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Through Canonsburg General Hospital’s Speaker Series, physicians and other health-care professionals can present free programs on a variety of health-related topics. For a copy of the Speaker Series brochure, call 724-873-5835.

Community health programs offered at the hospital can be found at www.wpahs.org.

Physician referral access line is 412-DOCTORS (362-8677) and is available between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Medivan service, operated by Canonsburg Ambulance, is available to residents who need transportation to Canonsburg General Hospital for testing or surgery. The service cannot accommodate patients in wheelchairs. Rides must be scheduled at least one day in advance. To schedule, call 724-745-6911.

Blood pressure screenings are provided from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Canonsburg Community Health Care Center, 36 E. Pike St. Call 724-873-5835.

Ask the Doctor shows are available online by accessing www.geocities.com/ptct7/Ask_The_Doctor.html.

Health-care professionals from the hospital and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services Inc. are available to make free presentations to service clubs, church groups, senior citizens organizations and others who request programs. To schedule a speaker, contact Community Relations at 724-258-1234 or whurley@monvalleyhospital.com.

Physician Referral Service Guide is available on the hospital’s website, www.monvalleyhospital.com.

Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday in the 7-East family room at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

Innovations in Medicine – Knee Arthritis; Cartilage Injury to Total Replacement will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Willow Room. Dr. Ari Pressman, an orthopedic surgeon, will present the program. Light refreshments will be served, and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Held conjunction with the American Red Cross, donations will benefit local patients. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090 or visit www.redcrosslife.org.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group will meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month through May, and is facilitated by a licensed psychologist. Registration is required by the Friday by calling 724-268-1144.

RSDS Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

Better Breathers Club will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Ryan Wilson, a cardiac catheterization lab nurse, will discuss “I Have Breathing Problems – Why is My Doctor Testing My Heart.” For more information, call 724-258-1932 or 724-344-0287.

Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is designed to help family members, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Participants will discuss the challenges of coping with the disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.

Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-292-9404.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self-Management Training” is a prerequisite. Registration is required at least one week in advance by calling 724-258-1483.

Innovations in Medicine – Treating Cancer with Radiation will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Dr. Mohsen Isaac, a radiation oncologist, will present the program. Light refreshments will be served, and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Cancer Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 in the 7-East family room at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17-19 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Participants will learn how to monitor blood sugar, understand diabetes medications and insulin, manage low and high blood sugars, improve their lifestyle, better understand carbohydrates and plan meals. Registration is required at least one week in advance by calling 724-258-1483.

Healthy Eating Supermarket Tours will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Finleyville Giant Eagle, 3701 Route 88. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will conduct the tours and discuss “Heart Healthy Eating.” The program is free, but space is limited. Register by calling 724-258-1483.

Diabetes Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The topic is “Love your Heart.” Registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.

Stroke Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1455.

Go Red Washington County will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Free heart-health programs will include:

• Blood pressure screenings and stroke risk assessments, 3 to 4:30 p.m.;

• Cooking demonstration and food tasting, 3:30 p.m.;

• Innovations in Medicine: Stroke, 4:30 p.m.;

• Physical fitness and heart health, presented by former Pittsburgh Steeler Craig Wolfley, 6 p.m.

To register, call 724-258-1333.

Infant and child CPR class will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Fee is $40, payable to VHSTC. Registration is required by calling the Valley Health and Safety Training Center at 724-684-9536.

Cancer-care specialists are available to evaluate needs, provide information, guidance and support, identify resources and navigate the health-care system. For more information, call St. Clair Hospital’s cancer-care specialist at 412-942-5082.

Diabetes Education Center offers group classes and one-on-one appointments, addressing a comprehensive range of topics. Diabetes management plans are developed with patients and their physicians, taking into account each individual’s lifestyle and needs. Insulin pump training is provided. For more information, call 412-942-2151.

A smoking cessation program offers classes and individual counseling. For more information, call 412-942-2008.

Breast-feeding Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the last Monday of each month, except May and December, in the Community Room at Washington Hospital. To register, call 724-250-4476.

Stroke Support Group meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the occupational therapy apartment, fourth floor, at Washington Hospital. To register, call 724-229-2449.

Free health and wellness information is available in the Ruth York Morgan Health Education Learning Place at Washington Hospital. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 724-223-3144.

Teen Outreach programs at Washington Hospital include:

• Echo – a home-based early intervention program for children in fourth through eighth grades.

• Parents and Daughters – for girls 9 to 12 years old.

• Parents and Sons – for boys 10 to 14 years old.

• Pregnant and Parenting Teens – supportive and educational services for teens.

• Teen Father Program – for fathers up to 22 years old.

Some programs include a fee. For more information, call 724-222-2311.

Prenatal classes are baby care, breast-feeding and prepared childbirth. There is a fee, but many insurance plans will offer some reimbursement. Call 724-223-3173 early in pregnancy.

Cardiac rehabilitation programs are available. For more information, call 724-250-6288.

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