Diabetes will be subject of gathering in October

September 14, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

GIRARD — The Humility of Mary Health Partners Diabetes Education Department is offering a Diabetes Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Mahoning Country Club, 710 Liberty St. The expo includes presentations, a question/answer session with a doctor, pharmacist and dietitian; exhibits; lunch; and a Chinese auction. The cost of $10 per person includes lunch. For more information or to register by Oct. 24, call (330) 480-2676.

Classes help diabetics make better food choices

YOUNGSTOWN — A three-week Dining with Diabetes series of classes are offered Oct. 13, 20 and 27 at the Senior Independence Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

The class is open to diabetics, their family members and caretakers. It is sponsored by the Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County, Forum Health/Diabetes Help and The Senior Independence Center of Mahoning County. The cost is $25. Pre-registration is required. Call (330) 533-5538.

NAMI walk is Oct. 18

CANFIELD — The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) annual walk is Oct. 18 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. The event is coordinated by the local affiliate, NAMI Mahoning Valley, which coverers Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties. Check in time for the three-mile event is 9 a.m. The start time is 10 a.m.

There are seven teams: Trumbull Lifelines, Church of God Servers, YSU Counseling Program, TGFN, Dianna’s Darlings, Mahoning County Mental Health Board, and PsyCare.¬† More teams and team captains are still needed. Trumbull LifeLines leads the¬†online walker registration, with three team members registered on-line.¬† A $25 Giant Eagle gift card goes to the team captain with the most on-line member registrations by Monday. For more information, call Jim Henkel or Dave Crawford at (330) 584-9213 or (330) 718-8097.

Emotional freedom workshop planned

VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will sponsor an Emotional Freedom Technique workshop from will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11.

Presenter Rose Marie Fantelli will explain how EFT is an effective way to change perceptions of life experiences. Negative charges associated with thoughts are eliminated through a simple tapping practice. Thoughts and feelings begin to transform and move and old established patterns are changed. Developed by Gary Craig, a Stanford engineer, EFT is life changing and is widely used to help people with anxiety, depression, pain, negative beliefs, self improvement, weight loss, and manifesting abundance.

Facilitator will be Rose Marie Fantelli, a professional clinical counselor, energy practitioner and mind body coach. She holds a master’s in counseling from John Carroll University.

Cost is $50 and includes lunch; registration and payment are due by Sept. 29.. Registration by Sept. 21 is $45. For more information, contact Cindy Wilpula at (724) 964-8920 ext 3241 or send e-mail to cwilpula@humilityofmary.org.

Breakfast session at Kennedy clinic

YOUNGSTOWN — Deborah Beck, president of the Drug and Alcohol Service Providers Organization of Pennsylvania, is the keynote speaker for The Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic’s “Breakfast with Legislators,” which is from 9 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 3, at the Holiday Inn Boardman, 7410 South Ave., Boardman.

The breakfast event provides the opportunity for local citizens, treatment providers, and elected officials to discuss crucial issues regarding chemical dependency treatment and recovery, and the impact of addiction on society.

Other speakers include Eloise Traina, executive director of Family Recovery Center and president of Ohio Alliance of Recovery Providers, and Sam Landry, Safe Drug-Free School coordinator for the South Range School District.

There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required by Sept. 26. For reservations, call (330) 744-1181 ext. 7001.

Sales to benefit charity

The CVS Caremark All Kids Can Program September promotion invites consumers to purchase the $2.99 mesh sponge through Sept. 27, from which a donation will be made to Easter Seals with every purchase. The program benefits Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.

Stroke screening

NEW WATERFORD — Screenings for stroke, aneurysm and vascular disease will be conducted by appointment only between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46. All four screenings can be done for $139. An additional screening for osteoporosis can be done for $10. For an appointment, call (877) 792-8480. The screenings are being done by Life Line Screening.

Heart Walk is Saturday

YOUNGSTOWN — More than 2,000 residents from Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull communities are expected to participate in the American Heart Association’s 2008 Start! Heart Walk on Saturday. Starting at the Youngstown State University track, participants will walk a two-mile course around campus. Survivors will proudly wear Red Caps of courage.

The event features health screenings from local agencies and businesses and other exhibits will be part of the health fair located on the YSU track. The 2008 Heart Child, 5-year-old Molly McGaffick, and her family will lead the walkers along with Walk Chairman Robert Shroder, president and chief executive officer of Humility of Mary Health Partners. Check-in time for walkers is 9 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. at the YSU track. For more information, call Angela Presutti at (330) 664-1906.

Survivors’ celebration

GREENVILLE, Pa. — UPMC Cancer Centers at UPMC Horizon and Grove City, Pa., Medical Centers are offering “A Celebration of Life” as the hospitals’ annual National Cancer Survivors Day celebration on Wednesday at St. Michael Church, 80 North High St., Greenville.

The event begins at 5 p.m. with a light supper, followed by a concert by David Bailey, singer/songwriter and 12-year cancer survivor at 7 p.m. Cancer survivors may bring one guest to supper. Reservations are required, and may be made by calling (724) 589-6220 or toll free at (888) 447-1122 ext. 6220. The concert is open to the public.

Celebrating progress

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Horizon are offering an event to celebrate advances in treatment of gynecologic cancer and opening of the new Magee Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology at the Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon. The event is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Hickory Grille in Hermitage. Reservations are required. Call (724) 983-7149 by Oct. 2.

Breast care talk

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Dr. Maryann Payne, medical director of the Magee Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center at UPMC Horizon, is offering a program, “Breast Issues for Today’s Woman,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Womancare Center, 875 N. Hermitage Road. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available. To register, call (724) 347-7700 or toll-free at (866) 347-7700.

Flu shots available

YOUNGSTOWN — Flu shot clinics by appointment only, are on Oct. 2 and 17 at the Visiting Nurse Association, 518 E. Indianola Ave. The cost is $20 or Medicare is accepted. Call (330) 782-5606.

Nursing home options

NORTH LIMA — Atty. Jack Alpern is offering a free workshop, “Planning for the Cost of Nursing Home Care — What are Your Best Options,” on Thursday at Glenellen Senior Living Community, 9661 Market St.. The session from 6-6:45 p.m. is geared toward caregivers; and the one from 7-7:45 p.m. is geared toward families and residents. To register, call (800) 307-5544.

Autism walk Sept. 28

CLEVELAND — Thousands of individuals, families and friends whose lives are affected by autism are expected to participate in the Autism Speaks Now Walk Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St. Registration time is 8 a.m.

Joining the walkers, sponsored by Toys “R” Us, are honorary chairmen, Dennis and Elizabeth Kucinich. All proceeds from the event benefit the national advocacy organization Autism Speaks.

For more information about the walk and how to join the effort by walking, contributing or volunteering, call Danielle Porrazzo, Cleveland Walk director, at (216) 538-9543 or email at dporrazzo@autismspeaks.org.