Health briefs: NMGL to host ‘Wellness by the Boat'

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is partnering with UToledo Health/Trauma Services to present Wellness by the Boat, a free outdoor Tai Chi class on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m. The museum is located at 1701 Front St., Toledo. The event is free and open to the public.

Held in the museum’s Cliffs Great Lakes Maritime Park along the Maumee River, the class will offer participants an opportunity to stretch, strengthen and center themselves beside the historic Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship.

Certified instructor Corey Anderson, RN, BSN, Trauma Injury Prevention and Education Coordinator for the UToledo Trauma Program, will lead the program.

“We’re excited to bring the community together for a morning of movement by the water," said Ashley Streichert Lovejoy, NMGL marketing and communications manager. “This event reflects our ongoing commitment to wellness, accessibility and creating inviting spaces that connect people to the Great Lakes.”

To register, call Anderson at 419‐383‐6292. For more information about the event or the museum, visit nmgl.org.

Mobile health unit visit

The UT Health Mobile Unit will visit NMGL on Fridays, Aug. 15 and Sept. 12, from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The 37-foot Mobile Health Unit will offer free blood-pressure, glucose, A1C, and cholesterol screenings, along with health education, social service referrals, and more. No insurance or appointment is required. All services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Three preventative care initiative aims to remove barriers to care and promote healthier Great Lakes communities. Visit health.utoledo.edu for more information.

Adapted Chair Yoga

In observance of Disability Pride Month, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library will offer an Adapted Chair Yoga program featuring Integration Yoga with Jenn on Wednesday, July 30, from 2-3 p.m. in the meeting room at the Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd.

Attendees can explore yoga through traditional poses redesigned for a sitting position. Based upon participants’ needs, extra poses may be added suited for standing while using the chair for stability and support.

Those who need support or reasonable accommodations to participate may call 419-259-5200 within one week of the program.

Visit toledolibrary.org for more details.

Life Line Screenings

Oak Harbor-area residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions at Life Line Screenings being offered Thursday, July 31, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122 W. Ottawa St. Free parking is available.

Screenings can check for:

• Plaque buildup levels in arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health.
• HDL and LDL cholesterol levels
• Diabetes risk
• Kidney and thyroid function, and more

Package pricing starts at $159, but consultants will help clients create a package based on age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Blood drives set

The American Red Cross is calling blood donors – especially those with type O blood –to give blood now. 

Those who come to give July 15-31 will receive a Fandango Movie Reward by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/July for details.

Local blood donation opportunities include:

• Toledo Blood Donation Center, 3510 Executive Parkway – Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• Oregon: July 15, 12-6 p.m., Hope Community Church, 5650 Starr Ave.; July 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Oregon Police Department, 5330 Seaman Rd.
• Jerusalem Township: July 25, 12-5 p.m., Jerusalem Township Fire Department, 9501 Jerusalem Rd.
• Northwood: July 31, 12-5 p.m., Northwood VFW, 102 W Andrus Rd.
• Oak Harbor: July 23, 12-5:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 122 W. Ottawa St.
• Fremont: July 21, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Terra State Community College, 2830 Napoleon Rd.; July 29, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., East Side Presbyterian Church, 1020 Kentucky St.; July 30, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Fremont VFW, 204 Birchard Ave.
• Lindsey: July 21, 12-6 p.m., Lindsey Trinity Church, 231 Maple St.
• Pemberville: July 17, 12-6 p.m., Pemberville American Legion, 405 East Front St.
• Perrysburg: July 15, 12-6 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 28744 Simmons Rd.; July 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Schaller Memorial Building, 130 W Indiana Ave.
• Walbridge: July 17, 12-6 p.m., Walbridge VFW Hall, 109 N. Main St.

How to donate

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.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Ask the Expert

Mercy Health’s Ask the Expert series continues Thursday, July 17, when Dakota Stone, program coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, will speak about the impact of the disease, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, disease stages and risk factors and current treatment and resources.

The one-hour program is presented 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.