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Additional Services
Infusion Center
Monongahela Valley Hospital's Ambulatory Infusion Center is located on the second floor of the Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center.
Infusion is the introduction of a substance (i.e., fluid, drug, electrolyte) directly into a vein or between tissues, often by gravitational force such as an infusion pump.
The Ambulatory Infusion Center at MVH is currently offering the following services to adult and geriatric patients:
- Transfusion of blood products.
- Therapies involving the medications Remicade and Dobutamine.
- Antibiotic therapies (first dose for home infusions, injections, or daily to weekly infusions).
- Immunoglobulin IVIG (infusion of antibodies produced in lymph tissue).
- ACTH (Cortrosyn) stimulation tests. This is a test conducted to measure the ability of adrenal reserve. ACTH is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands, and the test is helpful in determining if the adrenal and pituitary glands are normal.
- Steroid infusions post transplantation.
- IV hydration.
Infusion services are elective, pre-scheduled
procedures performed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. Individuals seeking more information on infusion services should
talk with their personal physician.
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Behavioral Health
MVH has an Inpatient adult and geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
that includes one-to-one medical counseling, management and recreational
and group therapy. Behavioral Health coordinates a Schizophrenia
Support Group and yearly community screenings for Anxiety and Depression.
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Women's Health Center
The MVH Women's Health Center is dedicated to helping women live
longer, healthier lives. Staffed by some of the finest specialists
in the region, the center offers a complete list of essential women's
health-related services especially mammography and ultrasound. The
Women's Health Center provides convenient access to leading edge
technology, making top quality women's health care available right
here in our service area.
The MVH Women's Health Center is located at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX
WillowPointe Plaza, Suite 170, Belle Vernon, Pa. 15012 along route
51 North.
To schedule an appointment, please call 724-379-1900.
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Center for Wound Management
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic non-healing wounds associated
with diabetes, poor circulation, pressure or other conditions. MVH's
Center for Wound Management is an outpatient treatment program that
takes a holistic approach to treating the entire patient, not just
the wound. Our skilled team of physicians and a certified wound
care nurse work with you to create an individualized treatment plan,
teach you how to care for your wound and how to reduce your risk
of future occurrences. Patients must be referred by their physician.
Call 724-258-1912 for more information.
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Mon Valley Care Center
For patients who must make the transition from our traditional hospital
setting for additional care and treatment, this 101 bed long-term
care facility offers highly skilled around the clock treatment and
care. The Mon Valley Care Center currently offers 60 skilled nursing
beds and 41 assisted living beds for persons who require less intensive
care.
This state of the art facility is located within one-mile of MVH
along Coyle Curtain Road.
For more information, please call 724-310-1111.
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Outpatient Diagnostic Center
This convenient health care resource located along route 51 North
at the Mon-Vale HealthPLEX WillowPointe Plaza, Suite 150 in Belle
Vernon, Pa. 15012, provides general radiology services (X-Ray) and
also offers the unique feature of bone density testing necessary
to properly diagnose osteoporosis in both men and women. Our fixed
site bone density machine is available Monday through Friday for
the convenience of our patients.
To schedule an appointment, please call 724-379-1900.
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Outpatient Van Transportation Services
Free transportation is available to the following locations: SameDay
Surgery, GI Lab, Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Lab, Medical
Imaging, Regional Cancer Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services,
and The Center for Wound Care Management. Additionally, transportation
is provided to Mon-Vale HealthPlex which is located in Rostraver
Township. Services provided by Mon-Vale HealthPlex include: Cardiac/Pulmonary
Rehabilitation, Bone Density, Diagnostic X-rays, our Women's Health
Center for Mammograms and Ultrasound as well as Physical, Occupational,
and Aquatic Therapies through Valley Outpatient Rehabilitation.
This service is provided through the generosity of the Auxiliary
of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc.
Call 724-258-1826 24-hours before your appointment.
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Rehabilitation
Inpatient and outpatient services provided by specially trained
doctors, nurses, and physical, occupational and speech therapists
who help patients develop realistic goals to lead independent and
productive lives. A Pain Management Clinic specializes in acute,
chronic, work-related and arthritic pain management.
For more information, please call 724-258-1135.
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Residence at Hilltop
The Residence at Hilltop is an assisted living community affiliated
with Monongahela Valley Hospital and provides cost-effective, personal
care in a safe, residential environment for those who need help
with daily living but who do not require 24-hour skilled medical
care. This spacious home-like setting offers private and companion
suites. The staff is comprised of registered nurses, LPNs, resident
care aides, food service, housekeeping and laundry personnel. The
Residence also provides activities personnel 7-days per week to
meet the needs of our residents.
