Cancer group meeting

Cancer group meeting
BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley Coalition for Cancer Control and Prevention in the Black Community Cancer & amp; Women's Committee offers a luncheon meeting, "Phenomenal Woman: Think Positive, Be A Survivor," on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on South Avenue.
Featured speakers include Derietra Neal-Ferguson, founder of the African American Speakers Bureau,(AASWB) Pittsburgh; and Dr. Stephen King, Center for Behavioral Health in Youngstown. Blessed Quietness, a mime group from Mount Zion Baptist Church, will perform.
The event is open to the public, but registration is required by Tuesday. For more information, call (330) 744-2892.
Stroke seminar
CANFIELD -- The American Heart Association offers a free program, "Surviving A Stroke: A Seminar for Survivors and their Caregivers," on Sept. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Christian Life Center, 6101 S. Raccoon Road.
Speakers include Dr. Ellen Whyte, psychiatrist from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Dr. Beverly Atwater of Humility of Mary Health Partners; and nutritionist Jeanine Mincher. For more information and registration, call (330) 965-9230.
Stem cell speech
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- UPMC Horizon, Thiel College and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church offer two seminars of the Community Medical Ethics Project at Thiel College's Howard Miller Student Center from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 30. The information in each seminar is the same. David F. Kelly, Ph.D., professor of theology and health care ethics at Duquesne University, will talk about stem cell research in his presentation, "What Does 'Monkeying Around' with Genes Mean for Humans?"
A first for clinic
The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center says it became the first in the nation this month to use a new cardiac ablation system to treat atrial flutter. The device, approved by the Federal Drug Administration this month, uses radio frequency energy to help block the errant electrical impulses that cause the heart to flutter. Atrial flutter is a rhythm disturbance that originates in the right atrium of the heart and results in a rapid heartbeat of 240 to 400 beats per minutes.
Men are affected by atrial flutter more frequently than women. Those at highest risk for the disease include people with chronic high blood pressure, valve disease, coronary artery disease or diabetes.
Arthritis brochure
The Arthritis Foundation offers a free brochure, "Managing Your Pain," Call (800) 245-2275.
Heart disease coping
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Dr. Jocelyn F. Camara, cardiologist with UPMC Horizon, offers "How to Cope with Heart Disease" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Womancare Center of UPMC. Call (866) 347-7700 for information.
Healthy program
EAST LIVERPOOL -- The American Cancer Society, in conjunction with East Liverpool City Hospital, offers its Look Good, Fell Better program from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the hospital. Pre-registration is required. Call (888) 227-6446.
Cancer screening
LISBON -- In observance of prostate cancer awareness month during September, the Columbiana County Health Department offers free blood tests to screen for prostate cancer on Sept. 24. Call (330) 424-0272 by Friday for an appointment.
Health fair
YOUNGSTOWN -- Camelot Arms Care Center, 2958 Canfield Road, offers a health fair open to the public from 9 a.m. to noon Friday.
First aid, CPR classes
YOUNGSTOWN -- The National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, offers CPR classes for adults, infants and children from 8:30 a.m. to noon; and first aid instruction from 1 to 5 p.m., on Wednesday at 25 E. Boardman St. The cost is $32.50 for one course or $65 for both. Advanced registration is required. Call (330) 747-8657 by Tuesday.