Bariatric surgery information session

Bariatric surgery information session

HERMITAGE, PA.

Sharon Regional Health System is offering a free bariatric surgery informational session at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Hermitage Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 2435 Garden Way.

The sessions include information on obesity and its impact on overall health, a review of surgical weight-loss options including benefits and risks, a look at body mass index, along with other information to assist participants in making an informed decision about surgical weight-loss treatments.

The bariatric surgery program at Sharon Regional is under the direction of Dr. Sheetal Nijhawan. For information or to register, call 724-981-4561.

Separate entities

ALLIANCE

The Alliance Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice has became separate entities: Alliance Visiting Nurse Association and Alliance Hospice. Alliance Hospice moved to the Medical Services Building, 2461 W. State St., Suite E. Its telephone number is 330-596-7480. The Alliance Visiting Nurse Association remained at 885 S. Sawburg Road, Suite 106. Its number is 330-821-7055.

Schedule a free ear inspection

BOARDMAN

During May, National Better Hearing & Speech month, Dr. Sheryl Figliano, doctor of audiology and owner of Centers for Hearing Care, is offering free ear inspections by appointment using a video otoscope, which provides detailed, live and still images of the ear canal and helps visualize a patient’s ear condition.

“These images can be saved, stored and shared with other physicians and the patient to track progress,” Dr. Figliano said.

To schedule a free ear inspection or learn about new hearing-aid technology, call Centers for Hearing Care at 330-779-8096.

Woman’s Heart Day

YOUNGSTOWN

Woman’s Heart Day, a free health and wellness event offered by Mercy Health, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, is from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St.

This event offers free health screenings, fitness demonstrations, educational presentations on a wide range of health issues, cooking demonstrations, spa services, refreshments and giveaways.

Among the health screenings offered this year are bone density, lipid panel (cholesterol) and A1c testing (diabetes), blood-pressure readings, vision screenings, stroke risk and skin-cancer risk assessments.

Healthful eating

BOARDMAN

A “Healthy Eating for You: Eating Mindfulness” presentation, offered by Mercy Health, is free and open to the public from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Friday in the Willow Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market St.

Registered dietitian and community educator Bridget Lackey will lead the informational discussion and answer questions. Reservations are appreciated. Call 330-480-3070. Free parking is available in the Park Avenue deck.

Women’s clinic

YOUNGSTOWN

A women’s clinic offering free mammograms and pap smears, sponsored by the Trinity Breast & Cervical Cancer Grant Program, is May 21 at the Midlothian Free Health Clinic, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave. Women between 40 and 65 who do not have insurance may call 1-800-921-5151 for information and an appointment.