Health Briefs 07-05-16
Classes, seminars
n Managing Your Diabetes, 8:30-11:30 a.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Topics include the importance of controlling blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and more. Registration required: 724-258-1483.
n Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?, 6 p.m. July 11, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This information session, conducted by Dr. Hiram Gonzalez, is designed to give those struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. Registration: 724-258-1333.
n Childbirth and labor preparation courses, 7-9 p.m. July 12, 19 and 16, Community Room 1, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Participants will learn about pregnancy discomforts, labor and delivery, pain relief options, potential complications, self and infant care, breathing and relaxation and more. A tour of the Family Beginnings Birthing Center will also be given. Pre-registration required: 724-430-4646.
n Community CPR instruction Heartsaver AED course, 9-11 a.m. July 13, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. CPR classes are offered by MVH in conjunction with Rostraver EMS. The fee is $35 to cover the cost of materials. Registration: 724-872-9200.
n Advanced carbohydrate counting, 9-11 a.m. July 13, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics include how to track effects of carbs and blood sugar, the glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration required: 724-258-1483.
n Managing Your Diabetes, 6-9 p.m. July 19, 20 and 21, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. 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 Weight Loss Surgery for a Healthier You information seminar, 5:30 p.m July 21, Community Room 2, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Anyone considering bariatric surgery is encouraged to attend this information session to learn more about the process and the expected results. 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. 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, 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 and emotional.
n Suicide bereavement support group, 1-2:30 p.m. July 11, 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 suicide. Registration required: 724-268-1144.
n RSDS support group, 6-8 p.m. July 12, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is free and open to people with RSDS or related illnesses. Information: 724-929-9492.
n Alzheimer’s support group, 6-8 p.m. July 12, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is designed to help family, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder, techniques for managing stress and more. Reservations requested: 724-258-1333.
n Cancer support group, 2 p.m. July 18, 7-East Family Room, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This group is free and open to cancer patients and their families. Information: 724-258-1704.
n Better Breathers club, 2-3 p.m. July 19, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Dr. Nikhil K. Dave, allergist, will discuss how allergies affect chronic breathing issues. The group is open to people who want to learn or share information about living well with breathing issues. Information: 724-258-1932.
n Arthritis and Fibromyalgia support group, 1-3 p.m. July 20, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is free and open to anyone with arthritis, fibromyalgia or related illnesses and their families. Information: 724-258-1321.
n Stroke support group, 6-8 p.m. July 21, Community Room 1, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Anyone interested in learning about stroke is invited for a guest speaker, blood pressure readings, medication review and more. Information: 724-430-5212.
n Suicide bereavement support group, 6-8 p.m. July 25, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all 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 Wednesday Walks/Hopwood Pearl of the Pike, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, meeting at Wilhelm Chiropractic. Hear about the heritage of historic Hopwood including the village’s former wooden race track and semi-pro baseball team. Information: 724-998-5935 or the group’s Facebook page.
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.