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HEALTHY living
Nov. — Dec. 2014
In This Issue:
Healthy Tweens & Teens
Healthy Eating for the Family
LiveWell Survivorship Program
Healthy Aging
Healthy Pregnancy
Bariatric Surgery Info Sessions
Healthy Parenting
Healthy Body
Healthy You
Diabetes Institute
Online
Registration
Register online for all
classes and events at
Classes.UPMC.com.
UPMC Hamot
201 State St., Erie, PA 16550
UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
118 E. Second St., Erie, PA 16507
REGISTER TODAY FOR: Vascular Disease and You: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You! • What’s Shaking? Recognizing
and Managing Anxiety • Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography): The Latest Tool in Breast Cancer Detection
HEALTHY living
Nov. — Dec. 2014
At UPMC Hamot and
the UPMC Hamot Health
Connection, our ongoing
classes, seminars, and handson workshops ­— combined
with our multimedia health
information library — are
created to keep you and your
family healthier and happier.
From group fitness and
yoga to childbirth education
and healthy cooking, our
topics are always evolving
to keep up with your
changing health needs.
HEALTHY
tweens & teens
The following class is held in the
Lincoln Education Center at the UPMC
Hamot Women’s Hospital. Registration
is required for this program, one
week in advance. Register online at
Classes.UPMC.com.
Babysitting Course
This course, designed for 11- to 15-year
olds, will offer instruction on how to care
for children and infants and provide
safety tips, including how to handle an
emergency. CPR instruction is included.
Saturday, Dec. 6
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Instructors: Melissa Gawlinski, CCE,
CPST, doula; Susan Majewski, NREMT,
American Heart Association instructor
and emergency medical services
instructor; and Rachel Rumfola, CHES
Cost: $50
UPMC Hamot
for Women
LECTURE series
This series features physicians, clinicians, and topic experts. Classes are offered in the Lincoln Education Center at the
UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital. These lectures are free thanks to the generosity of the UPMC Hamot Aid Society.
Registration is required for these programs, one week in advance. Please visit us online at Classes.UPMC.com to register.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Vascular Disease and You: What You
Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
A Night of Relaxation and
Stress Management
Thursday, Nov. 6
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jay Bishop, MD, vascular medicine
Tuesday, Dec. 2
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructors: Susan Black, CYT, RYT; Lisa Crncic,
holistic practitioner; and Colleen Wallace, RN, BSN,
health navigator
Join Jay Bishop, MD, for a discussion on common vascular
diseases, as well as the importance of early detection.
Dr. Bishop will also talk about risk factor modification
and treatment options for vascular disease.
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
(3D Mammography): The Latest
Tool in Breast Cancer Detection
Learn about the latest advancement in breast cancer
detection. Breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3D
mammography, is the most significant development in
breast imaging technology since the change from analog
to digital mammograms. UPMC Hamot is the only facility
that offers breast tomosynthesis in Erie County.
Thursday, Nov. 13
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Joe Chan, MD, chief of UPMC Hamot
Women’s Imaging
What’s Shaking? Recognizing
and Managing Anxiety
Do you suffer from anxiety? Come to this lecture to
learn about tools and coping mechanisms available for
managing your condition.
Thursday, Nov. 20
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jon A. Glass, PhD
Reduce your preholiday stress with powerful relaxation
techniques offered in this workshop.
Current Treatments for Obesity
Amjad Ali, MD, bariatric surgeon, will speak about the
obesity epidemic and the impact of obesity on health.
He will also discuss various medical conditions that are
caused or aggravated by obesity and various treatments
including diet, exercise, behavior modification, the latest
weight loss medications, and weight loss surgery.
Thursday, Dec. 11
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Amjad Ali, MD, FACS, bariatric surgeon,
UPMC Hamot Bariatric Surgery and Weight
Management Center
JANUARY
Hospice and Palliative Care: What’s It
All About?
Do you have questions about hospice and palliative care?
This session will provide information on what hospice
and palliative care services are, what they provide, how
and when to access them, and how they contribute to
quality of care.
Thursday, Jan. 22
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructors: John Barnett, CRNP, palliative care, UPMC
Hamot, and Lynn Weissert, nurse navigator, Great
Lakes Home Health Care and Hospice, UPMC Hamot
Visit Classes.UPMC.com to register, or call 814-877-6145 for more information.
HEALTHY eating
for the family
Learn how to prepare healthy meals
for your family. Call 814-877-8163 to
make an appointment.
LIVEWELL
SURVIVORSHIP
Ask the Doctor With David Hutzel, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Q: Every time I go to the doctor I feel tongue-tied and I do not know what to say. After I leave the office, I think of
things I should have said and get frustrated because my problems were not addressed. What can I do to make
these office visits go better?
A: If you have made a doctor’s appointment, it’s very likely that you are concerned about your health and you are looking
for answers. However, you may feel overwhelmed about getting your message across in a short window of time. Below
are a few tips that I have found to be helpful for myself and my patients to help our visits go as smoothly as possible.
