Health Briefs 7-28-14
Classes/seminars
n Breastfeeding class, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This free class is designed for mothers who plan to breast feed to help them feel more comfortable and confident while in the hospital after delivery and when returning home.
n Smoking cessation program, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Classes are free for Primary Care Resource Center patients, MVH employees and anyone with a referral from an MVH-affiliated primary care physician. There is a fee for others to participate. Registration is required: 724-258-1932.
n Adult CPR instruction, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. There is a fee for the class. Advance registration is required: 724-684-9536.
n Healthy cooking demonstration, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Room 120, Mon-Vale Health PLEX. Learn how to “Lighten Up Your Picnic,” with dietitian Michele Pfarr and executive chef Phoebe Seiverling. Registration is required: 724-258-1333.
n Public first-aid instruction, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This class is offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center. There is a fee for the class. Registration is required: 724-684-9536.
n Baby care class, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Topics include home safety, car seat safety, immunizations, breast and bottle feeding, pacifiers, bathing and more. Information: 724-258-BABY ext. 9.
n Managing Your Diabetes, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 5-7, 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. Information and registration: 724-258-1483.
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. 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 Stroke support group, 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, 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 Breast cancer support group, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 4, 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 Stepping Stone Bereavement Support group fall program, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Fayette County Health Center, 100 New Salem Road. 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 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, Brownsville’s Patsy Hillman Park walk through the grounds and learn about the hiking and biking trails along with the nature found in this park. Information: 724-963-2804, sandra.morris100@gmail.com or stepstoahealtheirfayettecounty.org.
n Bone density screening, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 6, Healthy Directions, Finleyville Giant Eagle. This free test, painless screening will indicate if someone has osteoporosis and need more extensive testing. Information: 724-348-6699.
n Pennsylvania’s 30th annual Camp Huff-n-Puff for children with asthma, Aug. 7-10, Jumonville Camp and Retreat Center, Hopwood. The four-day overnight camp is designed for children between the ages of 8 and 13, and enables campers to participate in education sessions covering self-management of their asthma. Information about registration and scholarships: breathepa.org/programs/camp-huff-n-puff or 800-220-1990.
Blood drives
n Brownsville Community, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville.
n Franklin Memorial United Methodist, 1:30-7 p.m. Friday, 54 Bridge St., Dunbar.
n Masontown Community, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5, American Legion, 423 Route 21, Masontown.
n Uniontown Community, 12:30-6 p.m. Aug. 12, Fireman’s Social Hall, 58 Dunbar St., Uniontown.
n Perryopolis Community, 12:30-6 p.m. Aug. 14, First Christian Church, 307 Independence St., Perryopolis.
n Highlands Hospital Cafeteria, 12:30-6 p.m. Aug. 15, 401 East Murphy Ave., Connellsville.
n Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, 10:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 25, 1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington.
n St. Francis of Assisi, 12:30-6 p.m. Aug. 26, 101 West Church, Masontown.
n The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day, 12:30-6 p.m. Aug. 28, 210 Barbara St., Uniontown.