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- Last Updated on Sunday, 01 September 2013 01:11
Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs during September. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted.
Bone Density Screening - Wednesday, September 4 from 1 - 3 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Do you have brittle bones? Have you ever had a bone density test? This free, painless screening will indicate if you need a more extensive test and if you have osteoporosis. No appointments necessary. For more information, call 724-348-6699.
Childbirth Preparation Class - Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 7 – 9 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. A four-week series of prenatal education classes designed to prepare couples for the birthing process. Topics include: signs of labor, vaginal and caesarian deliveries, the role of a labor coach, comfort measures including breathing and relaxation skills and pain medication options. Couples will rehearse what they learn in class to help relieve anxiety surrounding the birthing experience. To register, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 25.
Auxiliary $5 Jewelry Sale - Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., ECC. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. is sponsoring a $5 jewelry sale with a variety of costume jewelry available for purchase. Free parking provided with any purchase. Proceeds will be used to enhance services for MVH patients and visitors. For more information, call
724-258-1167.
Stroke Support Group - Thursday, September 5 from 1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. The Stroke Support Group is designed for patients and caregivers to share, learn and grow with people who can personally relate to the daily challenges and struggles they face dealing with strokes and their after-effects. For more information, call 724-258-1455.
Cholesterol Screening - Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. – noon, Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. In recognition of National Cholesterol Education month, learn how to follow a heart healthy lifestyle and reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke. Cost of cholesterol test is $10. Add a blood sugar test for an additional $2. A 12–hour fast is required. Walk-ins are welcome. To register, call 724-348-6699.
Innovations – Emergency Safety Tips for Children and Grandchildren - Monday, September 9 at 6 p.m., ECC. Perveen Punjani, M.D., a pediatrician, will present a free program to discuss ways to prevent and manage emergency situations involving the children in your life. This program is part of MVH's Innovations in Medicine series featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Dr. Punjani will repeat the talk at the HealthPLEX Willow Room on September 11 at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, September 10 – Thursday, September 12 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This session builds on the education received in the “Managing Your Diabetes” program. Learn more about food choices, dining out, and how your eating habits affect your blood glucose control. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self Management Training” is required prior to attending this class. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of the class. For more information and to register, call 724-258-1483.
Better Breathers Club - Tuesday, September 10 from 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. The Better Breathers Club is free and open to all adults and their friends, family or care-givers who want to learn or share information about living well with breathing issues. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 724-258-1932 or 724-344-0287.
RSDS Support Group - Tuesday, September 10 from 6 - 8 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-929-9492.
Innovations – Emergency Safety Tips for Children and Grandchildren - Wednesday, September 11 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Willow Room. Perveen Punjani, M.D., a pediatrician, will present a free program to discuss ways to prevent and manage emergency situations involving the children in your life. This program is part of MVH's Innovations in Medicine series featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Refreshments will be served and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Healthy Eating Supermarket Tours - Wednesday, September 11 from 6 – 8 p.m., Bartolotta’s Giant Eagle, Fisher Heights. Learn how to choose foods at your local supermarket to manage a healthier lifestyle. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will conduct the tours. The program is free, but space is limited. Advance registration is required by calling 724-258-1148.
Cancer Support Group - Monday, September 16 at 2 p.m., Hospital 7-East Family Room. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. The group meets the third Monday of each month. For additional information, call
724-258-1704.
National School Backpack Awareness Day - Tuesday, September 17 at 6 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Do you know what is in your child’s backpack? Donna Hatalowich, nurse/health educator, will conduct an informational program on how to identify look-a-like tobacco products. For more information or to register, call 724-348-6699.
Advanced Carbohydrate Counting - Wednesday, September 18 from 9 – 11 a.m., ECC. This is a diabetes self-management class that focuses on counting carbohydrate intake. Topics range from how to measure the upward drive each meal has on blood sugar to information on the glycemic index. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self-Management Training” is required prior to attending this class. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of the class. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.
Prostate Cancer Screening and Education Program - Wednesday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m., ECC. The prostate cancer screening and education program is free. At the screening, men will be offered a digital rectal exam (DRE), the standard test for prostate cancer; a hemocult test and a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. The screening and education program will be conducted by staff from the MVH Medical Staff and Regional Cancer Center. For more information and to register, call 724-258-1333.
Ostomy Support Group - Thursday, September 19 from 2 – 3:30 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1773.
Open House, Laurie S. Molinda, M.D. - Thursday, September 19 from 2 – 6 p.m., 6108 Brownsville Road Ext., Suite 204, Finleyville, PA 15332. Laurie S. Molinda, M.D. and her staff want to meet you. Get to know the new doctor in town and her team. Take a tour of the office and exam rooms. Get your blood pressure checked and pick up health information. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 724-782-0723
Healthy Eating Supermarket Tours - Thursday, September 19 from 3 – 5 p.m., Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Learn how to choose foods at your local supermarket to manage a healthier lifestyle. The tours begin at Healthy Directions, the walk-in health care facility in the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will conduct the tours and discuss “Eating for Bone Health” and perform bone density screenings. The program is free, but space is limited. Advance registration is required by calling 724-348-6699 or 724-258-1148.
National Seat Check Saturday - Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. – noon, Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Rostraver/West Newton Emergency Services is conducting a baby seat safety check in the Finleyville Giant Eagle parking lot. Come see if your baby seat is properly installed. For more information or to register, call 724-348-6699.
Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, September 24 – Thursday, September 26 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. This session builds on the education received in the “Managing Your Diabetes” program. Learn more about food choices, dining out, and how your eating habits affect your blood glucose control. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self Management Training” is required prior to attending this class. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start of the class. For more information and to register, call 724-258-1483.
Adult CPR Instruction - Tuesday, September 24 from 6 - 9 p.m., ECC. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.
Arthritis: How to Cope with the Pain - Wednesday, September 25 at 6 p.m., Finleyville Community Center. Ajay K. Mathur, M.D., a rheumatologist, will present a free program to discuss the pain of arthritis and how to manage it. Light refreshments will be served. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Public First-Aid Instruction - Thursday, September 26 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. Adult first aid classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.
Multiphasic Blood Analysis - Saturday, September 28 from 7 - 11 a.m., ECC. This 36-function screening costs only $25 and is open to the public. Participants are asked to provide the full name and complete address of the physician to whom their test results will be sent afterwards. Testing is by appointment only. The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 25, and registrations must be made Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by calling
724-258-1282.
Innovations – Diabetic Foot Care and Wound Care - Monday, September 30 at 6 p.m., ECC. Richard A. Young, D.P.M., a podiatrist, will present a free program to discuss ways individuals with diabetes may care for their feet and manage possible wounds. This program is part of MVH's Innovations in Medicine series featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Dr. Young will repeat the talk at the HealthPLEX, Willow Room on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.
Breastfeeding Class - Monday, September 30 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This free class is designed for mothers who plan to breastfeed to help them feel more comfortable and confident while in the hospital after delivery and when returning home. Many props are used in this class including breast pumps. Partners and grandmothers are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 25.
Talk With a Doc: Back Pain - Monday, September 30 at 7 p.m., Upper St. Clair Recreation Center. Jose Ramirez-Del Toro, M.D., a physical and sports medicine specialist, will present a free program to discuss symptoms and treatment for back pain. Refreshments will be served and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.
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