Aug 2, 2014 7 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.

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 Thom Kostelac, community relations coordinator, at 724-258-1078 or tkostelac@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.

Baby Care class will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Parents-to-be will learn baby care basics, including home safety, car seat safety, immunizations, breast- and-bottle feeding and bathing and additional topics. For more information, call 724-258-BABY, ext. 9.

Bone density screening will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Healthy Directions at Finleyville Giant Eagle. No appointments are necessary. For more information, call 724-348-6699.

Healthy Directions in Finleyville will celebrate its third anniversary from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday. There will be free blood pressure checks, health information, cake and light refreshments. For more information, call 724-348-6699.

Better Breathers Club will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 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. Aug. 12 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. Aug. 13 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Rostraver EMS. Fee is $35. To register, call 724-872-9200.

Innovations in Medicine – Post-Surgical Pain will be presented by Dr. Thomas F. Brockmeyer, an orthopedic surgeon and director of the Orthopedic Institute, 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Willow Room. He will discuss ways to reduce discomfort associated with total knee replacements to promote healing and reduced recovery time. efreshments will be served, and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Cancer Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Aug. 18 in the 7-East Family Room at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

Innovations in Medicine – Acupuncture will be presented by Dr. Lauren H. Ayersman, family practitioner, at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. In addition to her osteopathic medicinal studies, Ayersman is certified and licensed in acupuncture. Light 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. Aug. 19-21 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.

Breast-feeding class will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Partners and grandmothers are welcome. For more information, call 724-258-BABY, ext. 9.

Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 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. Aug. 27 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. This is a diabetes self-management class. Topics range from how to measure the upward drive each meal has on blood sugar to information on the glycemic index. 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.

Stroke Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1455.

Infant and Child CPR class will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28 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.

Blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The hospital, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive to benefit local patients. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090 or visit redcrosslife.org.

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.