COPD Classes and Support Group

For men and women suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), UPMC St. Margaret offers education and support to make living with the disease more manageable for patients and their families. No registration fee required for the classes. Parking is free for all who attend.

All Classes Will Cover:

  • Medications — prescription assistance and the correct way to use inhalers
  • Nutrition — the importance of good nutrition, food and beverages to eat, and food and beverages to avoid
  • Exercise and Energy Conservation — how to develop an exercise plan, exercises you can do anywhere, and ways to conserve energy
  • Action Plan — explanation of an action plan and how to complete a COPD action plan that involves communication with your physician
  • Support Group — at the end of each session a support group discussion will take place

2013 UPMC St. Margaret COPD Classes and Support Group Schedule:

The following classes are held in the hospital's conference rooms:

  • Wednesday, April 17
    2 to 3:30 p.m.
    Conference Center A
  • Wednesday, May 15
    2 to 3:30 p.m.
    Conference Room 3 
  • Wednesday, June 19
    2 to 3:30 p.m.
    Conference Room 3
  • Wednesday, July 17
    2 to 3:30 p.m. 
    Conference Room 3 
  • Wednesday, August 21
    2 to 3:30 p.m.
    Conference Room 3
  • Wednesday, September 18
    2 to 3:30 p.m.
    Conference Room 3
  • Wednesday, October 16
    2 to 3:30 p.m.
    Conference Center B
  • Thursday, November 14
    2 to 3:30 p.m.
    Conference Room 3

Reserve your spot!

To register, call 412-784-5764.

Contact Us

UPMC St. Margaret
815 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
412-784-4000

Schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-533-UPMC or request an appointment online.

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