Health Calendar

Health Calendar

 

Friday, March 1

GRANBY

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30-6:15 p.m. at Granby Senior and Youth Center, 15 North Granby Rd. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Saturday, March 2

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, March 4

NEW HARTFORD

: American Red Cross blood drive from 1:45-6 p.m. at New Hartford Volunteer Fire Dept. on Route 219. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Tuesday, March 5

NEW HARTFORD

: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic at New Hartford Senior Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. offered by Foothills Visiting Nurse and Home Care. Blood pressure check is free; no appointment necessary. Cholesterol check costs $5; for appointment call 379-8561.

 

Wednesday, March 6

WINSTED

: Northwestern CT Community College’s Center for Student Development sponsors a workshop entitled "Taking Care of the Caregiver: Helping Adults Provide for Their Aging Parents" from noon-1 p.m. in Founders Hall, Room 101. JoAnne Centurelli of Foothills Visiting Nurses Association will discuss the challenges of understanding parents’ needs, strategies for meeting them, and supportive services available. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-738-6420.

WINSTED

: Northwestern CT Community College offers "Herbal Skin Care" from 7-9 p.m. Feed your inner beauty with the eternal gifts of the earth, and celebrate yourself with a fun night of herbal facials. Make cleansing grains, herbal facial steams, facial toners and moisturizing cream. Instructor Alicia North is an herbalist who has studied with internationally recognized herbalists. Cost is $25 plus $10 for materials; bring a towel and washcloths. For more info call 860-738-6446.

 

Thursday, March 7

FARMINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

HARTLAND

: Elderly Health Screening Service holds a 60-Plus Wellness Screening from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-2:45 p.m. The one-hour test includes blood pressure check, blood tests, electrocardiogram, urinalysis, vision test, blood in stool, height and weight, health history, glaucoma test, pap/ pelvic/ breast exam, prostate check, and hearing screening; individuals will receive instructions from the trained staff. Bring a urine specimen, and have nothing to eat or drink (except water) for three hours before the tests, but do take your medications as scheduled. Suggested donation is $20, or $25 with pap test. Appointments are required; call Mary Root at 653-3862. For more info call Mary, or Elderly Health Screening Service at 203-753-9284.

LITCHFIELD

: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Health and Disease Management presents "Women and Heart Disease," an evening dedicated to women’s health at 6 p.m. at Litchfield Community Center. Cardiologist Dr. Carrie Wolfberg and Laurene Wallace, R.N., B.S.N. will speak. There will be free body fat analysis, blood pressure screening, blood glucose screening, and skin screening for sun damage; cholesterol screening costs $10. To register call 860-496-9512.

NEW HARTFORD

: American Red Cross blood drive from 2:30-6:15 p.m. at Executive Greetings in Greenwoods Industrial Park, Route 219. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.

 

Friday, March 8

COLEBROOK

: Colebrook Senior and Community Center offers a 60-Plus Wellness Clinic including a full physical exam by a licensed nurse practitioner. Suggested fee is $25 for Colebrook residents, $35 non-residents; appointments are required. Blood, EKG, Pap, glaucoma, urinalysis and hearing tests will also be available for an additional fee. Transportation will be provided with 24-hour notice; for more info call 738-9521.

 

Saturday, March 9

FARMINGTON

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

 

Sunday, March 10

TORRINGTON

: American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Sullivan Senior Center, 88 East Albert St. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE for info or appointment.