‘Using Language’

‘Using Language’

aUSTINTOWN

The First Ohio Chapter of The Federation of Families is offering “Getting Back to Basics: Using Language to Prevent Challenging Behaviors” at its meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at 142 Javit Court. The speaker is Marcie Masters.

For information, call 330-538-0184.

Health seminar

BOARDMAN

The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D3, Southbridge West Complex, is offering a free natural health seminar titled ”Naturopathic Thyroid Care” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. In this seminar, Dr. Ted Suzelis will discuss naturopathic options for thyroid health, including synthetic vs. natural thyroid hormone replacement; when is it appropriate to forgo thyroid replacement; and what the natural options are for those with an overactive thyroid, including when pregnant or breastfeeding.

For information or to reserve a seat, which is required, call 330-729-1350, or go to OhioND.com.

Immunizations

GIRARD

The well-child immunization clinic will be Thursday at the Girard Health Department, 100 W. Main St., in the City Building.

A $10 administrative fee will be charged per child. Parents are reminded to bring a copy of the child’s immunization record. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18.

Parents must pre-register children prior to the clinic. Call 330-545-6048 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for times and an appointment.

Arthritis seminar

SALEM

Family Medicine physician Dr. Jeffrey R. Cohen, from Firestone Healthcare, Inc., is offering a free educational seminar about understanding arthritis, including its causes, treatment and prevention, from 1 to 2 p.m. today at Damascas Friends Church, 28857 Walnut St., in Damascus. A light lunch will be served. Reservations are not required.

The seminar is sponsored by Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Community Hospice, Damascus Friends Church, Alliance Community Hospital and Salem Regional Medical Center. For information, call 330-787-1715.

‘Mindful Eating’

YOUNGSTOWN

The Downtown Wellness Community is sponsoring a program, “Mindful Eating and How to Navigate the Holidays,” at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Youngstown Business Incubator, 241 W. Federal St. Jay Cohen will speak about ways to be more mindful while eating.

For information, call Pam Lilak, lifestyle coach and wellness consultant, at 917-375-9806.

For men and women

YOUNGSTOWN

Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, Man Up Mahoning Valley and Yellow Brick Place are offering an informative night out for men and women from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Yellow Brick Place, 2959 Canfield Road, Suite 10.

Featured speakers are Dr. Dan Ricchiuti, a urologist at NEO Urology Associates, and prostate-cancer survivor Steve Burbrink. There is a question-and-answer period, and refreshments will be served.

For information, call 234-228-9550 or 330-480-3181.

Midlothian clinic

YOUNGSTOWN

The Midlothian Free Health Clinic has moved to a new location at 201 Wick Ave. in the lower level of the First Presbyterian Church.