk-in clinics for children ages two months to 18 years old.

The clinics will be available to children who are underinsured, without insurance or have Medicaid at Middlefield First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., Middlefield. Please bring the child’s immunization records.

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

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk

Oct. 25, 4:30-7 p.m.

Support victims in Geauga County by joining the End The Silence and Stop Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. The walk will lead off at 6:30 p.m. from Century Village, proceed around Burton square and end back at Century Village.

Judge Terri Stupica will speak on steps that concerned citizens can take to help end abuse in their neighborhoods. Many county agencies will have tables set up with empowering activities for families.

For information, call victim advocate Tracy Jordan at 440-279-2062.