Health Briefs-6/13/16

Free developmental screenings
Ottawa County Help Me Grow, in collaboration with area school districts, will host a free developmental screening for children ages birth-5 Wednesday, June 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Genoa Branch Library, 602 West St.

Ottawa County parents who suspect they have children who may be experiencing delays, including but not limited to communication, social, motor or cognitive, should call 567-262-3141 to set up an appointment for screening. Parents in attendance will receive a free goodie bag.

Car show
Area car buffs are invited to attend a Car Show Saturday, June 18 from noon-6 p.m. at Frisch’s Big Boy, 2660 Woodville Rd., Northwood.

Free registration from 11 a.m.-noon. Dash plaques presented to the first 75 entries. Food discounts available to registered cruisers.

Kids are invited to enter their favorite miniature cars for a chance to win prizes. Music provided by Cruisin’ Zeake.

Proceeds from a 50/50 raffle will benefit Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Life Line screenings
Northwood area residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other conditions with Life Line Screenings being offered Thursday, June 23 at Red Willow Event Center, 5805 Woodville Rd. in Northwood.

Screenings can check for:
• Levels of plaque buildup in the arteries, which relate to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health.

• HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.

• Diabetes risk.

• Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis.

• Kidney and thyroid function, and more.

Screenings are accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available.

Packages start at $149. Consultants will help create a package based on age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Beginner Tai Chi
Beginner Tai Chi classes of Taoist Tai Chi Society will start Wednesday, July 6 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Walbridge Senior Center, 705 N. Main Street, Walbridge, OH

Classes will also be starting in Oregon, Maumee and Bowling Green in July. For more info, call 419-537-0131 or visit toledo.ohio.usa.taoist.org.

Immunization clinics
The Lucas County Health Department offers walk-in Shots 4 Tots n Teens immunization clinics for children birth-18 years old.

All childhood shots are available including flu. All insurances are accepted. The fee is $10 per shot for those with no insurance. Parents should bring a form of ID, insurance card and child’s shot record to the clinic.

In addition to the downtown location at 635 N. Erie St., clinic locations include the East Toledo Family Center and the St. Charles Hospital Center for Health Promotion.

For info, visit www.lucascountyhealth.com or call 419-213-4121.

World Blood Day
The American Red Cross is partnering with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor to urge eligible blood and platelet donors to give this June in honor of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.

“I am proud to team up with the Nexcare Give Program each year, with the mission of sparking a critical dialogue around the vital need for blood donation,” Taylor said. “For me, the cause is also a personal one. Following a car accident 15 years ago that left me in critical condition, the efforts of the American Red Cross and their brave donors saved my life. In honor of World Blood Donor Day, I am sharing my story and encouraging people around the world to support blood donation, inspiring their friends and families to join the cause.”

To honor those who “give” around the world, Nexcare Bandages has developed a limited-edition collection of bandages with the theme “Feel the Beat, Give Blood,” featuring five vibrant dance-inspired designs reflecting different styles and cultures from around the globe. The limited-edition bandages will be available to those who come out to donate blood or platelets through June 14.

Donors of all blood types are currently needed. For more info or to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:

Oregon – June 13, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mercy St. Charles Hospital, 2600 Navarre Ave.

Lindsey – June 13, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 231 Maple St.

Millbury – June 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lakewood Church of the Brethren, 27009 Lemoyne Rd.

Walbridge – June 28, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., St. Jerome Catholic Church, 300 Warner St.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

Riverview Industries fundraiser
The RVI Lakeshore Roar Poker Run is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. at Mr. Ed’s, 255 Lakeshore Dr., Port Clinton. The poker run begins at noon and will end at 5 p.m. at Dock’s Beach House, across Lakeshore Drive from Mr. Ed’s.

Cost is $20 per driver and $5 per rider. Cars are welcome. The event will include raffles, prizes and T-shirts.

Proceeds will be used for activities for individuals served by RVI in Oak Harbor, a non-profit that serves adults who have developmental disabilities.

Fresh Thyme market opening
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, a Midwest specialty retailer focused on healthy and organic products and groceries, will open its eighth Ohio store at 5105 Monroe St., Toledo, Wednesday, June 22 at 7 a.m.

The store will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. The first 250 shoppers in line on Wednesday morning will receive a free shopping bag filled with unique Fresh Thyme offerings.

Fresh Thyme connects to the local community through, stocking local products and produce to hiring local residents. To further express its commitment to the Toledo community and as part of its ongoing Cultivate Community initiative, Fresh Thyme will be donating 5 percent of profits generated Tuesday, June 28 from 4-7 p.m. to the Toledo Zoo.

