Sharon Regional Medical Center announces the schedule for February community-based free health and wellness programs to provide prevention and education on important health related topics.  All events are free and open to the public.

•    Sharon Regional Orthopedic Joint Camp If severe joint pain interferes with your life, take the first step toward relief at Sharon Regional. Whether you’re already scheduled for surgery or are just starting to consider it, we invite you to attend our free Orthopedic Joint Camp educational session to learn what to expect as you prepare for surgery, the care you will receive during your hospital stay, and what you can do to ensure that you make a quick and full recovery once you return home. Spouses, significant others or supportive friends and family are welcome. Register by calling 724-983-5444.
o    Wednesday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Diagnostic & Imaging Center located at 2435 Garden Way in Hermitage. 
Call 724-983-7324 for more information.

•    Diabetes Education and Support Group Are you looking for support on living with Diabetes? The Diabetes Center at Sharon Regional can help! Join us for our education and support group to discuss healthy living with Diabetes, eating with Diabetes, being active, medication and more! 
o    Thursday, February 14 at 9:15 a.m. at the Shenango Valley Senior Center located at 220 N Buhl Farm Drive in Hermitage. 
Call 724-983-7324 for more information.

•    When Diet and Exercise Aren’t Enough – Free informational seminar: Featuring Sharon Regional’s Sheetal Nijhawan, M.D., Fellowship trained, Bariatric Surgeon 
Attend a free educational session to learn more about the Bariatric Surgery Program at Sharon Regional, led by board certified bariatric surgeon Sheetal Nijhawan, M.D. Sessions include information on obesity, a review of surgical weight loss options including benefits and risks, Body Mass Index, along with other information to assist participants in making an informed decision about surgical weight loss treatments. 
o    Tuesday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m. located at Sharon Regional Hubbard Diagnostic & Specialty Center located at 880 W Liberty Street, Hubbard, OH 44502
For more information visit sharonregionalmedical.org/weightloss. Register by calling 724-981-4561. 

•    In Recognition of Heart Month, Sharon Regional Offers Free Healthy Living Program Focusing on Heart Health: Featuring Sharon Regional’s Interventional Cardiologists, Dr. Phillip Painley and Dr. Sabeeh Siddiqui, with Jessie Jones, CRNP
This event will include free blood pressure screening and a discussion on Heart Disease.
o    Wednesday, February 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Diagnostic & Imaging Center located at 2435 Garden Way, Hermitage, PA
Register by calling 1-800-974-9634 or online at sharonregionalmedical.org/eetn/52076/healthyliving

•    “Health Watch” Health Education Hour on 790 AM WPIC Radio: Featuring Sharon Regional’s Sabeeh Siddiqui, MD, Interventional Cardiologist
On this month’s special Heart Month edition of Health Watch, interventional cardiologist, Dr. Sabeeh A Siddiqui with Steward Medical Group will discuss the latest advancements in cardiac care at Sharon Regional Medical Center.
o    Tuesday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. on 790 AM WPIC Radio. 

For more information about Sharon Regional’s programs or services, call marketing at 724-983-3805 or visit sharonregionalmedical.org.