It’s time again for our annual Health & Wellness Fair! Vendors from across the area will be on hand to provide you with health screenings and information on a variety of topics – healthy living, personal care, nutrition, aging, and much more! Each attendee will receive a door prize ticket for their chance to win a Fitbit Versa 3. Basket raffle tickets will be available for purchase for $5.

Over 40 vendors are scheduled. Topics and screenings offered will include:

• Posture Screening/Analysis
• Foot Analysis
• Utility Payment Assistance Info
• Senior State Services
• Housing
• Volunteer Opportunities

No registration required.

Questions? Please contact Karen McLellan at [email protected] or call 814-899-9622

Giving blood is a simple, safe way to make a big difference in people’s lives.

Donating blood can help:

• People who go through disasters or emergency situations
• People who lose blood during major surgeries
• People who have lost blood because of a gastrointestinal bleed
• Women who have serious complications during pregnancy or childbirth
• People with cancer or severe anemia, sometimes caused by thalassemia or sickle cell disease

Before You Donate

If you want to donate blood, it’s important to ensure you meet the requirements and are properly prepared.

You’ll need to be:

• At least 16 years old to donate whole blood (at least 17 to donate platelets) in most states
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
• In good health and feeling well

Hosted by the Community Blood Bank of NWPA (Bloodmobile). Donate to help out local NWPA hospitals.

If you have any questions, our branch contacts are listed below.

County location: Kelly 814-734-5700 | [email protected]

Eastside Family location: Shelly 814-899-9622 | [email protected]

Open to the public, registration is not required.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

Big changes can be so overwhelming that we don’t really know where or how to start; small changes are more manageable, and can make a positive impact on our health. Join the staff from the Sight Center of Northwest PA in this series of talks on small “calls to action” that can lead to a healthier you!

This program is free and open to the public. registration is requested.

American Diabetes Association Alert Day®, which is held every fourth Tuesday in March, is a one-day, “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Join our Chronic Disease Prevention staff to take the test, find your risk, and form a plan to Stop T2D!

The new Diabetes Risk Test asks users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risks for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Preventative tips are provided for everyone who takes the test, including encouraging those at high risk to talk with their health care provider.

No registration is required.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, join the YMCA Chronic Disease Prevention staff in this informative talk.

Free and open to the public. No registration is required.

We know that dealing with this particular health issue can be a daunting thing to handle on your own. The Y is proud to provide valuable information to help those deal with this chronic issue. We look to host a number of informative group discussions about a variety of topics relating to living better with diabetes, including being active, healthy eating reducing risks etc.

Come listen to our guest speaker, Julie Lariccia, NBC-HWC, DPP Lifestyle Coach, and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, as she leads these informative discussions.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Join the Nation of Lifesavers movement!

Hands-only CPR is a “public awareness campaign to get more people to act when they encounter a cardiac arrest. Starting point to get more people to learn CPR.” In a few minutes learn how and practice delivering chest compression.

*Hands-only CPR does not replace or meet the requirements for a CPR certification.

To learn more, Contact Ellen at [email protected]  OR  814-899-9622 Ext. 3237

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE FLU TODAY!

Protect yourself from this year’s influenza strain! Come to the Eastside Y and get your flu shot for the upcoming flu season. LECOM staff  will be here to administer FREE vaccines to anyone ages 9 to 99. All insurances are accepted, just bring your primary health insurance card.

For more information call LECOM 814-844-3293 or visit [email protected]

Covid boosters also available.

Walk-ins Welcome! Registration is not required.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE FLU TODAY!

Protect yourself from this year’s influenza strain! Come to the Glenwood Y and get your flu shot for the upcoming flu season. LECOM staff  will be here to administer FREE vaccines to anyone ages 9 to 99. All insurances are accepted, just bring your primary health insurance card.

For more information call LECOM 814-844-3293 or visit [email protected]

Walk-ins Welcome! Registration is not required.

Join us for monthly peer led Parkinson’s support group. During the one hour meeting, we will discuss things Parkinson’s-related as well as incorporate exercises. The program is free and open to the public. No registration required.

To learn more, Contact Ellen at [email protected]  OR  814-899-9622 Ext. 3237

Participants will be assessed on their strength, balance, cardio endurance, agility, and flexibility. Test results will help individuals identify specific health goals and appropriate programs and classes.

A comfortable outfit and sneakers should be worn. For the most accurate results, participants should avoid vigorous exercise before the fitness assessments.

FREE and OPEN to the community! No registration required.

There’s no time like right now to quit using nicotine products, but if you need a little nudge, join us the day before National No Smoking Day to discuss the benefits of quitting, as well as strategies to quit. We just may surprise you! Presented by Tobacco Treatment Specialist Mary Grotkowski from UPMC

Free and open to the public, no registration is required.

Join our Chronic Disease Prevention staff to learn about the role of  BP screening to monitor health for Blood Pressure Awareness Month.

Free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Join us for our Second Annual Women’s Wellness & Job Fair! On Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, we will host a variety of vendors providing information and screenings on a wide range of topics that are especially pertinent to women. While you’re here, take time to check out our basket raffle, which runs from Monday, April 7 till the drawing on Friday, April 11, beginning shortly after 11:30am.

No registration is required. This event is free and open to the public. Check back for details on vendors and screenings available. For questions, please call Karen at 814-899-9622 Ext 3240 or email [email protected]