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SURVIVOR STORIES: The Vindicator again this year wishes to share stories of local breast cancer survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. We also will honor the memories of those who lost their battle.
To share your story, or to honor someone and tell how they inspired you during struggles and triumph with breast cancer, send a brief description to Features Editor Burton Cole at bcole@tribtoday.com or Metro Editor Marly Reichert at mreichert@tribtoday.com, or by mail to 240 Franklin St. SE, Warren 44483. Include contact information.
Reporters will contact a few of the people suggested to be profiled in Vindicator publications throughout October.
DENTAL CARE OFFERED: The Buhl Regional Health Foundation, in cooperation with the Hubbard Public Library and Mercy Health Foundation-
Mahoning Valley, will provide dental care for those without access to regular dental treatment. The Mobile Smile Station will be at the Hubbard Public Library parking lot, 436 W. Liberty St., Hubbard, Wednesday, and on Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 30 and Dec. 29.
Appointments are required on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 330-534-3512 or in person at the library. For more information, visit https://buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/programs/dental-care/.
OSTOMY SUPPORT: The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group will meet 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and Nov. 9 at the Tibbets Wick home care office, 979 Tibbets Wick Road, Suite A, Girard. It will meet 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and Dec. 14 at the Woodland Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market St., Boardman.
The ostomy support group provides a safe, caring place to tell your story among people who understand and share similar experiences and feelings. Family members and people considering an ostomy also are welcome. The group offers education, encouragement and support to anyone whose life is affected by an ostomy.
Parking is free, and light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Anna Fitzgerald at Anna_Fitzgerald@mercy.com or call 330-480-3440.
WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE FACTS: The recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has generated a great deal of information and misinformation about abortion and the impact on women’s health of restrictions on abortion access.
The League of Women Voters in Ohio is working to host a webinar, “POST-ROE: Women’s Healthcare in Ohio: Just the Facts” at 7 p.m. Sept. 8. This nonpartisan, fact-based event features maternal-fetal medicine and reproductive health physicians and a noted legal expert to develop a better understanding of these issues.
For more information, contact Annette Tucker Sutherland, chair of the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland/Shaker chapter at shakerheights@lwvcleveland.org.
MAMMOGRAMS GO MOBILE: The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Unit will travel around northeast Ohio throughout the month of September. The state-of-the-art mobile unit uses the same high-quality technology and equipment to perform the mammogram that can be found at the center.
• Wednesday, 8 to 11 a.m. — Trailwood Primary Care, 900 Trailwood, Boardman;
• Thursday, 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Struthers Primary Care, 53 State St., Struthers;
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Berk Enterprises, 1554 Thomas Road SE, Warren;
• Sept. 7, 8 to 11 a.m. — Churchill Primary Care, 4694 Belmont Ave., Youngstown;
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DENTAL CARE OFFERED: The Buhl Regional Health Foundation with the Hubbard Public Library and Mercy Health Foundation-Mahoning Valley will provide dental care for those without access to regular dental treatment. The Mobile Smile Station, provided through sponsorship, will be at the Hubbard Public Library parking lot, 436 W. Liberty St., Hubbard, every month through the end of 2022. Dates include: Aug. 31, Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 30 and Dec. 29.
The Mobile Smile Station is staffed by a team of dentists and hygienists and is equipped to provide oral exams, teeth cleanings, sealants, fillings, dental X-rays, denture adjustments, fluoride treatments, tooth extractions and oral hygiene instruction.
Appointments are required on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 330-534-3512 or in person at the library. For more information, visit https://buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/programs/dental-care.
ON DEMAND EXPANDS: On Demand Counseling, a division of On Demand HealthCare, has expanded telehealth service and appointments are available.
Telehealth counseling is now covered by most health insurance and Medicaid. For more information, visit OnDemand Counseling.com. To confirm health insurance coverage or arrange a telehealth counseling session, call 330-270-8610.
SELF-HELP GROUP: Recovery International, a community self-help mental health group, will meet 2 p.m. today at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.
For more information, call 330-7471176.
MAMMOGRAMS GO MOBILE: Mercy Health-Youngstown has set the following mobile mammography screening dates:
• Today: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Howland Primary Care, 1932 Niles Cortland Road, Warren;
• Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., East Palestine Primary Care, 132 N. Market St. E, Palestine;
• Thursday: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Vienna Primary Care, 341 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Vienna.
Mammograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. Financial assistance for mobile screenings is also available. The patient’s physician will receive a copy of the results. For more information or to schedule a mammogram, 330-480-2654.
