WHAT ’ S NEWS IN MT . LEBANON
LABOURÉ LADIES GUILD TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL ‘ JOY OF CHRISTMAS ’ CRAFT SHOW
The Labouré Ladies Guild will hold its annual Joy of Christmas Craft Show on Saturday , Nov . 19 , from 9 a . m . to 3:30 p . m . at St . Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center , located at 320 McMurray Road in Upper St . Clair . There will be more than 100 artists and craftsmen , a Chinese auction , and refreshments . The $ 2 admission includes a ticket for the auction .
SCOUTING : ‘ PREPARED . FOR LIFE .’
In every community across the nation , Scouting and its youth members are on the go ! They go camping , hiking , fishing , and biking . They explore nature , science , learn first-aid and safety , meet community leaders , work on service projects and more .
Members are youth , both boys and girls , from kindergarten through 21 years of age . They progress through any of five Scouting programs , exploring beneficial concepts about their world . They experience increasingly challenging adventures to help them grow .
For over 112 years , Scouting programs have prepared young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law .
Explore what Scouting has to offer ! You ’ ll find fun , friendship , challenges , and fond memories along your journey . Go to beascout . org to find out more and get started on a journey today .
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS WITH CKIDS JEWISH DISCOVERY CLUB
Unlock Your Heritage at CKids Jewish Discovery Club at Chabad of the South Hills Ages 5-13 Sundays , 10:30 a . m . to 12:30 p . m . October to May Open to all ; no membership required
Every week is an experience your child won ’ t want to miss ! Featuring Aleph Champ Master Hebrew Reading , learn-at-your-own-pace karate-inspired method , installing Jewish identity and continuity , awesome holiday experiences , visual arts / STEAM / prizes / fun , and Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation . More information and registration can be found at chabadsh . com / jdc , send email to mussie @ chabadsh . com , or call 412.344.2424 .
CKids Jewish Birthday Club Sign up ( completely free ) to receive an exciting birthday package delivered to your doorstep for your child right around the time of their Jewish birthday ( ages 0-13 ). It ’ s free and open to all . Join in on the fun by going to chabadsh . com / birthday . For more information send an email message to mussie @ chabadsh . com . Sponsorship opportunities are available . This is a project of CKids Jewish Discovery Club and Chabad of the South Hills .
ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK ACKNOWLEDGED FOR EFFORTS TO DRIVE ORGAN DONATION AWARENESS
AHN Wins Top Honors for 2022 HAP Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge
Allegheny Health Network ( AHN ) is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to support and raise awareness about organ , eye and tissue donation .
AHN has been named as the top performing health system in Western PA for the 2022 Donate Life Pennsylvania
Hospital Challenge for the third consecutive year . Through this annual challenge , the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania ( HAP ) recognizes the efforts of health care providers that lead effective campaigns to increase organ donation awareness in the community .
Three AHN facilities were also named the top performing hospitals for western Pennsylvania this year : West Penn , Allegheny Valley , and Allegheny General . Other AHN hospitals earning a titaniumlevel award this year — the highest ranking possible for the monthlong initiative — included Canonsburg , Forbes , Grove City , Jefferson and Saint Vincent .
HAP partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the two organ procurement organizations serving Pennsylvania , the Center for Organ Recovery & Education ( CORE ) and Gift of Life Donor Program , to support the Donate Life Month challenge . According to CORE , more than 100,000 people across the country are waiting for a lifesaving organ donation .
“ We are incredibly honored to be recognized and lauded by HAP and the organ donation community for the third year in a row ,” said Sri Chalikonda , MD , chief medical operations officer at AHN and chair , AHN Surgical Institute .
“ As a leading center for organ transplantation we see daily the lifechanging and lifesaving gift that organ donation can be , and we are 100-percent committed to raising awareness about the importance of registering to be an organ donor . We are grateful for our hospital teams and our partners at the Center for Organ Recovery & Education for their hard work toward achieving these top honors once again during Donate Life Month .”
HAP ’ s Donate Life Month honors recognize organizations for their community outreach and educational activities throughout the month of April . To celebrate National Donate Life Month , AHN hosted 10 flag raising ceremonies and three rose garden ceremonies across its 10 participating hospitals . These events celebrated the gift of life by honoring
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