Health programs
Canonsburg
Through Canonsburg 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.
Ask the Doctor shows are available online by accessing www.geocities.com/ptct7/Ask_The_Doctor.html.
Monongahela
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.
On-site laboratory services for blood and urine analysis are available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Monongahela Valley Hospital’s occupational health program site at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, WillowPointe Plaza, Suite 210, Belle Vernon. A doctor’s prescription is required, and blood samples and urine specimens collected at the site will be tested at the laboratory at the hospital. For more information, call 724-379-1940.
HealthPLEX Imaging and Rostraver Imaging use digital diagnostic equipment to provide sharp images. HealthPLEX Imaging, in the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX at WillowPointe Plaza, offers bone density, 3-D mammography, ultrasound and X-ray. At Rostraver Imaging, in the Peasant Village Professional Plaza, diagnostic services include CT-scan, MRI, ultrasound and X-ray. Services are available weekdays, with some evening appointments. For HealthPLEX Imaging, call 724-379-1900; for Rostraver Imaging, call 724-929-6736.
Many of the following events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC):
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? program at 6 p.m. Oct. 3. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Innovations in Medicine: “Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes” will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 3. Faisal Javaid, M.D., will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and 22. This program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Registration is required by calling 724-678-3601.
Alzheimer’s Support Group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of class by calling 724-258-1483.
Innovations in Medicine: “Celiac Disease” will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 10. Nick Bellicini, M.D., will discuss symptoms and treatments for celiac disease. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Fall/Apple Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 in the MVH Outdoor Central Plaza and ECC. This annual event offers a variety of foods. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources Inc., proceeds will be used to enhance services for MVH patients and visitors. For more information, call 724-258-1167.
15th Annual MVH Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk will start at 10 a.m. Oct. 13 at Charleroi Market House, 423 McKean Avenue, Charleroi. Join friends and neighbors as they walk to support the prevention, early detection and treatment of breast cancer in our community at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Registration begins at 9 a.m. the day of the event or register early at bit.ly/mvhbcw18. Pre-registration is not required. A $10 minimum donation is suggested for anyone over the age of 6. For more information, call 724-258-1855.
Innovations in Medicine: “Colon Cancer” program will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 15, Arshad Bachelani, M.D., will discuss symptoms and treatments for colon cancer. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Breast Cancer Luncheon, Education and Screening will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. 17. Learn how early detection and diagnosis can protect you and those you love from breast cancer. Participants may also receive a free breast exam. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1333.
Ostomy Support Group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 18. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. For more information, call 724-258-1773.
29th Annual Medical Staff Symposium begins at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 24. This annual event, featuring renowned speakers from across the country, is designed for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to learn about the latest advancements in cancer management. Cost is $25 for non-MVH physicians and nurses. For more information call, 724-258-1145.
MVH Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1282 or visit redcrosslife.org.
American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR/AED will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 30. This course is for people who do not need a certification card for a job. Content includes an orientation to CPR for adult, child, infants, choking and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Cost is $35 to cover the cost of the book, which includes a class participation card.
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30. The fee for the class is $50 to cover the class and required materials. To register, call 724-258-1333.
St. Clair
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.
Washington
Dynamic shopping home show event will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5 in the Community Room. The event will benefit the Washington Hospital Auxiliary.
Shoe sale sponsored by Washington Hospital Auxiliary, will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Community Room. Casual and athletic footwear, boots, accessories and more will be sold.
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.
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 details, call 724-250-6288.
Teen Outreach programs at Washington Hospital include:
Echo – a home-based early intervention program for children in fourth through eighth grades.
n Parents and Daughters – for girls 9 to 12 years old.
n Parents and Sons – for boys 10 to 14 years old.
n Pregnant and Parenting Teens – supportive and educational services for teens.
n Teen Father Program – for fathers up to 22 years old.
Some programs include a fee. For more information, call 724-222-2311.