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St. Joe’s at the mall

Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Eastwood Mall.

• EXERCISE CLASSES AVAILABLE — Call 330-652-7542 to inquire and register.

• FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Thursdays.

• DIETITIAN AVAILABLE: by appointment every first and third Friday; no cost — call 330-652-7542.

• TALK WITH A DOCTOR: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Join Dr. Jennifer Lamanna and learn how the body changes and how to fuel it as we age. All are welcome. $5 lunch available when registering.

• MERCY HEALTH MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY: 8 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday. The Bus will be in the St. Joe’s at the Mall parking area by Target. Mercy Health Mobile Mammography offers women screening mammograms in 15 minutes. 3D mammography is also available. This screening is covered by most health plans. You may be eligible for financial assistance. Call 330-652-7542 to schedule your visit.

• PREDIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASS: 11 a.m. Friday. All are welcome. Call 330-652-7542 to register.

• REGISTER FOR JULY CLASSES: Monday.

• CAR SEAT CLASS: 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. Hosted by Trumbull County Combined Health District. New and expecting mothers can learn about safe sleep habits and how to properly install a car seat. Call 330-675-2489 to register.

Mercy Mobile Mammography

The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around Northeast Ohio throughout the month of June.

The JACBCC was created to deliver the most accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis and support services in the region, and the Center’s mobile unit provides easier access to quality care to women all over the Mahoning Valley.

The state-of-the-art mobile unit uses the same high-quality technology and equipment to perform the mammogram that can be found in the JACBCC. It was also the first mobile unit in eastern Ohio to offer 3D mammography, which allows for a more thorough breast examination.

The mobile unit moves from location to location to provide convenient mammography services and even includes patient assisted compression, for a more comfortable experience while in the unit.

Mercy Health announced the following mobile mammography screening dates in June at locations near you:

Thursday

• St. Joe’s at the Eastwood Mall, Niles.

8 to 10:30 a.m.

• Niles Wellness Center

213 Sharkey Drive, Niles.

11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

June 23

• Newton Falls Primary Care

340 Ridge Road, Newton Falls.

8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

June 24

• Cortland Primary Care

10 Windsor Drive, Cortland

8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

• Champion Primary Care

5901 Mahoning Ave., Warren.

Noon to 1:45 pm

June 25

• Vienna Primary Care

341 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Vienna.

8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

June 30

• Howland Primary Care

1932 Niles Cortland Road, Howland.

8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Talk with your doctor about when you should have a screening mammogram. Screening mammograms are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers and do not require a physician order. Financial assistance for mobile screenings is also available.

Certified radiologists read all mammograms and, because a second look can mean a second chance, we double-check all mammograms with a computer-aided detection system that detects more breast cancer than mammography alone. Your physician will receive a copy of the results.

For more information or to schedule your mammogram, call 330-480-2654.

Don’t let joint pain disrupt summer travel

As summer travel ramps up, Mercy Health’s orthopedic specialists are reminding travelers with joint pain or replacements to plan ahead so they’re able to stay mobile and comfortable during flights, long drives and sightseeing.

“People often underestimate how travel affects their joints, especially after a hip or knee replacement,” said Dr. Nicholas Miladore, an orthopedic surgeon with Mercy Health-Howland Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. “Extended periods of sitting can lead to stiffness and swelling, and changes in daily routine may affect medications and activity schedules.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million joint replacements are performed each year in the U.S., with many patients resuming normal activities, including travel, within months.

Still, experts say it’s important to know your limits and plan ahead.

To help prevent pain and complications while traveling, experts recommend you move often. Plan to stand, stretch or walk every 30 to 60 minutes on planes or car trips.

Wearing compression socks can help reduce swelling and lower your blood clot risk, too.

Packing smart can also help prevent problems. Use lightweight luggage with wheels and avoid lifting heavy bags overhead.

Drinking enough fluids is important, as dehydration can worsen joint stiffness and swelling.

Those who’ve had recent surgery should also confirm travel clearance with their surgeon. Once cleared, don’t forget to bring essential medical documents, including a list of medications and a note about their implant for airport security.

Many travelers also benefit from identifying nearby hospitals or urgent care centers at their destination, just in case.

“With proper preparation, most patients can travel safely after joint replacement,” said Dr. Miladore. “We focus on helping them maintain mobility and minimize discomfort along the way.”