Local briefs
Arthritis meeting set Information will be plentiful when Monongahela Valley Hospital renews its bimonthly Arthritis Support Group. The first of these programs begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The program is free and open to the public.
Dr. Ajay K. Mathur, rheumatologist on staff at Monongahela Valley Hospital, is moderating the program in cooperation with the MVH Education Department, which carries the general theme of “Arthritis – Support for You and Your Family.”
The problem of arthritis tries any relationship, whether it’s between parents and children or spouses. The support group will offer tips for keeping your relationships healthy in spite of arthritis.
Mathur said the program will also heighten awareness of the ways to control arthritis and related illnesses.
“People need to be more aware of how to control and cope with arthritis and similar disorders, such as Fibromyalgia and Osteoporosis,” said Mathur. “These illnesses can bring pain and make life difficult. There are ways, however, to limit the impact and continue to enjoy life. The support group will help the participants and their families learn how they can do that and to discuss the latest research on causes and treatments. Interactions with other patients will allow them to share ideas, get advice from others and to let them know they are not alone.”
Although the program is free and open to the public, advance registration is requested at 724-258-1321.
Food program announced
Non-profit organizations need to take steps to assure they are serving safe food to the public. “Churches, sports teams, school groups and civic groups need to know food safety practices to avoid a food borne outbreak at their event,” according to Carolyn Wissenbach, extension educator from Penn State. “In the summertime people need to put emphasis on proper heating and cooling methods to avoid the growth of harmful bacteria.”
“Cooking for Crowds” is a food safety workshop for non-profit groups that offer food fund-raising events. Penn State Cooperative Extension will offer “Cooking for Crowds” at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the American Legion in Carmichaels and at 1 p.m. June 15, at the Waynesburg Senior Center. Non-profit groups from throughout the county may attend. The cost is $15 per person (includes manual) or $5 for those not receiving a manual. This food safety training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for non-profits.
For more information or to register, call the Greene County Extension office at 724-627-3745. Space is limited so register early.
Meeting announced
Uniontown Area School District will hold a community meeting for strategic planning from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the high school cafeteria. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to Debbie Rittenhouse at 724-438-4501, ext. 204.
Seat check set
State police at the Uniontown barracks will hold a child safety seat check from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Cpl. Joseph D’Andrea said child seats will be checked to make sure they are installed in the vehicle properly and constrain the child correctly. D’Andrea said the child seats will also be checked for recalls.
According to D’Andrea, four out of five child seats in Fayette County were not properly installed during the last check.
The state police barracks in Uniontown is located at 1070 Eberly Way in Lemont Furnace. For more information call the barracks at 724-439-7111.