Natural health

Natural health

BOARDMAN

The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center in Boardman is offering a free natural health seminar titled “Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: Putting the Pieces Back Together” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the center at 755 Boardman-Canfield Road., Suite D3, Southbridge West Complex.

Participants will learn about the causes and therapeutic options to recover from these chronic and debilitating health issues from Dr. Ted Suzelis and Valentina Khoury Dubasik. For information and reservations, call 330-729-1350 or visit OhioND.com. Reservations are required.

Health at Home

YOUNGSTOWN

Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, will offer one-hour Health at Home workshops from 11 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, 1044 Belmont Ave. The workshop and all materials are free. Reservations are required. Call 330-480-3070.

The workshop includes a reference guide with information about more than 200 common health problems, tips on preventing illness and injury, and advice on when to seek medical attention.

Rabies vaccination

CANFIELD

The Mahoning County District Board of Health is offering a rabies vaccination clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield. In Mahoning County, rabies vaccination is required for all dogs, cats and ferrets over 3 months of age. The cost is $6 per shot, cash only. No appointment is necessary.

Pet owners must have their pets on a leash, in a cage, or carried inside a pillowcase. A three-year booster vaccination is available for pet owners who provide proof of a previous shot record that has not expired within the current year.

Individuals can protect themselves and their families from rabies by following these guidelines: Vaccinate pets, maintain control of pets to reduce their exposure to wildlife, spay or neuter to decrease the number of stray animals, avoid contact with wildlife and stray animals, and wash any animal-bite areas thoroughly and follow up with a doctor.

Nursing course

YOUNGSTOWN

Mercy College of Ohio and Eastern Gateway Community College are offering an 11-week training course for state-tested nursing assistants from 5 to 8:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 20 through April 18.

Classes are at Mercy College Youngstown, 932 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Clinical training is at The Assumption Village, 9800 Market St., North Lima. Those who finish the course will earn five hours of college credit at Eastern Gateway Community College; and also will be given hiring priority for STNA positions with a hire basis of at least 16 hours per week at Mercy Health long-term care facilities.

To register, call EGCC admissions at 330-480-0726, option 1 or ext. 3100.

Free flu shots

YOUNGSTOWN

Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, is offering free flu shots from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 17 at the United Methodist Community Center, 2401 Belmont Ave.

Flu shots are provided through Mercy Health’s Neighborhood Health Watch program and will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis.

For information, call 330-743-5149.