Health Briefs 09-06-06
Classes, seminars
n Managing Your Diabetes, 8:30-11:30 a.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday, 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 What are Orthopedic injuries/Conditions, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The first of the three part “Living Well’ series will address the many facets of orthopedics. Lorraine Damich, RN, will discuss the challenges that are presented with orthopedics. Registration: 724-258-1333.
n Childbirth and labor preparation classes, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 and 21, Community Room 1, main floor, Uniontown Hospital. Learn about pregnancy discomforts, pain relief options, potential complications, self- and infant care and more. A tour of the Family Beginnings Birthing Center will be offered. Pre-registration required: 724-430-4646.
n American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better program, 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 12, Robert E. Eberly Pavilion, 51 Brewer Drive, Uniontown; and 1-3 p.m. at Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This is free to women undergoing, about to undergo or have recently completed cancer treatment to learn how to cope with the appearance related side effects of treatment and regain self-confidence. Pre-registration required: 1-800-227-2345.
n Carbohydrate counting, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 13, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This program is a diabetes self-management class. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, glycemic index and how to read food labels. Registration required: 724-258-1483.
n Community CPR instruction Heartsaver AED course, 11 a.m. Sept. 14, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Adult CPR offered by the hospital and Rostraver EMS. $35 for the class. Registration: 724-872-9200.
n “How are Orthopedic Injuries/Conditions Treated” 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Thomas Brockmeyer, M.D. and Ph. D., will discuss what options are available for treatment. Registration: 724-258-1333.
n Weight Loss Surgery for a Healthier You, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Community Room 2, main floor, Uniontown Hospital. Anyone considering bariatric surgery is invited to attend to learn more about the process and expected results. Information: 724-430-LOSE.
n Healthy eating supermarket tours, diabetes support group, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15, Fisher Heights Giant Eagle, Route 88, Monongahela. Health care professionals from MVH will conduct tours and discuss “Healthy Options for Diabetics.” The program is free, but space is limited. Advance registration is required: 724-258-1483.
n The Management of Concussions, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. This is a free continuing education class that will meet the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy requirements for two continuing education contact hours. Registration: pjp17@psu.edu.
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, age 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 p.m. Thursdays, 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 Stepping Stones bereavement support group, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Fayette Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Uniontown. The program runs for 10 weeks and will deal with various aspects of grief. Information and registration: 724-438-9373 or 724-439-1683.
n Breast cancer support group, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 12, Monongahela Valley Hospital, 7-East Family Room. The group is free to all breast cancer patients and their families. Information: 724-258-1700.
n Suicide bereavement support group, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to those touched by suicide. Registration required: 724-268-1144.
n RSDS support group, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 13, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is free and open to everyone with RSDS or related illnesses. Information: 724-929-9492.
n Alzheimer’s support group, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 13, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Topics include challenges of coping with Alzheimer’s and techniques for managing stress and more. Reservations requested: 724-258-1333.
n Stroke support group, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15, Community Room 1, main floor, Uniontown Hospital. Survivors, caregivers and loved ones are invited to learn more about stroke. There will be a guest speaker, blood pressure readings, medication review and more. Information: 724-430-5212.
n Violent crime parent/family support group, initiated by The Crime Victims’ Center starting in September at the Crime Victims’ Center conference room located at Oliver Square Plaza off Route 51 in Uniontown. The group is for parents/families who have lost a child due to a violent crime (homicides, DUI crashes and others). Topics will include discussing the grief process, denial, anger, guilt, fear and sharing ideas. The group will include guest speakers discussing the legal/court system, a family therapist to discuss tools to keep the family together and difficulties that may arise between a husband and wife. There is no fee. Registration: 724-438-1470.
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 Fayette County Heart Walk, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 20, Storey Square Downtown Uniontown. The event, to benefit the American Heart Association, will feature heat healthy activities, walk, entertainment and more. For more information or to participate: 614-396-3471 or heart.org/fayettewalk.
n Exercise 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.