Thursday, September 6—Your blood says a lot about your health and establishing a normal baseline for your body helps detect potential health problems early! Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at Tioga Fire Hall, Tioga, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.
Monday, September 10—The Community Blood Bank will host a blood drive from noon and 5 p.m. in the Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital's Board Room. To show the CBB’s appreciation for your generosity and continued support, another exciting giveaway is being held! Attendees who donate blood at a Community Blood Bank blood drive during September will be entered into a drawing to win tickets to watch the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head with the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA on November 18th. No appointment is required, but can be made if preferred. All are welcome to donate as long as it has been 56 days since your last donation, you are in good health, and you are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent). If you have any questions, contact Gerard Doran at 723-0131.
Thursday, September 13—A one-day recertification class in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for current holders on Thursday, September 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital Conference Room. Registration is required. The ACLS Provider Course is designed to provide RNs, physicians, and paramedics with the knowledge needed to evaluate and manage the first ten minutes of an adult VF/VT arrest. Class size is limited to twelve students, so register today! For more information or to register, call (570) 723-0192, or click on the Health Classes / Screenings link.
Thursday, September 13—Your blood says a lot about your health and establishing a normal baseline for your body helps detect potential health problems early! Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at Elkland Fire Hall, Elkland, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.
Tuesday, September 11—Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro will hold a free Expectant Parents class 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Room. The class is titled “Understanding and Caring for Your Newborn.” New parents will learn about the basics of baby care, including swaddling, bathing, and feeding. The class is part of a six-session course, but classes are not sequential, and participants may join at any time during the cycle. Registration is not necessary. Walk-ins are warmly welcomed. For more information, call (570) 723-0375.
Saturday, September 15—Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at Blossburg Fire Hall, Blossburg, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.
Tuesday, September 18— Your blood says a lot about your health and establishing a normal baseline for your body helps detect potential health problems early! Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at St. Bibiana’s Parish Center, Galeton, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.
Thursday, September 20—The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club, free support group for people with lung disease, meets at 6:30 p.m. in Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital's Board Room. The instructors will be registered respiratory therapists Michele Warner and Carol Lee Ames; guest speaker will be Kim Miller, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. No registration is necessary. Presented in cooperation with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Northeastern PA.
Thursday, September 20—Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at Westfield Senior Center, Westfield, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.
Saturday, September 22—Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at Wellsboro Area High School, Wellsboro, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.
Tuesday, September 25— Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro will hold a free Expectant Parents class from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the SSMH Conference Room. The class is titled “What to Expect After Baby’s Birth.” New parents will learn about what to expect after baby's birth, including how to cope with parenthood challenges and changes. The class is part of a six-session course, which addresses concerns of the expectant parents. Classes are not sequential, and participants may join at any time during the cycle. Registration is not necessary. Walk-ins are warmly welcomed. For more information, call (570) 723-0375.
Tuesday, September 25—Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at Morris Fire Hall, State Route 287, Morris, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.
Wednesday, September 26— A free bereavement support group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon; please check the Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital lobby for room assignment. The facilitator for the group meetings will be social worker Nicole Butters. Ongoing support group; meets fourth Wednesday of every month. For more information, please call (570) 723-0760.
Thursday, September 27—Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at Middlebury Fire Hall, State Route 287, Middlebury Center, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.
Saturday, September 29—Laurel Health System’s Community Multidiagnostic Blood Analysis (CMBA) program will be offered at Mansfield Fire Hall, Mansfield, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The program features 38 blood tests—all from one blood draw and for one low cost of $52. There is an optional take home colon-rectal screening kit for $7, and men can opt to have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for an additional $18. Appointments are necessary for all CMBA locations. Anyone participating in the CMBA testing is required to fast for 12 to 14 hours prior to the test. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 723-8449 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.laurelhs.org/Main/CMBA.aspx to fill out the online form.