Health & Wellness

July 27, 2017 by Staff Report

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, Aug. 2, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 9-11:30 a.m.

Chardon, Aug. 10, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.m.

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

Middlefield, Aug. 16, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 9-11:30 a.m.

Middlefield, Aug. 17, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave., 3-6 p.m.

Troy, Aug. 23, Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, 9-11:30 a.m.

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

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.

Aug. 3, Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. Chardon, 1-7 p.m.

• Aug. 10, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.

Aug. 11, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 1-6 p.m.

Aug. 11, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Health And Wellness Fair

Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to noon

New Promise Church will host a Health and Wellness Fair at the church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road in Kirtland. There will be school backpacks and supplies, children’s haircuts, dental services, vision screening, pharmacy, food and education booths.

This free event is available to those who are unemployed, underemployed or just in need of these services. Children must be present to receive backpacks and school supplies.

For more information, call the church at 440-256-3705.

LGRC Appreciation Day Picnic

Aug. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers is holding their 18th annual Appreciation Day Picnic at Lake House, 796 Oak St. in Painesville. Guest speaker is Tracy Plouck, director of Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services.

RSVP by Aug. 16 to Wendy Dixon, 440-205-2661 or email wdixon@lgrc.us.

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.