These sessions, held at the Lincoln
Education Center at the UPMC Hamot
Women’s Hospital, provide education
and support for cancer survivors.
For more information about the Live
Well Survivorship Program, call
814-877-3900.
Be Brief but Descriptive
If I walk into the exam room and I hear “Everything is wrong … my body is falling apart,” that office visit usually does
not go well. Try to be succinct with your health concerns and focus on one to two problems rather than trying to fix
everything. Make a list and include the nature of your symptoms, how long you have had them, how severe they are,
and if anything makes you feel better or worse. If your symptoms are very general, such as fatigue or malaise, try to be
as descriptive as possible.
LiveWell Nutrition After Cancer
Diagnosis and/or Treatment
Prioritize Your Concerns
Having the “I am at the buffet and I need to get my money’s worth” mentality does not work well with a standard
15-minute office visit. Patients often show up with a list of up to 10 items they want to discuss in detail during the office
visit. When that happens, both the doctor and the patient may end up dissatisfied. With that many issues, nothing is
really covered in detail because we are just skimming the surface of your problems.
If you need more time, consider making a weekly or monthly appointment and plan to cover just one or two items in
detail during each appointment. All of your health concerns warrant time and attention. Therefore, take the time to
cover them, but understand it may take several office visits.
Bring a Friend (But Only One)
Four ears can be better than two. Bring your spouse, a family member, or a trusted friend to help ask questions, foster
conversation, and to listen to what is being said. However, six to eight ears are too many; bringing in “the herd” does
not work well and causes confusion and poor communication.
Beware of the Internet
If you frequently look up your symptoms online, I have one warning: knowledge does not equate to wisdom and
experience. I do encourage patients to become educated about their disease, and I find it helpful when I ask patients
what they are concerned about and what they have read about their conditions. Often, I have found patients to be very
insightful and we are able to zero in on a specific disorder quickly.
However, coming to a doctor’s office is not like going to the store and picking out what you want. The most common
disorders that I see patients erroneously diagnosis themselves with are Lyme disease, hypothyroidism, brain tumors,
herniated discs in the spine, vitamin deficiencies, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. While all of these disorders do occur
at varying frequencies, I often have to battle against stacks of printed articles from various websites that have patients
convinced they have a certain disease.
Politeness Goes a Long Way
My last piece of advice is pretty simple: be nice.
The words “please” and “thank you” are greatly appreciated. The physicians and office staff of the UPMC Hamot
Physicians Network are proud of the work we do every day, and we try to do our best every day, with every patient.
However, we are human. Sometimes we fall short of patient expectations, so I can understand patients becoming
frustrated. However, while we all do our best to remain polite and professional at all times, we also hope that our
patients can do the same. A doctor-patient relationship based on mutual respect and courtesy usually produces
the best results.
education
sessions
After a cancer diagnosis, patients
may re-evaluate their nutrition and
health practices with the belief that they
must make significant dietary changes
to ensure good outcomes following
cancer treatment. Join Sandra Luthringer,
RD, and learn how a healthy diet is
important in improving your overall
health and well-being.
Thursday, Nov. 20
6 to 8 p.m.
Instructor: Sandra Luthringer, RD
Location: Lincoln Education Center at the
UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: No charge
The LiveWell Survivorship
Program offers free education
sessions throughout the year. Other
topics include:
•• Physical Challenges After a
Cancer Diagnosis or Treatment
•• Side Effect Management After a
Cancer Diagnosis or Treatment
•• Psychological Challenges After a
Cancer Diagnosis or Treatment
•• LiveWell Through Art
For more information, or for a
schedule of upcoming sessions,
call the UPMC Hamot Health
Connection at 814-877-6145.
Do you have a question for Ask the Doctor? Send it to UPMCHamotinfo@upmc.edu. Your question may be answered in a future
edition of Healthy Living.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have or suspect you
may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.
Visit Classes.UPMC.com to register, or call 814-877-6145 for more information.
HEALTHY aging
Classes below are held in partnership
with Niagara Village, located at 2380
Village Common Drive in Erie. These
free classes are open to the residents of
Niagara Village and the general public.
Advance registration is required by
contacting Crystal at 814-838-1699 or
Crystal.stablein@holidaytouch.com.
To Stress or Not to Stress:
That Is the Question
Access Your Health Care
Anytime, Anywhere
With MyUPMC
As an information technology professional and a self-proclaimed “techie guy,”
Tom Poklar appreciates the convenience of managing his health care online.
The Erie resident uses MyUPMC to keep track of his doctor’s appointments,
view test results, and communicate with his primary care physician. He not
only uses the web-based version on his computer, he also has the MyUPMC
app on both his iPhone and iPad.
“I can send my doctor messages and look at my appointments and the results
of my bloodwork,“ Mr. Poklar says. “To me it’s handy because when I travel or
when I’m on the go, I can do what I need to do.
“It’s a great tool,” he adds. “Sometimes nothing beats picking up the phone,
but it’s nice to be able to go into MyUPMC and grab information at a
moment’s notice.”
