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Health Briefs 12-01-14

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Classes/seminars

n Yoga at the Carnegie Free Library of Connellsville, 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; 101 Yoga for Beginners 10:30-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, six week class is $50, information kumor49@hotmail.com or 724-626-1114; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, classes are $10 per person or a package of three classes for $25; and 10:15-11:45 a.m. Saturday, classes are by donation which benefits the library, suggested donation $5. Information: 724-626-1114.

n Baby care class, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Mon-Vale HealthPlex. Parents-to-be will learn baby care basics at this instructional session. Topics include home safety, car seat safety, immunizations, breast and bottle feeding, pacifiers, bathing and additional topics. Information: 724-258-BABY ext. 9.

n Innovations in Medicine — Shoulder Injury Repair, 6 p.m. Dec. 8, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Dr. Richard Mitchell, orthopedic surgeon, will present a free program to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries.This program is part of MVH’s “Innovations in Medicine” talks featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Registration: 724-258-1333.

n Managing Your Diabetes, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9-11, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Those attending will learn how to monitor blood sugar, understand diabetes medications and insulin, manage low and high blood sugars, improve his or her lifestyle, better understand carbohydrates and plan meals. Registration required: 724-258-1483.

n Free Alzheimer’s Caregiver Workshops, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 10, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This workshop will discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementias plus stress management techniques. Nurses and social workers will receive two CEUs for attending. Reservations required: 724-258-1333.

n Advanced Carbohydrate Counting, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 17, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Completion of the three-day “Diabetes Self-Management Training” is required prior to attending this class. Registration: 724-258-1483.

n Breastfeeding class, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 29, 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-BABY ext. 9.

Support groups

n Breast cancer support group, 2-4 p.m. Monday, 7-East Family Room, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. Information: 724-258-1704.

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 people over 18 who were sexually abused by a trusted person as a child. Information: peopleofcourage@gmail.com or siawso.org.

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 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 “Surviving the Holidays” from GriefShare, 10 a.m. Saturday, Uniontown Church of the Brethren, 20 Robinson Street. Register by Nov. 30: 724-438-8372.

n RSDS support group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. The group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. Information: 724-929-9492.

n Caner support group, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 7-East Family Room, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. Information: 724-258-1704.

n Stroke support group, 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. 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 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 violent 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 Flu vaccinations are now available at all Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets in-store pharmacies. No appointments are needed and vaccinations are provided any time the pharmacy is open. The cost for the stand flu shot is $35 and most major insurance plans along with Medicare are accepted. Customers with Giant/Martin’s prescription savings card will receive $10 off their flu shot. For information to schedule an on-site flu clinic at an office: 877-439-1311.

nWesley Health Center free flu shots, 8 a.m. to noon weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, 410 South Pittsburg St., Connellsville. The shots are free to anyone regardless of insurance. Information: 724-626-2610 ext. 1.

n Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) is from Oct. 15-Dec. 7. Enrollment events and centers are scheduled to assist individuals with comparisons of various insurance options. The events are one-time; the centers are ongoing until the end of the election period. To make an appointment at one of the enrollment centers: Fayette County, Southwestern Pa Area Agency on Aging 724-430-4603 or Youghiogheny Western Baptist Association 724-430-4603; Greene County, Community Action Southwest 724-852-2893, ext. 541; Washington County, Washington Area Senior Center 724-228-7080; and Mon Valley Area, Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc. 724-489-8080 or 1-888-300-2704, ext. 4488. Applicants must bring pertinent insurance cards, including the Medicare (red, white and blue) card, the zip code of their pharmacy and a list of their prescriptions, including the dosage and frequency taken.

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