Mobile mammograms

Mobile mammograms

NORTH LIMA

The Joanie Abdu Mobile Mammography 3-D unit will be in Beaver Township from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave.

Women beginning at 40 are invited to receive a yearly mammogram. They may be eligible for financial assistance under Joanie’s Promise if they have no insurance or have a high deductible. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 330-480-2654.

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YOUNGSTOWN

The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, is offering a new free fitness program created for people with Parkinson’s disease called “Delay the Disease” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning May 3 in JJC’s group exercise room.

“Delay the Disease” is an evidenced-based fitness program led by a certified instructor. Designed to empower people with Parkinson’s disease, the class optimizes physical function while utilizing humor, optimism, enthusiasm and hope to help motivate participants.

The free public program helps participants to move about with ease and confidence in a crowd, get out of bed or rise from a chair independently, improve handwriting, dress independently, diminish worry that stiffness, slow steps and other symptoms are obvious, and regain a sense of moving with normality. For information, call 330-746-3250, ext. 182, or visit scornell@jewishyoungstown.org.

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WARREN

The Trumbull County Health District Advisory Council and the Trumbull County Board of Health are seeking physicians interested in applying for appointment to an unexpired five-year term on the county board of health.

The term begins July 1 and runs through March 2019.

The appointment is to a seat on the health board and is not a staff position. Board members receive $80 per meeting attended. The board meets at 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Trumbull County Combined Health District, 176 Chestnut Ave. NE.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume and nominating petition to the Trumbull County District Advisory Council, in care of Johnna Ben, Trumbull County Combined Health District, 176 Chestnut Ave. NE, Warren, OH by 4 p.m. April 28. For information about requirements, call 330-675-2489.

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LISBON

The Columbiana County Health Department, 7360 state Route 45, Lisbon, is offering a “Safe Sitter Course” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 21.

The nationally recognized course, to be taught by a representative of Akron Children’s Hospital, is for boys and girls age 11 to 16. The cost is $30. Each student will receive a certificate of completion. To register, call Krista at 330-424-0272, ext. 114.

Participants learn how to handle minor emergencies; life-saving techniques; age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children; safety and security precautions; basic child care skills such as diapering and feeding; and how manage money.

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WASHINGTON

Men’s Health Network is joining organizations and communities across the country in April to recognize Testicular Cancer Awareness Month as part of its pledge to advocate for the health and wellness of men and their families.

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men between 15 and 35, and has one of the highest survival rates if found early.

The TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth.com website helps educate people about risk factors, warning signs, and treatment options for the disease.

Males should perform testicular self-examination monthly to monitor if anything abnormal develops. If something out of the ordinary is discovered, males should speak to their health care provider immediately, said Dr. Michael J. Rovito, assistant professor of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida and Founder of Men’s Health Initiative.