Health notes
SELF-HELP GROUP TO MEET: Recovery International, a community self-help mental health group, will meet today at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. For more information, phone 330-747-1176.
MCMHRB MEETINGS: The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday.
SCLERODERMA MEETING: The Scleroderma Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. April 1 at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Youngstown. For more information, email Alice Nagy at anagy4965@yahoo.com.
MONTHLY MEETING: The OneOhio Region 7 Collaborative of the OneOhio Foundation will hold its monthly meeting at 5:15 p.m. April 1, at Direction Home of Eastern Ohio, 1030 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY: The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio throughout March. For more information or to schedule a mammogram, call 330-480-2654.
• Wednesday – 8 to 10:30 a.m., Talsman Primary Care, 61 Talsman Drive, Canfield
• Wednesday – 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trailwood Primary Care, 900 Trailwood Drive, Boardman.
MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS: Mercy Health Youngstown announced the following mobile mammography screening dates at locations near you in April:
• April 2: Youngstown Primary Care, 2031 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 8 to 10:30 a.m.
• April 4: Mineral Ridge Primary Care, 1360 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Mineral Ridge, 8 to 10:30 a.m.
• April 4: Cornersburg / Brandywine Primary Care, 2955 Canfield Road, Youngstown, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• April 8: Salem Primary Care, 564 E. 2nd St., Salem, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• April 8: Sebring Primary Care, 605 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GO RED: The Tri-County annual Go Red for Women Experience, ushered in by the American Heart Association to honor survivors, celebrate advancements in heart health and chart a new course toward a world free of cardiovascular disease, is being held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on April 11, at Waypoint 4180, 4180 Westford Place.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit Heart.org/tricountygored.
NAR-ANON GROUP TO MEET: NAR-ANON Family Group meeting will be 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Girard. NAR-ANON was established to give support and hope to those who have a friend or loved one suffering from addiction. For more information, call 330-770-4576.
ADDICTION HELP MEETINGS: SMART Recovery’s 4-point program is the organization’s flagship secular program serving those with addictive behavior, including both substance and activity / process addictions. Trained volunteer facilitators lead effective mutual support group discussions from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday on topics such as building and maintaining motivation; coping with urges and cravings; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life.
Read the program description at https://meetings.smart recovery.org/meetings/7343.
All meetings are free and no registration needed.
PRENATAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a five-week prenatal program, JBaby, at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday through April 2 at the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane. Learn everything from infant first aid / CPR and newborn safety to prenatal and infant nutrition, including a how-to class on making baby’s first foods, as well as yoga classes.
The cost is $20 for JCC members and $25 for nonmembers. Visit jccyoungstown.org/upcomingwellnessprograms to register.
MOBILE OFFICE: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Mobile Office is onsite 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Carl Nunziato VA Outpatient Clinic, 1815 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Anyone with questions regarding VA or Mahoning County benefits or who needs to file a VA claim can stop in.
For more information, contact Susan Krawchyk, executive director, at 330-740-2450.
OA MEETS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. OA is for anyone with addictive problems with food, including compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia and other food-related problems. For further location information, contact Mary Beth at 330-301-0891 or check OA.org for more meetings.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery, a support group to help those recovering from addiction or any kind of mental health issue, meets 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 6779 Belmont Ave., Girard.
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, and Peer-to-Peer, for individuals dealing with mental illness, meet periodically.
• Connection support groups, 2:15 p.m. Thursdays, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, and 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
• Free yoga, noon to 1 p.m. second Friday of the month, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown.
• Support through Expressive Arts, 6 p.m. third Monday of the month, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown.
• Daytime Family Support Group, 11 a.m. first Thursday of the month, Girard Free Library, 105 Prospect St., Girard.
• Evening Family Support Group, 6 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
Email info@namimahoningvalley.org, call 330-727-9268 or visit the website at www.namimahoningvalley.org for more information.
ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Anyone struggling with methamphetamine addiction may call Narconon to find treatment to end the web that traps people in those in addiction. Visit https://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/understanding-meth-addiction.html or call 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.
FREE FITNESS PROGRAM: The Stepping Out Program offers free fitness classes and activities online and in person throughout the Mahoning Valley. Contact Doris Bullock at 330-720-3293 or dibullock@mercy.com for information. For a schedule of virtual and in-person classes, visit www.mercy.com.
SENIOR SUPPORT: The Senior Support Action Group is a volunteer-based program that provides services to homebound seniors in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. It provides monthly food boxes, transportation to medical appointments and a phone pals companionship program. For more information or to sign up for services, call 330-424-7877, ext. 2.
