Health Briefs 8-25-14
Classes/seminars
n Breastfeeding class, 6:30-9:30 p.m. today, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This free class is designed for mothers who plan to breastfeed to help them feel more comfortable and confident while feeding their newborns. Information: 724-258-2229, Ext. 9.
n Advanced Carbohydrate Counting, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Monongahela Valley Hospital, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self-Management Training” is required prior to attending this class. Registration: 724-258-1483.
n Infant and child CPR class, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Monongahela Valley Hospital, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The class will demonstrate emergency life saving techniques of clearing airway obstructions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The $40 fee is payable to Valley Health and Safety Training Center. Advanced registration is required: 724-684-9536.
n Weight Loss Surgery for a Healthier You informational seminar, 6 p.m. Thursday, Community Room, main floor, Uniontown Hospital. Anyone considering bariatric surgery is encouraged to attend these free information sessions prior to surgery to ensure they are fully aware of the process and the expected results. Information: 724-430-5673 or uhweightloss.com.
n Childbirth and labor preparation courses, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 9, 16 and 23, Community Room 1, main floor, Uniontown Hospital. Pre-registration is required: 724-430-4646.
Support groups
n Caring Corner Grief Support Program for families and children, 6-8 p.m. every Monday, East End United Community Center, Uniontown. Information: 724-437-1660.
n Survivors of Incest Anonymous meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday, Mount St. Macrina Retreat Center, Uniontown. The group is a 12-step recovery program for women and men older than 18 who were sexually abused by a trusted person as a child. The group will not meet Sept. 1 due to the annual pilgrimage at Mt. St. Macrina. Information: peopleofcourage@gmail.com or siawso.org.
n Fayette County Parkinson support group, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Abundant Life Church, 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown. David Von Hofen, regional director of the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania will be the speaker. The meeting is open to anyone diagnosed with Parkinson disease, the caregivers, family members and friends.
n Silver Generation Support Program, 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday, East End United Community Center. The program is for adults ages 55 and older. Information: 724-437-1660.
n Prostate cancer support group, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Monongahela Valley Hospital, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. All prostate cancer patients, families and caregivers are invited to attend this free support group. Information: 724-292-9404.
n Al-Anon Family Groups, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Trinity Church basement, Fayette and Morgantown streets, Uniontown and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Christian Church, Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville. These meetings are for anyone who has been affected by or is having problems from someone else’s drinking. Information: al-anon.alateen.org or pa-al-anon.org.
n Stroke support group, 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Monongahela Valley Hospital, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The group is designed for patients and caregivers to share, learn and grow with people who can personally relate to the daily challenges and struggles they face dealing with strokes and their after-effects. Information: 724-258-1455.
n Life After Weight Loss Surgery support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Thelma Sandy Conference Room, main floor, Uniontown Hospital. Anyone considering, scheduled or have had gastric bypass or a lap band procedure is invited to attend the group. Information: 724-880-8050 or pdplpn@yahoo.com.
n Fayette Regional Cancer support group, 6 p.m. Sept. 4, Thelma Sandy Conference Room, main floor, Uniontown Hospital. Information: 724-557-1726.
n Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging (AAA) caregiver support group, 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, AAA Conference Room, Fayette County Community Center, Building B, 137 North Beeson Ave., Uniontown. This new support group will meet to share and learn from one another’s experiences, as well as take advantage of professionals in human services. Information: 888-300-2704, Ext. 4418 or 4194.
n Stepping Stone Bereavement Support group fall program, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Callaway, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road, Uniontown. The program runs for 10 weeks with different topics being presented weekly. Anyone who is newly bereaved or still having problems dealing with grief is invited to attend. There is no cost to participate. Information: 724-438-9373.
n Suicide survivor’s support group, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 9, Thelma Sandy Conference Room, main floor, Uniontown Hospital. The group is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Information: 724-438-6738.
n Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA has a support group for women who have been or who currently are in abusive relationships. It is a confidential, low-pressure, safe place. Information: 724-223-9190 or 800-791-4000 in Washington, 724-852-2463 in Greene or 724-439-9500 in Fayette.
n Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County provides quality services for all victims and families of sexual assault and other violet crimes. Most services are free, and all services are strictly confidential. The center is now accepting volunteer applications. Information: 724-438-1470 Crisis Hotline: 724-437-3737.
Community events
n Fayette County Healthy Lifestyles Task Force’s Wednesday Walks, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, celebration picnic at Yough River Park. This is a healthy, covered dish picnic. Entrees, drinks, supplies and desserts will be supplied by the task force. Information: 724-963-2804, sandra.morris100@gmail.com or stepstoahealtheirfayettecounty.org.
n California University of Pennsylvania’s 27th annual health fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17, south conference wing of the Convocation Center. Admission is free. More than 40 healthcare experts will be on hand to discuss topics such as diabetes, nutrition and smoking cessation. Free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, speech and hearing, blood oxygen levels and balance will also be offered. The Central Blood Bank will conduct a blood drive. The first 700 people to visit the health fair will receive drawstring bags, and there will be other prizes and free items available at the event. Information: 724-938-5922 or fayish@calu.edu.
n There are still Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program Vouchers available to seniors. Those who can participate are 60 or older by Dec. 31 of this year and meet the income eligibility guidelines of making no more than $21,590 for a single person household, $29,101 on a two person household or $36,612 for a three person household. Last day to issue checks will be Sept. 30 and last day to redeem checks will be Nov. 30. Information: 724-430-4603.
n Fayette County Heart Walk, 10 a.m. Oct. 4, Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. Registration: heart.org/fayettewalk.com.
n The 11th annual MVH/Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk, Oct. 11, Charleroi Market House, 423 McKean Ave., Charleroi. Registration for the one or two mile fun walk begins at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. Money raised goes toward supporting the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer in the community. Information: 724-258-1855.
n Women on Wellness (WOW) retreat, Oct. 25, Heston Farm, Fairmont. The event is built around a message of behavioral change and personal empowerment. Participants will engage in a three-part program of various activities meant to maintain, move and nourish the body, mind and spirit. In addition, a range of health screenings will be offered. Registration is $50, with scholarships and gift certificates available for women in financial need. The program is free for women in the military and wives or significant others of service personnel. Information: wowicandoit.com or 304-293-5690.
Blood drives
n Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington.
n St. Francis of Assisi, 12:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, 101 W. Church, Masontown.
n West Virginia University Mountain Lair, 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, University Avenue, Morgantown.
n The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 12:30-6 p.m. Thursday, 210 Barbara St., Uniontown.
n West Virginia University Honors Hall, 1:30-7 p.m. Friday, 250 2nd St., Morgantown.
n MVH blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Monongahela Valley Hospital, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Information and registration: 724-494-4090 or redcrosslife.org.
n American Red Cross blood donation center, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 1223-10 Pineview Drive, Morgantown.