Health Briefs 05-31-16
Classes, seminars
n Adult CPR instruction, 6-8 p.m. today, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Classes offered by MVH and Valley Health and Safety Training Center. The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC. Registration required: 724-684-9536.
n Look Good Feel Better, 1-3 p.m. Monday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. In this program presented by the American Cancer Society women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation will learn how to look their best during treatments. Register five days prior to event: 1-800-227-2345.
n Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You, 6 p.m. Monday, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This free information session will provide individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. The session will be lead by Dr. Hiram Gonzalez. Registration: 724-258-1333.
n Managing Your Diabetes, 8:30-11:30 a.m. June, 7,8 and 9, 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: 724-258-1483.
n Community CPR Instruction, 11 a.m. June 8, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Adult CPR classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital and Rostraver EMS. The fee is $35. Registration: 724-872-9200.
n Healthy eating supermarket tours, 6-8 p.m. June 9, Fisher Heights Giant Eagle, 1300 Country Club Road, Monongahela. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will discuss the tours and heart healthy eating. Registration required for this free event: 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. 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 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 Breast cancer support group, 2-4 p.m. Monday, Monongahela Valley Hospital, 7-East Family Room. This group is open to all breast cancer patients and their families. Information: 724-258-1700.
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 Monongahela Valley Hospital blood drive, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The drive is in conjunction with the American Red Cross to benefit local patients. Information and registration: redcrosslife.org or 724-494-4090.
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 Monongahela Hospital will open a blood draw site, located at 447 W. Main St., Monongahela, in early June. The blood will be drawn by Monongahela Valley Hospital phlebotomist and processed in the hospital’s lab. Hours will be 6:30-10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.
n Healthy Directions will move to its new location at 6108 Brownsville Road Extension, Finleyville starting Wednesday. This is also the office of Dr. Laurie S. Molinda.
n The Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County is offering volunteer training to individuals 18 and older interested in helping survivors of sexual assault and other crimes. Training will start soon and is free of charge. Information: 724-438-1470.