Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county.
EVENT
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 at 10 a.m. April 7 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan, and at .10 a.m. April 9 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, (847) 244-9242 and (847) 244-5150, respectively.
WORKSHOP: Waukegan Township will hold a workshop titled Smoking Cessation and Healthy Lungs at 11 a.m. April 8 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Speaker will be Adaku Otuonye, community health specialist, Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center. Topics will include steps to quit smoking, secondhand smoke, healthy lungs, and resources and medications to help kick the habit. Complimentary transportation is available for Waukegan Township residents age 55 and over by calling (847) 599-2936, three days in advance. Details, (847) 244-9242.
FAIR: Vista Health System will hold a Healthy Woman Expo and Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. April 9 at Gurnee Holiday Inn Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand Ave. Details, (847) 599-1142 or http://www.vistaphysiciangroup.com.
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. Mondays in April 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
ALS: A group meets at 6:30 p.m. April 7 at Marytown Retreat and Conference Center, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 367-7800.
CANCER: A Christian Cancer Survivors group meets 7 p.m. April 6 at Advocate Condell Medical Center’s Chapel, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5295.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in same situation meets 6 p.m. April 9 at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, (847) 395-1259.
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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].
GRIEF: A support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets 6 p.m. April 3 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.
IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. April 8 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.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Self-help groups will meet at 7 p.m. April 8 at Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Details, (847) 651-7841.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Self-help groups meet at 7 p.m. April 9 at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Details, (847) 951-5686.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. April 9 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.
STROKE SURVIVORS: A support group for survivors, spouses and caregivers meets at 7 p.m. April 8 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Details, (800) 323-8622.
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.
NAMI (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. Healthy Living group meets at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Lake County Health Department. 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Visit http://www.NamiLake-IL.org call (847) 689-0509.
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.
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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