Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county.
EVENTS
LIFE LINE SCREENING: Residents living in and around the Waukegan community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Wesley Free Methodist Church, with Advocate Condell Medical Center, will host Life Line Screening March 20 at 3601 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Packages start at $149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call (800) 364-0457 or visit http://www.lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.
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.
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
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in same situation meets 6 p.m. March 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. March 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. March 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.
IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. March 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. March 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
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.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. March 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.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A self-help support group meets at 7 p.m. March 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.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE: Support group for those with Parkinson’s disease and their friends and family members meets at 7 p.m. March 25 at Advocate Condell West Tower Education Room. Details, (800) 990-5275.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. March 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.
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. The Healthy Living Group meets 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake County Health Department, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Visit http://www.NamiLake-IL.org or call (847) 689-0509.
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.
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.
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