DISPOSAL BAGS AT LIBRARIES: Mahoning County Public Health, in partnership with the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, distributed Deterra Drug Disposal Bags at various library locations. A limited supply will be available at each library location and one bag will be permitted per family. Safely deactivate and dispose of unneeded pills, patches, liquids, creams and films at home. Unneeded medications also can be disposed of at permanent drop-off locations that can be found in the lobbies at various local law enforcement agencies and pharmacies.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available for free to all caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia.
The support groups meet at:
• North Jackson – 2 p.m. third Monday of the month, Antonine Sisters Adult Day Center, 2675 N. Lipkey Road.
• Canfield – 1:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St.
Contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24 / 7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 for more information.
ALZHEIMER NETWORK: The Alzheimer Network has scheduled the following volunteer support groups for Alzheimer’s caregivers. Call 330-788-9755 for information.
• Austintown – 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield Niles Road.
• Boardman – 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, St. Charles Catholic Church, just west of the intersection of Route 224 and Market Street, Boardman.
• Canfield – 10 a.m. fourth Friday of the month, Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St.
• Girard – 6 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, Guiding Light Presbyterian Church, 890 Churchill Road.
• Howland – 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Children’s Rehabilitation Center, 855 Howland Wilson Road.
• Poland – noon, first Saturday of the month, Wickshire Senior Living, 355 W. McKinley Way, or call for time, third Thursday of the month, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road.
• Salem – 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Emmanuel Education Building, 251 S. Broadway Ave.
Health notes
MCMHRB MEETINGS: The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board will meet at 5 p.m. March 28.
SELF-HELP GROUP TO MEET: Recovery International, a community self-help mental health group, will meet March 26 at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. For more information, phone 330-747-1176.
SCLERODERMA MEETING: The Scleroderma Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. April 1 at Davidsons Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Youngstown. For more information, email Alice Nagy at anagy4965@yahoo.com.
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY: The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Unit will be in the region this month. For more information or to schedule a mammogram, call 330-480-2654.
• Wednesday – 8 to 10:30 a.m., North Lima Primary Care, 9471 Market St.
• Wednesday – 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eisenhower Primary Care, 7341 Eisenhower Drive, Boardman
• Friday – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Canfield Primary Care, 3660 Stutz Drive, Canfield
• March 25 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m, Stutz Primary Care, 3685 Stutz Drive, Canfield
• March 27 – 8 to 10:30 a.m., Talsman Primary Care, 61 Talsman Drive, Canfield
• March 27 – 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trailwood Primary Care, 900 Trailwood Drive,
Boardman
NAR-ANON GROUP TO MEET: NAR-ANON Family Group will meet 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Girard. NAR-ANON was established to give support and hope to those who have a friend or loved one suffering from addiction. For more information, call 330-770-4576.
ADDICTION HELP MEETINGS: SMART Recovery’s 4-point program is the organization’s flagship secular program serving those with addictive behavior, including both substance and activity / process addictions. Trained volunteer facilitators lead effective mutual support group discussions from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday on topics such as building and maintaining motivation; coping with urges and cravings; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life.
Read the program description at https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/7343.
All meetings are free, and no registration needed
PRENATAL PROGRAM: The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a five-week prenatal program, JBaby, at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday through April 2 at the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane. Learn everything from infant First Aid / CPR and newborn safety, prenatal and infant nutrition, including a “how to” class on making your baby’s first foods, as well as fun and engaging yoga classes.
The cost is $20 for JCC members and $25 for non-members. Visit jccyoungstown.org/upcomingwellnessprograms to register.
MOBILE OFFICE: The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission Mobile Office is onsite 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Carl Nunziato VA Outpatient Clinic, 1815 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Anyone with questions regarding VA or Mahoning County benefits or who needs to file a VA claim can stop in.
For more information, contact Susan Krawchyk, executive director, at 330-740-2450.
OA MEETS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. OA is for anyone with addictive problems with food, including compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia and other food-related problems. For further location information, contact Mary Beth at 330-301-0891 or check OA.org for more meetings.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery, a support group to help those recovering from addiction or any kind of mental health issue, meets 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 6779 Belmont Ave., Girard.
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, and Peer-to-Peer, for individuals dealing with mental illness, meet periodically.
* Connection support groups, 2:15 p.m. Thursdays, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, and 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
* Free yoga, noon to 1 p.m. second Friday of the month, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown.
* Support through Expressive Arts, 6 p.m. third Monday of the month, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown.
* Daytime Family Support Group, 11 a.m. first Thursday of the month, Girard Free Library, 105 Prospect St., Girard.
* Evening Family Support Group, 6 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
Email info@namimahoningvalley.org, call 330-727-9268 or visit the website at www.namimahoningvalley.org for more information.
ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Anyone struggling with methamphetamine addiction may call Narconon to find treatment to end the web that traps people in those in addiction. Visit https://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/understanding-meth-addiction.html or call 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.
FREE FITNESS PROGRAM: The Stepping Out Program offers free fitness classes and activities online and in person throughout the Mahoning Valley. Contact Doris Bullock at 330-720-3293 or dibullock@mercy.com for information. For a schedule of virtual and in-person classes, visit www.mercy.com.
SENIOR SUPPORT: The Senior Support Action Group is a volunteer-based program that provides services to homebound seniors in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. It provides monthly food boxes, transportation to medical appointments and a phone pals companionship program. For more information or to sign up for services, call 330-424-7877, ext. 2.
DISPOSAL BAGS AT LIBRARIES: Mahoning County Public Health, in partnership with the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, distributed Deterra Drug Disposal Bags at various library locations. A limited supply will be available at each library location and one bag will be permitted per family. Safely deactivate and dispose of unneeded pills, patches, liquids, creams and films at home. Unneeded medications also can be disposed of at permanent drop-off locations that can be found in the lobbies at various local law enforcement agencies and pharmacies.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available for free to all caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia.
The support groups meet at:
* North Jackson – 2 p.m. third Monday of the month, Antonine Sisters Adult Day Center, 2675 N. Lipkey Road.
* Canfield – 1:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St.
Contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24 / 7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 for more information.
Health notes
MCMHRB MEETINGS: The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board has scheduled the following meetings for March:
• Ways and Means meeting, 5 p.m. March 11.
• Program committee meeting, 5 p.m., March 13.
• Board meeting, 5 p.m., March 28.
BASKET STROLL: The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance is hosting “The Basket Stroll” 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 14 at The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland. All proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and Butterflies and Hope Memorial Foundation.
The event features an extensive basket raffle, live entertainment by One Cello and numerous local vendors. A cash bar will be available.
Cost is $50 per person by today. Make checks payable to MCMSA and sent to MCMSA care of S. Evan, 2174 Heritage Trail, Poland, OH 44514. Pay via credit card at Eventbrite.com under Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance Basket Stroll — note fees included.
To reserve a table of eight, contact the Mahoning Valley Medical Society at 330-533-4880. Chairwomen of the event are Kathy Dwinnells and Carol Sankovic.
NATURAL WELLNESS: Dannielle MacDuff, BDNC, DEM with Mussler Chiropractic and Wellness, is kicking off the Natural Wellness Unveiled series this spring at the Salem Public Library. MacDuff specializes in holistic care covering mind, body, and spirit by supporting physical, mental and emotional healing. Nutrition and herbology are tools used in her practice.
While some treatments used are centuries old, practitioners generally combine today’s science with those traditional treatments. Naturopathy was brought to the United States from Germany in the 1800s.
The series will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 18 in the Quaker Room at the Salem Public Library.
This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required and can be completed at: https://salem-lib-oh.libcal.com/event/ 11647967. Or, if you require assistance with registration, call the library at 330-332-0042.
QUICKMED SCHOLARSHIP: QUICKmed Urgent Care will offer three $1,000 scholarships to exceptional students pursuing careers in practical nursing or surgical technology at Choffin Career and Technical Center enrolled in adult education programs.
The application is available by visiting QUICKmed’s website at www.quickmed
clinic.com or by visiting the Choffin CTC Financial Aid Office.
All applicants must return their application to the Financial Aid Office along with current grades, proof of enrollment and documentation of financial need. A one-page essay also must be submitted on one of the following topics: the importance of health care access within rural and urban communities or the importance of health care professionals being of diverse backgrounds.
MAHONING COUNTY HEALTH: Mahoning County Public Health and the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board are announcing a new Opioid Epidemic Outreach Dashboard (https://opioid-epidemic-outreach-mc-boh.hub.arcgis.com), a one-stop shop for all things related to the opioid epidemic in Mahoning County.
The dashboard includes overdose fatality data from 2007-present, broken down by age, gender, race, overdoses by month, and primary substance type. This data can be viewed by year or in total.
The dashboard also includes data on Emergency Department visits for overdoses, Quick Response Team data, infectious disease rates for Hepatitis C and HIV, and naloxone saves and distribution. In addition to including data on overdoses in Mahoning County, the dashboard also provides Mahoning County resources and education for prevention, treatment and recovery, and harm reduction. The dashboard is designed to assist local organizations with up-to-date data to inform prevention efforts as well as to help those who have substance use disorder or know someone who has a substance use disorder find assistance in one place.
NAR-ANON GROUP TO MEET: NAR-ANON Family Group meeting will be 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Girard. NAR-ANON was established to give support and hope to those who have a friend or loved one suffering from addiction. For more information, call 330-770-4576.