Health Calendar

 

Thursday, January 17

TORRINGTON

: The Depression and Manic Depression Association Support Group of Northwest CT welcomes Elizabeth A. Smith as its guest speaker during its weekly meeting in the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Memorial Building at 7 p.m. Ms. Smith, the President of the Northwest CT Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, will speak about "Taking Very Good Care of Yourselves." She is an advocate for those with mental illness and their families and serves on several boards as a volunteer in this capacity. Her presentation will be followed by a share and care session for those dealing with depression and manic depression, and those family members and friends who support them in dealing with these illnesses. For more info call Doyle Finan at 860-567-8928.

 

Friday, January 18

FARMINGTON

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 2 Monteith Dr. from 9-10 a.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.

SIMSBURY

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 8 Old Mill Lane from 11 a.m.-noon. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.

TORRINGTON

: Foot Clinic at Sullivan Senior Center offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Call 379-8561 for appointment.

 

Saturday, January 19

FARMINGTON

: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Monday, January 21

AVON

: Foot Care Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Avon Senior Center, 635 West Avon Rd. Trained and experienced nurses provide expert trimming and sanding of nails. Cost is $22; for appointment or more info call 651-3539.

AVON

: American Red Cross blood drive from noon-5:15 p.m. at Avon Volunteer Fire Station, 25 Darling Dr. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

EAST HARTLAND

: Cholesterol and Blood Glucose Screenings offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 11 a.m.-noon at East Hartland Congregational Church. Cost for cholesterol is $20, seniors $15; blood glucose costs $8. No appointment necessary; for more info call 653-5514.

GRANBY

: Foot Care Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 1-3 p.m. at Stony Hill Village, 259 Salmon Brook St. Trained and experienced nurses provide expert trimming and sanding of nails. Cost is $22; for appointment or more info call 651-3539.

SIMSBURY

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 8 Old Mill Lane from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.

WINSTED

: Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care, 32 Union St. offers a Flu Vaccine Clinic from 10 a.m.-noon. Foothills will bill for the flu vaccine for persons covered by Medicare Part B, Blue Cross and Health Net +65; cost for others is $5. Open to adults of any town; for more info call 379-8561.

 

Tuesday, January 22

CANAAN

: American Red Cross blood drive from 2-6:45 p.m. at Geer Nursing and Rehab Center, 99 South Canaan Rd. (Route 7). Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

FARMINGTON

: Foot Care Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 2 Monteith Dr. from 10 a.m-1 p.m. Trained and experienced nurses provide expert trimming and sanding of nails. Cost is $22; appointments are necessary. For more info call 651-3539.

GRANBY

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 248 Salmon Brook St. from 2:30-4 p.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.

LITCHFIELD

: American Red Cross blood drive from 12:45-6:15 p.m. at the Community Center on Route 202. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Wednesday, January 23

FARMINGTON

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 2 Monteith Dr. from 9-11 a.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.

 

Thursday, January 24

GRANBY

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 248 Salmon Brook St. from 2:30-4 p.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.

UNIONVILLE

: Foot Care Clinic offered by Farmington Valley VNA from 9-11:30 a.m. at Tunxis Senior Center, 17 School St. Trained and experienced nurses provide expert trimming and sanding of nails. Cost is $22; for appointment or more info call 651-3539.

 

Friday, January 25

FARMINGTON

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 2 Monteith Dr. from 9-10 a.m. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.

SIMSBURY

: Blood Pressure Clinic at Farmington Valley VNA office, 8 Old Mill Lane from 11 a.m.-noon. Free and open to the public; no appointment necessary.

 

Saturday, January 26

FARMINGTON

: Blood drive from 7-10:45 a.m. at American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

TORRINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 107 East Main St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

WINSTED

: Flu Vaccine Clinic at Beardsley & Memorial Library from 10 a.m.-noon offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Foothills will bill for the flu vaccine for persons covered by Medicare Part B, Blue Cross and Health Net +65; cost for others is $5. Open to adults of any town; for more info call 379-8561 or 379-6043.