For more information and to arrange for a tour, please call
724-258-8940.
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Sleep Lab
The Monongahela Valley Hospital Sleep Laboratory is located on the
3rd. floor of the Sweeney-Melenyzer Pavilion. The Sleep Laboratory
offers a very comfortable, discrete atmosphere featuring a private
bedroom and bath setting. The Lab has been established to aid in
diagnosing breathing-related sleep disorders, such as obstructive
sleep apnea. The Sleep Lab is operated under the direction of a
physician who is board-certified in sleep medicine, and staffed
by registered respiratory therapists who are specially trained in
polysomnographic technology (the study of sleep disorders).
Sleep apnea means an individual "stops breathing" periodically
during sleep. Airways become blocked during sleep, making breathing
difficult. Some causes of sleep apnea include being overweight,
having a narrow throat, jaw structure, of nasal obstruction.
Some symptoms of sleep disorders are excessive daytime sleepiness,
loud snoring, depression (reduced sense of well-being), lack of
energy and motivation, impotence, anxiety, obesity, high blood pressure,
awakening with a choking feeling or gasping for air, racing heartbeat
during the night, and frequent awakenings.
After an individual's personal physician or specialist refers him/her
for Sleep Lab services, an appointment is necessary to be scheduled
for the polysomnogram (sleep Study). On the evening of the sleep
study, patients arrive at the sleep lab and are required to stay
overnight. The sleep technologist reviews the patient's medical
history and asks questions about their activities and sleep habits.
Sensors are attached to various parts of the patient's skin. These
sensors are attached to state-of-the-art monitoring equipment that
will measure the patient's brain waves, eye movements, heart rate,
muscle activity, oxygen levels, and breathing patterns during sleep.
In the morning, patients awake and may enjoy a light snack before
preparing for their day at home or work.
Following the sleep study, the physician reviews the results and
makes recommendations to the patient's personal physician. Recommendations
may include weight loss, nasal continuous positive airway pressure
therapy (CPAP), medication, sleep pattern changes, dental appliances,
or surgery.
Individuals interested in the Sleep Lab studies at Monongahela Valley
Hospital should contact their personal physician for a prescription
and then call the Sleep Lab at 724-258-1490 to
schedule an appointment.
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Support Groups and Education Classes
Offering valuable information on a variety of healthcare topics,
support groups and education classes help participants work together
to exchange emotional and physical support, to acknowledge shared
feelings and to learn to lead normal lives. All groups are free
and open to the public. MVH's education classes range from CPR and
First Aid training to childbirth preparation. For more information
on Support Groups, click here.
For a list of groups and classes, call 724-258-1234.
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Valley Outpatient Rehabilitation
Valley Outpatient Rehabilitation or VOR, is a chain of outpatient
rehabilitation sites affiliated with our health system specializing
in physical, occupational and speech therapy services and treatments.
Locations and telephone numbers are as follows:
VOR - Belle Vernon
Mon-Vale HealthPLEX
WillowPointe Plaza, Suite 110
724-379-7130
VOR - Monongahela
1027 Country Club Road
724-258-6211
VOR - Speers
Vista One Building
17 Arentzen Boulevard, Suite 205
724-489-8111
The Belle Vernon VOR located in the Mon-Vale
HealthPLEX also specializes in aquatic therapy and uses one of the
largest warm water therapy pools in the region.
Please call any of the above locations for an appointment.
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Center For Fitness and Health
The Center For Fitness and Health or CFH has been developed in partnership
with Monongahela Valley Hospital producing the most clinically-oriented
and medically advanced fitness facility in our region. This facility
combines state-of-the-art fitness equipment and programs with comprehensive
medical diagnostics, therapeutics and rehabilitation services. The
goal and mission of the CFH is the same as MVH that being "To
Enhance The Health of The Residents of The Mid-Monongahela Valley."
We accomplish this goal by incorporating the medical expertise of
MVH personnel along with the expertise of our fitness professionals
to create a truly unique facility for our members. Some of the features
afforded our members are:
- Expansive Strength Training Area
- Computerized Resistance Equipment
- Weight Training and Cardiovascular Equipment
- Personal Trainers Onsite
- Aerobics and Fitness Studios
- Cushioned Indoor Walking Track
- Lap Pool that is 75 feet long and four (4) lanes wide
- Aquatic Therapy Pool
- Spacious Locker Rooms with Saunas and Lounge Area
- Massage Service
- Babysitting Service
To learn more about this unique facility, the Center For Fitness and Health website can be accessed from the MVH homepage or directly at www.mvhealthplex.com.
For more information and a tour of the Center For Fitness and Health, please call 724-379-5100.
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