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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