Program looks at stem-cell therapy to defeat aging

Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will present "Stem-Cell Therapy: Defeating the Aging Process" from 6 to 8 p.m. March 13 in the William & Grayce Walker conference Room at Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation, Charles and Mary Lou Young Non-Profit Center, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights.

Guest speaker will be Dr. Valerie Donaldson of the Individualized Advanced Medical Center of Pittsburgh. She is active in destressing the body and focusing on the anti-aging process.

Donaldson completed her undergraduate education at Colorado College where she earned a bachelor's degree in biology and obtained her doctorate at Rush Medical College in Chicago.

Registration is requested. Call 724-294-3157. Admission is free.

The seminar is sponsored through the Dr. H.W. Fraley Health and Wellness Fund.

Programs set at Destination Wellness

Upcoming programs at Allegheny Valley Hospital's Destination Wellness at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer, include:

Pittsburgh North Restless Legs Syndrome Support Group will meet from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Dr. Avinash Aggarwal will discuss "Is it RLS or Something Else?" To register, call Destination Wellness at 724-274-5202.

Heartsaver First Aid, part one will be from 9 a.m. to noon March 10 and is the basic first-aid course. A two-year certification card will be given after completion of skills and written testing. Fee is $35 per part and includes a required student manual. Call 724-274-5202 to register. Space is limited to eight participants.

Heartsaver AED/CPR, part two will be from 1 to 4 p.m. March 10 and includes adult, child and infant CPR and automated external defibrillator use. A two-year certification card will be given after completion of skills and written testing. Fee is $35 per part and includes required student manual. Call 724-274-5202 to register. Space is limited to eight participants.

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Program looks at stem-cell therapy to defeat aging