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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.
• GRIEF 101: 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday. Meet with Kim Calhoun, bereavement counselor. Please call 330-549-5901 to register.
• WALK WITH A DOC: 7:45 a.m. Friday. This monthly event combines an informative talk with a walk in the Eastwood Mall. This month, Consandre Romain, M.D., will talk about GERD and acid reflux in the Target hallway. Learn about these conditions that affect more than 20% of our population. All are welcome. Free giveaways for those that register ahead of time.
MERCY HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN VISITS AREA LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT AUGUST
The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around Northeast Ohio throughout the month of August.
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
Churchill Primary Care
4694 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.
8 to 10:30 a.m.
• Youngstown Primary Care
2031 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.
11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Thursday
Mineral Ridge Primary Care
1360 Canfield Niles Road, Mineral Ridge.
8 to 10:30 a.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.