Weight Management Center: Support and Education Services
The UPMC Weight Management Center is committed to providing useful support resources for your weight management needs.
Nutrition and Weight Loss Courses
A variety of classes are offered throughout UPMC that provide opportunities for education and support. Classes are helpful tools for greater support when paired with the one-on-one programs that are also available. Classes are comprehensive and include a focus on nutrition and improving food choices, increasing physical activity, and changing behaviors that sabotage your weight loss efforts. Some classes are listed below. Call the Weight Management Center at 412-246-6472 for more information.
UPMC offers a six month (24-week) program for those seeking a medically supervised lifestyle approach to weight loss. Meeting twice a month, this program is uniquely designed for the severely obese individual. A major focus is on changing self-destructive eating behaviors as well as healthier food choices. Being physically active is also stressed, with practical strategies for the individual with some physical limitations.
UPMC St. Margaret offers LEARN (Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Relationship and Nutrition) a 12-week weight management course focusing on nutrition, exercise, and behavior management. For more information, call the UPMC Referral Service at 800-533-UPMC (8762).
UPMC Horizon in Greenville, Pa., offers a 12-week Healthy Weight Program focusing on nutrition and fitness. The program is designed to accommodate your schedule. You can start anytime, attend an afternoon or evening session, and pick the classes that are most relevant to you. Through two wellness centers, patients receive assistance in developing personalized exercise programs. For more information, call the UPMC Horizon Wellness Center at 724-588-3001.
Use the following links to view the support groups and resources available at each location:
Support Groups
If you are interested in joining a support group relating to obesity, recovery from weight loss surgery, or weight loss, call the UPMC Weight Management Center at 412-246-6472 or 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).
Alive & Well Series
Alive & Well is a series of health education presentations on numerous topics, some of which are related to weight management. These programs are presented in selected locations by UPMC doctors and specialists, and are offered at no charge to the general public. To learn about upcoming Alive & Well programs, call the UPMC Referral Service at 800-533-UPMC (8762).