HEALTH NOTES CONTACT: Kathy Durchik, (440) 350-2420
July 2, 2012 LAKE COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT
HEALTH CLINICS OFFERED IN LAKE COUNTY IN JULY
The Lake County General Health District is offering children and adolescent immunization clinics for at the following locations, times and dates:
Willowick – Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 a.m. at Willowick Senior Citizens Center, 321 East 314th Street, Willowick, Ohio 44095.
Painesville – Monday, July 9, 2012, 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Painesville –Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Painesville – Monday, July 16, 2012, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Mentor – Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Mentor Civic Center (above the ice arena), 8600 Munson Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060.
No one will be turned away due to financial difficulties. You must bring the child’s immunization record with you to the Clinic.
The Lake County General Health District is holding Well Child Clinics at the following locations, times and dates:
Painesville – Thursday, July 12, 2012, 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Painesville – Thursday, July 19, 2012, 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Services included at the Well Child Clinics are:
- Physical Examinations
- Immunizations
- Hearing and Speech Screening
- Nutrition Services and Counseling
- Developmental Screening
Well Child Clinics are low cost and intended primarily for families without health insurance that covers a well child visit. Cost is based on a sliding scale and Medicaid is accepted. A Parent or Legal Guardian must accompany the child at all clinics. Clinics are by appointment only and are available to area residents ages 0-21. Please call (440) 350-2554, (440) 918-2554 (West End) or (440) 428-4348, extension 2554 (East End).
Lake County General Health District continues to offer lead testing to children between the ages of one and six years of age. Lead toxicity in children leads to harmful effects on the developing nervous system and the brain. Recent research shows that even low levels of lead poisoning over time can lead to lower IQ scores. Although Lake County is at low risk compared to other areas of Ohio, there exists the possibility that neighborhoods with older homes will have increased numbers of children with higher levels of lead.
Lead Testing Clinics are held the third Thursday of each month:
Painesville – Thursday, July 19, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Testing and referrals are free and clinics are by appointment only, but appointments are required. Please call (440) 350-2554, (440) 918-2554 (West End) or (440) 428-4348, extension 2554 (East End).
Vaccines for adults are available in our Adult Immunization Clinics held the second and fourth Friday of each month at the Lake County General Health District:
Painesville – Friday, July 13, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. by appointment at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Painesville – Friday, July 27, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Available vaccines currently include:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Meningococcal
- Pneumonia
- Influenza (seasonal)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis)
- Shingles
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Pre-Exposure Rabies
Call for an appointment at 440-350-2554. Payment in cash or check ONLY is due at time of service.
FREE Hepatitis C Antibody Screening Testing is provided by the Lake County General Health District on the third Tuesday of each month:
Painesville – Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment at Lake County General Health District, 33 Mill Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
Call for an appointment at 440-350-2452. For more information, visit www.lcghd.org.
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