Senior Screenings
Special health screenings for senior citizens to check blood pressure and blood sugar levels (three hour fast required for blood sugar), will be provided by Richland Public Health nurses at the following dates, locations and times:
Monday, March 2 Friendly House, 380 N. Mulberry St., Mansfield 10 a.m. – Noon
Wednesday, March 4 Butler Adult Senior Center, 20 Henry Street, Butler 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Monday, March 9 Masonic Temple, 1240 Middle-Bellville Rd., Mansfield 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Monday, March 16 Peoples Community Senior Center, 597 Park Avenue East, Mansfield 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18 Ontario United Methodist Church, 3540 Park Avenue West, Ontario 11 a.m. – Noon
Monday, March 23 Bellville Library, 97 Bell Street, Bellville 2- 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25 The “Yes We Can” Senior Center, 271 Hedges (old Armory), Mansfield 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For additional information call Public Health Nursing at 419-774-4540.
Clinics are partly funded by local tax dollars and a federal grant administered through the Ohio Department of Aging/District 5 Area Agency on Aging. Donations are accepted.
Neighborhood Immunizations
Infants, children and adults can get the shots they need at our Neighborhood Immunization Clinics staffed by public health nurses from Richland Public Health.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian and need an up-to-date shot record and insurance card at time of service. Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care, Anthem and Medical Mutual cards are accepted. No child is denied vaccines due to inability to pay (donations are accepted). Cost of most children’s vaccines is $20 and then $10 for each additional dose. Pricing for adult vaccine varies.
Wednesday, March 4 Clear Fork Alliance Church, 1008 St. Rt. 97, Bellville 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lexington Library, 25 Lutz Ave., Lexington 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11 City Hall – City of Shelby Health Department, 43 West Main Street, Shelby 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18 Shenandoah Christian Church, 5642 St. Rt. 13 North, Shenandoah 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Madison Library, 1395 Grace St., Mansfield 2 – 4 p.m.
Monday, March 23 Richland Public Health Clinic (no appointment needed), 555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield 4 – 7 p.m.
For updated immunization scheduling information call our hotline at 419-774-8115.
Community Health Screenings
Free health assessments from Richland Public Health nurses for all ages at locations close to home. Health assessments include blood pressure and hemoglobin screening, medication counseling and nutrition education. Blood sugar screening requires a three hour fast and cholesterol screening is available with a 12-hour fast ($10 charge).
Wednesday, March 4 Clear Fork Alliance Church, 1008 St. Rt. 97, Bellville 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11 Richland Public Health (lower level in Public Health Nursing), 555 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 18 Shenandoah Christian Church, 5642 St. Rt. 13 North, Shenandoah 9 – 11:30 a.m.
For more information, or to schedule vision and hearing screenings at a Community Health Screening location, call 419-774-4540.
