12-23-13 health briefs
Blood drives
American Red Cross will hold a blood donation drive from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 26 at Uniontown Hospital, 500 West Berkley Street.
Classes/seminars
n Managing Your Diabetes, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at Monongahela Valley Hospital Anthnoy M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Completion of three-day “Diabetes Self Management Training” is required prior to attending. Registration required at least one week prior. Information and to register: 724-258-1483.
n Smoking Cessation Program, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Monongahela Valley Hospital. Classes offered at no charge to Primary Care Resource Center patients, hospital employees and anyone with a referral from an MVH affiliated primary care physician. Cost is $20 for all others. Limited space. Registration required. Information: 724-258-1932.
n Childbirth Preparation Class, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Four-week series. To register, call 724-258-BABY (2229) ext. 9.
n Ten Keys to Healthy Aging educational workshops and no cost and low cost preventative services provided by Medicare, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4 at Meadow Heights, 144 N. Beeson Boulevard, Uniontown. Free to attend. Seating is limited. Sponsored by Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging. Information: 724-489-8080 ext. 4411.
Screenings
Bone Density Screening, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 8, Healthy Directions, Finleyville Giant Eagle. No charge and no appointments necessary. Information: 724-348-6699.