Health notes
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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT: The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet 6 p.m. on Thursday at Champion Christian Church, 151 W. Center St., Warren. This is a chance to meet others standing up to PD and learn from each other.
Caregivers and family members are welcome and appreciated.
For more details, contact PSG.NEOH@gmail.com or call the church office at 330-847-0785.
SURVIVORS SUPPORT: Jewish Family & Community Services is offering a 10-week survivors of suicide support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
The group will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays for 10 weeks, beginning April 29 at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane.
To register, contact Laura at 330-746-7929, ext. 243 or lhaas@jewishyoungstown.org.
There is a limit of 10 participants, who will meet in this closed group every other week for 10 weeks.
WELLNESS EXPO: The second Annual Mental Health & Wellness Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10 at the Roosevelt Student Wellness Center. This free, open-to-the-public event brings together over 50 businesses and professionals from across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, representing a wide range of services — from traditional therapy to functional medicine, fitness, financial wellness, nutrition and more.
For details, to become a sponsor, or to view participating vendors, visit:
www.kellyyounkinsclinicalconsultant.com
MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS: The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around northeast Ohio throughout April.
Mercy Health — Youngstown announced the following mobile mammography screening dates in April:
• Today — 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Mercy Health — Howland Primary Care, 1932 Niles-Cortland Road, Warren.
• Thursday — 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Mercy Health — Vienna Primary Care, 341 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna.
• April 29 — 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., TJ Maxx Distribution Center, 2900 Ellsworth-Bailey Road, Lordstown.
ST. JOE’S AT THE MALL: St. Joe’s at Eastwood Mall regular hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All classes are open to anyone with a St. Joe’s at the Mall membership.
Screenings and programs are open to the public.
Call 330-652-7542 for information, registration or an appointment.
• Today — Car Seat Class by Trumbull County Combined Health District. Register 330-675-2489.
• Monday — Register for May classes. Come in or call in.
• April 29 — 1 to 2 p.m., Direction Homes Director Cassandra Valentini to Discuss the services that Direction Homes provides to the community!! Please Register
SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available for free to all caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia.
Contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24 / 7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 for more information.