9 FREE classes, seminars and workshops sponsored by Passavant Hospital Foundation

Passavant Hospital Foundation partners with UPMC Passavant to offer a wide variety of educational programs featuring physicians, clinicians, researchers and experts in their field to provide up-to-date information in layperson’s terms. Each interactive offering is free and open to all but registration is required at 412-748-6641 or PassavantHospitalFoundation.org.

#1 “Growing Wealth with Purpose: A Legacy Planning Summit”

October 30 • Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center & Theater at Cumberland Woods Village • 7:30 a.m. Registration • 8:30 a.m. Conference

Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

Planning for your family’s financial future? Running a business? Advising clients? This seminar brings together a distinguished lineup of national experts on wealth planning, including:

• Jay Jackson, CEO of Abacus Global Management, who will discuss integrating health and life expectancy insights into personal financial planning.

• BlackRock Investment Strategy Director for the Americas David Jones, who will talk about how AI is reshaping portfolios.

• A motivational address from 4-time Super Bowl champ Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier.

• A featured panel that will explore practical strategies for your financial plan and charitable giving that are both tax-efficient and personally meaningful.

#2 Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Understanding Kidney Stones

September 15 • 6–7:30 PM

Learn about kidney stones, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and lifestyle habits that can lower the risk. Led by Danielle Martrano, MPAS, PA-C; Vice Chair, UPMC Passavant APP Council, Three Rivers Urology.

#3 Recommended Screenings for Women from Head to Toe

September 24 • 6–7 PM

Terri-Ann Gizienski, MD, Chief of the Clinical Breast Division at UPMC, will review whole-body screening studies for women, the latest recommendations, ages, and appropriate intervals.

#4 Liver Cancer Management

October 20 • 6–7:30 PM

Brittany Morocco, MPAS, PA-C with the UPMC Liver Cancer Center will discuss the newest treatments.

#5 Aging and Cognition

October 22 • 6 PM

Discover what is typical cognitive ability as we age, ways to help and when to seek help. Led by Alyson Mass, MS, CCC, SLP/L, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute.

#6 “Rising Strong” – A Celebration of Survivorship

October 27 • 3–6 PM

Life as a cancer survivor brings unique physical, emotional, and mental challenges.

Join fellow survivors for an afternoon of thoughtfully designed activities and education that nurture whole-person wellness. Connect, reflect, and focus on your well-being with others who understand your journey.

#7 Minutes Matter

November 10 • 6–8 PM

Learn and practice basic, life-saving techniques like First Aid, CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, Stop-The-Bleed®, Narcan and EpiPen use, and more.

#8 Lung Cancer Screening Program at UPMC Passavant

November 17 • 6–7:30 PM

UPMC specialists will provide an in-depth understanding of UPMC Passavant’s Lung Cancer Screening Program and how it ensures continuity of care.

#9 Neck and Low Back Pain

December 15 • 6–7:30 PM

Join Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers and UPMC Rehabilitation Institute for an engaging discussion on conservative and interventional treatment options for neck and low back pain.

For details on all our upcoming events, go to PassavantHospitalFoundation.org/Events.

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