Accredited facility

Accredited facility

WARREN

The St. Joseph Health Center Department of Radiology recently received certification as an accredited carotid artery stent facility.

Dr. Mehrdad Zarrinmakan, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, performs the minimally invasive procedure used to treat a blockage in the carotid arteries, which are located on each side of the neck and supply blood to the brain.

When plaque builds up and reduces blood flow in the carotid arteries, it causes carotid artery disease, which can lead to blood clots blocking blood flow to the brain, which possibly can lead to a stroke.

Group collecting

YOUNGSTOWN

Roof Ministries, a Christian-based organization, is collecting new and good quality used wheelchairs, aluminum walkers, canes, crutches and reading glasses to distribute to people with disabilities in the United States and overseas.

For information on pickup and dropoff, call 330-310-1616.

Free health services

YOUNGSTOWN

The Visiting Nurse Association, 518 E. Indianola Ave., offers free health services from 9 a.m. to noon the third Tuesday of every month.

During the Tuesday clinic, Dr. Derrick O. Jackson will provide foot care and screenings; and there will be free health screenings for blood pressure, weight, blood sugar and general physical and mental health. Also, medications can be reviewed by a nurse. Informational items and refreshments will be available. No appointment is necessary.

Call 330-782-5606 for more information.

Mission has moved

WARREN

The Warren Family Mission has moved to 2671 Youngstown Road SE. The organization provides food bags and clothing Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Monday is for people whose last names begin with A-E; Tuesday, F-J; Wednesday, K-O; Thursday, P-S; and Friday, T-Z.

Swimming lessons

NILES

The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering swimming lessons Monday to July 29 at Waddell Pool, W. Park Ave. Children 3 to 5 must be accompanied in the water by a parent or legal guardian. Levels 1-6 are for children over 6. Class times are: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Levels 1 and 4; 10:25 to 11:10 a.m., Levels 2 and 3; 11:20 to 11:55 a.m., preschool with parent in the water; and 11:20 to 11:55 a.m., Levels 5 and 6.

Each session is $36 per participant. Participants must be preregistered and paid before the first day of the session. There will be no registration on the day of class. Warren City residents may qualify for limited scholarships. To register or for additional information, call 330-392-2551.

Red Cross classes

BOARDMAN

Classes offered in July by the American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley at its Boardman facility at 8381 Market St. include: Saturday, Adult CPR, 8:30 a.m. to noon, $70, course number 00813251; Saturday, Standard First Aid, 1 to 4 p.m., $70, No. 00813331; Wednesday, Adult CPR, 5:30 to 9 p.m., $70, No. #00813252; July 21, Child/Infant CPR, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $70, No. 00813404. Paid registration is required. Call 330-392-2551 or 330-726-6063, or register online at www.mahoningvalleyredcross.org.

Annual event

YOUNGSTOWN

The fifth annual Nonprofit Summit, sponsored by the Raymond J. Wean Foundation, is Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Kilcawley Center on the campus of Youngstown State University.