WHAT ’ S NEWS IN KEYSTONE OAKS
SETON LASALLE ’ S ELIZABETH FARNAN COMMENDED BY NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION
Lauren Martin , Principal of Seton LaSalle Catholic High School , announced that Elizabeth Farnan has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program . A Letter of Commendation from Seton LaSalle and National Merit Scholarship Corporation ( NMSC ), which conducts the program , will be presented by Martin to the scholastically talented senior .
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise . Although they will not continue in the 2017 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards , Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 competition by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test ( PSAT / NMSQT ®).
“ The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success ,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC . “ These students represent a valuable national resource ; recognizing their accomplishments , as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development , is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation . We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success .”
MURPHY VOTES TO IMPROVE VETERANS CARE
Congressman Tim Murphy supported , and the House of Representatives passed , three bills that would ensure emergency treatment is available for all of our nation ’ s veterans and improve their ability to receive high-quality care .
“ We have an obligation to care for our brave servicemen and women when they come home ,” said Congressman Murphy . “ Working toward ensuring our veterans have access to high-quality healthcare is a practical way to honor their service to our nation .” The bills are : Vet Connect Act : Authorizes the Veterans Affairs ( VA ) Department to disclose records of the identity , diagnosis , prognosis or treatment of any VA patient to non-VA health care entities that provide medical treatment to veterans , including private entities and other federal agencies .
No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act : Requires the VA to issue a quality assurance document for the Veterans Crisis Line , and ensures that all veterans ’ crisis calls , text messages , and other communications are answered in a timely manner by a live person .
Veterans Emergency Treatment ( VET ) Act : Requires emergency departments of VA medical facilities to provide treatment for any veteran who requests a medical examination and is enrolled in the VA health care program .
CHABAD OF THE SOUTH HILLS FALL PROGRAMMING
Seniors in the Sukkah , Wednesday , Oct . 19 , at noon . Join in a delicious lunch , music , a chance to shake the Lulav and Etrog , and a special holiday program . $ 5 suggested donation . Wheelchair accessible . Call Barb at 412.278.2658 to pre-register .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT INFLUENZA VACCINE CLINIC NOW OPEN
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) is now offering seasonal flu and high-dose flu immunizations . The vaccines are available at the walk-in immunization clinic located at 3441 Forbes Avenue in Oakland – on the third floor .
The immunization clinic will be open weekdays from 9 a . m . to 4 p . m ., except for Wednesdays , when the clinic hours are 1 to 8 p . m . No appointment is necessary .
Influenza is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that can cause mild to severe illness and is potentially fatal . Getting an annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months of age and older . The
Health Department will again this year offer the high-dose influenza vaccine . The high-dose flu vaccine is four times more concentrated than the regular flu shot , and is available only for seniors 65 years of age and older .
“ Flu vaccine is an important way to combat the flu and to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy ,” said ACHD Director Dr . Karen Hacker .
The price of the regular seasonal flu shot and FluMist ® is $ 26 for anyone with insurance . The high dose is priced at $ 47 .
A limited supply of flu vaccine will be available , at no cost , to uninsured and underinsured residents of Allegheny County . Please call 412.578.8060 to see if you or your child qualifies .
The influenza vaccine is a covered benefit for people with Medicare Part B who are not in an HMO plan . Seniors with Medicare Part B who are enrolled in an HMO plan will be asked to pay for the shots at the Health Department immunization clinic , at the costs stated above . Seniors must provide their Medicare card and proper ID at the time of service .
LEBANON SHOPS TRICK OR TREAT
300 Mt . Lebanon Blvd . Saturday , October 29 , 1 to 3 p . m . Candy , games , prizes & much more !
“ JOY OF CHRISTMAS ” CRAFT SHOW
Place : St . Louise de Marillac Parish Center & School , 320 McMurray Road , Upper St . Clair Date : Saturday , Nov . 19 . Time : 9 a . m . to 3:30 p . m .
• 117 Artists & Crafters ( No home-party vendors )
• Bake Sale , Candy Sale , Chinese Auction
• Lunch & Snacks Available
• $ 2 Admission Due to order of USC Fire Marshal , no strollers are permitted . n
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