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ST. JOE'S AT THE MALL
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Eastwood Mall.
• EXERCISE CLASSES AVAILABLE -- Call 330-652-7542 to inquire and register.
• FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• DIETITIAN AVAILABLE: by appointment every first and third Friday; no cost -- call 330-652-7542.
• TALK WITH A DOC: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dr. Rida Haqqani will be joining us to speak on "Caregiver Burnout" -- the very real and often overlooked stress. All are welcome. $5 lunch available when registering
• MERCY HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY: 8 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday. The bus will be in the St. Joe's at the Mall parking area by Target. Mercy Health Mobile Mammography offers women screening mammograms in 15 minutes. 3D mammography is also available. The screening is covered by most health plans. You may be eligible for financial assistance. Call 330-652-7542 to schedule your visit.
• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday. Meet Alana MacKenzie in front of our facility to get the latest information on behavioral health services offered by Mercy Health.
• BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday. Eight-hour fast required. Walk- in appointments available.
MERCY HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN VISITS AREA LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT JULY
The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around Northeast Ohio throughout the month of July.
The JACBCC was created to deliver the most accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis and support services in the region, and the Center's mobile unit provides easier access to quality care to women all over the Mahoning Valley.
The state-of-the-art mobile unit uses the same high-quality technology and equipment to perform the mammogram that can be found in the JACBCC.
It was also the first mobile unit in Eastern Ohio to offer 3D mammography, which allows for a more thorough breast examination. The mobile unit moves from location to location to provide convenient mammography services and includes patient assisted compression for a more comfortable experience.
The following are mobile mammography screening dates at locations near you:
Wednesday
• Talsman Primary Care
61 Talsman Drive, Canfield.
8 to 10:30 a.m.
• Austintown Primary Care
5533 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.
Noon to 1:45 p.m.
Thursday
• St. Joe's at the Eastwood Mall, Niles.
8 to 10:30 a.m.
• Amedia Plaza
131 W. Boardman St., Youngstown.
Noon to 1:45 p.m.
July 17 (Friday)
East Palestine Primary Care at East Palestine Public Library
309 N. Market St., East Palestine.
8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
July 24 (Friday)
Canfield Primary Care
3660 Stutz Drive, Canfield.
8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
July 30 (Thursday)
Wellsville Carnegie Public Library
115 Ninth St., Wellsville.
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
July 31 (Friday)
Stutz Primary Care
3685 Stutz Drive, Canfield.
8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Talk with your doctor about when to have a screening mammogram. Screening mammograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers and do not require a physician order. Financial assistance for mobile screenings is also available.
All mammograms are read by certified radiologists and double-checked with a computer-aided detection system. Your physician will receive a copy of the results.
For more information or to schedule your mammogram, call 330-480-2654.
MAHONING COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TO OFFER BINGOCIZE
Mahoning County Public Health is offering Bingocize classes. These classes are a combination of fitness and health education that incorporates the game of bingo. Bingocize is focused on helping sedentary adults ages 55 and over to fit physical activity into their lives in a fun way to help to reduce their risk of falling.
Whether it's grooving to tunes, involving family and friends or simply enjoying the company of fellow Bingocizers, the program is easily adaptable, making it a welcoming experience for sedentary older adults with various physical abilities.
Bingocize is an evidence-based program that will:
• Improve and maintain mobility and independence
• Use health information for falls reduction
• Engage individuals in a social setting
Classes will meet 11 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays until mid-August at Sebring Library, 195 W. Ohio St., Sebring.
Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 330-270-2855, Ext. 137.