FAMILY ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT: The Alzheimer’s Network Family Support Groups offer seven local meeting sites in Austintown, Boardman, Girard, Howland, Poland, Salem and Hermitage, Pa. For directions, registration and general information, call 330-788-9755.
FITNESS LOOP AT MALL: Southern Park Mall is partnering with Bios Wellness Urgent Care for the mall Fitness Loop 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, beginning at the DeBartolo Commons entrance.
Free health screenings by Bios Wellness Urgent Care will be offered at the mall monthly. Guests will be able to receive free blood pressure screenings, heart-rate checks and the opportunity to chat with a medical professional.
DUAL-DIAGNOSIS CONNECTIONS: NAMI Mahoning Valley announces a new weekly Connections support group for adults dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. The group meets 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown.
For more information, email staff@namimv.org or call 330-727-9268.
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MAMMOGRAMS GO MOBILE: Mercy Health-Youngstown announced the following mobile mammography screening dates:
• Today: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at North Lima Primary Care, 9471 Market St, N. Lima;
• Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Comprehensive Care Center, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown;
• Thursday: 8 to 11:30 a.m., St. Joe’s at the Eastwood Mall, 330-652-7542;
• Thursday: 12:30 to 2:15 p.m., Warren Primary Care, 1296 Tod Place NW, Warren;
• Aug 22: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Stutz Primary Care, 3685 Stutz Drive, Canfield;
• Aug 23: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Howland Primary Care, 1932 Niles Cortland Road, Warren;
• Aug 24: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., East Palestine Primary Care, 132 N. Market St. E, Palestine;
• Aug 25: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Vienna Primary Care, 341 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Vienna.
Mammograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. Financial assistance for mobile screenings is also available. The patient’s physician will receive a copy of the results.
For more information or to schedule a mammogram, 330-480-2654.
EATING DISORDER HELP: Due to ongoing construction at the Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, Pa., the National Association for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and other Eating Disorders will not meet in August. Anyone who needs to talk or set up a meeting outside of the church area, contact Renee at 724-981-5435.
Meetings will resume Sept. 12 and again Sept. 26.
COVID CLINIC: The Warren City Health Department will be holding childhood / COVID immunization clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 22.
The department will have a walk-in COVID-19 clinic for ages 12 and over, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and also Aug. 24 and 31, no appointment necessary. All clinics are walk-in basis.
ALZHEIMER GARAGE SALE: Alzheimer Network volunteers will hold the annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 26 and 27 and from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 28, at the Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, between Cornersburg and Canfield.
For more information about the sale, call the Network information line at 330-788-9755.
NAMI OFFERS SUPPORT: National Alliance on Mental Illness Mahoning Valley offers support and education for individuals and families dealing with mental illness.
• Family To Family, for families dealing with a member who has mental illness, Peer to Peer for individuals dealing with mental illness, meets periodically;
• Connection support groups, 2:15 p.m. Thursdays, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;
• Connection support groups, 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown;
• Free Yoga, noon to 1 p.m. second Friday of each month, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown;
• Support through Expressive Arts, 6 pm. every third Monday, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown;
• Daytime Family Support Group meets at 11 a.m. the first Thursday of the month, Girard Library, 105 Prospect St., Girard;
• Evening Family Support Group meets at 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
For information, email info@namimahoningvalley.org , call 330-727-9268 or check out the website at www.namimahoningvalley.org.
ON DEMAND EXPANDS: On Demand Counseling, a division of On Demand HealthCare, has expanded telehealth service and appointments are available.
For more information, Visit OnDemandCounseling.com. To confirm health insurance coverage or arrange a telehealth counseling session, call 330-270-8610.
TCMHRB SCHEDULE: Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board, 4076 Youngstown Road SE, Suite 201, Warren, has announced the completion of the July schedule. For more information or registrations, call 330-675-2765.
• ASAP Coalition, 9:30 a.m. today, TMHA First Floor Conference Room or by Zoom;
• Family and Children First Council Full Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, TMHA First Floor Conference Room or by GoToMeeting;
• Voices of Youth, 1 p.m. Thursday, Zoom;
• FCFC Executive Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 25, TMHA First Floor Conference Room or GoToMeeting.
BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS: August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and the first week of the month World Breastfeeding Week.
For more information, call the Ohio Statewide Breastfeeding Hotline at 1-888-588-3423, the Trumbull County WIC Warren clinic at 330-394-0990 or the Tibbetts Wick clinic in Girard at 330-539-1010.
