Health events, support, screenings and more.
EVENTS
FUNDRAISER: “Help Baby Noah” fundraiser will be held Sept. 27 at Miller’s Dog n Suds, 517 Washington St., Ingleside. Matt and Maureen Baker’s son was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of nerve cancer. All proceeds will go to the Bakers. Details, www.gofundme.com/nohabaker.
MOBILE HEALTH: The Community Care Connection, a mobile health unit from Rosalind Franklin University, will discuss “What is Preventive Health and Why is it Important?” at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Details, 847-578-8670.
HEALTHY COOKING: Advocate Condell Medical Center will host a Diabetes Academy cooking event with Chef Curtis Aikens, host of The Food Network show “Pick of the Day,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. IA live cooking demonstration will be accompanied by a Diabetes 101 class presented by Novo Nordisk. This event is free. Call 800-323-8622 and use class code 5D03 to register, or visit advocatehealth.com/classes.
DINNER, PRESENTATION AND FAIR: Vista Health Systems will present a Healthy Woman Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Gurnee Holiday Inn Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand Ave. Guest speaker will be author and TV star from “The Fats of Life,” Lisa Welchel. Tickets are $38. Also, there will be a mini health fair from 3 to 6 p.m. that will include women’s health information, free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. Details, 847-360-4345 or vistahealth.com/healthywoman.
DIBETES EXPO AND FAIR: A Diabetes Expo will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 3 at St. Ignatius Episcopal Church, corner of Depot Street and Deep Lake Road, Antioch. Advocate clinicians will do “Know your Numbers” screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight and BMI. To participate, come fasting, blood is taken by finger stick. Experts will be available to discuss diet and exercise. Walgreens will be providing flu shots. Many other vendors will have information on how to get better control of your diabetes, prevent complications of this disease and help yourself to better health. Also, the church’s annual craft fair will be held at the same time. 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 have teamed up for “Rx for Health,” the walking-in-nature program, which brings together naturalists and health care providers for guided tours of some of Lake County’s most breathtaking scenery. 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 final walk of the season is Oct. 3 at Captain Daniel Wright Woods, corner of Everett and St. Mary’s roads, Libertyville. Details, www.lcfpd.org/rx-for-health.
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 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
ALZHEIMER’S: Support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Westmoreland Nursing Center, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Details, 847-535-6764.
BILINGUAL GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER THE LOSS OF A CHILD: Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter meets 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller St., Waukegan. The mission of TCF is to assist families by providing support following the death of a child of any age. Details, 847-249-4776.
CAREGIVER: Community caregiver support group meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave. Learn how to care for yourself, as you care for others. Details, 847-872-4680.
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: For those diagnosed with diabetes and their families or caregiver, this group offers education and support to help you manage your diabetes at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville . Led by the Advocate Condell Diabetes Nurse Educator and a Registered Dietitian. Join TV personality and fresh produce advocate Chef Curtis Aikens, and a Novo Nordisk Diabetes Educator when they visit for a healthy cooking demonstration and educational workshop. Registration required. Details, 800-323-8622
FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE, LUPUS, CHRONIC PAIN: Group meets 10 a.m. Oct. 3 at 884 Main St., Antioch. The meetings are free and participants are welcome to bring spouses, friends and family members. Details, 847-362-7807.
GRIEF: A support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets 6 p.m. Oct. 2 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
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GRIEF: Support group meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259.
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.
NORTH SHORE EATING DISORDER: Support Group meets 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest. All eating disorder types welcomes. Details, 847-668-5095.
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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