Health programs
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.
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.
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.
Diabetes Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, room 120. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.
Nar-Anon Family Group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and April 21 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The Nar-Anon program is based on a set of spiritual principles and has no affiliation with any denomination. The only requirement for membership is a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. For more information, call 724-288-8403.
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? will be presented by Dr. Hiram Gonzalez at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who want to lose 100 pounds or more. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The blood drive is being held in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1282 or visit redcrosslife.org.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 10 and 24 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free to all those touched by suicide. Registration is required by calling 724-268-1144.
Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. April 11 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics include the challenges of coping with the disorder and techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 15. The diabetes self-management class addresses 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 in advance by calling 724-258-1483.
Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18-20 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.
Arthritis Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. April 19 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1321.
Substance Abuse Program will begin at 5:30 p.m. April 19 and 8 a.m. 20 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Medical experts and other professionals will explain substance abuse. Participants will learn about patterns of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. Substances can include alcohol and other drugs, but will deal predominantly with the heroin epidemic in the area. The program offers CEUs to nursing and social workers. For more information, call 724-258-1321.
Annual National Health Care Decisions Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20 in the lobby at Monongahela Valley Hospital. All adults can benefit from thinking about what their health care choices would be if they are unable to speak for themselves. These decisions can be written down in an “advance directive” so that others know your wishes. Renee Hurley, director of patient relations, will be able to provide information and assistance on completing and advance directives. For more information, call 724-258-1076 or visit www.nhdd.org.
Ostomy Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 20 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1773.
What is Osteoporosis? will be presented by Dr. Ajay Mathur, a rheumatologist, at 6 p.m. April 25 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. This is the first of a three-part Living Well series. Mathur will discuss the fundamentals of the bone-debilitating disease osteoporosis. He also will discuss the medical treatment of this disease.
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED will begin at 4 p.m. April 25 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Fee is $35 to cover the class and required materials. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Stroke Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 27 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1455.
How to Surgically Treat Osteoporosis will be presented by Dr. Thomas Brockmeyer, orthopedic surgeon, at 6 p.m. April 26 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. This is the second in the three-part Living Well series. He will discuss the surgical treatment of osteoporosis, especially after it has caused a bone fracture.
Mamm and Glamm Breast Cancer Prevention Event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Mammograms and pampering will be available. For an appointment, call 724-379-1911.
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.