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Medical Volunteers Needed for Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh Dental Clinic

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Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is seeking volunteers in the following professional specialty areas for a free dental clinic for children and adults July 26-27, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena: 

  • Endodontists
  • Pediatric Dentists
  • Oral Surgeons
  • Pharmacists
  • Dental Students + Assistants
  • Nursing Students
  • Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants
  • Technicians – Radiology, Pharmacy, Lab, Dental Equipment
  • EMT(s) 
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SOE 2019 Healing Adventure Retreat

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Survivor’s Outdoor Experience (SOE) presents the first Pittsburgh-based “Healing Adventure” at the Chatham University Eden Hall campus June 28th – 30th, 2019. All participants attend free of charge. 

Survivor’s Outdoor Experience is a 501 © (3) non-profit educational and recreational organization run solely by volunteers. Founded by 15-year brain cancer survivor, Jack Ganster, this program was developed to provide cancer survivors of all ages an opportunity to learn about the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle. The program provides a curriculum of informative presentations balanced with recreational activities. The goal is to assist participants in gaining strength, hope, and a sense of the future. 

Ganster is a Richland Township native who now lives in Port Angeles, WA. SOE has hosted seven successful Healing Adventure Retreats in Port Angles and Ganster wanted to bring the experience to his hometown.  

The Healing Adventure will bring a small group of participants together in a remarkable setting to enjoy a weekend that will be one to remember. Participants will include individuals that have been diagnosed with cancer and a companion (if they choose to be accompanied).

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Upcoming Heart Health Events at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network

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Heart Healthy Cooking Demo – Oakmont area

The Dining Services Team at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, will host an engaging cooking demo that will focus on heart healthy foods. Learn better ways of eating healthy that both your heart and stomach will thank you for! You will sample their culinary creations. Yum! This event will leave attendees with a full stomach and some new recipes.

When: February 05, 2019 – 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Where: Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, The Atrium at Westminster Place, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139

This event is free, but we ask that you register as seating is limited!

Register by January 29. To register, email OakmontEvent@SrCare.org or call 412-435-8955.

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Sharon Regional Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Hosting Free Ladies Night Out Event

In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sharon Regional Medical Center will host a Ladies Night Out event to help raise awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer.

The event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th, will be held at the Sharon Regional Diagnostic & Imaging Center located at Garden Way in Hermitage.   The evening will feature a panel of physician guest speakers from Steward Medical Group on staff at Sharon Regional Medical Center, who will discuss topics related to breast health; including diagnosis, treatment and surgical options.  Dr. Tonia Skakalski, OB/GYN will present “Breast Pain – What Does it Mean”, Dr. Kevin Kelley, Radiation Oncologist, will present “Treatment Options for Breast Cancer”, and Dr. Maryann Payne, Breast Surgeon, will present “Evaluation and Post Op Treatments for Breast Disease”.

Registration begins at 5:30 PM.  Refreshments will be served, and mini hand massages will be available by the Laurel Technical Institute.  [Read more…]