Community health

Community health
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Home Savings Charitable Foundation made a three-year pledge, totaling $30,000 to Community Health Services, the sole migrant health care delivery system in Ohio.
CHS is celebrating 35 years of medical and dental services to migrant farm workers in Sandusky and surrounding counties.
CHS provides sample and stock medications to patients when available, but often has to write prescriptions for local pharmacies. Because the vouchers have a dollar limit, the patient often must ration the amount of medicine purchased, which can have an adverse effect.
The three-year pledge will fund prescription vouchers and provide patients with the specific medications needed.
To learn more about Home Savings and Loan or Home Savings Charitable Foundation, visit www.homesavings.com.
Harry Potter plans
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Children's Museum of the Valley announces a summer event for young Harry Potter fans. On Aug. 8 or Aug. from 10 am to 2 pm, children ages 7 to 12 can enjoy a day of fun at "Hogwarts at the Museum." The museum is located at 139 E. Boardman Street in downtown Youngstown. Children should reserve one of the dates for "Hogwarts at the Museum" by June 15. Space is limited. The fees are $18 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. Call (330) 744-5914 for further information and to make reservations.
Vaccine for students
NILES -- Upcoming college freshmen can receive a meningitis vaccination from the Niles City Health Department for $90.
Students interested must register at the Health Department, 34 W. State St.
Cost of the vaccine must be paid when registering.
For more information, call the health department at (330) 544-9000, ext. 163.
Heartsavers
BOARDMAN -- Mike Kerr, a registered paramedic, firefighter and instructor for St. Elizabeth's Regional Learning Center for Cardiac Life Support, will teach two classes:
UHeartsaver first aid, 1-4 p.m. June 20, St. Elizabeth Boardman Campus, Azalea Room C.
UHeartsaver CPR, 6-9 p.m. July 5, St. Elizabeth Boardman Campus, Azalea Room C.
To register, call (330) 480-3045. Each class costs $35.
ACS certifies four
CANFIELD -- The local American Cancer Society has certified four more women for the Reach for Recovery program. They were trained to make visits to other women who were recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Helen D. Emery, Bristolville; Barbara L. Jones, Austintown; Marilyn LeRoy, Fowler and Avis D. Payne, Amsterdam, received the certifications.
For more information, call (330) 533-0546 or toll free (888) 227-6446.
Hospice benefit
YOUNGSTOWN -- Christian Assembly of Youngstown, 5050 South Ave., will hold a car and bike show noon-8 p.m. Saturday. Registration is $5 per vehicle. All donations will benefit Hospice Forum Health at Home. Live music, hair cutting, bounce around, food and beverages, face painting and a Chinese auction also will be available. Donations for those activities will benefit World Missions. For information, call (330) 788-0293.
Parenting series
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A five-part series on parenting will be presented by Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lawrence County. Classes will be May 31, June 7, June 13, June 21 and June 28, covering issues like parenting style, discipline and sibling conflict. The classes will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the extension facility, third floor of 430 Court St. Cost is $10 per person, payable at the first class. Call (724) 654-8370.