‘Be a Heart Hero’ program scheduled for Feb. 7

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

YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Health Partners is conducting its seventh annual “Be a Heart Hero” program on Feb. 7 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s, 7740 South Ave., in Boardman. “Heart Hero” is a community program dedicated to increasing knowledge of cardiovascular health. This year’s event focuses on the importance response times play in addressing cardiac issues, and includes a presentation entitled “When Minutes Matter” by cardiologist and St. Elizabeth Cardiology Section Chief, Dr. Wahoub Hout. In addition, Regional Learning Center instructor and emergency medical technician, Mike Kerr, will discuss the importance of Automated External Defibrillors (AEDs). There will also be free health screenings, including stroke screenings blood pressure. The cost is $18 per person for the general public and $23 for professionals desiring contact hours. The admission price includes a heart-healthy buffet dinner. Pre-registration is required. Call (330) 480-3151 or toll free (877) 700-4647.

Patient simulation lab
to provide training

WARREN — St. Joseph Health Center will open a new patient simulation laboratory at 11 a.m. on Friday. The laboratory will provide a training experience that is anatomically realistic and designed to advance the training of medical students, interns, residents, emergency medical technicians and hospital staff personnel.

The event will include a brief blessing ceremony and demonstrations of the new SimMan, the computerized human patient simulator that actually breathes and speaks. He has heart, breath and bowel sounds and pulses that can be felt. He has a unique patented airway that allows for intubations and multiple Advanced Life Support skills. Health care professionals can perform CPR on SimMan, or even shock him with defibrillators. And, if necessary, they can make him expire — all for the purpose of putting medical students in a realistic situation.

Training planned

BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Chapter American Red Cross is offering injury prevention and first aid training from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $45. Call (330) 726-6063 to register.

Health care careers
subject of workshops

Area residents interested in pursuing a career in health care can attend free health care career workshops in Youngstown and/or in Salem presented by Northeast Ohio HealthForce.

The Youngstown workshop is Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane. Preregister by calling Arelis Laviena at (330) 965-1787 ext. 141.

The Salem workshop is from 9:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday
at the Kent State University Salem Campus, 2491 state Route 45 South Salem. Preregister by calling (330) 420-9675 ext. 0. High school students should contact their guidance office for registration or Cheryl Chan at (330) 382-7402. Parents are welcome to attend.

Anthem event for women

BOARDMAN — Anthem Insurance’s Healthy Woman event is Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s, 7740 South Ave. There will be exhibits and health screenings provided in part by Humility of Mary Health Partners. Session topics include healthy eating, preventing colon cancer, strength training and what is metabolic syndrome. Lunch at noon will be followed by the keynote speaker, Dr. Barbara McFarland, a psychologist, author, trainer and motivational speaker. To register for the event, which is free and open to the public, call (330) 744-2131 ext. 12.

Babysitter training

BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Chapter American Red Cross is offering babysitter training from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Boardman Park for boys and girls ages 11-15. The cost is $30. To register, call (330) 965-0482 or (330) 726-6063.

Program planned
on better health

VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will present the program, “Creating Better Health in the New Year,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Villa Maria Community Center.

The emphasis will be on simple, practical ways to make a difference in your health and the health of those around you. The class includes discussion on Juice Plus, a nutritional program designed to lower your risk of chronic degenerative diseases.

Janee Kuta-Iliano, a preventative health educator who also is certified as a raw food chef and instructor, will demonstrate food preparations and talk about the therapeutic benefits of the foods prepared.

The cost is $15 per person; bring a friend and pay $12 each. Registration is required by Feb. 6. For information or registration, call (724) 964-8920 Ext. 3387 or send e-mail to Cfanfer@humilityofmary.org.