Health briefs
Blood drives set The Fayette County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives in August and September:
– Noon to 6 p.m. today, West Virginia Career Institute on Route 119.
– Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Fairchance Fire Hall.
– Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Highlands Hospital in Connellsville.
– Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, First Christ Church, Republic.
– 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, South Union fire hall.
– 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Uniontown Hospital.
– Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, Route 119.
– 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Trinity Lutheran Church, Connellsville.
– Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, First Christian Church, Perryopolis.
– 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa, Farmington.
– 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, New Meadow Run, Farmington.
– 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, Uniontown Senior High School.
– Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, Uniontown Mall.
– Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, First National Bank, Uniontown.
Driving course slated
AARP will offer local senior citizens an opportunity to refresh their driving skills with classes scheduled in Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
Developed by the AARP and sponsored by local organizations, volunteer instructors have scheduled classes at the following locations throughout the tri-county areas:
– Uniontown Senior Citizens Center on Sept. 22 and 24. Call 724-437-6050, ext. 227.
– Canonsburg Hospital, Sept. 6 and 13 and Nov. 12 and 14. Call 724-873-5835.
– Center on the Hill, Sept. 8 and 15. Call 724-930-8510.
– Mon Valley Hospital, Sept. 10 and 11. Call 724-258-1234.
– Brownsville Hospital, Sept. 15 and 16. Call 724-875-1876.
– Peters Township Parks and Recreation Building, McMurray, Sept. 18 and 19. Call 724-942-5000.
– Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant, Sept. 22 and 26. Call 724-547-1668.
– Carmichaels Fire Hall, Sept. 20 and 27. Call 724-966-5687.
– Highlands Hospital in Connellsville, Sept. 29 and Oct. 1. Call 724-626-2430.
– Washington Hospital, Nov. 18 and 19. Call 724-223-7128.
This program as offered by AARP is an eight-hour classroom refresher course designed for motorists age 50 and older. AARP 55 Alive Course addresses the physical changes that can affect older drivers and presents ways to compensate for those changes.
Completion of the program in Pennsylvania qualifies the participants for a multi-year automobile insurance discount. Each participant must attend two-day class instruction of four hours each.
Husbands and wives who both drive need to attend both sessions to receive their automobile discounts. The cost to each participant is $10 payable to AARP at the time of registration to cover the cost of books and materials. Prior registration is required. Class size is limited.
AARP has recently introduced a new toll-free number (1-888-227-7669) for information about other locations.
Support group to meet
The Mental Health Support Group sponsored by Brownsville General Hospital Behavioral Health Services will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Brownsville General Hospital’s Conference Room A.
The group can benefit anyone who feels they may be suffering from an emotional illness or anyone who may already be actively participating in treatment.
Additionally, family members or friends or a loved one who is affected by mental illness are also welcome. Call Kirk Danko at 724-785-1868 for more information.
Diabetes program set
Fayette Homecare Diabetic Support Group will present Dr. Swarna Varma, endocrinologist, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Uniontown Hospital’s Heritage Conference Room.
Refreshments will be provided. Call 724-439-1610 for reservations.