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.
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.
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.
Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at Monongahela Valley Hospital, 7-East family room. For more information, call 724-258-1700.
Smoking cessation program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 6-27 and Nov. 3 and 10, and Oct. 25. at the Holiday Inn, Bentleyville. Classes are offered at no charge to Primary Care Resource Center patients, MVH employees and anyone with a referral from an MVH-affiliated primary care physician. For all others, the cost for the complete program is $20. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 724-258-1932.
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 to benefit local patients. Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090 or visit redcrosslife.org.
MVH Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Charleroi Market House, 423 McKean Ave. Registration begins at 9 a.m. the day of the even, or register early at www.monvalleyhospital.com. Advance registration is not required. A $10 minimum donation is suggested for anyone over 6 years old. The first 300 walkers who raise or donate a minimum of $25 will receive a commemorative bag. The first 400 participants will receive a goody bag and a pink power towel. For more information, call 724-258-1855.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 and 24 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The support group meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month for four months. The program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free. Registration is required by calling 724-268-1144.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 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. Oct. 11 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.
Community CPR Instruction Heartsaver AED course will begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 12 at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Rostraver EMS. Fee is $35 to cover the class and required materials. To register, call 724-872-9200.
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. The diabetes self-management class will explain 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.
Managing Your Diabetes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 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.
Breast Cancer Luncheon, Education and Screening will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Physicians will present the program and offer informational displays. Participants also can receive a free breast exam. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1333.
Ostomy Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1773.
Nar-Anon Family Group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 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 particular denomination. The only requirement for membership is a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. For more information, call 724-288-8403.
Diabetes Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, room 120. Registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.
Stroke Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. For more information, call 724-258-1455.
Infant and Child CPR class will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Education Conference Center at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Fee us $40, 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.