By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
The Henry County Health Department, First Choice HealthCare and the Geneseo Public Library are holding a Geneseo Fall Health Clinic from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Geneseo Library.
The clinic is open to all people ages 18 and older.
In keeping with the Health Department’s mission of promoting healthier living, the clinic will feature free flu shots for those with Medicare or insurance coverage. Proof of coverage in the form of a Medicare or insurance card ensure the “no cost” shots. For those without coverage, the cost is $60.
Information received about the clinic states: “The Health Department urges everyone six months of age and older to get vaccinated against the flu this year. People at high risk of serious flu complications are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated. Those people include small children, pregnant women, people with chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes, heart and lung disease, health care workers, and those 65 years of age and older.
In addition, the Fall Health Check Clinic will offer these health screenings:
-blood pressure checks
-vital signs checks
-blood glucose screenings
In addition to the health screenings, the clinic will feature a variety of health information and free giveaways.
Those planning to attend are asked to bring their insurance card or Medicare card to the clinic on Oct. 23.
