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.
• 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.
• 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 Monongahela Valley Hospital 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 Monongahela Valley Hospital 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, Radiation Oncology at the Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and The Center for Wound Care Management. Additionally, transportation is provided to Monongahela Valley Hospital HealthPlex which is located in Rostraver Township. Services provided by Monongahela Valley Hospital HealthPlex include: Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Bone Density, Diagnostic X-rays, our HealthPlex Imaging 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 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
  Monongahela Valley Hospital HealthPlex
  WillowPointe Plaza, Suite 110
  724-379-7130
  
  VOR - Monongahela
  1027 Country Club Road
  724-258-6211
  
  The Belle Vernon VOR located in the Monongahela Valley Hospital 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, visit the Center For Fitness and Health website at www.mvhealthplex.com.
  
  For more information and a tour of the Center For Fitness and Health, please call 724-379-5100.