Mr. Poklar’s primary care physician, Nathan Moore, MD, of Heritage Primary
Care, also likes the ease and accessibility of MyUPMC and the fact that it
helps him communicate with his patients.
“Everyone’s lives are so busy, so any way we can improve communication
improves care,” Dr. Moore says. “The data I see coming from MyUPMC is
automatically plugged into patients’ charts in an organized way, improving my
efficiency and ability to provide quality care.”
As a diabetic, Mr. Poklar must see his doctor every three months. He also
takes medication for his condition.
“When I first started taking insulin, I used MyUPMC to send my doctor
readings in order to get my dosage correct,” he says. “Now that I’m in a
maintenance phase, I don’t have as many issues.”
Mr. Poklar takes an active approach to managing diabetes — he often does
research online and discusses the results with his doctor.
Stress is all around us. This discussion
will help identify and offer ideas for
dealing with the stressors in your life.
Friday, Nov. 7
3 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Colleen Wallace, RN, BSN,
health navigator
Chair Yoga for Flexibility
The gentlest form of yoga, this class
places emphasis on breathing, balance,
and taking things at your own pace,
which makes it a perfect practice for
older or physically challenged people.
All postures in this class are practiced
while seated.
The following program is offered in
partnership with Brevillier Village
Housing and Health Care and is held
at St. Barnabas Education Center at
Brevillier Village Housing and Health
Care, located at 5416 East Lake Road in
Erie. This class is open to the residents
of Brevillier Village and the general
public. Advance registration for this
free program is required by calling Lisa
Anderson at 814-897-2374.
Arthritis and Activity
Learn about the benefits of physical
activity for adults with arthritis
and activities that improve arthritis
symptoms.
Thursday, Jan. 8
11 a.m. to noon
Instructor: Ryan King, PT,
director, Ortho/Neuro Services
at UPMC Hamot
Friday, Dec. 5
3 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Jeanne Peck, RYT, CYT
Brighten T H ENight
benefitting Great Lakes Hospice
Tree Lighting
Ceremony
December 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Modern Tool Square
Most of all, Mr. Poklar likes knowing that MyUPMC is there when he needs
it — no matter what time of the day it is.
“The best thing about MyUPMC is the convenience and accessibility —
it’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” he says. “If I’m in my fuzzy
slippers at midnight and I think, I should have called the doctor’s office
today, I can pop in and send a message before I forget.”
For more information about MyUPMC, or to sign up for a free MyUPMC
account, visit MyUPMC.com.
Visit Classes.UPMC.com to register, or call 814-877-6145 for more information.
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More than
primary and specialty care physicians
are your next door neighbors.
This is where world-class health
care calls home.
If you need help finding a doctor, visit UPMCHamot.org or call 814-877-5678.
