Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county.
EVENTS
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 index and more at the following times and locations: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 12 at The Chapel Community Center, 25270 W. Route 60; from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 13 at Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road; and from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at Mano a Mano, 6 E. Main St., Round Lake Park. Details, 847-578-8670.
WORKSHOP: Lynn Anderson, a registered nurse from Aurora Medical Group, will discuss Parkinson’s disease symptoms and treatment at 11 a.m. Aug. 12 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time. The cause is unknown, and although there is presently no cure, there are treatment options such as medication and surgery to mangage symptoms. To RSVP, call 847-244-9242.
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. Jaug. 10 and 24 at Park Place Senior Center, 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; 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and 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 of seniors support with others in the same situation meets 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Details, 847-903-5604.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF ANTIOCH: Group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays. For locations and more information, call Judy at 847-245-3924 or email [email protected].
DIABETES: Support group meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 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. Aug. 10 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Dinner will be served. Details, 847-244-9242.
GRIEF: Support group meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. The process of grief is individual — whether your loss is recent or years ago, if it still is causing pain, come and join. Details, 847-395-1259.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE: A group for anyone affected by this hereditary, degenerative brain disorder meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 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. Aug. 10 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.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Self-help groups will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Details, 847-651-7841.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Self-help groups will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Details, 847-951-5686.
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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. Family members also welcome. The Healthy Living Group meets 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake County Health Department, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. March with NAMI of Lake County in the Gurnee Days Parade at noon Aug. 9 on Olde Grand Ave. Family and Friends support group meets 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, www.namilake-il.org or call 847-689-0509.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 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. Aug. 12 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.
MILITARY AND VETERANS: A drop-in support group for veterans and service members to gather for conversation, Cup-A-Joe meets 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 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.
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