Saturday, May 16 from 8:30-11:30 AM at the Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 North Reading Road in Ephrata.  The screening is free, but registration is required, as appointments are limited.  For more information or to register, please call 717-336-6578.

Ephrata Community Hospital will offer a "Taking Charge of Your Diabetes" class on Tuesdays, May 26 thru June 30, 9:00 -11:00 a.m., at The Cocalico Center for Health, 63 W. Church St., Stevens.  This program is designed for people with diabetes and provides essential day-to-day skills for better control.  A family member or friend may attend with you, free of charge.  This program is covered by Medicare, Medical Assistance, and most health insurance plans.  To register, call Ephrata Community Hospital's Wellness Center at 33606578 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F

Ephrata Community Hospital's Family Maternity Unit is offering a Baby Tips class on Wednesday, May 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Ephrata Community Hospital, 169 Martin Ave., Ephrata.  A registered nurse will present newborn care advise and tips.  The course fee, which is $20, is waived for participants enrolled in Childbirth or Refresher courses offered by the Family Maternity Unit.  For information about any of the classes and to register, please call the Family Maternity Unit at 738-MOMS

Ephrata Community Hospital is offering a HeartSaver First Aid training course, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, on Tuesday, May 12, from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Cocalico Center for Health, 63 W. Church St., Stevens.  This course teaches the general principles of first aid for medical and injury emergencies.  The fee for this course, which includes instruction book, is $35.  For more information or to register, call Ephrata Community Hospital's Wellness Center at 336-6578 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, M-F

Ephrata Community Hospital, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, is offering a renewal course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers on Saturday, May 16, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Cocalico Center for Health, 63 W. Church St., Stevens.  Participants must bring their healthcare provider cards to class.  A one-way air valve face mask is also required and available for $10, if participants need to purchase one.  The cost for the program, including instruction book, is $45.  Pre-registration is required.  For more information or to register, please call Ephrata Community Hospital's Wellness Center at 336-6578 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, M-F

Ephrata Community Hospital's Sleep Disorders Support Group will meet Wednesday, May 13, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Ephrata Health Pavillion, 175 Martin Ave., Ephrata.  This group is designed for individuals with snoring and sleep apnea problems and their families.  These bi-monthly educational programs are free to the public.  For more information, call 733-0405, ext. 109.

Ephrata Community Hospital's Diabetes Support Group will meet on Thursday, May 14th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. or 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Cocalico Center for Health, 63 W. Church St., Stevens.  Meetings will feature Diabetes & Sleep Apnea" by Lisa Von Neida, PSGT, CRT, from the Sleep Center of Ephrata Community Hospital.  Registration is required for the meetings.  For more information or to register, please call The Wellness Center at 717-336-6578 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F

Ephrata Community Hospital's Diabetes Support Group will meet on Thursday, May 21, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at The Center for Health at Garden Spot Village, 435 S. Kinzer Avenue, New Holland.  Meeting will feature "Diabetes & Sleep Apnea" by Lisa Von Neida, PSGT,CRT, from The Sleep Center of Ephrata Community Hospital.  Registration is required for the meeting.  For more information or to register, please call The Wellness Center at 717-336-6578 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F

Ephrata Community Hospital's Family Maternity Unit is offering a "Talk and Tour" for expectant parents on Wednesday, May 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Ephrata Community Hospital, 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata.  An opportunity to ask questions, tour the maternity services area and meet the staff will be provided.  To pre-register, call the Family Maternity Unit at 738-MOMS

The Family Maternity Unit of Ephrata Community Hospital announce a six-week Childbirth Education class.  These Childbirth Education classes meet: Tuesday, May 12 thru June 16 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Designed for expectant parents, these classes are planned for the last two to three months of pregnancy.  Classes help prepare for labor and delivery using relaxation, breathing techniques, and exercises as well as addressing the care of the newborn.  A tour of the Family Maternity Unit is included.  All classes are held at the Brossman Center for Health, 136 Lake St. Ephrata.  The fee is $60.  Grandparents are encouraged to attend the fifth session at no extra charge.  Couples planning to deliver at other hospitals may attend.  To register, please call the Family Maternity Unit at 717-738-MOMS

Childbirth Education classes meet: Wednesday, May 13 thru June 17 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  This is a six week class designed for expectant parents, these classes are planned for the last two to three months of pregnancy.  Classes help prepare for labor and delivery using relaxation, breathing techniques, and exercises as well as addressing the care of the newborn.  A tour of the Family Maternity Unit is included.  All classes are held at the Brossman Center for Health, 136 Lake St., Ephrata.  The fee is $60.  Grandparents are encouraged to attend the fifth session at no extra charge.  Couples planning to deliver at other hospitals may attend.  For information and to register, please call the Family Maternity Unit at 717-738-MOMS

Thursday, May 14 thru June 18 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Six week Childbirth Education class designed for expectant parents, these classes are planned for the last two to three months of pregnancy.  Classes help prepare for labor and delivery using relaxation, breathing techniques, and exercises as well as addressing the care of the newborn.  A tour of the Family Maternity Unit is included.  All Classes are held at the Brossman Center for Health, 136 Lake St., Ephrata.  The fee is $60.  Grandparents are encouraged to attend the fifth session at no extra charge.  Couples planning to deliver at other hospitals may attend.  For information and to register call the Family Maternity Unit at 717-738-MOMS

