TMH pre-med program



TMH pre-med program
WARREN -- Forum Health's Trumbull Memorial Hospital offers a summer educational program for pre-med students from July 8-Aug. 1. Preference will be given to students in their third or fourth year of pre-med studies. A written application must be submitted by May 10 to Educational Services Department, TMH, 1350 E. Market St. Call (330) 841-9880 for more information.
Relay for Life event
LISBON -- The 2nd annual Columbiana County American Cancer Society's Relay for Life garage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13 in the Commercial Building at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds, state Route 164. Admission is free. Call (330) 424-5789 for more information.
Electric wheelchairs
Miracle on Wheels offers electric wheelchairs to qualified nonambulatory seniors age 65 and higher, possibly at no out-of-pocket expense if they meet additional program qualifications. Call (800) 749-8778 for more information.
ALS care program
CLEVELAND -- The ALS Association's Northeast Ohio Chapter offers an in-home respite care program for families of people with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The respite program offers qualified families up to eight hours a month of in-home care by a home health aid or registered nurse. Call (216) 592-2572 for more information.
Brain injury discussion
STEUBENVILLE -- The APPC Program (Advocating for Public Policy Change) of the Brain Injury Association will offer an informal discussion forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Jefferson County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 256 John Scott Highway. The forum is open to all. Call the Area 8 Community Support Network at (330) 343-3668 by Monday. Area 8 serves nine counties, including Columbiana, Jefferson and Mahoning.
NEOUCOM topics
ROOTSTOWN -- The Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) is offering two April seminars in its Meshel Conference Center: Terrorism and the Primary Care Physician: Practical Guideposts, from noon to 5 p.m., April 10, cost $40; and Protecting Women's Health: Choices for All Generations, from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 19, cost $50. Call (877) 325-1212 for more information and to register.
Diabetes management
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- St. Francis Hospital will offer a course in diabetes self-management from 6 to 9 p.m. April 4, 9, 11 and 16, at 1100 S. Mercer St. A physician's referral is necessary, and the program is covered by most insurance plans. To register, call (724) 654-5433 before Thursday.
First-aid course
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- St. Francis Hospital will offer a first-aid course at 10 a.m. April 4, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1111 S. Cascade St. To register by March 27, call (724) 656-6054.
Blood screening
AUSTINTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners (HMHP) will offer blood pressure screening from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Santisi's IGA.
Slimdown program
YOUNGSTOWN -- HMHP will offer a Slimdown program Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at HM Home Care, Austintown; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at HM Health partners Business Development Office, Belmont Avenue, Liberty; 7 to 8 p.m. at HM Home Care, Austintown; and Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Assumption Village, 9800 Market St., North Lima. The cost is $100 per person. HMHP also offers body fat analysis from 10 a.m. to noon at Ames, Mahoning Avenue, Champion. Call (877) 700-4647 for more information.
Junior Medical Camp
CLEVELAND -- The Health Museum of Cleveland offers the Junior Medical Camp, Saturday Scientist, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, at Rocky River High School. The cost is $200. Call (216) 231-5010 for more information.
Managing stress
YOUNGSTOWN -- HMHP's April Women in Touch program, "Managing Stress by Organizing Your Life, Your Desk and Your Closet," is at 4:30 p.m. April 3 at McMenamy's, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, and April 11 at Mr. Anthony's South Avenue, Boardman. The program is open to the public, costs $15, and includes a meal. Registration is required by Wednesday. Call (877) 700-4647 for more information.
Fibromyalgia course
BOARDMAN -- The Arthritis Foundation of Northeast Ohio offers a seven-week self-help course for people with fibromyalgia, running from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from April 2 to May 14 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive. Call (800) 245-2275 before Thursday, March 28, to register and for more information. The cost is $35. Need-based scholarships are available.
Alzheimer's programs
CANFIELD -- The Greater Youngstown Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers free services and programs for Alzheimer's patients and caregivers. Call (330) 533-3300 for information.