Dec 28, 2013 6 min read

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.

Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 7-9 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The session builds on the education received in the “Managing Your Diabetes” program. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self-Management Training” is a prerequisite, and registration is required at least one week before the start of class by calling 724-258-1483.

Smoking cessation program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday in January at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Classes are free for Primary Care Resource Center patients, MVH employees and anyone with a referral from an MVH-affiliated primary care physician. For all others, cost is $20 for the four-week program. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1932.

Childbirth preparation class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 8-29 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Topics include signs of labor, vaginal and caesarean deliveries, the role of a labor coach and comfort measures. Couples will rehearse what they learn in class to help relieve anxiety. To register, call 724-258-BABY, ext. 9.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 15 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. This is a diabetes self-management class that focuses on counting carbohydrate intake. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self-Management Training” is a prerequisite, and registration is required at least one week before the start of class by calling 724-258-1483.

Innovations – Circulation Problems in Limbs will be presented at 6 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad, MVH’s new vascular surgeon, will discuss peripheral arterial disease, a common circulatory problem referred to as “hardening of the arteries.” Refreshments will be served, and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 21-23 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

The session builds on the education received in the “Managing Your Diabetes” program. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self-Management Training” is a prerequisite, and registration is required at least one week before the start of class by calling 724-258-1483.

Adult CPR instruction will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. Fee is $40, payable to VHSTC. Registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.

Public first-aid instruction will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. Fee is $30, payable to VHSTC. Registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.

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.

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.