FAMILY DOCTORS ARE WELCOMING
NEW PATIENTS AT THESE OFFICES
DOWNTOWN
1
Bay Harbor
Family Medicine
Modern Tool Square 333 State St., Suite 204
Erie, PA 16507
814-877-5295
Richard Decker, MD
Rebbecca Hertel, DO
2 CCP—Hamot Pediatrics
300 State St., Suite 301
Erie, PA 16507
814-877-7907
Robert Burns, MD Danielle Gyorgak, MD
Shannon Moore, DO Michael Webster, MD
Karen Bengel, PA-C
Mary Ann Messer, PA-C
3 Greenfield Internal
Medicine
300 State St., Suite 103A
Erie, PA 16507
814-877-8540
Lisa English, MD
David Hutzel, MD
Stacy Green, CRNP Anne Mitchell, PA-C
4 Healthy Families
Primary Care
1700 Peach St., Suite 200
Erie, PA 16501
814-877-8140
Christine Brown, MD
Linda Leitzinger, DO
Cary Peterson, DO
Bernadine Bagniszewski, CRNP
Mary Alice McGinnis, CRNP
EAST
5 Belle Valley
Family Medicine
4402 Dexter Ave.
Erie, PA 16504
814-825-8945
Domenick Brasile, DO
6 Grandview Family
Practice
4500 Pine Ave.
Erie, PA 16504
814-877-5800
Sharon Bruno, MD Hanna Dmochowska, MD
Michele Tomczak, DO
Matthew Wasielewski, DO
Tatyana Bovkun, PA-C
7 Harborcreek Family
Physicians
5241 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510
814-877-5100
Robert Chandler, DO
Cassie Harrington, MD
Sam Kurien, MD
Debora Radder, MD
Victoria Wiesner, CRNP
8 Lakeshore Family
Practice
5241 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510
814-877-7686
John Almquist, MD
Christie Ray, MD
Tiffany Ickiewicz, PA-C
9 Pinecrest Family
Practice, French
3125 French St. Erie, PA 16504
814-456-2047
David Kruszewski, DO
Frank Reusche, DO
Taunya Firment, PA-C
10 Pinecrest Family
Practice, Pine
3535 Pine Ave.
Erie, PA 16504
814-454-3363
Philip Cacchione, DO
James Gade, DO
Robert Geiger, DO
Craig Johnston, DO
•• Podiatry services
•• Physical rehab services
11 Vineyard Primary Care
2060 N. Pearl St.
North East, PA 16428
814-877-7711
Danielle Mehlenbacher, DO
Margaret Shanley, MD
Roman Mack, PA-C
Julie Schaefer, PA-C
•• Physical rehab services
•• Imaging services
•• Lab draw site
•• Urologic services
•• Podiatry services
•• Colorectal surgical
consultation
•• Orthopaedics/sports
medicine
12 Wayne Primary Care
650 East Ave., Suite B
Erie, PA 16503
814-877-8030
Kristen Chandler, DO
Maryann Lukowich, CRNP
SOUTH
13 Family Health Care
of Edinboro
120 Washington Towne Blvd.
Edinboro, PA 16412
814-734-8647
Jeffrey Caldwell, MD
Julie Wehrer, MD
Chris Conn, CRNP
14 Heritage Primary Care
991 Route 19, Suite B
Waterford, PA 16441
814-796-2553
Craig Caldwell, DO
Carl Eby, MD
Nathan Moore, MD
Jennifer Hull, PA-C
Stephanie Ross, PA-C
•• Podiatry services
•• Chiropractic services
•• Lab draw site
•• Imaging services
15 Merline Family
Medicine
16 Summit Family Practice
3330 Peach St., Suite 106B
Erie, PA 16508
814-877-5570
Daniel Barbero, MD
Anthony Ignocheck, MD
Raymond McAllister, MD
Michael Eller, PA-C
WEST
17 Bayside Family
Medicine
510 Cranberry St.
Suite 200
Erie, PA 16507
814-877-5274
Pamela Beck, DO
Albert Charron, MD
18 CCP—Hamot
Pediatrics West
4022 Zuck Road Erie, PA 16506 814-877-5424
Andrea Fadrigo, MD
Maria Leonard, MD
19 Good Health
Family Medicine
1339 W. Sixth St.
Erie, PA 16505
814-480-8170
Michele Polon, DO
20 Lighthouse Family
Medicine
1600 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
814-838-1101
Thomas K. Mathew, MD
21 Primary Care Partners
7287 West Ridge Road
Fairview, PA 16415
814-877-2360
Allison Mailliard, DO
Michael Spellacy, DO Brian Stark, DO
Kristan Chilcott, PA-C
17 Merline Ave. Erie, PA 16509 814-877-7340
Roman Bojewski, DO
If you need help finding a doctor, visit UPMCHamot.org or call 814-877-5678.
•• Podiatry services
•• Imaging services
22 Primary Care West
1101 Peninsula Dr.
Suite 202
Erie, PA 16505
814-833-5381
Joseph Carvelli, MD
Christian Dudenhoefer, MD
Christina King, DO
Kayleigh Parks, PA-C
23 Schaper Family
Medicine
3822 Schaper Ave. Erie, PA 16508 814-868-0943
Dennis Scully, MD
Pamela Yuskovic, PA-C
24 UPMC Hamot Medical
Group–Zuck Road
4108 Zuck Road
Erie, PA 16506
814-838-3681
John Jageman, MD
25 West Erie
Medical Group
1600 Peninsula Drive
Suite 9
Erie, PA 16505
814-877-7035
Kristen Chandler, DO
Paul Mirone, MD Patrick Murphy, MD Gary Neer, MD
Leo Swantek Jr., DO
Tatyana Bovkun, PA-C
•• Physical rehab services
26 Your Hometown
Health Partners
3910 Caughey Road
Suite 150
Erie, PA 16506
814-877-5401
Adrienne Gerhart, DO
Kevin Kuric, MD
Robert Rodak, DO
Holly Mathe, PA-C
Barbara Waples, CRNP
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If you need help finding a doctor, visit UPMCHamot.org or call 814-877-5678.
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JOIN THE FAMILY.
Finding a primary care physician — or a family doctor — is one of the most
important things you can do for your health. Your primary care physician serves
as your first point of entry into the health care system. Over time, primary care
physicians build relationships with patients — guiding you toward the care you
need, when you need it.
A NETWORK OF
SPECIALTY CARE.
When it’s specialty care you need, it’s your primary care physician who will refer
you to the right specialist to fit your needs. With a network of more than 500
doctors, UPMC Hamot offers specialists in more than 30 areas, including:
•• Allergy and Immunology
•• Neurointerventional Radiology
•• Anesthesiology
•• Neurology
•• Bariatric Surgery
•• Neurosurgery
•• Breast Imaging and Surgery
•• Obstetrics and Gynecology
•• Cardiology
•• Oncology
•• Cardiovascular Surgery
•• Orthopaedics
•• Colon and Rectal Surgery
•• Otorhinolaryngology
•• Emergency Medicine
•• Physical Medicine and Rehab
•• Endocrinology
•• Plastic Surgery
•• Gastroenterology
•• Podiatry
•• General Surgery
•• Pulmonary Medicine
•• Hematology
•• Radiology
•• Infectious Disease
•• Rheumatology
•• Internal Medicine
•• Thoracic Surgery
•• Interventional Radiology
•• Urology
•• Neonatology
•• Vascular Surgery
•• Nephrology
If you need help finding a doctor, visit UPMCHamot.org or call 814-877-5678.