Weekend Childbirth Education class on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 17 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Brossman Center for Health, 136 Lake Street, Ephrata.  The fee is $60.  Grandparents are encouraged to attend the second session at no extra charge.  Couples planning to deliver at other hospitals may attend.  Designed for expectant parents, this weekend class is planned for the last two to three months of pregnancy.  Classes help prepare for labor and delivery using relaxation, breathing techniques, and exercises, as well as addressing the care of the newborn.  A tour of the Family Maternity Unit is included.  For information about any of the classes and to register, please call the Family Maternity Unit at 738-MOMS

Will meet on Monday, May 18, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N. Reading Rd., Ephrata.  The Cancer Support Group meets the third Monday of each month.  Those who are battling cancer, have survived it, or have lost someone close and would like to share, help, or comfort others are invited to attend.  The program is free.  For more information or to be placed on the mailing list, call the Ephrata Cancer Center at 738-4070.

The Family Maternity Unit of Ephrata Community Hospital is offering a Sibling Class designed for brothers and sisters of newborns on Monday, May 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Ambulance Conference Room B, at Ephrata Community Hospital, 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata.  This class is one of a variety of perinatal classes to help parents meet specific needs associated with every stage of pregnancy.  Couples planning to deliver at other hospitals also may attend any of the courses.  For information and registration, please call 738-MOMS. The cost for the class is $10.00.

Breastfeeding class is Monday, May 18 from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Brossman Center for Health, 136 Lake St., Ephrata.  The fee is $20.  Couples planning to deliver at other hospitals may attend.  Participants will learn or review successful breastfeeding techniques.  For information about any of the classes and to register, please call the Family Maternity Unit at 738-MOMS

Ephrata Community Hospital, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, is offering a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers on Tuesday, May 19, 6:00-10:30 p.m. at the Cocalico Center for Health, 63 W. Church St., Stevens.  This course covers adult and pediatric CPR, two rescuer scenarios, use of bag mask, foreign body airway obstruction, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).  The cost for the program, instruction book, and pocket mask is $55.00.  Pre-registration is required.  For more information or to register, please call the Center at 717-336-6578 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F

Cholesterol testing on Wednesday, May 20, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, at the Cocalico Center for Health, 63 W. Church St., Stevens.  The total cholesterol and the HDL cholesterol will be tested.  The cost for the test is $20.  For more information or to schedule a 15 min appointment, call the Ephrata Community Hospital Wellness Center at 336-6578 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F

Tuesday, May 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, at the Center for Health at Garden Spot Village, 435 S. Kinzer Avenue, New Holland.  The total cholesterol and the HDL cholesterol will be tested.  The cost for the test is $20.  For more information or to schedule a 15 min appt, call the Ephrata Community Hospital Wellness Center at 336-6578 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F

TOYS FOR TOTS

Help Support Toys for Tots Drive sponsored by the Marine Corps League of Lancaster County. 
Did you know that Toys for Tots provided over 8,000 toys for families last year?
We want to do so much more this year, and the Marines are looking for a Few Good Fans from McCaskey to help us win this battle.
We have formed a challenge between McCaskey, Manheim Twp, and Hempfield to see which school can do what it takes to provide the most toys at one of their football games.

McCaskey's date is October 30th.  The Toys for Tots train will be rolling into your stadium on October 30th.  Please bring an unwrapped new toy to deposit at the train and help families throughout the City and the County to have a nice Christmas.  The school that provides the most toys will be provided a trophy to be presented to your school.

Thanks for your support! 

Contact: Coach Takisha Moore

Phone: 717-333-2713

Location: Barney Ewell Football Stadium "Home of The Red Tornado!" Friday October 30 @ 7pm Game Time

Lancaster General Health will hold 10 community blood drives throughout Lancaster County during the month of March.

Blood donors must be 16 years of age or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. Blood that is collected stays in Lancaster County to benefit members of our community. Please consider giving the gift of life by donating blood at any one of these drives, or at the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion, 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, (formerly the Lancaster General Health Campus). Although no appointment is necessary, you can call 544-0170. Future blood drive sites can be viewed at www.lancastergeneralhealth.org

March community blood drives, dates/locations:

• Monday, March 1: Lancaster Junior Barnstormers, Clipper Magazine Stadium, Prince Street, Lancaster 2-7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 2: Lancaster County Bible Church, 2392 Mount Joy Rd., Manheim, 1-7 p.m.
• Monday, March 8: Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Rd., Lancaster, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Thursday, March 11: Johnson & Johnson, 1838 Colonial Village Ln., Lancaster, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Monday, March 15: First United Methodist Church, 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, 2-7 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 16: Yoder's Market, 14 S. Tower Rd., New Holland, 1-7 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 17: Kinzer Fire Company, Route 30, Kinzers, 2-7 p.m.
• Monday, March 22: St. Anne's Retirement Community. 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, 1-6 p.m.
• Thursday, March 25: Lampeter Strasburg High School, 1007 Village Rd., Strasburg, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 30: Bareville Fire Company, Route 23, Leola, 2-7 p.m.