WELLNESS FAIR | Winfield

9 a.m. to noon today is the Winfield Wellness Fair, at Jerry Ross School, 113th and Randolph streets. Free seated chair massages and fitness classes

FYI: (219) 662-YOGA

PRESSURE TESTING | Portage

Free blood pressure screening iwill be available from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the Portage Public Library'2665 Irving St. Screening is sponsored by Miller's Senior Living Community, Portage.

FYI: (219) 763-1508

HELP FOR CHILD ANXIETY | Crown Point

New Leaf Resources, a professional mental health agency with offices in Crown Point, Lansing and Elmhurst, offers a variety of approaches to assist families who have children with anxiety issues from a Christian perspective. Psychotherapy can focus on helping children gain coping skills such as relaxation, changing thinking patterns and facing their fears. Beginning Thursday an anxiety therapy group for children ages 7 to 12, will be facilitated by Angie Valente, Ph. D., at New Leaf Resource's Crown Point office, 11065 Broadway, Suite B. Using well researched curriculum, Dr. Valente will teach coping skills in a fun cooperative atmosphere. If your child is struggling with anxiety, contact New Leaf Resources.

FYI: (219) 226-1810 or (708) 895-7310 or newleafresources.org

HORMONE SEMINAR | Highland

Are you confused about Hormone Replacement Therapy? Do you suffer from PMS, or night sweats, anxiety, depression, mood swings, loss of concentration or memory, or sleep disturbances? Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is available to those who do not want to use synthetic hormones such as Premarin and Prempro, prefer not to regulate their hormones with birth control pills, or to mask their symptoms with anti-depressants. Learn about the benefits of plant ased hormones identical to those your body makes and how to work with your healthcare professional to determine your hormone levels and specific needs. Join us for a seminar and question and answer session at the Lincoln Center from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Thursday. The fee is $5 for Highland Residents and $8 for non-residents. Call the Highland Park Office at 219-838-0114 for more information.

EDUCATE BEFORE YOU VACCINATE SEMINAR | Hobart

2 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Paragon Restaurant Banquet Center,1701 E. 37th Ave. Food will be available to purchase. The pros and cons of vaccinations, the impact of vaccines on a child's immune system, the autism risk, the concerns about the safety of vaccines will be addressed with a speaker from Florida,

president of vacinfo.org, who travels the country to educate parents about factual information pertaining to vaccinations. Come ask your questions, express your concerns, feel confident in your choices concerning this issue. Families and professionals are encouraged to attend! No pre-register

required.

FYI: (219) 462-1976

FLU SHOTS | Crown Point

9 to11 a.m. Oct. 17 the Crown Point Library, 214 S. Court St., will offer a Flu Shot Clinic. The vaccinations will be administered by specially trained Jewel-Osco pharmacists. The cost is $24.99 and there is no charge to patients with Medicare Part B.

FYI: (219) 663-0270

HELP FOR UNINSURED | Indiana

In Indiana, may people are uninsured. As a result, someone you know may no longer be able to afford necessary medical attention or medicines prescribed by their health care provider. Fortunately, there are programs available for uninsured Americans who need help paying for medicine. One way that people without health insurance can gain access to their medicines is through the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA), a nationwide effort sponsored by America's pharmaceutical research companies that helps low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients access prescription medicines. The PPA also offers a service to inform patients about free health care clinics in their communities. For more information about 475 public and private patient assistance programs and free health care clinics, visit PPARx.org or (888) 4PPA-NOW. Pfizer Helpful Answers, has helped more than 5 million people in just the past five years. Uninsured Americans can get help paying for their Pfizer

medicines, no matter their age or income, by calling (866) 706-2400 orPfizerHelpfulAnswers.com.

FYI: (866) 706-2400 or (888) 4PPA-NOW