Health Briefs for the week

Oak Street Health opens in Mishawaka

MISHAWAKA — Oak Street Health is now welcoming patients at 422 W. McKinley Ave. Oak Street Health delivers personalized, preventive primary care through a model that was created to meet the unique needs of older adults. The integrated model incorporates behavioral healthcare and social determinants support and is easily accessible through a mix of in-center, in-home and telehealth appointments, as well as a 24/7 patient support line. Oak Street Health accepts all forms of Medicare, including Original Medicare Part B, select Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement or Medigap plans and Medicare-Medicaid Plans. Oak Street Health is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. To schedule an appointment, call 574-383-9601 or go online to oakstreethealth.com/locations.

Way to Grow baby shower in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY — A free “Way to Grow” baby shower for expectant families and new parents will be held from 10 a.m. to noon CDT Oct. 7 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way, in the Maria Theresia Conference Room. Information and education on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep and community resources will be offered along with tours of the Family Birth Center, refreshments and giveaways. Attendees can also enter to win a TAVO Next Stroller. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 800-931-3322 or go online to franciscanhealth.org and searching “baby shower.”

Classes

SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “Alzheimers and Dementia 101” from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 2 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session. Participants can connect through their computer. Register online at https://alzni.org/caregivers/caregiving/.

SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes. All classes are free and open to cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers; please pre-register for all classes by calling 574-287-4197.

• Oct. 2: 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 1 p.m. Scarecrow Bottle; 4:30 p.m. Gyna Girls; 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga.

• Oct. 3: 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. MELT.

• Oct. 4: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Massage; 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 2 p.m. Reiki; 2 p.m. Dominoes; 4:30 p.m. Tai Chi; 5:30 p.m. General Support Group.

• Oct. 5: 10 a.m. Yarnwork; 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga; 11:45 a.m. Chair Yoga; 1 p.m. Debbie’s Wig Salon, call to make appointment; 2 to 4 p.m. Personal Training.

Events

MISHAWAKA — Multiple flu vaccination events will be held at the Jackie Walorski VA Clinic, 1540 Trinity Place. This will be free to all VA-enrolled veterans who bring a Veteran Healthcare ID card. Please wear a loose-fitting, short sleeve shirt and wear a mask. Flu vaccinations will also be offered to veterans at every face-to-face scheduled appointment. The drive-thru vaccination event will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 30; 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 3; and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 10.

BERRIEN COUNTY — Corewell Health Lakeland will hold the following community drive-thru flu shot clinics. No appointment is needed, and participants remain in their vehicles the entire time. Must be 18 years or older.

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2, Dowagiac Fire Department, 302 Wolf St., Dowagiac.

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals–Niles, 31 N. St. Joseph Ave., Niles.

• Noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 5, First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave., St. Joseph.

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6, Corewell Health Center for Outpatient Services, 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph.

There is no cost with most insurance; bring insurance card with you. $37 for the traditional vaccine or $74 for the high-dose vaccine. Cash or check only; credit cards not accepted. For questions, please contact Corewell Health Employer Services at 269-927-5154.

Support Groups

SOUTH BEND — The New Hope Support Group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, 54191 N. Ironwood. This interdenominational group is for divorced, widows, widowers and anyone suffering grief due to the loss of a loved one. The group meets in a large area of the basement level of the church. For more information, call C. Forsythe at 574-252-2158 or P. Haden at 574-251-0131. The next meetings will be held Oct. 3 and Oct. 17.

ELKHART — An Epilepsy Support Group will meet the first Thursday of every month and is for individuals with epilepsy and families of those with epilepsy. The group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Thomas School, 1331 Main St., entrance off small parking lot. For more information, call 317-308-4823 or email: mmmrobinson07@gmail.com or Facebook Group: Elkhart Epilepsy Support Group. The next meeting will be held Oct. 5.

Blood drives

The American Red Cross will hold the following drives. Register at redcrossblood.org:

• Clinton Frame Church, 63846 County Road 35, Goshen, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29.

• First Church of Christ, 2240 Yankee St., Niles, noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 3.

• St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road, Michigan City, noon to 6 p.m. CDT Oct. 3.

• American Legion, 9214 First St., Baroda, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4.

• Sacred Heart Church, 201 Bach St., LaPorte, noon to 5 p.m. CDT Oct. 4.

• Riverside Intermediate School, 905 E. Baker St., Plymouth, noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 5.

Medical Foundation will hold the following drives. Register at givebloodnow.com:

• Rolling Prairie Lions Club, 1 E. Michigan St., Rolling Prairie, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT Sept. 30.

• Hellenic Senior Living of Mishawaka, 1540 S. Logan St., Mishawaka, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3.

• Lippert Components Plant 58, 1722 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3.

• Genesis Products, 2608 Almac Court, Elkhart, 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 4.

• Morgan Olson, 1801 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4.

• 1st Source Bank, 100 N. Michigan St., South Bend, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

• John Glenn High School, 100 John Glenn Road, Walkerton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Health Briefs for South Bend area from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5