Procedure added at Sharon hospital

Procedure addedat Sharon hospital
SHARON, Pa. -- Sharon Regional Health System has added the practice of off-pump heart surgery to the procedures available at its Heart Institute. The new procedure is less invasive than other surgical practices for heart surgery, according to Sharon Regional. It involves placing one or more bypass grafts on the beating heart, eliminating the use of a heart-lung machine and associated methods of stopping the heart during surgery.
Totals announced
CANFIELD -- The Mahoning Valley American Cancer Society has raised $68,000 from its Kids Coins for Cancer and Spinning for a Cure fund-raisers. Proceeds go toward research, education and service. Canfield Middle School raised the most money, $3,085, of the 27 schools that participated in the Kids Coins contest. Johnny G, the founder of Spinning, was a featured guest during the spinning event.
Accreditation awarded
YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Elizabeth Health Center has been granted accreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks. The AABB's voluntary accreditation procedures promote expertise that lead to excellence. Its more than 2,000 members are responsible for collecting all of the blood used for patient care in the United States.
Health screenings
SALEM -- AMBA Wellness Programs of West Amherst, N.Y., and the Salem Lions Club will provide blood screenings from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. April 21 at the United Steelworkers of America Local 1538. A 38-test blood screening costs $36. An optional prostate cancer test ($28), a colon-rectal cancer screening kit ($3) and a Thyroxine test ($10) are available. Call (800) 234-8888 to make an appointment.
Pharmacists' program
DUBLIN -- The Ohio Pharmacists Association is reminding people it offers the "A.S.K. Your Pharmacist" awareness program, which stands for "answers, service and knowledge." The program encourages people with questions about medications to seek information from a local pharmacist.
Diabetes event planned
WARREN -- A free "beach party" for children with diabetes and their families and friends is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 19 at the YWCA. Swimming will be followed by refreshments. Registration is required. Call (330) 841-9880 or (330) 841-9689 by Wednesday.
Foundation meeting
NILES -- The North East Ohio Epilepsy Foundation will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 20 at Pleasant Valley Church. For more information, call (330) 841-9860 or (330) 799-6777.
Memorial service
YOUNGSTOWN -- The annual memorial service for patients of Northside Medical Center who died in 2000 is at 3 p.m. April 22 at First Presbyterian Church.
Contest judging
BOARDMAN -- The judging for the "Tar Wars" poster contest will take place at 2 p.m. April 21 at Southern Park Mall.
Breast-feeding class
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Prenatal Breast-feeding Class is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 24 at Northside Medical Center. The cost is $10. Call (800) 842-9727 to register.
Organ tissue donation
WARREN -- April 15 to 21 is Organ Tissue Donation Week. "Slice of Life" awareness programs will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16 at St. Joseph Health Center and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown.
Diabetes classes
YOUNGSTOWN -- Diabetes self-management courses are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 17 and 18 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Registration is required. Call (877) 700-4647.
Heart program
AUSTINTOWN -- "Prudent Heart Living" is at 7 p.m. April 18 at Humility House. Registration is required. Call (330) 505-0144.
Birth classes
YOUNGSTOWN -- A birth class is from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 21 at St. Elizabeth Health Center. The cost is $55. Registration is required by calling (330) 480-6667.
Beginnings....Parent Education and Services will have a Lamaze class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Ursuline Education Center in Canfield. The cost is $55. To register, call (330) 755-0605.