Nov 29, 2014 5 min read

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.

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.

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.

Breast Cancer Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at Monongahela Valley Hospital, 7-East family room. 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. Topics will include home safety, car seat safety, immunizations, breast- and bottle-feeding and bathing. For more information, call 724-258-BABY, ext. 9.

Innovations in Medicine – Shoulder Injury Repair will be presented by Dr. Richard Mitchell, an orthopedic surgeon, at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Light refreshments will be served, and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.

RSDS Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Dec. 9 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9-11 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Participants will learn how to monitor blood sugar, understand diabetes medications and insulin, manage low and high blood sugars, improve their lifestyle, better understand carbohydrates and plan meals. Registration is required at least one week in advance by calling 724-258-1483.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Workshop will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 10 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The program will be repeated at 5 p.m. The free workshop will discuss Alzheimer’s disease, other types of dementia and stress management techniques. Classes are led by trained professionals. Nurses and social workers will receive two CEUs for attending. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required by calling 724-258-1333.

Cancer Support Group at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Monongahela Valley Hospital, 7-East family room. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 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.

Stroke Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 18 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1455.

Breast-feeding class will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Partners and grandmothers are welcome. For more information, call 724-258-BABY, ext. 9.

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. Insulin pump training is provided. For more information, call 412-942-2151.

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.