ST. JOE’S AT THE MALL: St. Joe’s at Eastwood Mall, located next to JCPenney, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. All classes are open to anyone with a St. Joe’s at the Mall membership. Screenings and programs are open to the public. Some classes are by registration only due to social distancing guidelines. St. Joe’s at the Mall is a SilverSneakers, Silver and Fit, and Renew Active site. For more information or to make an appointment, call 330-652-7542.
Strong People Gym membership is $24 monthly, with appointment initially with exercise physiologist.
Weekly exercise classes include Cardio Jam, SilverSneaker Classic and Cardio, Cardio Jam, Cardio Combo, Zumba, chair yoga, floor yoga, beginning and advanced balance classes, 60-up balance class, and Parkinson’s and movement disorder exercise classes.
The schedule includes:
• Free blood pressure screenings, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays;
• Free nutritional assessment with a dietitian on Fridays by appointment only;
• Talk with a Doc Program, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, “Cramping, Why and Where it Matters,” doctor to be announced. Call to register. Lunch $2;
• Mercy Health Mobile Mammography bus will be at St. Joe’s at the Mall parking area Thursday. Call to schedule your visit;
• Free notary public services and living wills and durable power of attorney for health care, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 25;
• Free peripheral vascular disease screening, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 25. By appointment only;
• Crib and Car Seat Class with the Trumbull County Health District, 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 30. Call 330-
675-2489 to register.
FAMILY ALZHEIMER SUPPORT: The Alzheimer’s Network Family Support Groups offer seven local meeting sites in Austintown, Boardman, Girard, Howland, Poland and Salem, and Hermitage, Pa. For directions, registration and general information, call 330-788-9755. Some sites may be full, but all are provided free of charge.
WELLNESS CENTER PROGRAMS: The Niles Wellness Center is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. To register for any program or for more information, call the center at 330-349-9355 or email Chelsey Christie at cchristie@thecityofniles.com.
The center is a family membership facility and welcomes all SilverSneakers, Silver and Fit, and Renew Active participants. Also offered is a fully equipped weight room, four-lane indoor track, basketball court and a soccer field.
Through a partnership with Mercy Health and its Stepping Out Program, the center offers the following classes:
• Zumba, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays;
• Line dancing, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays;
• SilverSneakers endurance class, 10 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays;
• Pickleball, 7 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
MVI HOSPICE CARE: Bereavement support groups are free to anyone who has lost a loved one, including a pet. Contact 330-759-9487 for information. Sessions are 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at First Presbyterian Church of Warren Fellowship Hall, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.
HEALTH SCREENINGS: Neighborhood Health Watch provides free health screenings once a month at Niles SCOPE. Call 330-480-2011 for a schedule.
ADDICTION HELP: Addiction help is available through Coleman Access Center, 552 N. Park Ave., Warren. For information, call 330-392-1100 or 211.
For information about program sponsor, Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board, visit www.trumbullmhrb.org or call 330-675-2765.
PARKINSON’S PROGRAM: Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital fitness program for people with Parkinson’s disease meets 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Fridays at the hospital, 8747 Squires Lane NE, Howland.
For information or to register, call 330-841-3893 or visit vcprograms.net.
NARCAN FOR OVERDOSES: The Trumbull County Combined Health District urges residents to help slow the increase of overdoses in the community by taking advantage of free Narcan through the district.
Narcan quickly reverses the effects of opioids such as heroin and fentanyl, and anyone can be trained by one of the district’s employees to administer the life-saving medication and receive a free kit containing two doses.
For a kit or more information, call the district at 330-675-2590, Ext 3.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT: The Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available free of charge. They are open to all caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia.
• Howland — 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road NE.
• Warren — 10 a.m. third Wednesday, Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., conference room F, Warren.
Groups meet monthly. For more information or to confirm, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
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STOP THE BLEED: Mercy Health will offer a free training session called Stop the Bleed Save A Life 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 16 and Aug. 23, at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman.
The training was developed to teach people to quickly respond to someone bleeding, which can be a life-threatening situation. This class is designed for individuals 10 and older and takes about 45 minutes.
Registration is required seven days prior to the class you select. Registration can be done online through Good Hope at www.goodhopeboard
man.org/stbtraining/ or by calling the church office at 330-782-8109.
MAMMOGRAMS GO MOBILE: The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Unit is traveling the region. The state-of-the-art mobile unit uses the same high-quality technology and equipment to perform the mammogram that can be found at the center.
