Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county
EVENTS
MOBILE HEALTH: The Community Care Connection, a mobile health unit from Rosalind Franklin University, will offer free health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body mass and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, (847) 244-5150.
SCREENINGS
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.
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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
ALS: A group meets at 6:30 p.m. March 3 at Marytown Retreat and Conference Center, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 367-7800.
ALZHEIMER’S: Support group meets at 6:30 p.m. March 5 at Westmoreland Nursing Center, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Details, (847) 535-6764.
BILINGUAL GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER THE LOSS OF A CHILD: Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter meets 7 p.m. March 5 at Holy Family Church at 450 Keller St., Waukegan. The mission of TCF is to assist families by providing support following the death of a child of any age. Details, (847) 249-4776 or http://www.iltcf.org.
CANCER: A Christian Cancer Survivors group meets 7 p.m. March 2 at Advocate Condell Medical Center’s Chapel, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5295.
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].
FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE, LUPUS, CHRONIC PAIN: Group meets 10 a.m. March 7 at 884 Main St., Antioch. The meetings are free and participants are welcome to bring spouses, friends and family members. Details, (847) 362-7807.
GRIEF: A support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets 6 p.m. March 6 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, (847) 244-9242.
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.
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.
LYME SUPPORT: Come Walk in My Shoes group meets at 6:30 p.m. March 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Route 134 in Ingleside. Details, (847) 833-5962.
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.
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. Family to Family 12-week class meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. beginning March 3 at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St. To register call (708) 951-6872. Details, visit http://www.NamiLake-IL.org or call (847) 689-0509.
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.
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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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