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Northside designated as Level III trauma site

YOUNGSTOWN

Northside Medical Center, an affiliate of ValleyCare Healthy System of Ohio, has been designated a provisional Level III Trauma Center by the Ohio Departments of Public Safety and Health after completing the state’s Level III trauma center approval process and after a consultative site visit by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

The hospital is operating as a Level III Trauma Center and within 18 months the ACS will visit the hospital again for final verification.

Associates join Akron Children’s Hospital

WARREN/BOARDMAN

Pediatric Care Associates, 8720 E. Market St., Warren, has joined Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s network of pediatric primary-care offices. The name of the practice will become Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics—Warren. Physicians at the practice include Drs. Gary T. Backner, K. Gurumurthy, Amy Rice Young and Angela M. Pettenati.

Recognition banquet

YOUNGSTOWN

Help Hotline Crisis Center presented awards and elected officers at its recent Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Banquet.

Community service award recipients were: Ed Muransky, The Muransky Companies; Lisa Solley, Area Agency on Aging 11 Inc.; and the Youth Ministry of Holy Family Parish.

Other awards presented were: 2011 Mental Health Advocacy Award, Larry Lapidus of Compass Family and Community Services; 2011 Dee Elias Award, Kay Lavelle of The Senior Program of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department; and Larry Haynes of The Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio received an award for his support and guidance to Help Hotline.

The Rev. Dr. Bradley Pace of Canfield and Robert Gardner of Poland were elected to their first terms to the Board of Directors; elected to second terms were Atty. Theresa Taylor Tolson of Beloit, Wayna Hightower of Youngstown, Sharon Stringer of Youngstown, and Atty. Brian J. Macala of Campbell.

Cancer survivor group

BOARDMAN

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has developed a cancer survivorship program to help minimize or cure potential problems or late effects caused by childhood cancer and/or its treatment.

Many childhood cancer survivors experience side effects of cancer or cancer treatments, such as impaired fertility and lung function, heart conditions, learning disabilities, psychological problems and joint problems, which may not occur until many years after therapy. Most cancer survivors experience some type of late effect, with a third of those being moderate to severe.

Through the program, patients receive regular screenings for late effects and an individualized treatment plan. Participants are evaluated at least annually by a team of childhood cancer survivor experts. Education, support and access to the most current information and research are provided. For more information, call 330-746-9522.

Jameson gets Gold Seal

New Castle, PA.

By meeting national standards for health-care quality and safety, Jameson Hospital has been recognized by The Joint Commission, a health-care accrediting organization, with the Gold Seal of Approval/¢ for the Hospital Accreditation Program and Home Care Accreditation Program of Jameson Hospice for a 36-month period beginning July 2011. The accreditation is the result of a voluntary, unannounced weeklong, on-site survey in July.

Baby-sitting classes

BOARDMAN

Boardman Township Park is offering American Red Cross Babysitter Training for girls and boys age 11 to 15 on Nov. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The class includes training in safety, safe play, changing diapers, feeding toddlers, first aid and how to act in an emergency. The cost is $45. To register, call Boardman Park at 330-965-0482.

Exceeding guidelines

Poland

Shepherd of the Valley – Poland met or exceeded all state guidelines in its annual state survey in October. Assisted living providers offer services to residents who require some assistance but do not need the level of care provided by a nursing home. The state licenses these providers and conducts annual reviews to ensure the providers adhere to state standards.