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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Rd.
724-258-6211
VOR – Speers
Vista One Building,
17 Arentzen
Blvd 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.
• 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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