Allegheny Health Network’s Division of Prehospital Care Services unveiled the first of four new Airbus H145 D3 medical transport helicopters, part of a $55 million investment to modernize the network’ s LifeFlight fleet. The upgrade to the LifeFlight fleet will enhance critical care air ...
The Bellwood-Antis Public Library has announced its programs for May. n A PA CareerLink-Blair County representative is at the library every Tuesday with drop-in hours from 1 to 3 p.m. The representative can help individuals apply for jobs, update their resume and navigate the CareerLink website. From 3 to 4:30 p.m., the library hosts The Hub, Careerlink of Blair County’s afterschool program for teens. Teens will learn job-ready skills via fun activities. There are mock interviews, resume games, meet-ups with local businesses and free snacks. Any student in grades 6-12 is welcome. ...
The Central PA Ostomy Society support group suggests you call Leslie Wilson at 814-695-2407 and leave a message for support. Other resources include: United Ostomy Association of America at www.ostomy.org, Ostomy101com and MeetAnOstoMate.org. Four in-person meetings are in planning phase for 2026 by ASG #005 Central PA Hope Support Group, family members and friends who have been adversely affected by the addiction of our loved ones who are here to seek guidance and support. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, 3001 Fairway ...
Military Food Share set for May 11 Military Food Share at the Duncansville VFW 8724 will be held on Monday, May 11, beginning at 11 a.m. This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. A military ID, DD214 or VA card and photo ID are required. Please enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive. Food shares are held on the second Monday of each month. Blair Garden Club to hold plant sale Blair Garden Club will hold a plant sale wfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, on the grounds of the Jaggard Untied ...
April was Volunteer Recognition Month, and Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, recently acknowledged the dedicated volunteers who support Family Hospice patients and family members. Volunteers provide essential comfort and compassion for patients who have life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers. “Family Hospice volunteers are ‘Silent Angels’ who are compassionate, kind and loving,” said Volunteer Coordinator Catherine Zimmerman-Moyer. “They see the value of being present with a hospice patient while providing caregiver relief to family member. They also understand the ...
