WATERSTONE PLACE OFFERS HEALTH FAIR: A senior and disability health fair is being held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, at at Waterstone Place, 1380 Arbor Ave., Warren.
The event is free and open to the public. Local area agencies and businesses are coming together to provide information on available services being offered in the city. There will also be door prizes and informational literature and more.
Refreshments will be provided
For more information, call Diane Faith at 330-369-1289 or Olivia Leasure at 330-369-2705.
INNOVATIONS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY: Action Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation will present "Innovations in Physical Therapy" from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on June 15 at the Hubbard Public Library. Free information and demonstrations will be presented both to the group and also through individual sessions. There will be printed information, handouts and a light snack. Reserve your place by calling 330-534-3512, Ext 3.
DANCE FOR THE CURE: USA Dance members are celebrating men on Father's Day, June 19. In honor of men, the group is dedicating the June 19 dance to "Dance for the Cure of Prostate Cancer" and hope to raise money by hosting a Chinese auction. All men will be admitted free.
Men's Night Celebration Dance will be held at the Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave, Youngstown. Basics and beginners will be at 5 p.m., with a free salsa lesson at 5:30 p.m.
Followed by open dancing to ballroom, Latin, swing and hustle from 6:15 to 9 p.m.
Cost is $5 for USA Dance members, $10 for nonmembers and $2.50 for students.
TRUMBULL COUNTY IMMUNIZATIONS: The Trumbull County Health department's June 2011 community childhood immunization clinics are:
Trumbull County Health Department: June 15, 1 to 4 p.m.
Mesopotamia Fire Station: June 14, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.
All clinics are walk-in. There is an administration fee of $10 per visit but no one will be denied due to inability to pay. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult who also should bring the child's shot records.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer's Association will be holding its monthly Caregiver Support Groups on the following dates:
Today at 10 a.m. Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown.
June 14 at 7 p.m. Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road N.E., Howland.
June 15 at 10 a.m. Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., Conference Room F, Warren.
For more information, call the Alzheimer's Association at 330-533-3300 or 800-272-3900.
NEW VOICE CLUB MEETS: The Mahoning Valley New Voice Club, a support group for laryngectomees and their families/friends, will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center, 6614 Southern Blvd., Boardman. For more information, call Donna Hendricks at 330-726-8855.
SCOPE OFFERING PAIN RELIEF DEMONSTRATION: Brian Jones will be the guest at Lordstown SCOPE, 1776 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown, at 10 a.m. on Friday. Jones helps relieve pain without medicine.
Stay for 25-cent bingo at 11 a.m. and then lunch at noon ($3). The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.
DOCTOR OFFERS EXAMS FOR DONATION: Dr. Jim Mussler is offering free food games and door prizes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 15. Existing patients can get an adjustment with a $10 Relay For Life donation. New patients can get an exam and X-rays with a $20 donation. For more information, call 330-758-9567.
NILES HOLDS IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: A wellness clinic will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Niles Health Department, 34 W. State St. Parent or guardian must have child's immunization records. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 330-544-9000, Ext. 163.
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS: Warren City Health Department is offering a children's immunization clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. June 20, at the Warren City Health Department, 418 Main Ave. S.W., Warren.
There is a $10 administration fee or Medicaid is accepted. No appointment is necessary. Bring current shot record. A parent must accompany the child. For more information, call 330-841-2596.
MS SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET: The MS Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Warren Council, 1947 E. Market St., Warren. The group will provide information and resources that enhance the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis and empower those with MS and their families. For information, call Kevin at 330-306-8399.
FLU CLINIC HELD: A flu clinic will be from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. daily at Warren West Community Health Center, 716 Tod Ave., Warren. Medicaid and Medicare will be accepted. All others are $20 each. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 330-373-0222.
NAMI PLANS MEETING: The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Mahoning Valley daytime support group meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the Girard Free Library, corner of North Avenue and Broadway. The NAMI Mahoning Valley evening support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at D&E Center, 142 Javit Court, Austintown. For more information, call Dianna at 330-540-8583.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL TO MEET: The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at the D&E Counseling Center, 142 Javit Court, Austintown. For more information, contact Jodi at 330-207-1385 or jodi@poemonline.org.
ST. JOE'S AT THE MALL: Open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, located next to Sears at the Eastwood Mall. Call 330-652-7542 to register.
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UMHP PARTNERS ACHIEVE SILVER LEED INITIATIVE: Partners for Urology Health has achieved the Silver designation as part of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) initiative. LEED was created to promote environmentally and energy efficient buildings and is the internationally recognized distinction that provides independent third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures.
Located in Austintown, Partners for Urology Health is a joint venture of Humility of Mary Health Partners, NEO Urology Associates Inc., and Advanced Urology Inc., that provides care to men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
There are four levels of certification based on a points system: 40-49 points, Certified; 50-59 points, Silver; 60-79 points, Gold; and 80 or more points, Platinum.
Elements that make a building LEED eligible include a sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process.
Some of the primary elements that made Partners for Urology Health LEED eligible include special parking for energy efficient vehicles, a bike rack for alternative transportation, an expanse of windows for interior day lighting and a recycling station.