"The Henry County Health Department, First Choice Healthcare and Geneseo Public Library District to hold special Geneseo Fall Health Check Clinic on October 23rd"
The Henry County Health Department, First Choice Healthcare, and Geneseo Public Library District remind residents they will be holding a special Fall Health Check Clinic for area residents on Thursday, October 23rd from 9:30-11:30am at the Geneseo Public Library, 805 N. Chicago St., Geneseo. The clinic is open to all men and women 18 years of age and older.
In keeping with the Health Department’s mission of promoting healthier living, this Fall Health Check Clinic will be featuring Free Flu Shots for those with Medicare or Insurance Coverage. You must, however, bring your Medicare and/or Insurance card with you in order to receive the “no-cost” shots. The cost of this year’s flu shot, for those paying cash, is $60.
The Health Department is encouraging everyone 6 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. These "at-risk" persons include small children, pregnant women, people with chronic health problems like asthma, diabetes, smokers, heart and lung disease, health care workers, and people 65 years and older.
In addition, the Fall Health Check Clinic will also feature the following health screenings “Free-Of-Charge:”
Blood Pressure Checks
Vital Signs
Blood Glucose screenings.
In addition to the health screenings, the clinic will feature a variety of health information and free giveaways
