Health Briefs 04-11-16
Classes, seminars
n Advanced Carbohydrate Counting, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, your glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration is required: 724-258-1483.
n Community CPR instruction, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. The classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Rostraver EMS. The fee for the class is $35 to cover the class and required materials. Registration: 724-872-9200.
n Spring smoking cessation series, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 26 and 28, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The one-hour session will be facilitated by the Primary Care Resource Center team, which has been certified in evidence-based cessation programs. Classes are free for PCRC patients and those with referrals from MVH-affiliated primary care physicians. All others pay $20. Registration: 724-258-1932.
n Childbirth and labor preparation courses, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and April 23, Community Room 1, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Family Beginnings Birthing Center nurses teach about pregnancy discomforts, labor and delivery, pain relief options, potential complications, breathing and relaxation, self and infant care, etc. A tour of the center will also be offered. Preregistration required: 724-430-4646.
n Weight loss surgery for a healthier you information seminar, 5:30 p.m. April 21, Community Room 2, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Anyone considering bariatric surgery is encouraged to attend this free information session. Information: 724-430-LOSE (5673).
Support groups
n Caring Corner Grief Support Program for families and children, 6-8 p.m. every Monday, East End United Community Center, Uniontown. Information: 724-437-1660.
n Survivors of Incest Anonymous meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday, Mount St. Macrina Retreat Center, Uniontown. The group is a 12-step recovery program for people 18 or older who were sexually abused by a trusted person as a child. Information: peopleofcourage@gmail.com or siawso.org.
n Silver Generation Support Program, 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday, East End United Community Center. The program is for adults ages 55 and older. Information: 724-437-1660.
n Al-Anon Family Groups, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Trinity Church basement, Fayette and Morgantown streets, Uniontown, and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Christian Church, Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville. These meetings are for anyone who has been affected by or is having problems from someone else’s drinking. Information: al-anon.alateen.org or pa-al-anon.org.
n Grief Share, a faith-centered grief support group, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Uniontown Church of the Brethren, 20 Robinson St., Uniontown. Information: 724-438-8372.
n Celebrate Recovery meetings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown, and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Abundant Life Church, 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown. The program is based on biblical principles with the purpose of letting God restore the mental, physical, emotional.
n Suicide bereavement support group, 6 p.m. today and April 25, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicidie. Registration required: 724-268-1144.
n RSDS support group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. Information: 724-929-9492.
n Alzheimer’s support group, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This group is designed to help the family members, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations: 724-258-1333.
n Diabetes support group, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This program is free for people with diabetes, their families and caregivers. Registration required: 724-258-1483.
n Stroke support group, 6-8 p.m. April 21, Community Room 1, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Stroke survivors, caregivers, loved ones and anyone interested in learning more about stroke is invited. Meetings include guest speaker, blood pressure readings, medication review and more. Information: 724-430-5212.
n Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA has a support group for women who have been or who currently are in abusive relationships. It is a confidential, low-pressure, safe place. Information: 724-223-9190 or 800-791-4000 in Washington, 724-852-2463 in Greene or 724-439-9500 in Fayette.
n Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County provides quality services for all victims and families of sexual assault and other violent crimes. Most services are free, and all services are strictly confidential. Information: 724-438-1470; Crisis Hotline: 724-437-3737.
Events
n Exercises classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville. Classes include chair dancing at 9:30 a.m. followed by healthy steps at 11 a.m. Information: 724-938-3554.