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

Breast Cancer Support Group - Monday, June 1 from 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 724-258-1704.

Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 2, 3 and 4 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This education program is designed to help you with diabetes self-management. You will learn, “What is diabetes?” Other covered 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 with either morning or evening classes available each month. Registration is required at least one week prior to the start date of class by calling 724-258-1483.

AARP Driver Safety Beginners’ Course - Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ECC. The nation's first and largest classroom-based driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. It is intended to help improve skills while teaching accident and traffic violation avoidance. Some insurance companies offer discounts for course completion. The cost per person is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required, call 724-258-1333.

Turning Tragedy into Triumph: A Survivors Perspective - Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m. Retired Army Staff Sgt. Earl Granville will speak as part of this free Mental Wellness Series led by partners, Monongahela Valley Hospital and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. Granville will speak of his personal experiences with the suicide of a loved one. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Cancer Survivors Day Picnic - Sunday, June 7 from 1 – 4 p.m. Monongahela Valley Hospital Campus. All cancer survivors, friends, family and loved ones are invited to attend this celebration of life and the 30th anniversary of the Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center. Share your stories and enjoy tours of MVH’s Regional Cancer Center, munch on a picnic lunch, play games, listen to live entertainment, buy a chance at the Chinese auction and more. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group - Monday, June 8 and 22 at 6 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.

Better Breathers Club - Tuesday, June 9 from 2 – 3 p.m., ECC. The Better Breathers Club is free and open to all adults and their family, friends or caregivers who want to learn or share information about living well with breathing issues. This month, Marianne Drevna, of Breathe PA, will discuss hot weather breathing health tips and area programs for those who suffer from breathing issues. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more details or information, call 724-258-1932.

Alzheimer’s Support Group - Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m., ECC. This free support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. It is designed to help the family members, friends and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Attendees discuss 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.

Healthy Eating Supermarket Tours - Tuesday, June 9 from 6 – 8 p.m., Fisher Heights Giant Eagle. 1300 Country Club Road, Monongahela, PA 15063. Learn how to choose foods at the supermarket to manage a healthier lifestyle. Health care professionals from Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology will conduct the tours and discuss “How to Read a Food Label.” The program is free, but space is limited. Advance registration is required by calling 724-258-1483.

RSDS Support Group - Tuesday, June 9 from 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.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting - Wednesday, June 10 from 6 – 8 p.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 date of class by calling 724-258-1483.

Innovations in Medicine: Sciatica Pain - Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Willow Room. Melissa Gaunche, M.D, non-operative spine and sports medicine physician, will present a free program to discuss the causes, symptoms and treatments of sciatica pain. This program is part of MVH's Innovations in Medicine talks featuring physician guest speakers providing medical information to the community. Light refreshments will be served and parking is free. To register, call 724-258-1333.

Strawberry Festival - Friday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ECC and outside Central Plaza. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. sponsors this ever-popular summer kick-off event. A delicious menu can be enjoyed in the comfort of the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Strawberry plants, home baked goods and crafts are a few of the items for sale.  Free parking is available. For more information, call 724-258-1167.

Cancer Support Group - Monday, June 15 at 6 p.m., ECC. 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, email leicher@monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1475.

Managing Your Diabetes - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 16, 17 and 18 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. This program is designed to provide tools for daily diabetes self-management. 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. The program runs for three consecutive days with either morning or evening classes available each month. Advance registration is required at least one week prior to the start of the scheduled class. For more information or to register, call 724-258-1483.

MVH Blood Drive - Friday, June 19 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., ECC. Monongahela Valley Hospital, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is sponsoring a blood drive to benefit local patients.  Free parking is available. For more information or to register, call 724-494-4090 or register online at redcrosslife.org.

Stroke Support Group - Thursday, June 25 from 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.

Infant and Child CPR Class - Thursday, June 25 from 6 - 9 p.m., ECC. Learn how to help a choking baby or small child. 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.

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? - Tuesday, June 30 at 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.

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