Monongahela Valley Hospital lists events for week
The following is a listing of events and classes being offered at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Unless otherwise noted, the following programs will be held in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Monday
Breast-feeding Class
6:30 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. This free class is designed for mothers who plan to breastfeed and to help them feel more comfortable and confident while in the hospital after delivery and when returning home. Many props are used in this class including breast pumps. Husbands and grandmothers are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 724-258-BABY (2229).
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Managing Your Diabetes
6 p.m., ECC. 3-day, 2-hour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. Registration is required at least one-week prior to the start of classes. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.
Wednesday
Arthritis Support Group
1 p.m., ECC. This support group is free and open to all persons with arthritis or related illnesses and their families. Please call 724-258-1433 to register.
Thursday
Innovations In Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
6 p.m., ECC. Board certified Gastroenterologist John Hauser, M.D. and a team of health care professionals will present a free program to discuss the diagnosis and treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This program is part of MVH’s Innovations series featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Refreshments will be served. Call 724-258-1234 for registration or more information.
Friday
Look Good…Feel Better®
11 a.m., ECC. The Look Good…Feel Better® program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Volunteer beauty professionals lead small groups through practical, hands-on experience.
Women learn about makeup techniques, skin care, nail care, and options related to hair loss such as wigs, turbans, and scarves.
Each group program participant receives a free kit of cosmetics for use during and after the workshop.
Although there is no charge for the program, registration is required by calling the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.