Blood appeal issued
The American Red Cross is issuing another appeal for blood as donations continue to be low. Officials said, “As of today, we have not collected enough to meet the goal that is based upon hospital usage.
Cancer patients, accident victims and premature babies are some of the people whose lives depend on having that blood.’
Upcoming American Red Cross blood drives include:
– Thursday, American Legion Post 51, Uniontown, 1 to 7 p.m., Farmington Fire Hall, 1 to 7 p.m. and Uniontown Hospital, Heritage Conference Room, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
– Monday, July 1, Uniontown Mall, Community Room, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.;
– July 9: First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville, 1 to 7 p.m.
– July 17, Firemen’s Social Hall, Dunbar Street, Uniontown, noon to 6 p.m.;
– July 19: St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, 908 W. Crawford Ave., Connellsville, noon to 6 p.m.; Fairchance Fire Hall, Pittsburgh Street, noon to 6 p.m.; Point Marion Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown, noon to 6 p.m.; Elks, East Greene Street, Waynesburg, noon to 6 p.m.; Grange 1389, Route 21, Carmichaels; noon to 6 p.m.
Donors must be 17 years old, weigh 105 pounds and be in good health the day they donate. All blood types are needed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
One pint of blood can save up to four hospital patients.
Wheelchairs available
Miracle on Wheels makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 and older) usually at no out-of-pocket expense if they qualify. No deposit required.
The electric wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home or independent living quarters and who meet the additional qualifications of the program.
This service may also be available to the permanently disabled of any age.
Phone 1-800-749-8778 or visit the Web side at www.durablemedical.com for more information.
Miracle on Wheels program’s main purpose and goal is to develop public awareness that there are assistance options that allow senior citizens as well as permanently disabled to remain independent in their own homes.
Mon Valley lists events
Monongahela Valley Hospital announces its programs for July:
– July 1: Sibling preparation class, 6:30 p.m., Education Conference Center, is free and open to expectant parents and their children to prepare the youngsters for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. For more information, phone 724-258-1400.
– July 3: Stroke Support Group, 3:30 p.m., Education Conference Center, is free and open to people recovering from strokes and their families. For more information, phone 724-258-1080.
– July 5: Lupus Support Group, 1 p.m., Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Healthy Directions, 3547 Washington Ave., Finleyville, is free and open to people with lupus or related illnesses. For more information, call Healthy Directions at 724-348-6699.
– July 9: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group, Education Conference Center, 6 p.m. is free and open to people with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, phone 724-929-9492.
– July 11: Deaf Share Group, 7 p.m., Education Conference Center, is free and open to deaf people and their families. For more information, phone 412-731-2550.
Diabetes Group, 9 a.m., Education Conference Center, is free and open to all diabetics. For more information, phone 724-258-1148. Childbirth Series, 7 p.m., Education Conference Center, the first in a five-part Childbirth Preparation prenatal education series for pregnant women.
Ensuing classes will be held July 18 and 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. For more information, phone 724-258-1400.
– July 16: Monongahela Program, in conjunction with SPHS Aging Services, will present an informational program on Fibromyalgia at 10:30 a.m. at the Monongahela Senior Center, 192 W. Main St. For more information, phone 724-258-9511.
– July 17: Arthritis Group, 1 p.m., Education Conference Center, is free and open to people with arthritis or related illnesses. For more information, phone 724-258-1500.
California Program, 1 p.m., Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Health Directions education and resource center, 310 Third St., California, will present a free informational program on oral health as part of national Dental Dilemma Day.
Advance registration is requested at 724-938-7266.
– July 18: Deaf Share Group, Education Conference Center, 7 p.m.
– July 22: Breastfeeding Group, 6:30 p.m., Education Conference Center, is free and open to women interested in breastfeeding their newborn children.
For more information, phone 724-258-1400.
– July 24: Finleyville Program, 1 p.m., Monongahela Valley’s Hospital Health Directions education and resource center at 3547 Washington Ave., Finleyville, will present a free informational program on oral health as part of national Dental Dilemma Day.
Advance registration is requested at 724-348-6699.
– July 25: CPR Instruction, 6 to 9 p.m., presented in conjunction with Mon Valley Emergency Medical Series Community Trading Center, at the Education Conference Center, and open to people interested in learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Cost is $20 per person. Advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.
– July 30: First Aid Class, 6 to 9 p.m., presented in conjunction with Mon Valley Emergency Medical Services Community Training Center, at the Education Conference Center, is open to anyone interested in learning first aid techniques. Cost is $20 per person and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536.
Program in Charleroi: in conjunction with SPHS Aging Services, will present a program on pulmonary services available at the hospital at 11:15 a.m. at the Charleroi Senior Center, 538 McKean Ave. For more information, phone 724-483-4445.