Passavant Hospital Foundation Upcoming Education and Outreach Programs


For The Health Series

Passavant Hospital Foundation partners with UPMC Passavant to provide a wide variety of health and wellness education programs free to the public. The courses below feature speakers who are top-notch physicians, clinicians, and researchers providing up-to-date medical information in layperson’s terms. The sessions are interactive with time for questions and answers.

A Certificate of Attendance is awarded for these seminars. UPMC Passavant is a hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and an approved provider for continuing education requirements for professional nurses.

Location: 
UPMC Passavant - McCandless Campus 
Assembly Hall - Across from the Chapel
9100 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

TAVR and Less Invasive Options for Surgical Treatment of Heart Disease

Tuesday, September 17, 2024             6:00 PM - 7:30 PM            UPMC Passavant – McCandless, Assembly Hall

Join Dr. David West, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at UPMC Passavant as he discusses surgical options for treatment of aortic valve stenosis, including transcatheter treatments.
Dr. West will discuss the TAVR program and touch on Robotic Heart Surgery options at UPMC Passavant.

Speaker: David West, MD, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Passavant

Comprehensive Approaches to Skin Cancer Management

Tuesday, October 15, 2024             6:00 PM - 7:30 PM               UPMC Passavant – McCandless, Assembly Hall

Join Dr. Ongchin as she covers the latest advancements in diagnosing, treating, and preventing skin cancers, focusing on innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes. There will be time for questions and answers at the end.

Speaker: Melanie Ongchin, MD, FACS, University of Pittsburgh, Division of Surgical Oncology, UPMC Passavant

What is COPD? Everything You Need to know about COPD but were Afraid to Ask.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024             6:00 PM - 7:30 PM            UPMC Passavant – McCandless, Assembly Hall

Do you have questions about COPD? Not sure what it is? Join Dr. Kim from Pulmonary Partners at UPMC Passavant as she shares what COPD is. Bring your questions you were afraid to ask and learn all you need to know.                                                                        

Speaker: Joann Kim, MD, FCCP, Pulmonary Partners – UPMC Passavant

Spine Navigation

Tuesday, December 17, 2024             6:00 PM - 7:30 PM            UPMC Passavant – McCandless, Assembly Hall

Neurological surgery has been one of the most innovative fields in medicine.  We are proud to offer a growing repertoire of tools and strategies to meet the needs of our community.  We aim to share the principles with applications of an increasingly important adjunct to precise, efficient and minimally invasive surgical technique.  We will help the audience understand the current status of this technology and future developments to come.                                                                         

Speaker: Kathryn Koes, MD, MBS, Clinical Assistant Professor, UPMC Dept. of Neurological Surgery

Click Here to Register for the For Your Health Series or Call 412-748-6641



Wellness Works Series 

Passavant Hospital Foundation supports UPMC Passavant in McCandless and Cranberry by advancing health and wellness through education, outreach, and grant-making. Join Passavant Hospital Foundation for a new virtual education program with speakers who are expert physicians and top-notch clinicians, providing up-to-date medical information with time for questions and answers. The sessions will be held virtually and are FREE and open to the public. 

Location
Northland Public Library
300 Cumberland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Cognition and Aging

Thursday, August 22, 2024                           6:00PM-7:00PM                             Northland Public Library       
Topic will be Cognitive and Aging. Discussion to focus on brain health, what is normal aging/cognitive/ communication skills and when there is a concern. 
Speaker: Megan Murray, OTR/L, CHT, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Exercising for Improving Bone Health and Preventing Osteoporosis

Thursday, August 29, 2024                           6:00PM-7:00PM                             Northland Public Library       
We will be discussing how exercise can be used to help improve or maintain bone density in the presence of osteoporosis/osteopenia or for prevention of development of these conditions. We will also discuss which types of exercises are most beneficial for bone health.
Speaker: Samantha Howland, DPT, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Osteoarthritis of the Hand and How to Manage It

Thursday, September 26, 2024                           6:00PM-7:00PM                             Northland Public Library       
The purpose of this presentation is to provide a brief overview of common types of arthritis that affect the fingers and thumb. Treatment options will be discussed as well as helpful hints to help manage Osteoarthritis of the hand.
Speaker: Megan Murray, OTR/L, CHT, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Solutions for Hip or Knee Pain

