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Last Updated on Monday, 26 January 2015 23:39

The three hospitals in Washington County will again team up during National Heart Month (February) for a county-wide education and awareness effort for women and men called "Go Red, Washington County."

Canonsburg Hospital, Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) and Washington Health System (WHS) will each host events at their respective facilities on Thursday, Feb. 26 at various times. Offerings include speakers, educational demonstrations, giveaways and more.

At Mon Valley Hospital’s Go Red event, MVH Executive Chef Phoebe DiBello will prepare and share samples of heart-healthy recipes including almond snack mix, turkey and wild rice loaf, and roasted carrots, beets and red onion.

At Canonsburg Hospital, these 'Go Red' events will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the McNary Conference Center, 100 Medical Boulevard:

· 4 – 6:30 p.m. - Screenings for blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) by Canonsburg Hospital nursing staff; and chiropractic chair massage, with posture and functional movement screenings done by Tyson Swigart, D.C. and staff, Southpointe Chiropractic and Fitness.

· 4:30 p.m. — "Women and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know," Travis Wilson, M.D., cardiologist, Canonsburg Hospital, Allegheny Health Network.

· 5 p.m. — T'ai Ch'i for Stress Relief and Health, talk and demonstration by Gurney Bolster, MA of T'ai C'hi for Health.

· 5:30 p.m. —"Nutrition for a Healthy Heart," Mark Davis, RD, LDN, nutritionist, Jefferson Hospital, Allegheny Health Network.

· 6 p.m. — "Small Changes, Big Results for Your Health," Margie Webb, RN, LMT, owner of "Ahh...A Massage," McMurray.

All attending the Canonsburg 'Go Red' event will be eligible to win an iPad® Mini, donated by TownView Health and Rehab. The drawing will be held at the end of the evening. Winner need not be present. For any donation of $5 and up made to the American Heart Association, Washington County, Canonsburg Hospital will be giving away a limited number of red fleece gloves or headbands as a thank you.

At Monongahela Valley Hospital, these events will be held at the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center on the hospital campus, 1163 Country Club Road:

· 3 - 4:30 p.m. — Free blood pressure screenings and stroke risk assessments.

· 3:30 p.m. — Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration by MVH Executive Chef Phoebe DiBello, and Clinical Nutrition Manager Michele Pfarr, RD, LDN, with samples afterward.

· 4:30 p.m. — Innovations in Medicine talk on stroke by Neurologist Pushpa Kumari, M.D.

· 6 p.m. — Keynote speaker: Craig Wolfley, 12-year veteran of the NFL, former Pittsburgh Steeler, martial arts instructor, former sumo competitor, and TV and radio personality.

MVH will also have healthy refreshments, free giveaways and a raffle. Seating is limited; RSVP for MVH events by calling 724-258-1333. Staff at MVH will sell 'Go Red, Washington County' gloves and headbands during the event.

Washington Health System (WHS) events will be held Feb. 24 and 26 at the hospital's Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, 240 Wellness Way, Washington:

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5-8 p.m. - Washington GO RED Girls Night Out at Spa Harmony. Enjoy a mini-spa day while raising money for a good cause. Choose three mini-spa services: massage, reflexology, facials, manicures or pedicures. Cost is $30 per person. RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 18, or to purchase a ticket for your sweetheart, call 724-250-5238.

Thursday, Feb. 26 – 'Go Red' Washington Health System (WHS) events at Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center:

· 6 - 10 a.m. — Free screenings for the first 100, only $10/per person after that. Must RSVP to 724-250-5210 and must fast for 12 hours prior to the test; take medications as normal and drink plenty of water.

· 9 - 10 a.m. — Heart Smart Decisions panel discussion with cardiologist, dietitian and exercise physiologist.

· 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Heart Healthy Mini Stations, 10-15 minute mini heart healthy sessions on a variety of topics including fitness, nutrition and stress management.

· 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. — Zumbathon. Minimum $5 donation with free gift for all who donate. All donations will be sent to the American Heart Association (AHA).

Basket raffles will take place, and tickets are a $5 donation. All proceeds go to AHA. Washington will also sell 'Go Red' T-shirts and paper hearts in February, and hospital staff will involve employees with a pie-in-the-doctor's-face contest and an Employee Heart Education event with games and prizes.