Health news
Free medication record to list prescription and over-the-counter medications being used is available by calling the Community Relations Department at 724-873-5835.
Through Canonsburg General Hospital’s Speaker Series, physicians and other health-care professionals can present a program on a variety of health-related topics at no cost. 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, call 724-258-1234.
Physician Referral Service Guide is available on the hospital’s website, www.monvalleyhospital.com.
Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 6-8 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self- Management Training” is a prerequisite. Registration is required at least one week in advance. For more information and to register, call 724-258-1483.
Childbirth preparation class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday in May at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Topics include signs of labor, vaginal and caesarean deliveries, the role of a labor coach, comfort measures and pain medication options. Couples will rehearse what they learn in class to help relieve anxiety surrounding the birthing experience. To register, call 724-258-BABY, ext. 9.
Bone density screening will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. May 7 at Healthy Directions at Finleyville Giant Eagle. Donna Hatalowich, nurse/health educator, also will present a free informational program, “Do You Have Osteoporosis?” No appointments are necessary. For more information, call 724-348-6699.
Diabetes Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. May 12 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The topic will be “Understanding Your Blood Sugars.” Registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.
Better Breathers Club will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. May 13 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1932 or 724-344-0287.
RSDS Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. May 13 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-929-9492.
Free skin screening will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. May 14 at the Finleyville Community Center. Dr. Paul Ruschak, a dermatologist, will perform individual screenings in recognition of National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection Month. Appointments are limited. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. May 14 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-292-9404.
Innovations in Medicine: Arthritis and Related Diseases will be held at 6 p.m. May 14 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Dr. Ajay Mathur, a rheumatologist, will discuss several of the most common types of arthritis and treatments. Refreshments will be served, and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Ostomy Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 15 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1773.
Tourette Syndrome Information Expo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. May 15 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Administrators, parents and volunteers will about the services available to medical professionals, schools and individuals for those diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. To register, email mjsmith@pahouse.net or call 724-684-2939.
AARP 55 Alive Refresher Driving Course will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Some insurance companies offer discounts for course completion. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1333.
Breast-feeding class will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 19 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Partners and grandmothers are welcome. For more information, call 724-258-BABY, ext. 9.
Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20-22 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. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.
Oncology Symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics will include Personalizing Treatment for Advanced NSCLC: Challenging Cases from Practice; Navigating HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Case-Based Community Discussions With the Experts; Understanding TSC-Associated Renal AML: Updates and Insights on Diagnosis, Prognosis and Management; and Modern Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Management: Expert Guidance for Individualized Care in the Community Setting. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1750.
Shingles vaccine clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon May 27 at Healthy Directions at Finleyville Giant Eagle. Chiara Gessler, Giant Eagle pharmacist, and Michelle Antanovich, a certified registered nurse practitioner and Healthy Directions clinical lead, will be available to discuss and administer the Zostavax vaccine to qualifying individuals. Contact your insurance company for coverage and cost information. Registration is required by calling 724-348-6699.
Talk With a Doc: Shoulder Pain will begin at 5:30 p.m. May 27 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. Dr. Richard Mitchell, orthopedic surgeon, will discuss common treatments for multiple kinds of shoulder pain, including rotator cuff tears and arthritis. Refreshments will be served,and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Adult CPR instruction will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. May 27 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. Fee is $40, payable to VHSTC. Registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. May 28 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. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.
Stroke Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 29 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1455.
Public first aid instruction will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. May 29 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital.
The classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. Fee is $30, payable to VHSTC. Registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.
Free skin cancer screenings will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. May 29 in the Sipe Infusion Center, third floor. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jason G. Whalen and Nicole Funt of Mt. Lebanon Dermatology will be performing targeted screenings. The screenings of suspicious areas are by appointment only and space is limited. To register, call 412-942-5082 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
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 anindividual 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.