Health Briefs 12-26-16
Events
n American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in Community Room 1 in the main lobby of the Uniontown Hospital. Information: 800-733-2767.
n Blood Drive, American Legion Post 949, 12:30-6 p.m., Friday. Community Hall, 1938 Route 2023 Monongahela. Information: 800-733-2767.
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.
Courses
n Safe Sitter Program, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Community Room 1 in the main lobby of the Uniontown Hospital. The class will teach basic life saving techniques, age appropriate entertainment and other items regarding baby sitting. There is a $17.50 fee, and pre-registration is required. Information: 724-430-6925.
Support groups
n Stroke Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Information: 724-258-1455.
n Silver Generation Support Program, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, East End United Community Center, Uniontown. The program is for ages 55 and older. Information: 724-437-1660.
n Mental Health Association in Fayette County Advocacy Network suicide bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays of each month, 100 New Salem Road, first floor/first door on the right, Uniontown. Information: 724-880-1644 or 724-438-6738.