As part of the planned grand opening celebration, Fresh Thyme will have family-friendly activities, samplings and live music throughout the week.

Learn more about the market at freshthyme.com.

Race signups streamlined
Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio® has launched new registration sites for the Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure® events in Toledo and Findlay in an effort to meet the growing breast cancer needs in Northwest Ohio.

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events are Saturday, Sept. 24 in Findlay and Sunday, Sept. 25 in Toledo. Register at www.komennwohio.org.

The new sites for the Toledo and Findlay races feature:
• Mobile responsive platforms

• Straightforward registration processes

• Simple multiple-person registrations

• Improved social media integration

• Quick access to donations for individuals and teams

For years, friends and supporters of Komen Northwest Ohio shared that the old platform was confusing and mobile registration for the Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure events in Toledo and Findlay was too challenging, according to Michele Murnen Rice, president of the Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio board of directors.

After seeing one third of the grant applications go unfunded in 2016, the Komen Northwest Ohio Governing Board of Directors decided it was time for an upgrade. In May 2016, the board of directors voted to make the change to the new platform.

“Komen Northwest Ohio's goal is to fully fund the grants that save local lives through breast cancer assistance, research, and education,” Rice said. “Our primary sources of fundraising are the Race for the Cure events and we saw a connection between the struggle to register for the Race and the unfunded grants.”

Mary Westphal, executive director of Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio, believes the new sites will bring more people to the Races in Findlay and Toledo, which will result in more life-saving research and funding.

“The demand for breast cancer services in this community is larger than we can meet,” said Westphal. “Our primary goal is to help breast cancer patients and survivors live long and healthy lives. The more Komen friends we can attract to the Races, the more assistance we can provide to our 24-county service area.”

Cardio Drumming
The East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St., offers Cardio Drumming classes Tuesdays, except for the third Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.

Classes are 45 minutes long and cost $1. Classes are free for those who stay for lunch. Call 419-691-2254 for info.

Toledo Alerts
The City of Toledo invites residents to sign up for text message and email alerts for snow emergencies, tornadoes, water quality updates, boil advisories and leaf pick-up.

Sign up at www.toledo.oh.gov.

First Tee of Lake Erie
First Tee of Lake Erie, ProMedica and Inverness Club are collaborating to establish a youth development center in metro Toledo to provide young people with educational programs that build character, develop leadership skills and promote healthy choices.

The center will be located on Hill Avenue in Toledo next to the Metroparks of the Toledo Area Keil Farm property and adjacent to the Inverness Club.

“The First Tee of Lake Erie is excited to utilize a portion of the property to build a state-of-the-art golf facility, which will include a short golf course and practice facility,” said Adam Reny, executive director of The First Tee of Lake Erie. “This youth development center will give kids in the area a safe place to develop their social skills, improve academically, as well as work on their golf game. In addition, there will be possible employment opportunities through caddie training and other vocational skills development.”

The First Tee of Lake Erie currently offers programming in elementary schools, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo and at 10 facilities throughout Northwest Ohio. The youth development center will expand its ability to provide leadership skills training in the metro Toledo area.

“This is a great example of multiple parties coming together around youth development and the promotion of health and well-being in our communities.” said Randy Oostra, president and CEO of ProMedica.

In addition to The First Tee of Lake Erie and Inverness, ProMedica is working with the Metroparks of Toledo as well as The University Church to identify other opportunities to encourage the development of outdoor skills and active lifestyles, horticulture and urban farming on the Metroparks Keil Farm property next to the future Youth Development Center.

Also, there are other possibilities to connect with internationally recognized golfers who have interests in health-related causes, such as with the Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf Program. The First Tee of Lake Erie is one of 12 locations in the country that will offer a 12-session golf program specially designed to teach individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder how to play the game of golf. The GameOn Autism program will begin in early July in partnership with the Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism.

For more information on The First Tee of Lake Erie please visit www.thefirstteelakeerie.org.

Top Rated
The Ovarian Cancer Connection has been honored with a prestigious 2016 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.

“The Top-Rated nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews the Ovarian Cancer Connection received reviews written by volunteers, donors and clients,” said Gini Steinke, executive director of Ovarian Cancer Connection.

“Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever,” sad Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits. “People with direct experience with Ovarian Cancer Connection have voted that the organization is making a real difference.

Visit www.greatnonprofits.org for more info.