Southwoods Health marks third decade

Southwoods Health will celebrate 30 years of delivering patient care to the Mahoning Valley on Wednesday.

The Surgery Center at Southwoods opened June 10, 1996, with a vision: health care should be accessible, efficient, compassionate and centered on the patient experience.

According to Ed Muransky, Southwoods Health CEO, that vision helped reshape how care is delivered across the region.

“We gave residents more options for reliable, high-quality care closer to home,” Muransky said. “From the beginning, we challenged the idea that patients needed to travel far to receive advanced services.

“Instead, we focused on bringing that level of care directly into our community — combining strong clinical outcomes with compassion, convenience and a commitment to doing what’s right for patients.”

Today, Southwoods has grown into a fully integrated health care system designed to support patients at every stage of their health care journey. Southwoods includes a network of more than 300 providers and offers a surgical hospital, advanced diagnostic imaging, physical therapy and rehabilitation, home health, express care and sleep medicine services.

“Southwoods is powered by more than 1,500 dedicated team members who bring skill, compassion and purpose to their work every day,” Muransky said. “Their commitment is the driving force behind our ability to deliver consistent, patient-centered care across the entire system.”

For more information about Southwoods Health, visit www.SouthwoodsHealth.com.

Homeownership among forum topics

A free economic forum will take place 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St.

Focusing on homeownership, insurance and financial literacy, the event will be presented by the Economic Development Committee of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Youngstown Alumnae Chapter.

Attendees will hear from financial professionals and industry experts who will provide guidance on building generational wealth, understanding the path to homeownership and strengthening financial stability. Participants will gain insight into transitioning from renting to owning property, protecting assets through insurance and developing sound financial habits that contribute to long-term success.

Sessions will also explore the importance of financial literacy in creating stronger families and communities while offering strategies for navigating finances, investments and insurance with confidence.

Complimentary boxed lunches, resource materials and gift bags will be provided.

For more information, contact: Rosalyn Hill at 330-881-3466 or email inhisfavor@ymail.com.

Window World open house to unveil new design center

Window World Youngstown, 8070 Southern Blvd., Boardman, will present an open house 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to unveil its newly remodeled design center.

“Our new design center allows customers to truly design their home with confidence,” owner Pat Moran said. “We wanted to create a space where families can walk in, feel inspired and see firsthand the quality and craftsmanship we bring to every project.”

Throughout the event, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the newly updated design center; meet the Window World Youngstown team; explore full-size product displays; and ask questions about financing, warranties and installation.

The event will feature DJ Jim Loboy, Richardson’s food truck, refreshments and a dedicated kids’ area.

The event is free and open to the public.

Staff reports