Fall Prevention program scheduled

Fall Prevention program scheduled

SALEM

The top cause of admission to all hospitals, especially trauma centers, in the United States are injuries the elderly suffered by falling, which can be life-changing and at times life-ending.

Mercy St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital has identified fall prevention as its primary injury-prevention imperative. As a result, the Fall Prevention program will be presented at 6:30 p.m. April 13 in the Quaker Room at Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., by M. Ben Melnykovich, registered nurse, Trauma Outreach/Injury Prevention Coordinator at Mercy St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center.

The program is free and open to the public. However, registration is required online at www.salem.lib.oh.us or by calling 330-332-0042.

The program contains data on falls, the injuries commonly seen with falls, the impact on the victims of these personal disasters, and strategies for reducing falls.

Free seminar

SALEM

A free sinus-treatment seminar is offered at 6:30 p.m. April 19 by Otolaryngologist Dr. Wayland Wong, M.D., at Salem Regional Medical Center in the Tower Conference Room on the ground floor of the hospital, 1995 E. State St. At 6:30 p.m., participants can view displays and complete a written sinus- screening assessment; and at 7 p.m., Dr. Wong. affiliated with Salem Regional Medical Center’s medical staff, will present “New Trends in Sinus Treatment.”

Light refreshments will be provided and participants will have an opportunity to register for door prizes that may be helpful in providing sinus-symptom relief. To register, call 330-332-7152.

Free Spring Wellness Challenge

CANFIELD

The 2016 Spring Wellness Challenge is a free, six-week online email challenge, from April 11-May 22, designed to help participants improve their health by encouraging physical activity, enjoying healthful foods and practicing sound fitness suggestions.

Those who sign up receive two weekly e-communications from Ohio State University Extension containing research-based nutrition, health and fitness information. Additional tracking logs will be available for download to help participants document their progress, as well as access to supplemental information available on blogs and Facebook. A pre- and post-assessment online survey will be used to gather comments to improve future challenges and track members’ progress.

Participants will learn about the six of the dimensions of wellness and these healthy lifestyle behaviors: fruits and vegetables; fitness focus; local foods; gardening and seasoning with herbs; spend time outdoors; stress relief, and positive attitude.

For information, contact Beth Stefura at stefura.2 @osu.edu or 330-533-5538.

Healthful eating

BOARDMAN

A series of three weekly Healthy Eating for You presentations are offered from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Fridays beginning April 1 in the Willow Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market St.

Weekly topics are: Portion control, April 1; Label Reading, April 8; and Eating Mindfulness, April 15. Registered dietitian and community educator Bridget Lackey will lead the informational discussion and answer questions in the presentation, which is free and open to the public and provided by Mercy Health Youngstown. Reservations are appreciated. Call 330-480-3070. Parking is free.