Weight Management Services

UPMC St. Margaret Calendar of Events

Gastric Bypass Support Group

Gastric Bypass Support Group meetings are free and are held in Conference Rooms A, B, and C, on the ground floor of UPMC St. Margaret.

DateLocation
Tuesday
Jan. 29, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
Feb. 26, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
March 25, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
April 29, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
May 27, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
June 24, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
July 29, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
TBA: depending on weather
Tuesday
Aug. 26, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
Sept. 30, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
Oct. 28, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
Nov. 18, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C
Tuesday
Dec. 30, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Main Hospital Conference Center
A-B-C

Lap Band Support Group

Support group meetings are free and are held at the Pittsburgh Bariatrics office, UPMC St. Margaret, 100 Medical Arts Building, Suite 1000.Meetings are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

DateSubjectDecription

Thursday
Jan 17, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.

Setting Realistic New Year’s ResolutionsWe’ll discuss SMART goal-setting and how you can commit to challenging, yetachievable changes.

Thursday
Feb. 21, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.   

Behavior ModificationsExplore adjustments to your environment that will support healthy habits.

Thursday
March 20 , 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.   

National Nutrition MonthWhat do you cook? What do you eat? Exchange healthy recipes and cooking ips.

Thursday
April 17 , 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.   

Managing Emotional EatingLearn how to reduce stress and soothe your body without eating.

Thursday
May. 15, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m.   

National Physical Fitness MonthShare ideas for a successful, personal exercise program. Discuss easy ways tobuild activity into your day and learn the best routines for long-term weightloss.
** Note: All are welcome to participate in the UPMC St. Margaret Fitness Classic 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; race/walk begins at 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Summer Eating TipsHealthy foods are in abundance. Explore how you can best take advantage ofthese “good eats.”
   

Educational Sessions 2008

Educational sessions are free and are held from 6 to 8 p.m., in conference rooms A, B, and C, on the ground floor of UPMC St. Margaret or at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Mars, Pa. 

Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008                                                 
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008                                               

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008                                    
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008                                              

Tuesday, March 4, 2008                                                         
Tuesday, March 18, 2008                                                       

Tuesday, April 8, 2008                                                           
Tuesday, April 22, 2008                                                         

Tuesday, May 6, 2008                                                
Tuesday, May 20, 2008                                                          

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008 (Sheraton)

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2008

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 (Sheraton)
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 (Sheraton)
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 (Sheraton)
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 (Sheraton)
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008