Upcoming mobile mammography screening dates include:
• 8 to 11 a.m., today — Trailwood Primary Care, 900 Trailwood, Boardman;
• 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. today — Struthers Primary Care, 53 State St., Struthers;
• 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday — Boardman Primary Care, 8423 Market St., Boardman;
• 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday — Omni West 3259 Vestal Road, Youngstown;
• 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Thursday — Howland Primary Care, 1932 Niles Cortland Road, Howland.
Mammograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. Financial assistance for mobile screenings is also available. The patient’s physician will receive a copy of the results.
For more information or to schedule a mammogram, call 330-480-2654.
MENTAL HEALTH HELP: Recovery International, a self-help mental health group, will meet 2 p.m. today at the Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.
For more information, phone 330-7471176.
FAMILY ALZHEIMER SUPPORT: The Alzheimer’s Network Family Support Groups offer seven local meeting sites in Austintown, Boardman, Girard, Howland, Poland, Salem and Hermitage, Pa.
For directions, registration and general information, call 330-788-9755.
FITNESS LOOP AT MALL: Southern Park Mall is partnering with Bios Wellness Urgent Care to reinvent the traditional mall walker experience. Fitness Loop provides guests a new way to enjoy physical activity in a climate-controlled environment complete with mile markers and specified pathways.
Fitness Loop will be available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, beginning at the DeBartolo Commons entrance. It features a designated walking path with various challenges along the way, identified through markers on the floor.
Free health screenings by Bios Wellness Urgent Care will be offered at Southern Park Mall on a monthly basis. Guests will be able to receive free blood pressure screenings, heart rate checks and the opportunity to chat with a medical professional to improve their lifestyle or answer any questions.
MVI HOSPICE CARE: Bereavement support groups are free to anyone who has lost a loved one, including a pet. Contact 330-759-9487 for information. Sessions are 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month and 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Boardman Park Georgeanna Parker Administration Building, 375 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman.
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MAMMOGRAMS GO MOBILE: The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Unit is traveling the region. The state-of-the-art mobile unit uses the same high-quality technology and equipment to perform the mammogram that can be found at the center.
Upcoming mobile mammography screening dates include:
•8 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday — Churchill Primary Care, 4694 Belmont Ave., Youngstown;
• 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday — Youngstown Primary Care, 1053 Belmont Ave., Youngstown;
• 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday — Mineral Ridge Primary Care, 1360 N. Canfield Niles Road, Mineral Ridge;
• 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday — Austintown Primary Care, 5533 Mahoning Ave., Austintown;
• 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday — Salem Primary Care, 564 E. Second St., Salem;
• 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Monday — Sebring Primary Care, 605 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring;
• 8 to 11 a.m., Aug. 9 — Trailwood Primary Care, 900 Trailwood, Boardman;
• 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Aug. 9 — Struthers Primary Care, 53 State St., Struthers;
• 8 to 11 a.m. Aug 10 — Boardman Primary Care, 8423 Market St., Boardman;
• 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Aug. 10 — Omni West 3259 Vestal Road, Youngstown;
Mammograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers. For more information or to schedule a mammogram, call 330-480-2654.
MENTAL HEALTH HELP: Recovery International, a self-help mental health group, will meet at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.
For more information, phone 330-7471176.
FAMILY ALZHEIMER SUPPORT: The Alzheimer’s Network Family Support Groups offer seven local meeting sites in Austintown, Boardman, Girard, Howland, Poland, Salem and Hermitage, Pa.
For directions, registration and general information, call 330-788-9755.
FITNESS LOOP AT MALL: Southern Park Mall is partnering with Bios Wellness Urgent Care to reinvent the traditional mall walker experience. Fitness Loop provides guests a new way to enjoy physical activity in a climate-controlled environment complete with mile markers and specified pathways.
Fitness Loop will be available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, beginning at the DeBartolo Commons entrance. It features a designated walking path with various challenges along the way, identified through markers on the floor.
Free health screenings by Bios Wellness Urgent Care will be offered at the mall monthly. Guests will be able to receive free blood pressure screenings, heart rate checks and to chat with a medical professionals to improve their lifestyle or answer any questions.
MVI HOSPICE CARE: Bereavement support groups are free to anyone who has lost a loved one, including a pet. Contact 330-759-9487 for information. Sessions are 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month and 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Boardman Park Georgeanna Parker Administration Building, 375 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups free for all caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia.