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MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL MARCH EVENTS Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a variety of informative programs during March. Many of the events will be held in the Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center (ECC) unless otherwise noted. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, March 1 at 1 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1455. INNOVATIONS IN SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER – Thursday, March 1 at 6 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Amanda M. Rush, M.D., an adult and child psychiatrist, will discuss the symptoms and treatments of SAD, a mood disorder. To register, call the MVH Reservation Hotline at 724-2581333. UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIABETES MEDICATIONS – Thursday, March 1 from 6 – 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, Rostraver. Gain a better understanding of how your diabetes medications work and learn the effects diabetes medications have on your blood sugar readings. Call 724258-1483 to register. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 6 – 8 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. This is a three-day, two-hourper-day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. To register, call 724-258-1483. CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS – Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. Four-week series of prenatal education classes. Free to Valley Women’s Health patients and a small fee applies to nonpatients. Call 724-258-2229 ext. 25. RSDS SUPPORT GROUP – Tuesday, March 13 at 11 a.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-929-9492. AUXILIARY SOUP-ER LUNCHEON – Thursday, March 15 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. would love to have you join them for lunch in the comfort of the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, March 15 at 2 p.m., ECC. For more information, call 724-258-1773. MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE – Saturday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m., ECC. Musical Mysteries & More and the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc., present “Thugs, Mugs and .38 Slugs.” Experience fun entertainment, a delicious meal and free parking. Tickets are $30. Call 724-9293192 for reservations and information.
BARIATRIC SURGERY INFORMATION SESSION – Tuesday, March 20 from 6 – 8 p.m., Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. In cooperation with Magee-Women’s Hospital, MVH is offering a free informational program on bariatric surgery. Call 412-641-3632 or 412-802-8299 to register for this program. MANAGING YOUR DIABETES – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 20 – 22 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. A three-day, twohour per day education series that focuses on diabetes self-management and care. To register, call 724-258-1483. GENE AND BOOTS CANDY SALE – Thursday and Friday, March 22 – 23 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., ECC. An array of sweet treats and gifts will be available for purchase. Free parking is available. BREASTFEEDING CLASS – Monday, March 26 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX. For more information, call 724-258-2229 ext. 25. ADULT CPR INSTRUCTION – Tuesday, March 27 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. Adult CPR classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with Valley Health and Safety Training Center (VHSTC). The $40 fee is payable to VHSTC and advance registration is required at 724-684-9536. ADULT FIRST AID – Thursday, March 29 from 6 – 9 p.m., ECC. Adult first aid classes are offered by the hospital in conjunction with the Valley Health and Safety Training Center. $30 fee payable to To register, call 724-684-9536. ADVANCED CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING – Wednesday, March 28 from 9 – 11 a.m., ECC. Diabetes self-management class that focuses on carb counting. To register, call 724-258-1148. BARIATRIC SURGERY INFORMATION SESSION – Thursday, March 29 from 6 – 8 p.m., ECC. In cooperation with MageeWomen’s Hospital, MVH is offering a free informational program on bariatric surgery. Call 412-641-3632 or 412-802-8299 to register. MULTIPHASIC BLOOD ANALYSIS – Saturday, March 31 from 7 to 10 a.m., ECC. This 36-function screening costs only $25. Testing will take place in the Community Room. To register, call 724-258-1282.
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