Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county.
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EVENTS
WORKSHOP: Waukegan Township’s Park Place Senior Center will hold a Health and Wellness Workshop titled “Acid Reflux and Heart Burn” at 11 a.m. May 13 at 414 S. Lewis Ave. Complementary transportation provided to Waukegan residents 55 years and older if they call 3 days in advance to (847) 599-2936. Details, or to register, call (847) 244-9242.
EXPO: Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance (AAHAA) and Advocate Condell Medical Center will hold a Diabetes Expo from 8 a.m. to noon May 16 at St. Ignatius Episcopal Church, corner of Deep Lake Road and Depot Street, Antioch. Meet the vendors, get some free giveaways, learn about new things in diabetes care, ask questions of the experts in diabetes. Free blood testing will be available for those that call in advance. Also, God’s Will Resale Shop will be open during the expo. Details, (847) 395-1259.
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 breathtaking scenery. Called “Rx for Health,” the 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 May 16 at Rollins Savanna, 19876 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Details, http://www.lcfpd.org/rx-for-health.
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. Mondays in May 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
DIABETES: Support group meets at 7 p.m. May 12 at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, (847) 263-2180.
GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT: A group for grandparents raising grandchildren meets 5 p.m. May 11 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Dinner will be served. Details, (847) 244-9242.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE: A group for anyone affected by this hereditary, degenerative brain disorder meets at 7 p.m. May 11 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5275.
IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. May 13 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.
LAKE COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE: Meets at 11 a.m. May 11 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.
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.
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.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Self-help groups will meet at 7 p.m. May 13 at Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Details, (847) 651-7841.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Self-help groups will meet at 7 p.m. May 14 at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Details, (847) 951-5686.
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. May 12 at Warren-Newport Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Visit http://www.NamiLake-IL.org, or call (847) 689-0509.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. May 14 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. May 13 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Details, (800) 323-8622.
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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.
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, (847) 372-3618 or visit http://www.TheChakraPsychic.com.
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