Health events, screenings and support groups.
EVENTS
OPEN HOUSE: Rolling Hills Campus will hold a Winter Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at 3521 16th St., Zion. There will be light refreshments and door prizes. Details, (847) 379-8176 or visit http://www.rollinghillscampus.org.
WORKSHOP: Mary Ellen Saunders will discuss how to reduce your fear of falling and preventing falls, making your home safe, enhancing fitness and more at 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also, there will be a free community balance screening. Complimentary transportation is available for residents age 55 and over by calling (847) 599-2936 at least 3 days in advance. Details, (847) 244-9242.
BLOOD DRIVE: A LifeSource blood drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Antioch Community high School, 1133 Main St. Walk-ins welcome. Details, (847) 395-1421.
SCREENINGS
BLOOD PRESSURE: Complimentary blood pressure checks will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, (847) 244-9242.
HIV COUNSELING: The Health Department’s Sexually Transmitted Infections Program offers free HIV counseling and testing Monday through Friday at the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. Information about viral hepatitis and screening for sexually transmitted infections is also available. Details, (847) 377-8450.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Child immunization clinic hours are by appointment at the Health Department’s Immunizations Clinic, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays; from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and from 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Details, (847) 377-8470. Flu and pneumonia vaccines to the general public by appointment only. Details, call (847) 377-8470.
SUPPORT
BREAST CANCER: The Y-ME Barrington-area support group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Route 22, Lake Barrington. Details, (847) 842-4858.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in same situation meets 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, (847) 395-1259.
DEAF AND HEARING LOSS: Support for individuals that are deaf or hard of hearing meets 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at Waukegan Township’s Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave. The group will be facilitated by Julie Kneip, a board-certified doctor of audiology at Hearing Associates, Inc. Details, (847) 244-9242.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF ANTIOCH: Group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays. For locations and more information, call Judy at (87) 245-3924 or email [email protected].
DIABETES: A group for patients and their families or caregivers offers education to support and help manage diabetes at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Details, (800) 323-8622.
GRIEF SHARE: Support group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays through April 26 at Faith Lutheran Church, 24300 Grass Lake Road, Antioch. It provides support for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Everyone is welcome no matter how recent or how long ago your loss was. There is no fee. Details, (847) 740-1260 or http://www.griefshare.org.
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GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER THE LOSS OF A CHILD: Northern Lake County Illinois Chapter of the Compassionate Friends meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Millburn Congregational Church, Grass Lake Road and Route 45. Details, (847) 249-4776 or visit http://www.iltcf.org.
IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at First Presbyterian Church in Libertyville, 219 W. Maple Ave. The group is a non-denominational small group which meets in a confidential setting to provide support, share experiences, discuss coping strategies and assistance to progress through the process and emotions involved in having a family member facing incarceration or already in prison. Details, (847) 615-8220.
LIFE AFTER STROKE: Group meets 10 a.m. Feb. 25 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Facilitated by registered nurse Che Estrella, stroke coordinator from Vista Health Systems. Complimentary transportation provided to Waukegan Township residents age 55 and up by calling three days in advance at (847) 599-2932. Details, (847) 244-9242 or http://www.waukegantownship.com.
LOOKING UP: Support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Advocate Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5275.
LOSS (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide): A group meets at 5 p.m. Feb. 26 to provide services for those who are grieving a death by suicide of a family member or close friend. Meeting is at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. Details, (312) 655-7283.
MILITARY AND VETERANS: A drop-in support group for veterans and service members to gather for conversation, “Cup-A-Joe,” at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, at Julie’s Coffee, 216 N. Milwaukee Ave.; at 1 p.m. Thursday at Veteran’s Assistance Commission, 20 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.; and at 5 p.m. Thursdays at It’s All Good Coffee and Espresso, 2780 Sheridan Road, Zion. Funded by Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation. Details, (847) 377-8386.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A self-help support group meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Cornerstone Community Church, 40413 N. Delany Road, Wadsworth. The group focuses on personal sharing of MS experiences, and the latest information about MS. Details, (847) 599-8331.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF LAKE COUNTY: The mission is to provide support, education, advocacy, and resources to those who suffer from neurobiological brain disorders and their families. Visit http://www.NamiLake-IL.org or call (847) 689-0509.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE: Support group for those with Parkinson’s disease and their friends and family members meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at Advocate Condell West Tower Education Room. Details, (800) 990-5275.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at First United Methodist Church, corner of West Street and Martin Luther King Drive, Waukegan. For patients, survivors, caregivers and those who have lost a loved one. Details, (847) 791-7843.
PSYCHIC: The Chakra Psychic, 29 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake, is a place where people can go for full spiritual enlightenment and possibly get answers and solutions. Details, (414) 499-6602 or visit http://www.TheChakraPsychic.com.
CHAT NIGHT: Open Chat Night is open to all those who are deaf or hard of hearing, audiologists, teachers, ASL interpreters and students from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at http://www.OpenChatNight.com. Details, http://www.DeafandHoH or facebookdeafandhoh.com.
CAREGIVER: A support group for caregivers of people 60 and older is held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Details, (847) 244-1101.
MOST EXCELLENT WAY: Restoration program for those addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, sex, gambling, food disorders, anger, behavior problems and other life-controlling problems meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Calvary Chapel Church, 38451 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa. Also for family and friends. Details, (847) 814-3911.
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