HEALTHY pregnancy
For additional class listings and
to register, please log onto
Classes.UPMC.com or call the
Health Connection at 814-877-6145.
It is recommended that you schedule
all of your prenatal classes at least three
months before your due date. Class
size is limited, so early registration is
recommended. All prenatal classes are
offered in the Lincoln Education Center
at the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital,
unless noted.
Stork Support
The UPMC Hamot Stork Support
Program is a prenatal program for women
who plan to deliver their babies at the
UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital. It is
designed to give each mother-to-be and
her loved ones an opportunity to fully
and personally prepare for the birth
of the newest family member through
one-on-one contact with a registered
nurse. Starting in your 20th week of
pregnancy, our nurses will begin a
series of scheduled communications
with you to provide information about
milestones in your pregnancy and answer
common questions to help you through
the journey. Register early to receive
all the benefits of this free service at
UPMCHamot.org/StorkSupport or
by calling our Stork Support nurses at
814-877-2253.
Childbirth Education
Gain important information and skills
to promote a healthier outcome during
your pregnancy and childbirth. Expectant
parents will learn to understand the
process of labor and delivery and will
have the opportunity to ask questions
about the birthing process. The eighthour class includes a tour of the UPMC
Hamot Women’s Hospital. Our childbirth
education class is offered as a single
Saturday class or as a three-session
course in the evenings.
Tuesdays, Nov. 4, 11, and 18 (3 sessions)
6 to 9 p.m.
or
Saturday, Nov. 22 or Dec. 13
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $50
Breath and Movement During
Labor — Enhancement to
Childbirth Education
If you have already taken Childbirth
Education, or if you need a refresher
after previously giving birth, this class is
ideal. The instructor will share breathing
techniques and specific movements that
can be used during labor. Please bring a
mat to class.
Saturday, Nov. 1
11 a.m. to noon
Instructor: Anne Martens, LCCE,
doula and certified birth instructor,
Bella Bellies.
Cost: $15
Lamaze® Instruction
Prepare for childbirth with the goal of
less medical intervention. Lamaze® labor
and birth practices include extensive
breathing and relaxation techniques,
which support your personal wishes for
your baby’s birth. The program includes
all of the information in our Childbirth
Education series but allows more time
for additional practice of labor comfort
strategies, partner support, and in-depth
discussion about working with the natural
process of labor. The class includes a tour
of the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital.
Our Lamaze class is offered over a few
weeks either on Saturdays or evenings,
totaling 12 hours of instruction, with a
certified Lamaze instructor.
Breastfeeding Basics
This class is highly recommended if
you plan to breastfeed — or even
if you are still trying to decide. The
instructor will discuss the importance
of breastfeeding, including its health
benefits and the bonding experience
between mother and baby, as well as
explain how to breastfeed. Techniques
for latching — the key to a positive
breastfeeding experience — and tips for
making milk will also be provided by our
board-certified lactation consultants.
Monday, Nov. 10 or Dec. 8
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jan Moryc, RN, RNC, IBCLC
Cost: $15 per person or $25 per couple
Yoga During Pregnancy
Yoga classes are a great way to prepare
for the birthing process. Whether you are
new to yoga, or already an experienced
practitioner, you can enjoy the benefits
of yoga while pregnant. The postures
are practiced slowly and with awareness
to prepare the body for childbirth,
help relieve backaches, improve spinal
flexibility, and strengthen muscles. Please
bring a yoga mat to class.
Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to Dec. 17
(6 sessions; no class Wednesday, Nov. 26)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Black, RYT, CYT
Cost: $48
Health Navigation
and Personal Health
Coaching With Colleen
Wallace, RN, BSN
As UPMC
Hamot’s health
navigator,
Ms. Wallace
is here to help
you navigate
the health care
system by providing one-on-one
health coaching and preventive
health education. In addition to
having expertise in general health
and wellness, she is specially
educated in osteoporosis and
menopause management.
If you need help finding a physician,
more information about a medical
issue, or need a one-on-one
consultation, Colleen Wallace, RN,
BSN, is available through the
UPMC Hamot Health Connection
at 814-877-6145.
Instructor: Kristie Chapman, RN,
BSN, LCCE
Cost: $65
Check online for dates and times.
Baby Basics
This is an excellent class for first-time
parents, grandparents, and other
caregivers who want to learn the basics
of caring for a newborn. Learn about
feeding, bathing, diapering, comfort
techniques, and infant behavior with
an emphasis on health and safety.
Recommended during the second or
third trimester of pregnancy, this
class will boost your confidence while
preparing for the arrival of your baby.
Monday, Nov. 17 or Dec. 15
6 to 8 p.m.
