Mar 1, 2014 5 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, call 724-258-1234.

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

Bone density screening will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital.

No appointment is necessary. For more information, call 724-348-6699.

Childbirth preparation class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through March 26 at on-Vale HealthPLEX. Topics include signs of labor, vaginal and caesarean deliveries, the role of a labor coach and comfort measures. To register, call 724-258-BABY, ext. 9.

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? will be presented by Dr. Ramesh Ramanathan at 6 p.m. March 10 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who need to lose 100 pounds or more. A heart-healthy cooking demonstration will be held before the discussion. To register, call 412-641-3632 or 412-802-8299.

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

Betters Breathers Club will meet at 2 p.m. March 11 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1932 or 724-344-0287.

Innovations – Am I at Risk for Diabetes? will be presented by Dr. Alexander Tal, an endocrinologist, at 6 p.m. March 12 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Tal will discuss pre-diabetes, disease progression and complications. Refreshments will be served. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Talk with a Doc: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will be presented by Dr. Daniel T. Stewart, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery, from 1 to 3 p.m. March 17 in the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. Light refreshments will be served. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? will be presented by Dr. Carol McCloskey at 5:30 p.m. March 17 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. A heart-healthy cooking demonstration will be held before the discussion. To register, call 412-641-3632 or 412-802-8299.

Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. March 18-20 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.

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.