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EMS AWARDS: In celebration of National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) week, Steward Health Care System will host its first National "EMS Stewards of the Community" Awards Ceremony May 24 at The Squaw Creek Country Club.
Steward, which operates four local hospitals, including Sharon Regional Medical Center, Trumbull Regional Medical Center, Northside Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, will recognize several Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers for going "above and beyond" in their interactions with patients at each Steward hospital.
To nominate an EMS provider in your communityfor an "EMS Stewards of the Community" award, visit info.steward.org/emsaward2018-OHPA.html by Friday.
The "EMS Stewards of the Community" awards show appreciation for emergency medical responders and dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who not only carry out the noble work of caring for others, but do so with a high degree of expertise, professionalism, and compassion. An internal committee of physicians, nurses and EMS Managers will review nominations and select recipients for each of the Steward hospitals.
GRIEFSHARE: The next GriefShare session, "The Lessons of Grief Part 1," will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Leavittsburg Church of God, 610 S. Leavitt Road. For information, call Leavittsburg Church of God, 330-898-1131. For information about GriefShare or to register online, visit www.griefshare.org
• Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill Hubbard Road, Liberty, offers Grief Share to those who have experienced a loss. The program is 6 p.m. Thursdays through April 19 in the church parlor on the second floor of the educational building. Contact Janice Ferry at 330-759-1924.
• Grief Share sessions are 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland Wilson Road NE, Howland. Each session is self-contained, but weekly attendance is encouraged. Call 330-856-3463 for information.
• The Healing Hearts group meets 6 p.m. Mondays at Grace Fellowship Church in the Eastwood Mall Complex, Niles, for anyone who has lost someone to an overdose.
• GriefShare sessions are 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays at Bristolville United Methodist Church, intersection of state Routes 45 and 88. Each two-hour session includes opportunities for discussion and personal stories. Call Pastor Shirley at 330-442-7714.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS: Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care's "Change Your Future" campaign reaches out to volunteers for assisted living facilities and nursing facilities.
Volunteers are welcome to help Crossroads staff in the office by reading, playing cards or music, or arts and crafts. They may bring their pets to visit patients or run errands and provide respite for family members.
For information or to volunteer, contact Ashley Green at 330-899-9100 or ashley.green@crossroadshospice.com or visit www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-volunteering/hospice-volunteering/.
ADDICTION HELP: Addiction help is available through Coleman Access Center, 552 N. Park Ave., Warren. For information, call 330-392-1100 or 211.
For information about program sponsor, Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board, visit www.trumbullmhrb.org or call 330-675-2765.
HEALTH SCREENINGS: Neighborhood Health Watch provides free health screenings once a month at Niles SCOPE. Call 330-480-2011 for a schedule.
MVI HOSPICE CARE: Bereavement support groups are free to anyone who has lost a loved one, including a pet. Contact 330-759-9487 for information. Sessions are 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday each month at First Presbyterian Church of Warren Fellowship Hall, 256 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren; and 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month; and 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Boardman Park Georgeanna Parker Administration Building, 375 Boardman Poland Road.
PARKINSON'S PROGRAM: Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital fitness program for people with Parkinson's disease meets 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Fridays at the hospital, 8747 Squires Lane NE, Howland. For information or to register, call 330-841-3893 or visit vcprograms.net.
SUPPORT GROUP: Circle of Hope, a support group for those with a mental health diagnosis, meets 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday each month at Grace United Methodist Church, 1725 Drexel Ave., Warren. For more information, call 330-502-8103.
DUAL-DIAGNOSIS CONNECTIONS: National Alliance on Mental Illness Mahoning Valley hosts a Connections support group for adults dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. The group meets 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday each month at the Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Other NAMI Connection groups are:
• 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;
• 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Alta Care Building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown;
• 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, Community Center, 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown.
NAMI Mahoning Valley offers support groups for people and families dealing with mental illness:
• Girard Family Support -- 11 a.m. first Thursday each month, Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St., Girard;
• Austintown Family Support Group -- 7 p.m. second Tuesday each month, Alta Care building, 142 Javit Court, Austintown.
For information, visit namimv.org, call 330-727-9268 or e-mail staff@namimv.org.
WELLNESS CLINICS: Shepherd of the Valley is offering wellness clinics at each of its locations in Trumbull County. Each site will provide a nurse to check blood pressure and blood glucose levels. The clinics are 10 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday each month at 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles, and fourth Wednesday at 4100 North River Road, Howland.
For information, call 330-530-4041 or email mhoskins@shepherdofthevalley.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Class is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Warren Revival Center Fellowship Hall, 4000 W. Market St., Leavittsburg. Call 330-898-4295 for information.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINATIONS: The Trumbull County Combined Health District offers vaccinations to children and adults. For information, call 330-675-2590, Ext. 3. Adult TB testing is available by appointment.
WELLNESS CENTER PROGRAMS: The Niles Wellness Center offers the following programs. To register, call the center at 330-349-9355 or email cchristie@thecityofniles.com or Lynda Briach at lbriach@thecityofniles.com.
• Free SilverSneakers class for members -- 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays;
• Yoga with Tricia -- 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mats are provided;
• Spinning class -- 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. Free for SilverSneakers and Fitness members;
• Relay For Life, 6 p.m. today through noon Saturday.
MENTAL HEALTH BOARD SCHEDULE: Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board meeting schedule in April is:
• ASAP Drug Summit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Kent State University at Trumbull Administration Building in Champion.
ST. JOE'S AT THE MALL, Eastwood Mall, Niles. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Phone 330-652-7542.
• Free blood pressure screenings -- 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Strong Bones Program -- Free 12-week program of personalized strength training for those who have osteoporosis or low-bone density.
• Monthly exercise classes -- Cardio Jam group exercise, SilverSneakers Cardio, Silver Sneakers Classic, Easy Yoga and Chair Yoga, Exercise Class for people with Parkinson's, Zumba, Zumba Gold, SilverSneaker Balance class and Drums and Muscles workout class.
• St. Joe's at the Mall is a SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit and Optum Fitness site. Those with a Medicare Part C plan may be eligible.
• 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.
• Free notary public services and 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.
• Nutrition Boot Camp start, 1 to 2:15 p.m. Friday. Healthy lifestyle program for weight management. Six weeks. Cost $40, $20 for SilverSneakers. Taught by Deana Laska, RD and certified Weight Management dietitian. Call to register because of limited space.