Instructors: Melissa Gawlinski,
CCE, CPST, doula; and Rachel
Rumfola, CHES
Cost: $15 per person or $25 per couple
BARIATRIC SURGERY
information sessions
If you are more than 80 pounds overweight and diet and exercise haven’t
worked, you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery. Led by one of our
board-certified bariatric surgeons, this information session will cover factors that
make a person a surgical candidate. Call 814-877-6970 for more information.
Reservations are required.
Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m.
Location: 300 State St., Suite 400A
Cost: No charge
Visit Classes.UPMC.com to register, or call 814-877-6145 for more information.
Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m.
HEALTHY parenting
Registration is required for these
programs, one week in advance.
Lactation Support Services
UPMC Hamot’s board-certified lactation
consultants and breastfeeding counselors
provide breastfeeding education
and support, as well as guidance in
purchasing top-quality equipment, to
expecting and new mothers who choose
to breastfeed. UPMC Hamot offers new
mothers lactation support following
hospital discharge through one-on-one
appointments, support group meetings,
and hotline support.
Outpatient lactation appointments can
be scheduled through our lactation
consultants by calling 814-877-6722.
There is a fee of up to $25 for outpatient
lactation appointments, depending on the
length of the appointment.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Breastfeeding support group meetings
are available for nursing mothers
to talk with a consultant and share
their experiences and advice with
other breastfeeding moms. Lactation
merchandise is also available for
purchase. Our goal is to provide you with
the support you need to successfully
breastfeed your baby.
Thursday, Nov. 6 or Dec. 4
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Walker, RNC, IBCLC
Location: Kern’s Kafé at the UPMC
Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: No charge
Infant and Child CPR
Following the American Heart
Association guidelines for the Family and
Friends® program, certified instructors
teach infant CPR, child AED use, and
relief of choking in an adult, child, or
infant. This course is ideal for new
parents, grandparents, babysitters, and
others who are interested in learning
how to save a life but do not need to be
certified in CPR.
Wednesday, Nov. 5 or Dec. 3
6 to 8 p.m.
Instructor: Marietta Kuehn, MEd, RRT
Location: UPMC Hamot Heart and
Vascular Institute
Cost: $25 per person or $40 per couple
Dogs and Babies
Families with dogs, as well as extended
family and child caregivers with dogs, will
learn how to prepare for life with a baby.
Sometimes couples feel they have no
option but to give up their pet when their
new baby arrives. This class provides
resources for successfully including
your dog as your family grows. Learn
how to recognize your dog’s cues, what
their body language means, and what
boundaries to set for your pet. Check
online for dates and times.
What You Need to Know as a
New Grandparent
Learn what to expect with a new
grandchild and how you can help the new
parents. You will receive a mini refresher
on how to safely care for a newborn and
hear about the changes in baby care since
your children were born.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Emily Hirsch, RN
Location: Lincoln Education Center at
the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: $10 (two participant maximum
per registration)
Becoming a Big Brother/
Big Sister
Becoming a big brother or big sister is a
very special event. This fun, educational,
and interactive program for 3- to 11-year
olds is designed to help children welcome
their new siblings. During the class,
children will learn what to expect and
will see where their mom will be staying
when the new baby arrives. Please bring
a baby photo of your child and a stuffed
toy or doll so your child can learn how to
change a diaper.
Saturday, Dec. 13
11 a.m. to noon
Instructor: Rachel Rumfola, CHES
Location: Lincoln Education Center at
the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: $10
Momilates® Mommy & Me!
Momilates® is designed to include and
strengthen your baby with stimulating,
age-appropriate songs and activities.
While engaging your baby, the class
will include 45 to 60 minutes of core
conditioning exercises, stretches for
tight neck and shoulders, and principles
on lifting weight (such as baby in a car
seat) to help reduce strain on your back,
shoulders, knees, and wrists. Please bring
a yoga mat to class. Check online for
dates and times.
New Breast Imaging
Technology to Debut at
UPMC Hamot This Fall
One of the latest and most sophisticated technologies in breast imaging is
coming to UPMC Hamot.
Later this fall, UPMC Hamot will unveil breast tomosynthesis, also known
as 3D mammography. UPMC Hamot will be the only health care facility in
Erie County to offer this technology.
“It’s a wonderful thing for the community,” says Joe Chan, MD, chief of
UPMC Hamot Women’s Imaging. “Patients will not have to go to Pittsburgh
or Cleveland to have tomosynthesis — they can stay at home and have this
technology available to them.”
While mammography has long been the standard for breast cancer screening
and detection, breast tomosynthesis takes the process a little further by
taking images at multiple angles. To the patient, the process is almost the
same as a traditional mammogram. “Most patients won’t notice the difference,”
Dr. Chan says.
“When a patient undergoes a breast tomosynthesis exam, instead of one picture,
the machine takes 15 projection images and then reconstructs them into onemillimeter-thick slices. You can then page through the slices like a book to see
what is inside,” Dr. Chan says. It is this feature that allows radiologists to better
find abnormalities that may be hidden beneath breast tissue.
