Risky-pregnancy series for moms over 35

February 20, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

AKRON — The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital offers “Pregnancy at 35 and Up: Everything Moms-to-Be Need to Know,” the first in its free Healthy Pregnancy Series, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Considine Professional Building, 215 W. Bowery St. The Healthy Pregnancy Series is customized for women with high-risk pregnancies. The first session is for women 35 and older who are expecting or are considering pregnancy.

All seminars are from 6 to 8 p.m. Other topics and dates include:

“Sweet Success: Managing Diabetes During Pregnancy,” May 15; “Hope and Healing: Pregnancy After Previous Loss,” Aug. 21; “Taking Control: Managing Medical Complications During Pregnancy,” Nov. 20.

Women can look good
despite cancer treatment

The American Cancer Society offers its free “Look Good, Feel Better” program for women of all ages, races and backgrounds who are concerned about their appearance while they undergo cancer treatment. “Look Good, Feel Better” is a two-hour class, led by licensed and trained cosmetologists, that teaches women how to regain the confidence they had before treatment began by improving their physical appearance. Also, participants receive a complimentary kit, valued at between $250 and $300, of cosmetics and beauty supplies from reputable, well-known companies. Kits are available for light, medium, dark and extra-dark complexions.

Registration is required. To find out the dates and locations of upcoming sessions and to register, call toll-free at (888) 227-6446 ext. 2102.

Free mammograms set through ACS program

The American Cancer Society’s “BEST” program offers no-cost mammograms to eligible women between the ages of 40 and 64 who live in Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. For more information, call toll-free at (888) 227-6446, Option 2.

Expo to offer lectures
on wellness issues

BOARDMAN — The Health Choices Network’s lecture schedule for its Spring Wellness Expo, which is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8 at Antone’s Banquet Centre in Boardman, includes: 10 to 11 a.m., “Be Well, Live Well, Earn Well”; 11 a.m. to noon, “Affordable Health Insurance”; noon to 1 p.m., “Baby Boomer Power Years”; 1 to 2 p.m., “Unlocking the Power of Your Brain to Balance Your Body and Mind”; 2 to 3 p.m., “Matrix Repatterning”; 3 to 4 p.m., “Children’s Research Foundation Health Study”; and 4 to 5 p.m., “Stem Cells.”

The expo includes holistic practitioners, natural products, exhibitor demonstrations and lectures. The admission prices are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and free for children under 13. For more information, call Marie Millik at (330) 372-3697.

Meridian Services expands
teen addiction services

YOUNGSTOWN — Meridian Services is now offering drug and alcohol education and treatment services for adolescents and young adults, ages 15 through 22. The expanded program is in addition to the residential services provided by Northeast Ohio Regional Center for Adolescent Treatment. Services range from an eight-week educational series to live-in residential treatment at the NORCAT facility.

UPMC Horizon seeks
variety of volunteers

FARRELL/GREENVILLE, Pa. — UPMC Horizon is seeking volunteers in administration and patient care areas at its Shenango Valley and Greenville campuses. Flexible scheduling allows volunteers to work day or evening hours. Training is provided, and all volunteers receive free meals, flu vaccines, and TB screenings. To apply, call (724) 983-7505.

Speaker will discuss
autism in children

AUSTINTOWN — Paul Garchar of Potential Development: School of Autism, will be the speaker at the Wednesday meeting of the First Ohio Chapter of the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. The meeting is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the D&E Clinic, 142 Javit Court. Call Rachel at (330) 538-0184 or Chrysann at (330) 533-4649.

LifeLines gets Ohio grant

WARREN — Trumbull LifeLines, the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board for Trumbull County, in partnership with Coleman Professional Services and Valley Counseling Services, has received a $162,700 grant from the Ohio Department of Development to provide transitional housing rental subsidies for homeless youths ages 18-22. The grant will serve 15 households over two years beginning this month. Qualified applicants must be diagnosed with a mental illness, be considered homeless by state guidelines, and be interested in pursuing vocational activities. Coleman Professional Services, which is handling referrals into the program, can be reached at (330) 394-8831.

Red Cross training offered

BOARDMAN — The American Red Cross Mahoning County Chapter is offering an instructor training course from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. the weekend of Feb. 23 and 24. There is a prerequisite to qualify. The cost for registration by Thursday is $175. It is $205 after that date. For more information, call (330) 726-6063.

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