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Hurricane Help
Collin Creek Mall is among other GGP shopping centers supporting the American Red Cross Hurricane 2008 relief efforts.
Collin Creek Mall and other Dallas-Fort Worth-area shopping centers owned by General Growth Properties are teaming up with the American Red Cross to help raise money for assistance to victims of this year's hurricanes - including Hurricane Gustav, officials said.
Collin Creek Mall, Hulen Mall, Stonebriar Centre, The Parks at Arlington, Town East Mall and Vista Ridge Mall are displaying hurricane relief donation signage throughout the malls, encouraging shoppers to donate through the malls' websites or via (800) HELP-NOW, the Red Cross's phone number. No funds will be accepted at the malls. Donations enable the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of this year's hurricanes, including the most recent storm, Hurricane Gustav. Collin Creek Mall, North Central Expressway and Plano Parkway in Plano, can be contacted at; www.collincreekmall.com; (972) 422-1070.
Get flu shot
Health clinic has vaccines on hand for upcoming flu season
Collin County's Health Care Services currently has flu season vaccine avaible to adult residents for $2. Medicaid and Medicare Part B patients will pay nothing.
The clinic will also offer children's flu shots in the coming months but have not received their pediatric vaccine shipment. The clinic is open from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is located at 825 N. McDonald St., or State Highway 5, north of Smith Street, on the east side of SH 5.
On Tuesdays, the clinic stays open until 5:30 p.m. Cash or checks are accepted. For more information, call (972) 548-5532.
