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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