Thursday, October 24, 2024                           6:00PM-7:00PM                             Northland Public Library       
Learn how you can manage — and possibly eliminate — debilitating arthritic joint pain. Dr. Gabrielli will explain the anatomy behind your pain and review nonsurgical treatment options, from injections to physical therapy. She’ll also share the benefits of new surgical advancements, which include direct anterior hip surgery, robotic surgery, and total and partial joint replacement surgery.
Speaker: Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD, orthopedic joint surgeon, Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers

Addressing Chronic Inflammation through Lifestyle Modification 

Thursday, November 21, 2024                           6:00PM-7:00PM                             Northland Public Library       
 Join us to learn more about the influence of foods and nutrients in promoting and inhibiting inflammation.
Speaker: Jennifer Sotirake, RD, LDN, CDCES, Dietitian Advanced Practitioner/Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, UPMC Passavant

Click Here to Register or Call 412-366-8100 Ext 113 

Bridge to Hope - OPEN TO EVERYONE

Join Passavant Hospital Foundation on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center at Cumberland Woods Village 
for a special series with Dr. C. Thomas Brophy from the Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center as he discusses "How to use this information to your advantage". 

Date: October 16, 2024
Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center and Theater at Cumberland Woods Village
700 Cumberland Woods Drive | Allison Park, PA 15101

To Register: Email b2h@upmc.edu or call 412-748-6640

Domestic Violence Conference

Behind the Scenes: Healing Through Rewinding the Past 

Friday, September 27, 2024 | Virtual and In Person | Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center Cumberland Woods Conference Center

Join Us for the 11th Annual Domestic Violence Conference presented by UPMC Passavant and Passavant Hospital Foundation. 

Featuring the Emmy-Nominated Film, Rewind

Keynote Speaker: Sasha Joseph Neulinger | Director, Founder & President of "Voice for the Kids" & Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Program Overview: Mandated reporting laws were created to ensure that our children are protected, and social expectations are met surrounding child abuse reporting to legal authorities. Even though these laws have been in existence since as early as 1963, many hesitations still exist to report abuse or suspected abuse. As a society, we are becoming desensitized through the media reporting constant situations or cases where children are neglected or abused. This program will deliver an enlightening message of a survivor who healed through his past and used his experiences to effect positive changes in advocating for victims. The message proclaims that surviving is different than living your best life. The program will continue to explore advocacy programs as well as legal resources that can assist both reporters and victims to make certain that children remain a cherished part of society and one of our greatest resources

Continuing Education Credits:  In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • Physicians (CME) - 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • Nursing (CNE) - 5.5 Contact Hours
  • Social Work (ASWB) - 5.5 Continuing Education Credits
  • Legal (CLE) - 4.5 Substantive Credits

Click Here to Register

  

Colon Cancer Screening

Saturday, November 9, 2024 | By appointment only
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the United States among men and women combined. But it doesn’t have to be – if everyone 45 years or older got regular
screenings, at least 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented.

FREE Colon Cancer Screening with FIT kit*, screening guidance, and nurse education.
You qualify for this screening if you:
• Are age 45 to 75 (76 to 85 for those in good health)
• Have not had a colonoscopy in the past 10 years or have never had a colonoscopy
* FIT test kit – a more sensitive and easier stool test done at home. The FIT kit will be provided along with a pre-paid mailer for returning it.
At registration, you will be given the choice of an online or telephone education/Q&A session. After your session, the FIT kit will be mailed to your home.
Health insurance is not required.

Call 412-748-5762 with questions.
Sponsored

  

Freedom From Smoking Program

UPMC Passavant offers a 7-week Freedom From Smoking® program to help you develop a plan of action for your quit day & support to remain tobacco-free for life!

  • Know if you’re really ready to quit – Explore your “why”
  • FDA-approved medications increase your chances for success – Nicotine replacement aids
  • Preparing for your quit day – Strategies for change
  • Lifestyle Strategies – Obstacles to quitting, managing stress, and avoiding weight gain
  • Staying tobacco-free – Support for the journey

Register for a 7-Week Sessions

Each session is hosting at UPMC Passavant-McCandless - 9100 Babcock Boulevard | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Registration is FREE and covers your participant workbook & 1 month supply of over-the-counter nicotine replacement aids - patches, gum and lozenges. 

Click Here to Register or Call 412-748-5762