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Concordia introduces community paper recycling
In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, the employees of Concordia Lutheran Ministries introduced a paper-recycling program at the organization's Cabot location on Earth Day, April 22.
The employees hope to recycle three tons of paper per month.
Paper products that Concordia can recycle include newspapers and inserts, magazines/catalogs, office papers, hard cover books (with the bindings removed), and most direct mail pieces. Concordia cannot recycle cardboard, phone books, or food boxes. Look for the green and yellow bin behind Lund and help save our natural resources for future generations.
For information on Concordia's paper-recycling program, contact Cathy Bullion at 724.352.1571, ext. 8503. For more information on Concordia, visit on the Web at www.concordialm.org.
Caregiver forum set for May 20
The ACMH Foundation, in partnership with VNA Hospice Services will offer a family caregiver forum beginning at 10 a.m. May 20 in the Continuing Education Classroom, second floor at ACMH Hospital.
The forum in designed for those individuals who care for a family member at home or support the care of a family member in a nursing home.
The forum will be held on the third Wednesday of every month. There is no fee to attend. The topic for May: "Burning the Candle at Both Ends Without Burning Out."
The facilitator for the monthly forums will be VNA Community Bereavement Coordinator, Jolene Formaini, RN, MA, CT. Formaini has worked with family caregivers who provide all levels of care. She is experienced in guiding caregivers to set realistic goals that optimize their own physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
To register call Jolene at 724-431-3520. Pre-registration is recommended but not required.
Child Check visits scheduled
Lifesteps' Child Check, is a free screening service for all children, from birth to age 5.
The Lifesteps' Child Check team will be conducting free screenings:
9 a.m.- 1 p.m. May 27, Apollo Ridge Elementary School, 1831 State Route 56, Spring Church.
A Child Check visit takes 30 minutes to complete with results discussed immediately with parents. The screening looks at the child's development in the areas of playing, talking, seeing, hearing, moving and thinking. Parents are urged to have their children screened so that any developmental problems can be detected at the earliest stage. Appointments are recommended, but not required. For information and to schedule an appointment, call Lifesteps at 724-283-2154, ext. 313 or 1-800-225-2010.
For information call Lifesteps at 800-225-2010 or log on to www.lifesteps.net.
Mental Health group holds support groups
The Mental Health Association in Armstrong County will offer support groups on a regular basis:
• There is a depression support group 6:30-8 p.m. Fridays at its facility, 150 S. Jefferson St., Kittanning. Questions may be directed to 724-548-5054.
• Teen support group for depression, anxiety, OCD, bi-polar. Group meets 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays at the First Baptist Church, 2230 Center Ave., Ford City, across from Lenape Technical School. Questions may be directed to 724-548-5054.
• A family support group for families of people with mental illness. Group meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the First Baptist Church, 2230 Center Ave., Ford City, across from Lenape Technical School. Questions may be directed to 724-548-5054.
Education, support offered Saturdays
ARC Manor offers a free family education support group to give support to family members touched by addiction 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at its facility, 200 Oak Ave., Kittanning. The support group is open to the public age 18 and older. No registration or appointment is necessary to attend. Group topics include: What is Addiction?, The Disease of Addiction, Addiction and The Family, The Recovery Process, Understanding Relapse, The Importance of Awareness, 12-step Support. Questions may be directed to 724-548-7607 or 800-323-1333.
Nurses group seeks new members
The Armstrong County Registered Nurses Association is looking for members who live or work in Armstrong County. ACRNA is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for student nurses who reside in Armstrong County. Quarterly business meetings include speakers presenting current medical topics with a meal afterwards. Annual membership dues of $10 are applied to the scholarship fund. Questions may be directed to Catherine Jackson RN, BSN, CIC at 724-545-1718 after noon or by e-mail at jejcaj@comcast.net.
Concordia offers cardiac experts
In support of Heart Disease Awareness Month, Concordia Lutheran Ministries' experts in cardiac health will be available for speaking engagements, discussion groups, support meetings, etc in the western Pennsylvania region.
Having a speaker from Concordia is free and simple to set up. To schedule one of Concordia's experts in cardiac health, call Shirley Freyer, director of public relations, at 724-352-1571, ext. 8266 or visit the contact page on the Web at www.concordialm.org.
Heart health experts in the Concordia system include registered dietetic technician Ruth Douthett, RN Janine Sharer, and certified nurse practitioner Diane Morris. Concordia also has professionals in a number of other health-related areas available for speaking engagements. Call for more information.
Support group to meet
Weathering Grief, a monthly support group, will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Armstrong County Health Center Adult Day Care Center, 265 S. McKean St., Kittanning. This meeting is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. There is no fee. Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month. The event is sponsored by VNA Hospice, Western Pennsylvania. For details, call Jolene at 800-245-3042 or 724-431-3520.
Precious Dreams offers help
Precious Dreams, pregnancy-loss support, offers the opportunity to talk by telephone or in person with a grief specialist. The program is sponsored by the VNA Community Bereavement Program. For information, call 724-431-3520.
