Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
The American Red Cross and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation are teaming up to encourage donors to help save lives this summer.
Those who come to donate blood at select blood drives in the Northern Ohio Region this summer will receive one free Cedar Point ticket, while supplies last, in addition to other Red Cross incentives. Tickets are valid during the 2025 season and other restrictions may apply. Donors are encouraged to check the park website for information on open dates and hours.
Locally, donors can receive a Cedar Point ticket and other incentives at a blood drive set for Thursday, July 3, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6165 Levis Commons Boulevard, Perrysburg.
In addition, donors who come to give blood at other blood drives through June 30 will get a $15 Amazon gift card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Terms apply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June for more details.
Other local donation opportunities include:
How to donate
To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Mobile mammogram van
Mercy Health’s mobile mammography will make several stops throughout the region in the coming weeks.
The unit delivers 3D mammograms to women age 40 and older. It is equipped with the newest 3D technology and offers patients the option of self-compression, meaning the patient will have the ability to control the compression once they are in position.
Among scheduled stops are:
To view the full list of dates and locations, visit mercy.com/toledomobilemamm.
While mammogram screenings may be covered by insurance, for best coverage, please verify if Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital is an in-network provider with your insurance carrier. Financial need-based assistance programs are available to help those who uninsured or underinsured (have high deductibles). Call 1-800-929-6626 for more information.
Screenings are by appointment only - call 833-MAMM-VAN to schedule.
Certified radiologists read all mammograms, and because a second look can mean a second chance, all mammograms are double-checked with a computer-aided detection system that detects more breast cancer than mammography alone. The patient and her physician receive a copy of the results.
Check-in on health
Mercy Health’s monthly “Ask the Expert” series continues Thursday, June 19, with a mid-year check in on health. Dr. Liza Halloran, Mercy Health psychologist, will share tips on how to make health goals and how to stay on track.
The one-hour series is offered the third Thursday of every month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. To join, participants can call 646-931-3860 and use Zoom meeting ID: 975 5220 8436. There is no need to pre-register.
“Ask the Expert” is part of Mercy Health’s efforts to address factors that influence the health and wellbeing of the community.
Monthly lab screening
The next Magruder Monthly Community Lab Screening will be held Thursday, June 12, in the Magruder Hospital Conference Center, 615 Fulton St., Port Clinton.
Screenings run from 8-11:30 a.m. Participants can enter through the Main Entrance at the front of the hospital and take the Conference Center elevator up to 1.
The main lab test is a CBC, CMP and lipid profile, which includes liver and kidney function, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, HDL/LDL, triglycerides and a complete blood count (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood) for $50.
Add-ons are also available, including:
This lab screening is held on the second Thursday each month. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 419-301-4304. Participants are asked to fast for 12 hours prior to their appointment time but drinking water is permitted. No insurance is accepted – payment can be made by cash, check or credit card (no American Express).
Registration closing for autism conference
Registration is closing soon for the Spectrum of Possibilities Autism Conference, taking place Wednesday, June 11, from 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Boulevard, Sylvania.
Hosted in partnership by Avenues for Autism, Lourdes University and Destination Toledo, this educational event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Kerry Magro, Ed.D. - best-selling author, autism self-advocate and consultant to Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum U.S.”
Registration is $50 for general attendees and $20 for students. Register avenuesforautism.org.
Continental breakfast and lunch are included with event registration. Free parking is available.
This conference welcomes healthcare professionals, educators, self-advocates and community members who are passionate about autism support and advocacy.
Pep rally set for Special Olympians
The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is holding a pep rally Friday morning, June 13, for its Special Olympians, who are competing for state championships in their respective sports.
The sendoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at Lucas DD's headquarters at 1154, 1155 Larc Lane in South Toledo. Teams and individuals will be introduced and cheered on as they board a charter bus bound for Columbus at 10 a.m.
Ninety-three athletes will be representing Lucas County Special Olympics at the Special Olympics Ohio State Summer Games, June 13-15 at Ohio State University. Twenty-four chaperones, coaches, and staff from Lucas County will also be with the team.
