Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county.
EVENTS
FAIR: A health and wellness fair titled “Improve your Health — Improve Your Life” will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 800 S. Genesee St., Waukegan. There will be blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, balance, spinal, and bone density screenings, interactive exhibits and booths providing information on health and wellness, healthy refreshments, exercise demonstrations, healthy cooking demonstrations, and raffle prizes and giveaways. Admission is free. Details, (847) 244-9242 or http://www.waukegantownship.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
BREAST CANCER: Support group offering emotional support and networking for breast cancer survivors meets at 6 p.m. April 21 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5275.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in same situation meets 6 p.m. April 23 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. April 22 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].
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 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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.IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. April 22 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. April 22 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Speakers will be Tammy Horrom, CHF from Vista Health System, and Che Estrella, RN, BSN, CCRN, will discuss congestive heart failure and its possible causes, treatment, medications, and how to self manage at home. 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.
LOSS (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide): A group meets at 5 p.m. April 23 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.
MENTAL ILLNESS: Support group for friends/family with a mentally ill loved one meets at 7 p.m. April 21 at Lake Villa Assessor’s Office (Old Gavin North School), 37850 N. Route 59. Details, (815) 388-9634.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE: Support group for those with Parkinson’s disease and their friends and family members meets at 7 p.m. April 22 at Advocate Condell West Tower Education Room. Details, (800) 990-5275.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. April 23 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 meets at 6:30 p.m. April 21 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Details, (800) 990-5275.
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.
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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