Women's health studies

Women's health studies
PITTSBURGH -- Two physician research groups at Magee-Women's Hospital received a $594,000 grant from Pfizer Inc. to study the effects of hormone-replacement therapy and oral contraceptives on women's health.
Dr. Sarah Berga, director of the division of reproductive endocrinology and endocrinology and a professor in the departments of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences and psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, received $376,000 for a study on the effects of hormone-replacement therapy on serotonin levels in the brains of post-menopausal women. Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo, vice chairman of reproductive sciences and professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, received $218,000, which is being shared with investigators from the Woman's Health Research Institute in Baton Rouge, La. The object of his study is to compare the effect of continuous oral contraceptive use to cyclic use in adolescents who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.
Medical residency
BOARDMAN -- Physiatrist Associates of Youngstown, 1419 Boardman-Canfield Road, owned by Dr. Anthony N. Pannozzo, has been selected by the Ohio State University School of Medicine, Physical Medicine Department, for elective rotation for its residency program. Dr. Pannozzo, also a clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine, will also make the service available for family practice residents. Call (330) 726-9046 for more information.
Health awareness fair
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Community Health Center, 726 Wick Ave., offers its annual Community Health Awareness Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. Several human service organizations are participating, and there will be free blood pressure checks, glucose testing, body fat analysis and amblyopia testing, as well as free refreshments, face painting, raffle items and door prizes. Dr. Gwendolyn Hughes, this year's ATHENA recipient, will be present. Call (330) 747-9551 for more information.
Blood pressure checks
Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m., Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital Community Health Connection, Eastwood Mall, Niles. Call (330) 544-1482 for more information.
First Tuesday of each month, 2 to 4 p.m., Beeghly Immediate Care, Boardman.
Diabetes program
First Monday of each month, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Community Health Connection, Eastwood Mall, Niles. Open to anyone with diabetes. There is no fee.
'Cheesiest talent'
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Can you balance a spoon on nose or burp your way through "The Star Spangled Banner"? If so, you may have a shot at winning the title of "Cheesiet Talent in America." Pizza Hut is conducting the search and the winner will appear in a 2003 Pizza Hut television commercial. Contest entry forms and information are online at pizzahut.com/summerofcheese. Send a VHS video entry to Pizza Hut Cheesy Talent Search, P.O. Box 2001, Framinghma, Mass. 01703-2001. Entries must be received by June 30.
Mayo site
The Mayo Clinic has expanded its Web site to include several interactive programs.
The Mayo Clinic site also offers a customized e-health package. Visit the Web site at www.mayoclinichmr.org