‘Giving Tuesday’

‘Giving Tuesday’

YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN

Local philanthropy leaders are encouraging Mahoning Valley residents to observe “Giving Tuesday” by donating to their favorite nonprofit organizations Dec. 2, the Tuesday that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

“While shopping for the people you love, think about a charity or cause that’s close to you,” said Shari Harrell, president of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, which supports local nonprofits and manages donor funds.

“It’s a simple idea that offers a great opportunity for making a positive impact during the holiday season,” said attorney Patrick K. Wilson, chairman of the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, which supports health initiatives in Trumbull County.

“The observance of ‘Giving Tuesday’ is a great way to support your favorite Mahoning Valley charities and causes,” added Phillip B. Dennison, chairman of the Western Reserve Health Foundation, which advances health programs in Mahoning County.

“The holiday season is about more than gift-buying and consumerism,” said Paul M. Dutton, chairman of the William Swanston Charitable Fund, which supports local programs for at-risk children. “It’s also about community and charity,” Dutton said.

Health at Home

YOUNGSTOWN

Mercy Health Youngs-town, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, is offering a one-hour workshop, Health at Home, Dec. 11 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.

The morning session runs from 11 a.m. to noon in the Youngstown Room; and the evening session runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The workshop and all materials are free, but reservations are required. Call 330-480-3070.

The workshop includes a reference guide that provides information about more than 200 common health problems as well as tips on caring for yourself and your family, preventing illness and injury, and advice on when to seek medical attention.

Job skills workshop

YOUNGSTOWN

As part of its monthly Lunch and Learn series, the YWCA of Youngstown is offering a job skills workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at which experts from the Public Workforce System will discuss what employers are looking for, both in an interview and after a candidate gets the job. A question-and- answer session will be part of the workshop.

The cost is $10 per person, which includes lunch. Registration is required by Dec. 2. Call Elise at 330-746-6361, ext. 109.

Coordinator hired

YOUNGSTOWN

One Health Ohio hired Kristi Bishop as its first Patient Wellness Coordinator. As such, Bishop assists patients of One Health Ohio with making sure that they are current with their medications and visits. She pays special attention to patients with afflictions such as hypertension and diabetes and with visits such as well-child , vaccines (children and adults), pap testing and mammography.

She is also able to put patients in touch with community resources for things such as housing and transportation, as well as organizations that can help with food, clothing and child care.

Bishop works with health insurance companies in identifying newly enrolled members who do not have a health care provider and contacts members to make them aware of the services available at One Health Ohio. She can be reached by calling 330-747-9551, ext. 10128.