Special Events

Passavant Retirement Community is sponsoring a Fitness and Wellness Program Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 25 at the Scholl Auditorium, 401 S. Main St., Zelienople. For details, 724-452-3534.

Canonsburg Ambulance Service is offering free car seat safety checks from 2 to 4 p.m. April 27 at the Canonsburg Ambulance Service, 209 W. Pike St., Canonsburg. For details, 724-745-6911.

The Hospice Foundation of America will broadcast "Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life" teleconference from 1:30 to 4 p.m. April 20 in the Community Room at Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Ave., Washington. For details, 724-250-4500.

Charity Events

The March of Dimes WalkAmerica, 10 a.m. May 1 at Point State Park. 3.1-mile walk starts across from the Hilton Hotel. There are other walks on varying dates in Western Pennsylvania. Walkers set their own fund-raising goals. To register online, visit www.walkamerica.org or call 1-800-525-WALK.

Screenings

The Hearing Doctors of Western Pennsylvania are providing free hearing screenings during the week of April 25-29 at Forbes Regional and Jefferson Regional Medical Centers. For details, 1-866-432-7473.

Focus on Diabetes, 6 to 8 p.m. at these Giant Eagle stores. For other dates and locations, call: 412-647-8762.
-- April 27, New Kensington, 200 Tarentum Bridge Road.
-- April 28, Homestead, 420 Waterfront Drive.
Seminars/Lectures

"Decision Making by Children and Adolescents: Is It In Their Best Interest," 1 p.m. April 28. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, second floor auditorium, 3811 O'Hara St., Oakland. Sponsored by the Center for Bioethics and Health Law. To register, 412-648-1305.

Classes/Workshops

"A Reason to Hope: New Advances in Breast Cancer Surgery" lecture will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 20 at the Four Points Sheraton North, Cranberry. Sponsored by the UPMC Cancer Centers. Free. For registration, 1-800-533-8762.

The American Red Cross will offer these classes Downtown at 225 Boulevard of the Allies. To register, call 412-263-3100.
-- First Aid Basics, 6 to 10 p.m., April 21. $35.
-- CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 21. $65.
-- Standard First Aid, with AED and Child and Infant CPR, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26. $60.

Adult CPR for Family and Friends class, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 23, Sister M. Ferdinand Clark Auditorium, Uptown. $5. The class is not a CPR certification course. To register, contact Jeanne at 412-232-5855.

"Personal Decision-Making for Health and Wellness," 1:30 to 4 p.m., April 23, at The Green Bough, Irwin. Workshop on self-advocacy and decision-making in exploring alternative and mainstream health. $20, $22 after April 22. To register, call 412-849-2641 or visit www.thegreenbough.com.

"Mothers and Daughters, Learning and Talking About Sex," will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 28 in St. Clair Hospital's Education Centers 1 and 2. $30. For girls ages 12 to 14. To register, 412-344-6600, ext. 2150.

Research

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine is sponsoring a research study on biofeedback treatment for urinary incontinence involving a bladder evaluation and pelvic floor muscle training. If you are a woman 60 or older and have difficulty controlling your bladder, you may be eligible. Participants receive a stipend. For details, 412-647-1271.

Penn State McKeesport's Psychology Department is seeking parents with diagnosed physical disabilities (such as spinal cord or back injury, arthritis, amputations) and their adolescent children (ages 12-18) to participate separately in one or two phone interviews about everyday positive and stressful experiences being or living with a parent with a physical disability. Parent and child will each be paid. Parental consent is required for child's participation. For details, contact Dr. Liz Mazur at 412-675-9186 or emazur@psu.edu.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is looking for volunteers for a medication therapy study for depression and anxiety. Participants, between the ages of 18 and 65 are needed for a study to examine the effectiveness of an FDA-approved antidepressant. For details, call 412-246-5566.

The department of physical therapy at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is seeking 160 participants over the age of 50 who have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis by a physician and who are able to walk without the assistance of a cane or walker. The study will examine the effects of exercise on knee osteoarthritis. Those who complete the study may receive up to $105 for their participation. For details, call 412-973-3342.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is seeking individuals for a study exploring how people can reduce their risk for diabetes. This study will focus on how diet counseling and exercise may lower this risk. Participants should be overweight, nonsmokers and not exercising regularly and between the ages of 60 and 75. Compensation up to $300. For details, 412-692-2415.

Volunteers

Allegheny County Health Department are looking for volunteers for its Medical Reserve Corps. Active and retired medical and allied health professionals are sought. For details, 412-578-8349.

Support Groups

Self Help Group Network, a service of HelpLine, provides a database of support groups. Call: 412-255-1155.