Health Bulletin for October 29, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors may give every 56 days and must bring some form of photo identification and a list of all current medications.

For more information about confirming blood drive information, donating blood or making an appointment, please phone 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit the Red Cross Web site at www.redcrossdonor.org. If you are interested in donating platelets, please call 1-800-356-3339.

* Oct. 30, Fifth Third Bank of Chardon, 349 Center St., Chardon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

* Nov. 5, Cardinal High School, 14785 Thompson Ave., Middlefield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Double Reds available.

* Nov. 7, Joe's Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton, 1 to 8 p.m.

* Nov. 8, Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Double Reds available.

* Nov. 8, Valley Lutheran Church, 87 East Orange St., Chagrin Falls, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

* Nov. 13, United Methodist Church, 20 South Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, 2 to 7 p.m.

* Nov. 10, First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St., Middlefield, 1 to 7 p.m. Double Reds available.

* Nov. 11, Newbury High School, 14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Double Reds available.

* Nov. 12, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 2 to 7 p.m. Double Reds available.

* Nov. 12, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon, 1 to 7 p.m. Double Reds available.

KSU Geauga hosts community health fair

The community nursing students at Kent State Geauga are hosting their annual community health fair Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kent State University Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. The event is open to the public.

Learn about immunizations, exercise and nutrition. There will be healthy snacks and health screenings such as blood pressure checks and body mass index. In addition, there will be many opportunities to learn how to better personal health, family health and the health of the community.