Want a job in health care? Check out careers event

Want a job in health care? Check out careers event

YOUNGSTOWN — Area residents interested in pursuing careers in health care may attend a Health Care Career Workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Chevrolet Center, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. The workshop is being held in conjunction with the job expo.

Pre-register by calling Pat Smith at (330) 675-7712.

The workshop offers information on nursing, health information technology, laboratory and radiology technology, rehabilitative therapy, pharmacy technology and many other career paths. Participants will talk to health-care employers, educators and career pathway representatives who will be represented during a job expo, which will be going on from noon until 5 p.m.

Northeast Ohio HealthForce is presenting the event in partnership with the Trumbull, Columbiana and Mahoning County One Stops.

Northeast Ohio HealthForce is a cooperative of area health care providers, educators and workforce development experts, focused on actions that address workforce shortages in the health care industry.

For more information about the organization, visit its Web site at www.neohealthforce.org.

Ultimate Drive pushes for end to breast cancer

WARREN — The 12th annual BMW Ultimate Drive, which supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Preston BMW, 3843 Youngstown Road. The BMW Ultimate Drive a fund raising program wherein BMW invites participants to test-drive new vehicles and donates $1 for every mile driven to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Vehicles available to be driven include include seven convertibles, including the Z4 and new M3 and 1 series, 6 series and 3 series and the new BMW X6 model, which BMW describes as the world’s first sports activity coupe. It is the Signature Vehicle, on which everyone who test drives it can at add his name.

Also during the day, there will be a presentation honoring a local hero, a community resident who has made an outstanding personal effort in the fight against breast cancer.

Grief recovery classes

HUBBARD — An organizational meeting for the 37th series of “Grief Recovery Instructional Support Groups” is at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home Care Center, located next to the funeral home which is at 709 N. Main St.. Philip Roland, grief counselor for Kelley-Robb since 1991, leads the recovery groups. For more information, call (330) 534-1952.

Volunteer program

ALLIANCE — Alliance Community Hospital is offering “Ventures in Volunteering,” an orientation program for potential volunteers, on Sept. 2 in Conference Room 1-A from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (330) 596-7822 or (330) 596-7821. Reservations are required. Volunteers must be at least 16.

Promoting good health

HOWLAND — On Sept. 9, the American Cancer Society Northeast Ohio Region and the Trumbull County Healthy Community Coalition are offering “Worksite Wellness: How to Implement a Successful Program,” from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 E. Market St.

The program is for employers who are seeking ways to promote a healthier work environment. Human resource managers, nurses, wellness committee members, resource agencies and others are encouraged to attend. The cost is $5 per person. The deadline to register is Sept. 2. Call Mel Milliron at (330) 675-7807.

Screening for stroke

YOUNGSTOWN — Life Line Screening is offering screening for risk of stroke at Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, on Sept. 11. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. For more information about costs and to schedule an appointment, call (800) 697-9721. Pre-registration is required.

Joint program in area

YOUNGSTOWN — St. Elizabeth and St. Elizabeth Boardman health centers have launched the “Orthopaedics by Design Joint Initiative,” a joint replacement program that focuses on educating the patient about what to expect before, during and after joint replacement surgery. For more information, call (330) 480-3151 or toll-free (877) 700-4647.

Compression fractures

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Dr. David Shelton Atteberry, neurosurgeon and spine specialist with the University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Neurological Surgery, will present “Advanced Surgical Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures” on Sept. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon, 875 N. Hermitage Road. The program is free. Refreshments will be provided. To register, call (724) 347-7700 or toll-free at (866) 347-7700.

200 babies to be feted

BOARDMAN — Dr. Bryan Hecht and the staff at Cleveland Clinic Fertility Center at Youngstown, located in Canfield, will celebrate their first 200 successful pregnancies with a party for all of their “babies” and families on Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hofmaster Pavilion in Boardman Park. The Center has reached this milestone after opening full time in Canfield in 2005. Party activities include prizes, “birthday cake” and ice cream, and entertainment by children’s singer/songwriter, “Dr. Mike” McCabe, who is also a practicing pediatrician in Canton. For information, call (330) 702-1950.

Bike helmets

YOUNGSTOWN — The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Youngstown has donated bicycle helmets for St. Elizabeth Health Center’s Trauma/Injury Prevention Outreach Program, said club president, Tom Eisenbraun.

Glasses recycling

For more than 80 years, Lions Clubs have recycled glasses — cleaning, classifying and distributing them around the world. Children’s glasses are especially needed. For information, go to www.lionsclubs.org. You also can drop off used eyewear at LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical or Sunglass Hut locations.