Health programs
Through Canonsburg 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.
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.
Nar-Anon Gamily Group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Aug. 18 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. For more information, call 412-512-4718.
Innovations in Hand and Wrist Treament will be presented by Dr. Kenneth Molinero Jr. at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Molinero will discuss symptoms of hand and nerve issues, including carpal tunnel, and various treatment options. To register, call 724-258-1333 or visit www.monvalleyhospital.com.
Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with the disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. The program is designed for caregivers, friends and family of those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-929-9492.
Learn to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes will be presented Aug. 14 and 21 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1483.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14 and 28 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.
Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15-17 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.
Ostomy Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 17 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1773.
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? will be presented by Dr. Hiram Gonzalez at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 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.
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics include 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.
Blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 25 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The drive will be held in conjunction with the American Red Cross to benefit local patients. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1282 or visit redcrosslife.org.
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29 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. Aug. 31 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1455.
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.