MVH announces September events
Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) is sponsoring a variety of informative programs during the month of September. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC), 1163 Country Club Road, Monongahela, unless otherwise noted. Activities that will take place the first half of the month include:
Sept. 2 to 31
National Childhood Injury Prevention Month
Daily except Sundays — Healthy Directions at the Finleyville Giant Eagle. Stop by the in-store medical facility to see a video on shaken baby syndrome. For hours or more information, call 724-348-6699.
Wednesday
Breast Cancer Support Group
2 p.m. — 7-East Family Room. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients, survivors and their families. For more information, call 724-258-1704.
Childbirth Preparation Class
7 to 9 p.m. — Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. A four-week series of prenatal education classes designed to prepare couples for the birthing process. Topics include: signs of labor, vaginal and C-section deliveries, role of the labor coach, comfort measures including breathing and relaxation skills and pain medication options. Couples will rehearse what they learn in class to help relieve anxiety surrounding the birthing experience. Classes are free to Valley Women’s Health (VWH) patients; a fee applies to non-VWH patients. To register, call 724-258-2229 ext. 25.
Thursday
Stroke Support Group
1 p.m. — ECC. The Stroke Support Group is designed for patients and caregivers to share, learn and grow with people who can personally relate to the challenges and struggles they face on a daily basis dealing with stroke and its after effects. For more information, call 724-258-1455.
Friday
Medical Uniform Sale
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — ECC. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., will host a sale of medical uniforms, shoes and medical equipment like stethoscopes. Proceeds from the event will be used to enhance services for patients and visitors to MVH. For more information, call the gift shop at 724-258-1167.