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Free dental care in three seperate locations on Saturday

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 10:50am
Free dental care in three seperate locations on Saturday

SPRINGDALE, OH (FOX19) - Three local dentists are offering free services on Saturday, May 11 for the annual Dentistry From The Heart event.

More than 500 residents are expected to line up as early as 5am to receive free dental care.

Dr. Rachelle Boudreau, Dr. Eric Henize and Dr. Thomas Phillips along with volunteers and sponsors will give free extractions, fillings and cleanings.

Dentistry from the Heart will take place in three locations:

Dr. Rachelle Boudreau is located at 11333 Springfield Pike; Dr. Eric Henize is located at 4723 Cornell Road and Dr. Thomas Phillips is located at 2131 Beechmont Avenue.

Since its inception in 2001, Denistry From The Heart has grown to include over 200 annual events nationwide and provided more than 45,000 people with free dental care.

More information can be found at www.dentistryfromtheheart.org.

 

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Laugh yourself to better health in Glendale

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 3:31pm
Laugh yourself to better health in Glendale

GLENDALE, OH (FOX19) - A free laughter fitness event is being held at the Transfiguration Spirituality Center in Glendale.

The Laugh & Dream yoga session is on April 1 from 7pm - 8pm.

Get more information here.

 

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Free kidney health screening being offered Springfield Township

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 10:23am
Free kidney health screening being offered Springfield Township

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The National Kidney Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Region will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for kidney disease on Thursday, March 28.

Dcreeenings will happen at the Powel Crosley Jr., YMCA (9601 Winton Road, Springfield Township, OH  45231) from 9:30 am-2:00 pm. The screening is part of the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) designed to identify and educate people at risk – those with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease.

“We know that if we start early with education, detection and if necessary, medical intervention, we can often postpone the onset of kidney disease or slow the progression of  kidney failure,” says Brenita Brooks, Regional Vice President.

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Roselawn Condon students receiving free CPR kits and training

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 10:29am
Roselawn Condon students receiving free CPR kits and training

ROSELAWN, OH (FOX19) - Roselawn Condon students are being given the opportunity to learn lifesaving CPR skills with the support of The Dornette Foundationa and the American Heart Association.

Students will be trained using the American Heart Association's Family and Friends Anytime kits, then will be asked to take the kits home to teach others.

Sudden cardiac arrest can affect anyone. The person loses consciousness, collapses, stops breathing, and the heart stops. With no circulation, there is no flow of oxygenated blood to the brain, and brain cells begin to die.

Without immediate CPR, the person’s survival chances drop 7 percent to 10 percent per minute. Most sudden cardiac arrests occur at home, so rescuers are often family and friends.

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Free kidney health screening at Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, March 8th, 2013, 1:50pm
Free kidney health screening at Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The National Kidney Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Region will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for kidney disease on Thursday, March 28 at the Powel Crosley Jr., YMCA (9601 Winton Road, Springfield Township, OH  45231) from 9:30 am-2:00 pm.

The screening is part of the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) designed to identify and educate people at risk – those with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease.

            “We know that if we start early with education, detection and if necessary, medical intervention, we can often postpone the onset of kidney disease or slow the progression of  kidney failure,” says Brenita Brooks, Regional Vice President.

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Get fit for free on Fat Tuesday

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Sunday, February 10th, 2013, 4:00pm
Get fit for free on Fat Tuesday

(FOX19) - The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is offering a healthy alternative to Fat Tuesday.

All 13 of the Greater Cincinnati YMCA locations will be offering free group exercise classes throughout the day on Tuesday, February 12.

Find the closest YMCA to your neighborhood by clicking here.

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Long-term care leader to advance Senior Independence offices

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 1:20pm
Long-term care leader to advance Senior Independence offices

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - A leader in long-term care is directing regional offices for one of Ohio's premier providers of home and community based services.

Cheryl Withrow recently accepted an executive director position at Senior Independence.

She manages the day-to-day operations of the Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley offices, which cover the home health care and hospice needs in 14 Ohio counties, including several retirement villages and adult day centers and one senior center.

Withrow, who has a 29-year career in the industry, is a licensed nursing home administrator and has a Master of health care administration.

"Cheryl's background in health care is driven by her passion to do what's right for the patient," says Senior Independence President Peggy Bertels.

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