Osteoporosis study

Osteoporosis study
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, in collaboration with Jameson Hospital in New Castle, is recruiting area women with osteoporosis to participate in a research study to test an experimental medication requiring only one dosage per year. University of Pittsburgh is one of 200 sites around the world recruiting women to test the efficacy of zoledronic acid, an intravenous bisphosphonate, in reducing the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
The study, called Horizon, will involve 7,000 women in determining whether the drug reduces the number of hip fractures. To be eligible for Horizon, participants must be women between the ages of 65 and 89; not taking Fosamax or Actonel; and willing to take an experimental medication. Participants are permitted to take estrogen, Miacalcin or Evista during the study. Potential study participants will receive their initial bone density tests at Jameson Hospital to determine eligibility.
Women selected for the study will receive free physical exams, bone density tests, spinal X-rays and calcium and vitamin D supplements. Half of the participants will receive the experimental medication, and half will receive a placebo (inactive medication). Transportation to and from the University's Oakland clinic will be provided at no cost if needed. For more information, call toll free (800) 872-3653.
First aid, CPR classes
The National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, offers a training class for the general public leading to certification in standard first aid and CPR. The class will be Dec. 18 at Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St., Suite 338.
CPR will be taught from 8:30 a.m. to noon at a cost of $25. Standard first aid will be taught from 1 to 5 p.m. at a cost of $25. If both classes are taken the same day, the combined cost is $45. For reservations or more information, call (330) 747-8657.
Botox therapy lecture
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon offers a lecture on Botox therapy at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Call (724) 347-7700 or toll free at (866) 347-7700.
Coping with loss
AUSTINTOWN -- Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage of Austintown, in conjunction with Help Hotline, offers a free seminar for nursing and social service professionals on helping families cope with the loss of loved ones. The seminar will be at two times, 10 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12, at 1420 S. Canfield-Niles Road. Refreshments, continuing education credits and lunch will be provided at no cost. Reservations by Friday are required. Call (330) 270-1448.
0steoporosis program
LIBERTY -- A program on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis is offered by Humility of Mary Health Partners from 4:40 to 7:40 p.m. Thursday at the Holiday Inn MetroPlex. The keynote speaker is Dr. Roberto Maldonado, board-certified radiologist at St. Elizabeth Health Center, and there will be a panel discussion. Call (330) 480-3151 for registration information.
Diabetes classes
Forum Health
Classes: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren; Physician referral required; call (330) 841-9689.
HELP Classes: 2-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Beeghly Medical Park, Boardman; 6-8 p.m., Dec. 16-19, Northside Medical Center, Youngstown; physician referral and registration required.
Birth classes
HMHP
Sibling class: Monday, 5-6 p.m., St. Joseph Health Center, Warren; $5 fee, registration required. Call (330) 841-4590.
Infant care: Monday, 6-9 p.m., St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown; Registration required, call (330) 480-6667.
Four-week childbirth series: Starts Thursday, 6-9 p.m., St. Elizabeth; fee, $45, registration required.
Three-week childbirth series: Starts Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m., St. Joseph.
Two-week childbirth series: Starts Monday, Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m., Eastwood Mall Community Health Connection, Niles; call (888) 227-6446.
Forum Health
Sibling preparation: Monday, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Trumbull Memorial; for children 2 years of age and older whose parents are expecting a baby; no fee; call (330) 841-9913 to register.
Sibling class for brothers and sisters, ages 3-10: Wednesday, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Northside; no fee; call (800) 842-9727 to register.
Breast-feeding basics: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Trumbull Memorial; Fee, $10 per family; call (330) 841-9913.
Grandparents class: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Trumbull Memorial; call (330) 841-9880.
Lamaze in a day: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday; fee, $60; call (330) 841-9251 to register.
Memorial program set
HUBBARD -- A holiday memorial program will be at 2 p.m. next Sunday at Kelly-Robb Funeral Home, 709 N. Main St., to help those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. The program is free; refreshments will be available. Reservations, which are suggested but not required, can be made by calling the funeral home at (330) 534-1952.
Visit with Santa
YOUNGSTOWN -- Children from across the Valley may share their wish list with Santa from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services Howland site, 4100 North River Road, and again from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Poland site, 301 West Western Reserve Road. All ages are welcomed. Each child's visit will be recorded on a VHS tape and given to parents free of charge.