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Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs this month. Many of the events will be held in the hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, September 1 — Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You?
6 p.m., ECC. Bariatric surgery is an option for people wanting to lose 100 pounds or more. This free information session is designed to give those individuals struggling with weight loss the facts to choose their best option. To learn if you are a candidate for this surgery, join Hiram Gonzalez, M.D., as he discusses this topic in detail. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 6, 7, and 8 — Managing Your Diabetes
8:30 – 11:30 a.m., HealthPLEX. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive days. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724-258-1483.

Wednesday, September 7 — “What are Orthopedic injuries/Conditions?”
6 p.m., ECC. The first of the three part Living Well series will address the many facets of orthopedics. Lorraine Damich, RN, will discuss the challenges that are presented with orthopedics. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Monday, September 12 — Breast Cancer Support Group
2 – 4 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. This support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and their families. The group meets the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1700.

Monday, September 12 — Suicide Bereavement Support Group
6 – 8 p.m., ECC. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. This program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Registration is required. To register, call 724-268-1144.

Monday, September 12 — Look Good Feel Better®
1 – 3 p.m., ECC. The American Cancer Society designed this program for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. Presenters will provide specific treatment techniques to help ladies look their best while undergoing treatment. All who register more than five days prior to the event will receive a makeup package valued at $200. To register, call
1-800-227-2345.

Tuesday, September 13 — Carbohydrate Counting
9-11 a.m., ECC. 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 is required at least one week prior to the start of class by calling 724-258-1483.

Tuesday, September 13 — RSDS Support Group
6 - 8 p.m., ECC. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) Support Group is free and open to all persons with RSDS or related illnesses. For more information, call 724-929-9492.

Tuesday, September 13 — Alzheimer’s Support Group
6 - 8 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets once a month. It is designed to help the family members, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Discussion topics include the challenges of coping with this disorder as well as techniques for managing stress and methods of encouraging social engagement. Reservations are requested by calling 724-258-1333.

Wednesday, September 14 — Community CPR Instruction Heartsaver AED Course
11 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes are offered by Monongahela Valley Hospital in conjunction with Rostraver EMS. The fee for the class is $35 to cover the class and required materials. To register, call 724-872-9200.

Wednesday, September 14 — “How are Orthopedic Injuries/Conditions Treated?”
6 p.m., ECC. The second of the three part Living Well series will address the many facets of orthopedics. Thomas Brockmeyer, M.D., Ph. D., will discuss what options are available for treatment. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Thursday, September 15 — Healthy Eating Supermarket Tours, Diabetes Support Group
6 – 8 p.m., Fisher Heights Giant Eagle, Route 88, Monongahela PA. Learn heart healthy eating at the supermarket to manage a healthier lifestyle. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital will conduct the tours and discuss “Healthy Options for Diabetics.” The program is free, but space is limited. Advance registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.

Monday, August 19 — Cancer Support Group
2 p.m., Hospital, 7-East Family Room. This support group is free and open to all cancer patients and their families. The group meets the third Monday of each month. For additional information, call
724-258-1704.

Tuesday, September 20 — Better Breathers Club
2-3 p.m., ECC, This club is free and open to all adults and their families, friends or caregivers who want to learn or share information about living well and breathing issues. For more information, call 724-258-1932.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 20, 21 and 22 — Managing Your Diabetes
6 – 9 p.m., ECC. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other topics include the importance of controlling your blood sugars, diabetes medications, lifestyle changes, meal planning and methods to reduce your risk of complications. The program is three consecutive days. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724-258-1483.

Wednesday, September 21— “How Do I Live With an Orthopedic Injury/Condition?”
6 p.m., ECC. The third of the three part Living Well series will address the many facets of orthopedics. Jose Ramirez-Del Toro, M.D., will discuss and present alternatives for ways in which to live with orthopedic challenges. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Saturday, September 24 — Multiphasic Blood Analysis
7 - 10 a.m., ECC. This 37-function screening costs only $25 and is open to the public. Participants are asked to provide the full name and complete address of the physician to whom their test results will be sent afterwards. Testing is by appointment only. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 21, and registrations must be made Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. by calling
724-258-1282.

Monday, September 26 — Suicide Bereavement Support Group, ECC
6 – 8 p.m. This support group is a four-month program that meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. This program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free and open to all those touched by suicide. Registration is required. To register, call 724-258-1144.

Thursday, September 27 — Adult CPR Class
6 - 8 p.m., ECC. Sign up to learn emergency life-saving techniques of clearing airway obstructions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required by calling the Valley Health and Safety Training Center at 724-684-9536.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 — Prostate Cancer Screening and Education Program
5:30 p.m., ECC. The prostate cancer screening and education program is free. At the screening, men will be offered a digital rectal exam (DRE), the standard test for prostate cancer; a hemocult test and a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. The screening and education program will be conducted by staff from the MVH Medical Staff and Regional Cancer Center. For more information and to register, call 724-258-1333.

Thursday, September 29 — Stroke Support Group
1 – 2:30 p.m., ECC. The Stroke Support 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. The group meets the last Thursday of each month. For more information, call 724-258-1455.

Thursday, September 29 — Public First Aid Instruction
6-9 p.m., ECC. 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 by calling 724-684-9536.

Friday, September 30 — Apple/Fall Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Outdoor Central Plaza and ECC. This annual event offers a variety of delicious foods including hot Italian combo sandwich with chips, baked potato bar, apple spring mix salad, and apple cobbler in the comfort of the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Also for sale at the festival will be pepperoni rolls and baked goods. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., proceeds will be used to enhance services for MVH patients and visitors. For more information, call 724-258-1167.

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