ALZHEIMER'S GROUP TO MEET: The Alzheimer's Association will be holding their monthly Caregiver Support Groups on the following dates:
Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown.
Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland-Wilson Road N.E., Howland.
Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., Conference Room F, Warren
For more information, call the Alzheimer's Association at 330-650-0552 or 1-800-272-3900.
GIRARD OFFERS FLU SHOT: The Girard City Health Department will offer flu vaccines between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the health department at 330-545-6048.
For more details, call 330-599-2402.
FLU CLINIC TO BE HELD: A flu clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. daily at Warren West Community Health Center, 716 Tod Ave., Warren. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 330-373-0222.
ST. JOE'S AT THE MALL: Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the facility is next to Sears at the Eastwood Mall. To make an appointment, call 330-652-7542 unless otherwise noted.
St. Joe's at the Mall is a Silver Sneakers site. Call or visit for more information.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m.
FLU AND PNEUMONIA VACCINES: By appointment on various days. Call for times.
STRONG BONES - STRONG PEOPLE: Personalized strength training and nutritional education for those who have osteoporosis, low bone density or at risk to improve muscle strength and nutrition. Call for appointment.
FIT AND FUN: A bi-weekly group exercise class with a personal fitness trainer. Silver Slippers chair exercise class also available bi-weekly. Call for times.
SPECIAL LAB SCREENING - THYROID (TSH) AND COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC): 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Walk in.
FREE NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES, FREE LIVING WILLS AND DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTHCARE: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday. Completed this day with help from palliative care staff.
FREE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE SCREENING: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday. Nurse will measure blood flow to the legs by doing ankle brachial index. By appointment only.
PROGRAM OFFERED FOR DEALING WITH ISSUES: An eight-step Christian program based on the Beatitudes is open to anyone dealing with a life-controlling habit or issue. It meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Bloomfield Recovery Center, 10113 Creaser Ashtabula Road, Bloomfield.
TRUMBULL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
PRE-OP KNEE CLASS: 10:30 a.m. today, The Education Room - eighth floor. Call Julia at 330-841-9162 to register.
DIABETES DAY GROUP CLASS SERIES: 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4; 1:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6. Class meets in Diabetes Room 905. Call Diabetes Department at 330-841-9689 to register. Physician referral required.
PRE-OP HIP CLASS: 10:0 a.m. Dec. 5. The Education Room - eighth floor. Call Julia at 330-841-9162 to register.
SENIOR CIRCLE LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6. Conference Room "B" - Ground floor. Peter Sarkos, plastic surgeon, will talk about "Facial Aging Your concerns and skin care needs." Call 330-841-5665 by Dec. 3 to register.
"WE CARE" PROGRAMS: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Conference Room B - Ground floor. Support group for family and friends covering various topics and needs. Call 330-841-1917 for additional information.
NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
December
ONE DAY CHILDBIRTH CLASS: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The class is designed to accommodate parents whose busy schedules may make it difficult to attend the two-week course. To register for Northside Medical Center classes, call 330-884.2912.
SIBLING CLASS: 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Helping prepare for the birth of a new child also means preparing the older brother and sisters to welcome new babies into the family. This free class is open to parents with children between the ages of 4 to 10. Meet in the lobby. To register for Northside classes, call 330-884-2912
OUR LIVING WITH STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. The group meets at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in the Boardroom. All stroke survivors and their families are welcome to attend. For more information, call 330-841-3891.
THE MAHONING VALLEY SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10. This is the group's Christmas party. For more information, please call Todd Murdock at 330-544-1411.
BREASTFEEDING CLASS: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 11. This class provides parents with up-to-date information to help them make the best, informed choice when it comes to breastfeeding a new baby. To register for Northside Medical Center classes, call 330-884-2912.
CANCER CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11. The group meets at Northside Medical Center Regional Referral Building Radiation Oncology Department. All caregivers are welcome. Call Joyce at 330-652-0071 for more information.