The University of Illinois Extension office will be offering a complimentary healthy living program exclusively for our Carroll County Housing Authority residents. Please join University of Illinois Educator, Karla Belzer, for an open discussion about Blues, Blahs, and Bouncing Back for adults.

            DATE:  Monday, October 22, 2018

            TIME:  10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

            LOCATION:   Mest Manor Dining Room (525 Third Street)

We all certainly experience times of sadness or grief throughout the course of our lives. If we occasionally have a “blue” day or feel down in the dumps, that is normal. But when the down feelings last a long time and are more severe than just feeling blue, then we need to find out the underlying cause and get help. This workshop will discuss the differences between the everyday blues and depression, tips to help bounce back from occasional blues, and how to help others through these times.

With flu season fast approaching, the Freeport Health Network will
be offering flu shots at our host site of Mest Manor (525 Third Street,
Dining Room) as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, October 9th

TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Medical cards and photo IDs will be requested)

COST: High Dose will be $62.00 for persons over 65 if not covered by Medicare Part B or Medicare Replacement Plan accepted by FHN. Persons under 65 will be give the Quadrivalent vaccine with an out of pocket cost of $28.00. No insurance plan claims can be processed other than Medicare Part B or Medicare Replacement Plan.

Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease that spreads around the U.S. every winter, usually between the months of October and May. Flu is caused by the influenza virus, and can be spread by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Symptoms come on suddenly and may last several days. They include: fever, chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, headache, runny or stuffy nose. FLU VACCINE is our best protection from flu and its complications.