Thursday, March 26, 2015

SE*ED: Vaccines and Why You Should Stay Current

Vaccination for infants and children is an ongoing topic of discussion in the news, particularly in the wake of the recent measles outbreak. What you may not know is that vaccines are important for people at all ages.
Patty Hinrichs, RN, Grinnell Regional Public Health, will be the featured speaker at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center SE*ED program on Monday, April 6. Hinrichs will discuss immunizations and the vaccines specific to persons age 50 and older.
The program is free and open to the public at the Drake Community Library. Refreshments are served beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. No reservations are needed. Donations are accepted.
The SE*ED program is back to its weekly schedule starting on the first Monday of April until November 17, the date of the annual gratitude program. Monique Shore will present, “Click and Connect: What Broadband is and Why it is Important to You” on April 13.
Parking is available at the Drake Community Library, along Park Street, on Fifth Avenue, and in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot.
Seniors needing transportation may call GRMC Communications and Development, 641-236-2593 by Thursday before the program.
If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance,
please call 641-236-2593. For more information about upcoming speakers please check GRMC’s website at www.grmc.us or call 641-236-2954.

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