Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county.
EVENTS
WALK FOR HEALTH: The Lake County Forest Preserve District, the Lake County Health Department, NorthShore University Health System and other partners are teaming up for “Rx for Health,” the walking in nature program, which brings together naturalists and healthcare providers for guided tours of some of Lake County’s most breath-taking scenery. Called “Rx for Health,” the walking in nature program aligns with the Health Department’s Live Well Lake County initiative to increase physical activity, healthy eating and quality of life opportunities in order to reduce the number of adults and children in the county who are overweight or obese. The initiative is also part of a countywide collaborative branding effort called Lake County Life. Walks are free and open to all ages. Those 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. All walks start at 4 p.m. and are one to two miles in duration. These are rain or shine events and no pets are allowed (with the exception of service animals). The next walk is April 11 at Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 1215 Green Bay Road (Shelter B, west of Green Bay Road), North Chicago. Details, http://www.lcfpd.org/rx-for-health.
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 noon April 13 at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Details, (847) 395-0139.
WORKSHOP: Speakers from Winchester House, Libertyville, Assisted Living Heritage Woods, Gurnee, Dimensions Home Health Care, Supportive Living Rolling Hills and Home Care Brightstar Care, Gurnee will discuss options for older adults to maintain their independence at 1 p.m. April 15 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. 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.
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
BREAST CANCER: The Y-ME Barrington-area support group will meet at 7:30 p.m. April 16 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Route 22, Lake Barrington. Details, (847) 842-4858.
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: Support group meets at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, (847) 263-2180.
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GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT: A group for grandparents raising grandchildren meets 5 p.m. April 13at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Dinner will be served. 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.
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. April 16 at Millburn Congregational Church, Grass Lake Road and Route 45. Details, (847) 249-4776 or visit http://www.iltcf.org.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE: A group for anyone affected by this hereditary, degenerative brain disorder meets at 7 p.m. April 13 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5275.
LAKE COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE: Meets at 11 a.m. April 13 at the Health Department, 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The mission of the task force is to deepen awareness, prevent suicide and save lives through education, linking resources to those in need, and treatment programs within the community. Details, (847) 377-8244.
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. Family and Friends group meets 7 p.m. April 14 at Warren Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Visit http://www.NamiLake-IL.org or call (847) 689-0509.
LOOKING UP: Support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Advocate Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5275.
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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