A major benefit of tomosynthesis is its increased accuracy for detecting breast
cancer. “According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association,“
Dr. Chan says, “the overall cancer detection rate for tomosynthesis increased
by 29 percent when compared to traditional mammography. For invasive cancer,
the detection rate increased by 41 percent.”
“We really do feel this is a superior technology. It is more accurate and allows
us to better see subtle abnormalities,” Dr. Chan says.
After tomosynthesis makes its debut at UPMC Hamot, patients have a choice
of either having a screening tomosynthesis study or a traditional mammogram.
Diagnostic tomosynthesis may also be offered to women who have had
mammograms that show something suspicious.
While tomosynthesis is one of the major advancements available in breast
imaging, Dr. Chan says traditional mammography should not be discounted.
“A traditional state-of-the-art digital mammogram is still one of the best
screening tools for breast cancer when performed annually. It has been shown in
multicenter studies for over two decades to decrease breast cancer mortality
in women anywhere from 30 to 40 percent,” Dr. Chan says.
The American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology
recommend that women of average risk begin having yearly mammograms at
age 40. Women who are considered high risk — those who have a first degree
relative with premenopausal breast cancer or a gene mutation such as BRCA1
or BRCA2 — should begin having yearly mammograms sooner. For example, a
woman whose mother developed breast cancer at age 46 should begin having
an annual screening mammogram at age 36.
Learn more about breast tomosynthesis Thursday, Nov. 13, when Dr. Chan will
present “Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography): The Latest Tool in
Breast Cancer Detection” as part of the UPMC Hamot for Women Lecture Series.
Please see page 2 for details.
Visit Classes.UPMC.com to register, or call 814-877-6145 for more information.
HEALTHY
body
Payment and registration for each new
session is due a minimum of 10 days
before the new session begins. Drop-in
costs: $12 for a 90-minute class and
$10 for a 60-minute class.
Parking is available in the lot adjacent to
the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital at
a rate of $1 per class. Metered lots are
available across the street.
Chair Yoga
The gentlest form of yoga, this class
places emphasis on breathing, balance,
and taking things at your own pace,
which makes it a perfect practice for
older or physically challenged people.
All postures in this class are practiced
while seated.
Mondays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 15
(6 sessions; no class Monday, Dec. 1)
10:15 to 11 a.m.
Instructor: Jeanne Peck, RYT, CYT
Location: Lincoln Education Center at the
UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: $48
Hatha Flow Yoga
Learn traditional postures, breathing,
mindfulness, and how to listen to your
body. Emphasis is placed on longer-held
poses, core strength, flexibility, balance,
and concentration. Please bring a yoga
mat to class.
Mondays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 15
(6 sessions; no class Monday, Dec. 1)
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Instructor: Jeanne Peck, RYT, CYT
Location: Lincoln Education Center at
the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: $60
Wu Ming Qigong for
Women’s Health
Just for women, Wu Ming Qigong
movements are designed for self-healing.
Learn how to use your own energy
to improve your health, to recognize
physical and emotional signs and how
they affect your body, and lifestyle
changes and foods that will increase your
vital energy.
Mondays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 15
(6 sessions; no class Monday, Dec. 1)
4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Crncic,
holistic practitioner
Location: UPMC Hamot Heart
and Vascular Institute
Cost: $48
Tai Chi
Tai Chi involves a series of movements
performed in a slow, focused manner
accompanied by deep breathing.
Mondays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 15
(6 sessions; no class Monday, Dec. 1)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tammy Crawford,
certified instructor
Location: UPMC Hamot Heart
and Vascular Institute
Cost: $48
Classical Gentle Yoga
for All Levels
Appropriate for new and experienced
students, this class follows the traditional
flow of postures with emphasis on
breath work and proper alignment.
Participants will learn breath, movement,
and deep relaxation. Please bring a
yoga mat to class.
Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to Dec. 17
(6 sessions; no class Wednesday, Nov. 26)
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Jeanne Peck, RYT, CYT
Location: Lincoln Education Center at
the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: $60
Yin Yoga
This slow-paced style of yoga
applies moderate stress to the
tendons and ligaments with the aim
of increasing circulation in the joints
and improving flexibility. Please bring
a yoga mat to class.
Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to Dec. 17
(6 sessions; no class Wednesday, Nov. 26)
4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Black, RYT, CYT
Location: Lincoln Education Center at the
UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: $56
Beginning/Continuing Yoga
If you have minimal to no yoga
experience, this class will help you
explore the foundations of yoga. Please
bring a yoga mat to class.
Thursdays, Nov. 13 to Dec. 18
(5 sessions; no class Thursday, Nov. 27)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Black, CYT, RYT
Location: UPMC Hamot Heart and
Vascular Institute
Cost: $40
Strength and Flow Yoga
For students at all levels, Strength
and Flow Yoga is focused on building
strength, flexibility, and balance while
offering challenges and options for
modifications. Please bring a yoga
mat to class.
