Health programs
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.
Free diabetes education class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 in the McNary Conference Room, 100 Medical Blvd., Canonsburg. Medical professionals will discuss monitoring and managing diabetes, the benefits of exercise and dietary management of diabetes. To register or for more information, contact Melisa Fabyonic, registered dietitian, at 724-873-3035 or mfabyoni@wpahs.org. Leave a message with your name and phone number and your call will be returned.
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.
Innovations in Medicine: Am I at Risk for Fractures? will be presented at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital by Dr. Thomas F. Brockmeyer, orthopedic surgeon. Refreshments will be served, and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Better Breathers Club will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Employees from the COPD Foundation and the MVH Primary Care Resource Center clinical team will discuss education, support and research from the COPD Foundation. For more information, call 724-258-1932.
Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.
RSDS Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-929-9492.
Community CPR Instruction will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 9 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Fee is $35. To register, call 724-872-9200.
Prostate Cancer Screening and Education Program will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The free screening will include a digital rectal exam, a hemocult test and a Prostate Specific Antigen blood test. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1333.
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 10 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Participants will learn how to count carbohydrate content of food to improve blood sugar control, how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, their glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required at least one week in advance by calling 724-258-1483.
Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 in the circular driveway beside the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. MVH and the Carroll Township Police Department serve as one local host for residents to conveniently and safely dispose of unused drugs from their medicine cabinets. Motorists can drive to the circular loop, drop off their medication and leave. Remove any personal information from the bottles or packages of expired, unwanted or unused controlled, noncontrolled or over-the-counter medications. Liquid products and creams in their containers are acceptable. Sharps and syringes will not be accepted. Donors remain anonymous, and police will not request identification. For more information, call 724-258-1333.
Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 in the 7-East family room at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1704.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 and 28 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The program is led by a licensed psychologist. Registration is required by calling 724-268-1144.
Healthy Eating Supermarket Tour will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Rostraver Shop ‘N Save, 600 Willowbrook Plaza, Belle Vernon. 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. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.
Ostomy Support Group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1773.
Diabetes Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The topic will be “Understanding Diabetes Medications.” Registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.
When It’s Time to Seek Help: A Clinical Perspective on Mental Wellness will be presented by Dr. Oscar Urrea of Psychiatric Care Systems at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The free Mental Wellness Series is led by partners Monongahela Valley Hospital and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services Inc. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, email leicher@monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1475.
Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22-24 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Participants will learn the importance of controlling blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce the risk of complications. Registration is required at least one week in advance by calling 724-258-1483.
Stroke Support Group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 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 8 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The class is offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. Fee is $30, payable to VHSTC, and registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.
Multiphasic Blood Analysis will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 26 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The 37-function screening costs $25. Participants will be asked to provide the full name and complete address of the physician to whom their test results should be sent. Other blood draw testing is available for an added cost. Influenza vaccines also will be available for $25. Cash only will be accepted. Testing will be done by appointment by calling 724-258-1282 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to register is Sept. 23.
Adult CPR Instruction will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The class is offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. Fee is $40, payable to VHSTC, and registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? will be presented at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Room 120, by Dr. Hiram Gonzalez. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Talk With a Doc: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will be presented by Dr. Gerson Florez at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh. Florez will discuss the symptoms and causes of carpel tunnel syndrome and review the treatment options. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1333.
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.