Health Briefs 08-01-16
Classes, seminars
n Life After Weight Loss Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Center for Weight Loss Surgery, 100 Woodlawn Ave., Suite 100, Uniontown. Anyone considering, scheduled for or have had gastric bypass or lap band procedure is encouraged to attend. Each meeting features a guest speaker and information on obesity and/or weight loss surgery, a group member testimonial and open forum. Information: 724-430-LOSE.
n Managing Your Diabetes, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics include the importance of controlling blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce risk of complications. Registration required: 724-258-1483.
n Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You, 6 p.m. Thursday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. Dr. Hiram Gonzalez will discuss the topic. Registration: 724-258-1333.
n Community CPR instruction Heartsaver AED course, 11 a.m. Aug. 10, Mon-Vale HEalthPLEX. Adult CPR classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Rostraver EMS. The class is $35. Registration: 724-872-9200.
n Childbirth and labor prep courses, 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 and 20, 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. A tour will also be given. Pre-registration required: 724-430-4646.
n Managing Your Diabetes, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 16, 17 and 18, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics include the importance of controlling blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce risk of complications. Registration required: 724-258-1483.
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. first and third Monday of the month (except for holidays), Mount Macrina Retreat Center, Uniontown. The group is a 12 step recovery program for women and men, aged 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 Celebrate Recovery meetings 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 and emotional.
n Breast cancer support group, 2-4 p.m. today, Monongahela Valley Hospital, 7-East Family Room. The group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. Information: 724-258-1700.
n Suicide bereavement support group, 1-2:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free. Registration required: 724-268-1144.
n RSDS support group, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is free to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. Information: 724-929-9492.
n Alzheimer’s support group, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is designed to help the family members, friends and caregivers of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations requested: 724-258-1333.
n Prostate cancer support group, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 10, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. All prostate cancer patients, families and caregivers are invited to attend this free support group. Information, call 724-292-9404.
n Cancer support group, 2 p.m. Aug. 15, Monongahela Valley Hospital, 7-East Family Room. The group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. Information: 724-258-1704.
n Ostomy support group, 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. Information: 724-258-1773.
n Suicide bereavement support group, 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month and is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to those touched by suicide. Registration required: 724-268-1144.
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 Walk-in Wednesday mammograms, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday, Monongahela Valley Hospital’s HealthPLEX Imaging, WillowPointe Plaza, 800 Plaza Drive, Suite 170, Belle Vernon. No appointment or prescription is necessary. Information: 724-379-1900.
n Wednesday Walks/Brownsville South Side Cemeteries Walk, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, parking at the Brownsville High School. Learn about the following cemeteries: Woodlawn Cemetery, The Saint Nicholas Cemetery, The Saint Mary Cemetery and the GreenLane Cemetery. Information: 724-998-5935 or the group’s Facebook page.
n MVH Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The hospital in conjunction with the American Red Cross is hosting the blood drive to benefit local patients. Information and registration: 724-494-4090 or redcrosslife.org.
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.
Announcements
n Cornerstone Care will hold a dental health poster contest open to children ages 5 to 18 during National Health Center Week Aug. 8-12. Participants are required to incorporate the Cornerstone Care and Smile for Life logos into their posters. Smile for Life mascots, Tommy and Tami Smiley, also can be included. Entries are due 5 p.m. Aug. 12 and winners will be selected on Aug. 17. One winner will be chosen from each age group for a total of three winners per office. Each winner will receive a $25 Walmart gift card and one grand prize winner from each office will receive a $50 gift card. Information and rules: cornerstonecare.com.
n Smart phone users will now be able to check in for their appointments or tests at Monongahela Valley Hospital, track their visit histories and create patient profiles for themselves or their loved ones by downloading the free CrossChx app. Iphone users can visit the Apple App Store and Android users can get the app from Google Play.