UPMC nurse is winner

UPMC nurse is winner
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Susan Rinella, a registered clinical nurse at UPMC Horizon here, is the hospital's 2003 Cameos of Caring winner, an annual event sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing to recognize nurses.
A 1972 graduate of the former Meadville City Hospital School of Nursing with a specialty in pediatric nursing, Rinella is a resident of Greenville. She is a member of the UPMC Horizon's Performance Improvement and Pain Management committees, is a certified CPR instructor, and has participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life for several years.
Arthritis and finances
CLEVELAND -- The Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio chapter, is offering a financial guide, Money Matters and Your Arthritis, which contains information on money matters that affect the economic self-sufficiency of people with arthritis. Topics include prescription medication access, financial planning, employment issues and, for those who can no longer work, the disability application process. For more information on the publication, underwritten by grants from KeyBank and the Key Foundation, call (800) 245-2275.
Epidemiology and youths
NEW YORK -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), based in Princeton, N.J., and the College Board, a national nonprofit membership association whose goal is to prepare, inspire and connect students to college and opportunity, have launched the Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) student competition. The program encourages high school juniors and seniors to learn more about epidemiology, the basic science of public health. Epidemiology explores patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations, with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health.
The YES student competition is open to high school juniors and seniors and will award up to 120 scholarships to regional and national winners. Two national winners each will receive a $50,000 scholarship. The YES program also includes a teacher competition, now in its second year, that highlights innovative epidemiology curricula.
Online registration and further details about the competition are available at www.collegeboard.com/yes. The deadline for entries is Feb. 6, 2004. YES will host regional competitions in the spring. Twelve finalists will travel to Washington, D.C., in May 2004 for the national competition.
Control for brain tumors
PITTSBURGH -- Treating benign brain tumors with gamma knife radiosurgery resulted in long-term tumor control in 95 percent of patients, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh researchers presented at the quadrennial meeting of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in New York.
The study evaluated 285 consecutive patients who underwent radiosurgery for benign brain tumors between 1987 and 1992 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The study found that tumor volume reductions usually occurred slowly, beginning as early as six months after the gamma knife procedure, but continuing even years later. The majority of tumors (63 percent) eventually reduced in size.
YSU exhibits health fair
YOUNGSTOWN -- Health and educational exhibits about cardiovascular disease, stroke and healthy lifestyles will be featured at the American Heart Association Walk Health Fair on Sept. 13 at the Youngstown State University track. The association welcomes providers who can educate or provide other health services to walkers. There is no charge for exhibit space at the American Heart Walk health fair. For information or registration, call (330) 965-9230.
Gushert is July hero
LISBON -- Sally Gushert, controller at Pleasant View Nursing Home, was named July 2003 Hero of Long-term Care by the Ohio Health Care Association. Gushert has 27 years of experience at the facility, beginning as a nurse assistant, moving to the position of staff coordinator and then becoming controller. She also works part time at Barton Family Home, a residential facility for adults with mental retardation, and raises and shows horses.
Immunizations in Girard
GIRARD -- The Girard Health Department offers a well-child immunization clinic at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 100 W. Main St. The clinic is free to Girard children. Parents are reminded to bring a copy of the child's immunization record. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 18, and they must be preregistered. Call (330) 545-6048 for information and to register.
Hospital hosts baby fair
WARREN -- Trumbull Memorial Hospital's Maternity Services Department is offering a Baby Health Fair Event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1350 E. Market St. The event, free to all women and families expecting a baby or planning to have one, includes informational exhibits and maternity department tours. Special education topics include child car seat safety and installation, 1 p.m.; pain management during labor and delivery, 1:30 p.m.; and planning pregnancy, 2 p.m. Call (330) 841-9575 to register.
Pain management advice
YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior Independence, the home- and community-based services division of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, offers suggestions to caregivers on managing pain.
Talk with your loved one about pain, and encourage them to tell you when they are in pain.
Learn to recognize clues that your loved one is in pain, such as facial expressions, a change in daily activities, irritability, aggressive behavior and sudden changes in mood.
If your loved one is experiencing pain, he might be helped with alternative pain treatments, such as a physical exercise regimen, hot and cold treatments, treatment for depression, relaxation techniques, massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic services.
Familiarize yourself with various pain medications.
For more information, call (330) 744-1895.
EverGreen family day
VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- EverGreen will present a summer walk and family nature day next Sunday with naturalist Carol Vigorito at Villa Maria Community Center. Children's activities and a short hike are from 4 to 5 p.m., a pot-luck supper is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and children's nature crafts are from 6 to 7 p.m.