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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.

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 Community Relations at 724-258-1234 or whurley@monvalleyhospital.com.

Physician Referral Service Guide is available on the hospital’s website, www.monvalleyhospital.com.

HealthPLEX Imaging at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, WillowPointe Plaza, first floor, Belle Vernon, offers open MRI, mammography, ultrasound, bone density and X-ray services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition to the daytime hours, the site is open until 8 p.m. Tuesdays. For more information, call 724-379-1900.

On-site laboratory services for blood and urine analysis and free blood pressure screenings are available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at Healthy Directions at Finleyville Giant Eagle, 3701 Route 88. For more information, call Healthy Directions at 724-348-6699.

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.

Blood drive to benefit local patients will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Free parking will be available. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090 or visit redcrosslife.org.

Look Good Feel Better will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. June 6 in Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

The American Cancer Society designed this program for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. Presenters will provide specific treatment techniques to help women look their best while undergoing treatment. Those who register more than five days before the program will receive a makeup package valued at $200. To register, call

1-800-227-2345.

Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. June 6 in the 7-East family room at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1700.

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? will be presented by Dr. Hiram Gonzalez at 6 p.m. June 6 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 7-9 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Topics include 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.

Community CPR instruction will be held at 11 a.m. June 8 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.

Healthy Eating Supermarket Tours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 9 at Fisher Heights Giant Eagle, 1300 Country Club Road, Monongahela. Participants will learn how to read food labels to manage a healthier lifestyle. 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.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. June 13 and 27 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.

RSDS Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. June 14 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. June 14 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 15 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, the glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required at least one week in advance by calling 724-258-1483.

Ostomy Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 16 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1773.

What is Heart Cancer? will be presented by Dr. Oleksandr Yergiyev at 6 p.m. June 16 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Cancer Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. June 20 in the 7-East family room at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1704.

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

How is Cancer Treated? will be presented by Dr. Andrew Zahalsky at 6 p.m. June 23 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. To register, call 724-258-1333.

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

How Do I Live With Cancer? will be presented by registered nurses Carol Manown and Lisa Eicher at 6 p.m. June 30 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Infant and child CPR class will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. June 30 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Fee is $40 and is payable to VHSTC. Registration is required by calling the Valley Health and Safety Training Center at 724-684-9536.

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.

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