Thursdays, Nov. 13 to Dec. 18
(5 sessions; no class Thursday, Nov. 27)
6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Instructor: Elyssa Lindenberger, DC
Location: UPMC Hamot Heart and
Vascular Institute
Cost: $40
Momilates® Mommy & Me!
Momilates® is designed to include and
strengthen your baby with stimulating,
age-appropriate songs and activities.
While engaging your baby, the class
will include 45 to 60 minutes of core
conditioning exercises, stretches for
tight neck and shoulders, and principles
on lifting weight (such as baby in a car
seat) to help reduce strain on your back,
shoulders, knees, and wrists. Please bring
a yoga mat to class. Check online for
dates and times.
Yoga During Pregnancy
Yoga classes are a great way to prepare
for the birthing process. Whether you are
new to yoga or already an experienced
practitioner, you can enjoy the benefits
of yoga while pregnant. The postures
are practiced slowly and with awareness
to prepare the body for childbirth,
help relieve backaches, improve spinal
flexibility, and strengthen muscles. Please
bring a yoga mat to class.
Wednesdays, Nov. 5 to Dec. 17
(6 sessions; no class Wednesday, Nov. 26)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Black, RYT, CYT
Cost: $56
Visit Classes.UPMC.com to register, or call 814-877-6145 for more information.
HEALTHY you
Registration is required for these
programs, one week in advance.
Infant and Child CPR
Following the American Heart
Association guidelines for the Family and
Friends® program, certified instructors
teach infant CPR, child AED use, and
relief of choking in an adult, child, or
infant. This course is ideal for new
parents, grandparents, babysitters, and
others who are interested in learning
how to save a life but do not need to be
certified in CPR.
Wednesday, Nov. 5 or Dec. 3
6 to 8 p.m.
Instructor: Marietta Kuehn, MEd, RRT
Location: UPMC Hamot Heart and
Vascular Institute
Cost: $25 per person or $40 per couple
Tobacco Cessation
Obtain a step-by-step plan for quitting
smoking with the goal of making quitting
a less stressful experience. Learn better
ways to cope with situations that
ordinarily trigger your smoking habit.
Tuesdays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 17
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Grotkowski, RRT
Location: Lincoln Education Center at the
UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
Cost: No charge
Better Breathers Club
Better Breathers Club is support group
for people with chronic obstructive lung
disease and their loved ones. Meetings
are held the third Friday of each month
from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more
information, call 814-877-3286.
Instructor: Mary Grotkowski, RRT
Location: Sterling Square, 3330 Peach St.,
Suite 211, Erie, PA 16508
Cost: No charge
DIABETES
institute
These services require a physician’s
order and it is recommended that
you check coverage with your insurance
company. For more information,
please call the Diabetes Institute
at 814-877-2123.
Become a Millcreek Mall Walker Today
One-on-One
Diabetes Instruction
Receive counseling with one of our
certified diabetes educators in a
personal setting.
Join us the second Thursday of every month.
7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Millcreek Mall Food Court
Diabetes Cooking
Demonstrations and Support
Our certified diabetes educators share
delicious recipes and provide samples for
the class as well as support for those with
diabetes. Check out the Healthy Eating
section or call the Diabetes Institute for
dates and times.
Your Journey to Diabetes
Self-Management
This program is offered in a four-part
series during the day, in the evening or
on the weekends, in a group atmosphere.
We provide information on caring for
yourself, managing your lifestyle with diet
and exercise, and basic meal planning.
Additional Services
The Diabetes Institute offers a variety
of other classes on topics such as:
•• General nutrition education
(one-on-one visits with a
registered dietitian)
•• Gestational diabetes
•• Prediabetes
•• Diabetes management
refresher classes
•• Insulin pump management
•• Continuous glucose monitoring
Free health screenings, educational information,
and giveaways.
For more information, visit
UPMCHamot.org/MallWalkers.
Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC is ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
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HEALTHY LIVING class information
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Registration is required for all programs, at least one week in advance, to ensure the program will be held.
Parking
Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital at a rate of $1 per class. Metered lots
are available across the street.
Scheduling & Fees
Fees are subject to change at any time and will be posted to our website. For more information, call the UPMC Hamot
Health Connection at 814-877-6145.
Payments
Payment due at time of registration. All group fitness, prenatal, and parenting class participants will be required to register
and pay at least two weeks in advance of the start of any class. Payments can be made online at Classes.UPMC.com.
Reimbursement
UPMC Hamot Health Connection reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. In the event
of such cancellation, all participants will be notified and fees will be refunded in full. If a participant needs to withdraw
from any program, a refund will be issued for cancellations received seven or more days in advance of the program. If
you have questions about whether a class is canceled due to weather conditions, please call the UPMC Hamot Health
Connection at 814-877-6145.
Visit Classes.UPMC.com to register, or call 814-877-6145 for more information.
All classes and prices are subject to change. When registering for any class, please indicate any personal accommodations you may need, such as sign
language interpreter, large print materials, Braille materials,wheelchair-height tables, vegetarian meals, diabetic meals, accessible parking, or any other
accommodations you need in order to participate.