Health Briefs 5-18-15
Classes/seminars
n Childbirth and Labor Preparation Courses, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Community Room 1, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Pre-registration required: 724-430-4646 to leave a message.
n NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Consumer Meeting, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Fayette County Health Center, Laurel Room, 100 New Salem Road, Uniontown. Information: 724-430-1370.
n Managing Your Diabetes, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. People will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other covered topics include the importance of controlling blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce risk of complications. Registration required: 724-258-1483.
n Adult CPR instruction, 6-9 p.m. May 26, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Adult CPR classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center (VHSTC). The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling 724-684-9536.
n Advanced Carbohydrate Counting, 9-11 a.m. May 27, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This program is a diabetes self-management class designed to educate you on how to count carbohydrate content of food to improve blood sugar control. Topics include how to track effects of carbohydrates and blood sugar, your glycemic index and how to read food nutrition labels. Registration required: 724-258-1483.
n Weight Loss Surgery for a Healthier You informational seminar, 6 p.m. May 28, community room 1, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Anyone considering bariatric surgery is encouraged to attend this free information session presented by bariatric surgeons prior to surgery to ensure you are fully aware of the process and the expected results. Information: 724-430-LOSE or uhweightloss.com.
n Public first-aid instruction, 6-9 p.m. May 28, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. Adult first aid classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center (VHSTC). The $30 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required: 724-684-9536.
Support groups
n Cancer support group, 2 p.m. Monday, Monongahela Valley Hospital, 7-East Family Room. The group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families, and meets on the third Monday of each month. 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 18 or older 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 Celebrate Recovery meetings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown. The program is based upon biblical principles with the purpose of letting God restore the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
n Stroke support group, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, community room 1, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Stroke survivors, caregivers, loved ones and anyone interested in learning more about stroke. Monthly meetings will include a guest speaker, blood pressure readings, medication review and any other information requested. Information: 724-430-5212.
n Ostomy support group, 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, Monongahela Valley Hospital. This group is free and open to all persons with ostomies and their families and friends. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Information: 724-258-1773.
n Fayette County LICC meeting, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, FCBHA Building, 215 Jacob Murphy Lane, Uniontown. The topic will be shaken baby syndrome and safe sleep. Reservations: 800-328-6481 ext. 220.
n NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Family Group meeting, 6-8 p.m. May 26, Fayette County Health Center, Chestnut Room, 100 New Salem Road, Uniontown. Information: 724-430-1370.
n Parkinson’s support group, 2-4 p.m. May 26, Community Room, Uniontown Hospital. Anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, their spouse, family members, caregivers and friends are welcome to attend.
n Stroke support group, 1-2:30 p.m. May 28, 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 the after-effects. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. 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 Wesley Health Center in Connellsville will have free retinal screenings for people who do not have eye insurance. People who have diabetes or a family history of diabetes are at risk of blindness or other eye diseases. To make an appointment: 724-626-2610.
n “Drop in” to Drop-in, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 27, 28 and 29, Oakhouse Drop-In, 100 New Salem Road, Uniontown. Three will be activities, refreshments and basket raffles. Information: 724-438-6738.
n Miracle League baseball games, 2:30 and 4 p.m. May 31, Bailey Park, Uniontown. Information: mlplh.org.