District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is helping communities prepare for the upcoming flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults, and seniors. Flu season is unpredictable, and with COVID-19 still spreading, it is more important than ever to protect you and your family against influenza by getting an annual flu shot. This year, DHD#10 will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine along with the flu vaccine. In Newaygo County, DHD#10 is hosting flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the following locations: Newaygo Goodwill 48143 Mason Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337 October 8, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Grant Township Hall 1617 E. 120th Street, Grant, MI 49327 October 14, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. American Legion Post #381 6812 S. Croton Hardy Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337 October 19, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The cost for the seasonal flu vaccine without insurance is $37. High dose and preservative-free flu shots are available for $46. The COVID-19 vaccine is free. Please bring your insurance cards and your driver’s license with you. Many health insurance plans now cover the cost of flu vaccines. If not, DHD#10 may be able to help through Vaccines for Children (VFC) or other programs. DHD#10 can bill the following: Medicare*, Medicare Health Plans*, Medicaid, Medicaid Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Blue Care Network**, Priority Health, McLaren Commercial, ASR, United Health Care, and TRICARE with an insurance card present at the time of appointment. It is important to be aware of your insurance benefit rules.
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Fremont Rotarians lived up to their “Service Above Self” motto during the summer as they worked on several local projects to benefit the Fremont community. Fremont Lake Rotary Park Early in the summer, the “Woodchip Chuckers'' refreshed wood chips at the Fremont Lake Rotary Park. According to Fremont City Manager and Rotarian Todd Blake, this is a partnership that goes back nearly 20 years when Rotarians approached the City about replacing playground equipment. Rotarians raised some money and received grants from both the Rotary Foundation and Fremont Area Community Foundation to finance the project. Rotarians then assembled the equipment and continued to refresh and distribute wood chips as needed. Like many Rotary projects, this has turned into a family affair, as Rotarians brought along spouses, children and grandchildren to help with the work. Some local children who were playing in the park during the project also stepped in to help. Dead Headers Rotarians have joined the ranks of the city “Dead Headers,” a group of local volunteers who have historically kept downtown Fremont looking neat. The group dead heads flowers, does light weeding, and picks up trash along E Main Street from the City Offices to Veteran’s Park, along with areas behind the downtown businesses. Sporting bright orange “Dead Header” T Shirts, these volunteers show up weekly to help keep seasonal flowers in downtown Fremont looking fresh. Adopt A Highway Thanks to the initiative of Rotarian Chuck Whitman, the Rotary Club has “adopted” a two-mile section of M82 (W 48th St.) from Comstock to Maple Island Road. Three times a year Rotarians schedule a trash pick-up day and meet to clean up this section of highway. This year, the project was done in conjunction with a much larger “Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup” where Rotary Clubs from New York to the Dakotas, including parts of Canada, spent time beautifying their local areas. Rotary International has Seven Areas of Focus, which include “Growing Local Economies” and “Protecting the Environment” according to Club President Glenn McLain. “By participating in these projects we are able to make an impact locally, and also be part of something much bigger.” The Fremont Rotary Club meets each Tuesday at noon at the Fremont Public Library. Guests are welcome. Gerber Memorial’s early childhood nutrition classes share info on healthy eating
FREMONT, Mich. (Sept. 29, 2021) – Nutritious eating for expectant mothers, newborns and infants can help build immunity and improve health and wellness into adulthood. Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial’s Early Childhood Nutrition program is geared to encourage healthy eating habits during pregnancy and for children from newborn to 2 years old. This information can improve overall health and avert chronic illnesses, which are critical factors in reducing the risk of getting infected from diseases. Upcoming virtual sessions are Wednesdays, Oct. 13, for pregnancy through babies 6 months old, and Oct. 20, for children 6 to 24 months old. The sessions are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The classes are free and participants who register will receive a free gift. The sessions are held via virtual classrooms. Participants can connect via mobile device or computer. To register, call 231.924.6776. Online registration for the Oct. 13 session: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/ECN. Registration for the Oct. 20 session is: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/ECN1 Up to 80 percent of chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type-2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise, and not smoking. Gerber Memorial’s Early Childhood Nutrition classes are designed to set caregivers and children up with knowledge and practical tips to develop a foundation for good health and nutrition through a child’s lifetime. Balanced nutrition during pregnancy can help improve health outcomes for children as they grow. Early Childhood Nutrition classes discuss breastfeeding and bottle feeding. If a mother is able, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of the baby’s life as breast milk contains antibodies that can protect infants from illnesses and allergies. Other topics include:
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