Flu shots available

Flu shots available

NILES

The Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is offering flu shots with Walgreens Pharmacy from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 25.

Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D and all other insurance are accepted. An appointment is required. Call 330-544-3676.

‘Health at Home’

YOUNGSTOWN

Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, is offering a one-hour workshop, “Health at Home,” Sept. 17 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, 1044 Belmont Ave.

The morning session is from 11 a.m. to noon, 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 an easy-to-use 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.

Natural health

BOARDMAN

The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, Southbridge West - 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite D-3, is offering a free natural health seminar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Presenting this seminar are Drs. Ted Suzelis, and Valentina Khoury Dubasik. They will provide information on a variety of therapies, including diet and nutrition, herbs, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Registration is required. Call 330-729-1350 or go online at OhioND.com.

‘Healthy Eating’

BOARDMAN

Learn what constitutes a single serving and how to manage portion size during the “Healthy Eating for You: Portion Control” presentation from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sept. 15 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. The presentation, provided by Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, is free and open to the public. Reservations are appreciated. Call 330-480-3070.

Nutrition program

YOUNGSTOWN

Cancer survivors are invited to feed their bodies and nourish their souls during a free nutrition program in the Serenity Garden at the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, 1044 Belmont Ave. (enter from Park Avenue and in the Park Avenue parking deck), on Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Kathy S. Padgitt, who practices at The Kidney Group Inc. and The Center for Lifestyle Change, and Kayla Aulise, oncology services, Mercy Health Youngstown, will explain how cancer survivors can empower themselves by taking charge of their everyday nutrition. There will also be healthful foods to sample. Reservations are required. Call 330-480-2763.

Heart disease

BOARDMAN

Mercy Health physicians Drs. Allen Amorn and Lucas Henn will discuss techniques and technologies for treating valvular heart disease and atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heartbeat, on Sept. 15 at Holiday Inn – Boardman, 7410 South Ave.

Doors open at 5 p.m., a dinner buffet begins at 5:30 and the program starts at 6. The cost, including dinner, is $20.

For registration, information, and to learn about continuing education credits, call 330-480-5378.