Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county.
EVENTS
EXPO: The Deerfield, Bannockburn and Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Patty Turner Center will host the annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. The event will feature fun, entertainment, healthy lifestyle products and services. This year’s expo will include free samplings of healthy snacks, as well as community organizations with health and safety information. Flu shots will be administered by Walgreen’s and available to everyone including those over 65 with Medicare part B. Without Medicare part B, a fee will be charged, call the Chamber office for more information. Free hearing screenings courtesy of Audiology Associates of Deerfield, vision screenings, blood pressure and blood sugar will also be available. Also, a shredding truck will be onsite and will accept up to three grocery size bags per person at no charge. Admission is free. Details, 847-945-4660.
FUNDRAISER: The Ride To Remember Motorcycle Run, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, will be held Sept. 13. It is an 89-mile ride through northern Illinois and Wisconsin. It will begin at McHenry Harley Davidson, 1903 Route 120, and end at Sunrise Senior Living, 500 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., first bike out at 10:30 a.m. and last bike out at 11:30 a.m. From 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. there will be food, music and raffles in Gurnee. Details, 847-856-8100 or [email protected].
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: 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 16 at Family First Center of Lake County, 202 Genesee St., Waukegan; and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan. Also, “Health Care Resources in Your Community” will be discuss at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Details, 847-578-8670.
WALK FOR HEALTH: The Lake County Forest Preserve District, the Lake County Health Department, NorthShore University Health System and other partners have teamed 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 Sept. 19 at Fort Sheridan on Sheridan Road at Old Elm Road and Simonds Way. Details, www.lcfpd.org/rx-for-health.
FAMILY CLASS: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), offers Family-to-Family, a series of 12 weekly classes structured to help participants understand and support individuals with mental disorders while maintaining their own well being. Family-to-Family is for the family members, partners, and friends of individuals with major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and their sometimes co-occurring addictive disorders. The class includes information on how caregivers can care for themselves and cope with the worry, stress, and emotional overload they have to deal with. Course topics include current research in the biology of brain disorders, information about medications, side effects and strategies for medication adherence, as well as strategies for handling crisis and relapse. The class also includes special workshops in problem solving, listening, and communication techniques. In addition, the class provides guidance on locating appropriate support and services and information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand mental health services. Classes are free and meet at 6 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 21 at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St. Registration is required. Details, 847-922-3202 or email [email protected]..
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 and 28 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., 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
BREAST CANCER: Latina support group for patients and survivors meets 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at YWCA Lake County, 1425 Tri-State Parkway, Gurnee. Details, 847-662-4247 ext. 117.
BREAST CANCER: Support group offering emotional support and networking for breast cancer survivors meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
BREAST CANCER: The Y-ME Barrington-area support group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Route 22, Lake Barrington. Details, 847-842-4858.
CAREGIVER: Support group meets 2 p.m. Sept. 17 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].
GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT: A group for grandparents raising grandchildren meets 5 p.m. Sept. 14 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. Details, 847-395-1259.
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.Sept. 17 at Millburn Congregational Church, Grass Lake Road and Route 45. Details, 847-249-4776 or visit www.iltcf.org.
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HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE: A group for anyone affected by this hereditary, degenerative brain disorder meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 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. Sept. 14 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.
MENTAL ILLNESS: Support group for friends/family with a mentally ill loved one meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Lake Villa Assessor’s Office (Old Gavin North School), 37850 N. Route 59. Details, 815-388-9634.
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY: A support group for people with chronic pain meets at 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1520 N. McAree Road, Waukegan. Details, 847-689-8045.
R.T.S. (RESOLVE THROUGH SHARING) BEREAVEMENT: Support group for parents who have lost babies meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hunter Family Center for Women’s Health, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Details, (847) 535-6336.
STROKE SURVIVORS: A support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Details, 800-990-5275.
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.
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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