Health & Wellness

August 10, 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. 10, Geauga Health District, 470 Center St., Building 8, 3-6 p.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. 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.

• Aug. 22, Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon, 1-6 p.m.

Aug. 23, American Legion Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton, 2-7 p.m.

• Aug. 23, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.
• Aug. 28, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 2-7 p.m.

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.

Miles for Mental Health

Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join for the NAMI Miles for Mental Health & Wellness walk and symposium at Berkshire High School, 14510 N. Cheshire St., Burton. The wellness symposium runs from 9 a.m. to noon followed by lunch with a guest speaker from 12-12:30 p.m.

The walk begins at 1 p.m. from the high school and continues toward Burton Square for a short event before returning to the high school at 3 p.m.

Registration levels range from $25 to $100. Register by Aug. 31 to receive a free lunch with guest speaker Loree Vick.

Register online at www.namigeauga.org or call 440-286-6264.

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.