WHAT ’ S NEWS IN CARLYNTON-MONTOUR
FIFTH ANNUAL SCHEUERMANN ’ S DISEASE FUNDRAISER
The 5th Annual Scheuermann ’ s Disease Fundraiser for the Scheuermann ’ s Disease Fund will be held on Sunday , Sept . 23 , from 12:30 to 4 p . m . at the Alpine Club . For more information and details , go to sdfund . org or call Doug Strott at 724.436.1271 .
SOUTH WEST MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICES CARLYNTON- MONTOUR REGION
South West Meals On Wheels provides nutritious meals to seniors and disabled people in Carnegie , Crafton , Heidelberg , Imperial , Ingram , Kirwan Heights , Robinson Township , Rosslyn Farms and Thornburg who otherwise wouldn ’ t have access to proper nutrition .
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They deliver meals Monday – Friday between the hours of 10:30 a . m ., and 12:30 p . m . They offer a sacked lunch and hot meals . Once a week you ’ ll also receive a quart of milk , and they can accommodate most food requests . Most of the food is prepared from the generous donations of Trader Joes and The Fresh Market in the South Hills .
To learn more about receiving meals , or to become a volunteer , please visit southwestmealsonwheels . org , email southwestmow @ gmail . com , or call 412.279.5670 .
CHABAD OF THE SOUTH HILLS PROGRAMMING
Seniors in the Sukkah - Lunch on Wed ., Sept . 26 at noon at Chabad of the South Hills 1701 McFarland Rd . Enjoy a delicious lunch and musical holiday program , plus a chance to shake the Luluv and Etrog . A $ 5 donation is suggested . Location is wheelchair accessible . Call 412.278.2658 to preregister .
COUNTY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO STAY SAFE IN HOT WEATHER
With one heat wave already behind us , Allegheny County Emergency Services , the Health Department , and Human Services have joined together to provide tips and information on how residents can prepare for the extreme heat , deal with it once here , and what can be done afterward .
Allegheny County Emergency Services reminds residents that they can prepare for extreme heat in a number of ways including stocking up on food , water and medicines ; checking with your doctor to determine if changes are needed to your medicines during extreme heat ; storing medicines safely at the recommended temperature ; checking that your fan or air-conditioner works well ; and looking at things you can do to make our home cooler .
Power failures are also possible during times of extremely hot weather . Be prepared by ensuring that you have a fully-charged phone , battery-operated radio and spare batteries . Stock up on food items that do not require refrigeration or cooking , and have plenty of drinking water available .
Know the signs of heat-related illness and the ways to respond to it . Heat cramps and heat exhaustion can result in muscle pains or spasms , heavy sweating , paleness , weakness , dizziness , headache or fainting . Anyone experiencing those symptoms should go to a cooler location , loosen or remove clothing , takes sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar , and get medical help if the symptoms last more than an hour .
Signs of heat stroke include an extremely high body temperature ( above 103 degrees taken orally ); red , hot and dry skin with no sweat ; rapid , strong pulse ; dizziness ; confusion ; or unconsciousness . If seeing these symptoms , call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediately . Cool down with whatever means necessary until medical help arrives .
The Department of Human Services reminds residents age 60 and older that they ’ re welcome to visit any of the countyfunded senior centers during regular
hours of operation to socialize and enjoy activities while taking refuge from the heat . A list of all Allegheny County senior centers can be found online at alleghenycounty . us / Human-Services / Programs-Services / Older-Adults / Senior- Centers . aspx .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES INCOME GUIDELINES INCREASE FOR WIC PROGRAM
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) announced that income guidelines for the PA Women , Infants and Children ( WIC ) Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program has increased , effective Sunday , July 1 .
The 2018-19 income limits for eligibility start with an annual gross income of $ 22,459 for a family of one ; $ 30,451 for two ; $ 38,443 for three ; $ 46,435 for four ; and $ 54,427 for five . Unborn children are counted when the woman is pregnant . Foster children can also qualify .
WIC is a federally funded program for pregnant women , postpartum and breastfeeding mothers , infants and children under the age of 5 . Eligibility is based on income and nutritional risk .
WIC families receive nutrition counseling , breastfeeding support and food vouchers redeemable at participating grocery stores for infant formula , infant cereal , jarred baby foods , milk , eggs , cheese , yogurt , juice , cereal , peanut butter , whole grains , including bread , tortillas , oatmeal , rice and pasta , soy beverage , tofu , dry or canned beans , canned chunk light tuna , pink salmon or sardines , and fresh , frozen , or canned fruits and vegetables including organic varieties .
WIC participants are also eligible to receive vouchers for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program through September 28 , 2018 , or while supplies last . Vouchers can be redeemed for locally grown fruits and vegetables at FMNP authorized PA farmers markets and farm stands through November 30 , 2018 .
For information about WIC and how to apply for benefits , please call the Health Department ’ s WIC Program at 412.350.5801 . n
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