Health screenings, events and support groups throughout Lake County.
FOOT CARE: Complimentary foot care will be provided by Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at Park Place Senior Center, 313 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Appointment required. Details, (847) 244-9242.
FUNDRAISER: The annual Celebration of Life Benefit 1K/5K/10K Walk/Run will be held Aug. 29 at Village Park, Schlader Recreation Center, 2700 9th St., Winthrop Harbor. It is a family-oriented event featuring a timed and certified course through Winthrop Harbor and North Point Marina. Sponsoring the event is the Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other (SSEEO) not-for-profit organization. SSEEO provides advocacy, support, education and resources for stroke survivors and their families. All proceeds will support those efforts. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. There will also be K-9 dog demonstration, a performance by Razzel Dazzels, and an awards ceremony at 11:15 a.m. Cost is $20 for the 1 mile, $30 for the 5K, and $35 for the 10K in advance. Fees go up $5 the day of the event. Details, www.sseeo.org.
BENEFIT: MuckFest MS — Chicago will be held Aug. 29 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. The 5K goes over mountains of mud and outrageous obstacles. The event is built for laughs, but it’s also on a serious mission: to support people living with multiple sclerosis and to find a cure. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the first wave/start time is at 9 a.m., and then every half-hour throughout the day. Cost is $105 on race day. Details, http://main.nationalmssociety.org/
BLOOD DRIVE: A Life Source Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 29 at Antioch Public Library, 757 N. Main St. The LifeSource Donor Coach will be in the library parking lot. Donors can call the toll free number to schedule appointments at 877-543-3768 or visit www.lifesource.org.
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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 Aug. 29 at Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176 and Fairfield Road in Wauconda. Details, www.lcfpd.org/rx-for-health.
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
HIV COUNSELING: The Lake County 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
ALZHEIMER’S: A group meets at 10 a.m. Aug. 25 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in same situation meets 6 p.m. Aug. 27 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. Aug. 26 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. The group will be facilitated by Julie Kneip, a board-certified doctor of audiology at Hearing Associates, Inc. Details, 847-244-9242.
DIABETES: A group for patients and their families or caregivers offers education to support and help manage diabetes at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Details, 800-323-8622.
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].
GRIEF: Support group meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259..
IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 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.
LGBT: New support group meets 10 a.m. Aug. 29 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Speaker will be Terri Worman of AARP Illinois, and formerly from the Chicago Taskforce on LGBT Aging. The challenges that individual lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender face will be discussed. The group celebrates ethnic, racial and gender diversity and serve members who are ages 55 and better. Details, 847-244-9242.
LIFE AFTER STROKE: Group meets 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Facilitated by registered nurse Che Estrella, stroke coordinator from Vista Health Systems. 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.
LOSS (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide): The group meets at 5 p.m. Aug. 27 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.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A self-help support group meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at Cornerstone Community Church, 40413 N. Delany Road, Wadsworth. The group focuses on personal sharing of MS experiences, and the latest information about MS. Details, 847-599-8331.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE: Support group for those with Parkinson’s disease and their friends and family members meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at Advocate Condell West Tower Education Room. Details, 800-990-5275.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 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.
LOOKING UP: Support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at Advocate Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
MILITARY AND VETERANS: Cup-A-Joe, a drop-in support group for veterans and service members to gather for conversation, 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.
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. Details, www.namilake-il.org or call 847-689-0509.
CHAT NIGHT: 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
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.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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