Drug Take Back event scheduled

Drug Take Back event scheduled

AUSTINTOWN

Several agencies in Mahoning County are drop-off sites for unused prescription drugs during a National Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration and community partners. Unused medicines are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse, and need to be disposed of properly to avoid harm to the environment, officials said.

Expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medication and/or patches, but not sharps/needles, liquids, or medical waste, can be dropped off. The service is free and anonymous.

Drop-off sites are: Austintown Police Department, 92 Ohltown Road, Austintown; Beaver Police Department, 601 West South Range Road, North Lima; Canfield Police Department, 104 Lisbon St., Canfield; and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office, 110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. For information on additional participating drop-off locations, visit www.dea.gov.

Infant mortality

YOUNGSTOWN

A Community Dialogue on Race and the high mortality rate of black babies will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mill Creek Community Center, 496 Glenwood Ave. The event is free and open to the public. A light dinner will be provided.

Black infant-mortality rates in Youngstown and Mahoning County are almost double those of the rest of the nation, and in Ohio, black babies are nearly 2.5 times more likely to die before their first birthday, than babies of other races, officials said.

The dialogue will include talking about what individuals can do to change the Mahoning Valley to help babies reach their first birthdays. To register, call Priscilla Hayes at 330-743-3175.

Healthful eating presentations set

WARREN

A series of three weekly “Healthy Eating for You” presentations will be offered from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays beginning May 4 in the Warren Room at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, 667 Eastland Ave. S.E. The events are free and open to the public.

Weekly topics are “Portion control,” May 4; “Label Reading,” May 11; and “Eating Mindfulness,” May 18. Registered dietitian and community educator Bridget Lackey will lead the sessions, which are provided by Mercy Health – Youngstown. Reservations are appreciated. Call 330-480-3070. Parking is free.

Cooking seminar

SALEM

Salem Regional Medical Center is offering a free “Heart Healthy” cooking seminar from 7 to 8 p.m. May 9 in the hospital’s cafeteria.

Participants can reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, which is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, by learning tips and techniques for heart-healthy cooking during the seminar from Maureen DiMargio, SRMC registered dietetic technician, and Terry Weaver, SRMC food and nutrition services coordinator.

Beverages will be provided, and guests also will have an opportunity to register to win door prizes.

Pre-registration is required. Call 330-337-2895.

Immunization clinic

WARREN

The Warren City Health Department is conducting a free “shots for tots” clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at 258 E. Market St., Suite 327. Also, free immunizations and sports physicals will be available. Call 330-841-2596 for an appointment for physicals.