WHAT ’ S NEWS IN WEST JEFFERSON HILLS
CHABAD OF THE SOUTH HILLS 12TH ANNUAL WOMEN ’ S SPRING EVENT
Guest speaker Laurie Lans , a U . S . military officer who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan , will be featured at the 12th Annual Women ’ s Spring Event on Tuesday , April 24 .
While stationed in war zones , Lans upheld her duties not only militarily but also as a Jew despite the obstacles she faced . Hear her stories of events such as a giant menorah lighting ceremony in Baghdad and how she and her husband were the only rabbi and spouse sent by the U . S . military for a one-year tour to Afghanistan .
In her talk , Lans will describe some of the amazing people she met along the way in both Iraq and Afghanistan , Jews from around the world who were just as surprised to see her as she was to meet them .
The evening will begin at 6 p . m . at Chabad of the South Hills , 1701 McFarland Road , 15216 . Enjoy a light dinner , silent auction and raffle prizes . For more information and to register , visit chabadsh . com or call 412.344.2424 .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING FREE LEAD TESTING FOR CHILDREN
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering free blood lead level testing for uninsured and underinsured children in Allegheny County .
Testing will be done at ACHD ’ s Immunization Clinic on Tuesday ( 9 a . m . to Noon ) and on Thursday ( Noon to 4 p . m .) of each week . No advance appointment is necessary . The clinic is located on the fourth floor of the Hartley Rose Building ( 425 First Avenue , Pittsburgh PA 15219 ); patrons are advised to enter the building via Cherry Way .
“ To support the new universal lead screening regulation in Allegheny County , we are pleased to announce our new lead testing services for uninsured and underinsured children ,” said Dr . Karen Hacker , ACHD Director . “ In Allegheny County , children can be exposed to lead from multiple sources including paint , dust , soil and water . Blood lead testing is an important strategy to identify children who have been exposed and intervene .”
Blood lead level tests at the Immunization Clinic will be done via a capillary screen or what is commonly referred to as a “ finger stick .” Parents and / or guardians should call the Health Department at 412.687.2243 to find out if they qualify for these services .
Children with elevated test results from the capillary screen will be referred to their primary care provider to have a required confirmatory blood draw ( a venous test ) at another location as prescribed by the child ’ s health care provider .
ACHD is reminding parents and providers that the regulation requiring all children in the county , unless otherwise exempted , to have their blood lead levels tested went into effect on January 1 , 2018 . The regulation , which applies to all residents and schools of Allegheny County , is meant to boost early detection and treatment of lead poisoning and reduce the incidence , impact , and cost of the problem . It also will enhance countywide surveillance of childhood lead poisoning .
For more information about ACHD ’ s approach to preventing lead exposure , visit achd . net / lead .
WOMEN ’ S GOLF OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SOUTH HILLS
Fairway Swingers
Are you a woman interested in playing golf in a fun , non-competitive environment ? Then consider joining Fairway Swingers , a women ’ s golf league that plays weekly at the Mt . Lebanon Golf Course . Every Thursday from April 5 through most of October , the group plays 9 holes , starting anytime between 7:30 and 9 a . m . A round of golf usually takes about 2 to 2.5 hours . Ladies of all golfing abilities are welcome and you don ’ t have to have playing partners .
There are some fun events throughout the year – a day away ( playing a course other than Mt . Lebanon ), mixers , a picnic , and some tournaments . Dues for the year are $ 22 and members also pay green and cart fees , which for 2018 will be $ 22 ( under age 62 ) or $ 18 ( age 62 and over ). You do not have to be a Mt . Lebanon resident to join . For questions and membership information contact Marilyn Goodwill at mgoodwill @ comcast . net .
Women ’ s Golf Association of Mt . Lebanon
Women ’ s Golf Association of Mt . Lebanon invites you to join in every Tuesday from April through September . Membership is open to all women , all skill levels , residents and non-residents . For more information , call Sharon
Ackerman at 412.480.3319 . ■
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