Health Calendar
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-- Family Physicians Group has scheduled a Medicare Information Fair for Lake County seniors from 9 a.m. - noon Thursday at Minneola City Hall, 800 U.S. Hwy. 27, Minneola. Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to attend the fair, as it affords the opportunity to learn about various available health plan options to best fit their needs. With the annual enrollment period for Medicare Advantage plans quickly approaching, seniors will be able to make more informed health plan choices during the 45-day enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. Free information on Medicare, Medicaid and other senior community resources will be provided. In addition to informative presentations and printed take-home materials, health plan representatives will be on hand to answer questions. Attendees will also be eligible for free drawings and prizes with no obligation. Participants at the fair will include representatives from Physicians United Plan (PUP), Social Security Administration, Neighborhood Diabetes, Hispanic Health Initiatives, Department of Children and Families and Alzheimer's Family Organization.
-- Lake County Health Department has received the first shipment of H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine in the form of a nasal spray, which is recommended for use in only healthy people 2 years through 49 years of age who are not pregnant. Most of the vaccine will be delivered to Lake County private providers who will focus on vaccinating children and health care workers. For more information, visit www.myflusafety.com or call 1-877-352-3581.
-- Lake County Health Department, Lake and Sumter EMS and Vax Care have begun offering seasonal influenza and pneumonia shots to the public and will continue throughout the flu season. There is no charge for the seasonal flu or pneumonia vaccination with a valid Medicare Part B, the cost without the card is $25 for Flu and $45 for Pneumonia. For more information, residents can call 357-1668.
-- Narcotics Anonymous open meetings:
8 p.m. Tuesday at Minneola Alliance Church, room #3, 405 Main Ave., Minneola.
8 p.m. Wednesday at Wootson Temple, 836 Scott St., Clermont.
7:30 p.m. Friday at Shepherd of the Hills, 13600 Caspian Lane, Clermont.
For more information, call 319-5617
-- Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties has scheduled a Domestic Violence Women's Empowerment Group at 6 p.m. every Thursday at their office, 2105 Hartwood Marsh Rd., Suite 6, Clermont (behind CVS). For more information, call 787-5889.
-- New Vision for Independence's South Lake Hospital Health and Wellness Series on vision impairment continues from 2 - 4 p.m. at the National Training Center, 1109 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont. The free series is designed to educate the both the public and health care professionals about the functional implications of eye conditions such as Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and others. For more information or to register, call 435-5040.
-- Emotions Anonymous, a twelve-step support group to help copy with life, has scheduled meetings at 7 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call Mickey at 394-0858.
-- SaveOne Abortion Recovery Group has scheduled a series of meetings beginning Thursday to assist individuals whose lives have been touched by abortion and are now struggling with depression, shame, feelings of loss, unresolved grief, relationship issues, eating disorders, guilt, recurring nightmares, thoughts of suicide or other unhealthy emotions. Call Janet at 874-5164 for more information about SaveOne Abortion Recovery. All calls and information shared are kept completely confidential.
-- Relative Caregivers Raising Children Support Group has scheduled a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in the education building of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont, 950 7th St. Clermont. To make reservations or for more information, call 394-2412.
-- Lake County Health Department Vital Statistics office, South Lake Hospital's Centre for Women's Health,1099 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont has new office hours, effective immediately:
8 to 11 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
For more information, visit www.lakechd.com or call 241-9723.
-- New Vision for Independence is now sharing an office with United Way, 415 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont. Classes will be offered in the new offices. Call Terry at 435-5040.
-- The Lake County Health Department, in collaboration with United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties, now offers Prescription Assistance Services from 1- 4 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday by appointment only at the United Way office, 415 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont. The prescription assistance program is available for low-income residents of Lake County and a fee of $7.00 is charged per prescription, up to $21.00 per visit.
-- Pediatric Immunizations will be offered by the WIC program of the Lake County Health Department, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 357-1668.
-- Support Group for Caregivers of Alzheimers and Dementia meetings are scheduled at 2 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Best Little Thrift Shop Complex, 415 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont. Respite care available, $5 fee, call Betty Ann Gross at 394-5549. For more information, call Deborah Snow at 406-8465 or Sharon White at 407-466-6445.
-- Pink Ribbon Ladies Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the National Training Center. For more information, call Theresa Pica at 863-424-6433.
-- The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation's cancer support group meets from 7 - 9 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at 927 7th St. in Clermont.
-- Relative Caregivers Raising Children Support Group: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month in the education building, First United Methodist Church of Clermont, 950 7th St. Clermont. Child care will be provided. For reservations or more information call 394-2412.
To update, delete or add items in this column, e-mail peggyrasor@dailycommercial or fax to 394-8001.
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