Classes, Events, and News at UPMC Hamot

UPMC Hamot offers a range of general education courses, support groups, and health lectures on various health-related topics.

Upcoming Classes and Events

Wear Red Women’s Heart and Health Awareness Expo

Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
8 a.m. to Noon

Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
55 West Bay Drive, Erie

Your heart health matters. Join us for the 19th Annual Wear Red Heart and Health Awareness Expo to express support for the prevention and detection of heart disease — the number one threat to women’s health.

• Free screenings.
  • Blood pressure.
  • Body mass index.
  • Cardiovascular risk assessment.
  • Circulation.
  • Heart rhythm.
  • Lung capacity.
  • Sleep apnea screening.
  • Stroke risk.
  • Varicose vein.
  • Vascular screening.
• Cholesterol testing at a reduced cost.
• Enjoy complimentary refreshments and a basket raffle. Plus, the first 250 participants will receive a free gift bag.
• FREE EVENT AND PARKING! No registration required.

Mini Lecture Schedule

9 a.m. | Cardiac Arrest: Don't Miss A Beat
Kelly Hayes, MD

9:45 a.m. | Prevention Starts with You: Lifestyle Habits to Reduce Stroke Risk
Kaitlyn Blackburn, DO

10:30 a.m. | The Heart’s Hidden Rhythm: What Women Need to Know About AFib
Elizabeth Arduini, PA-C

11:15 a.m. | Strong Vessels, Strong Women: Protecting Vascular Health
Jessica Moshier, CRNP

Do you have more questions? Contact us at CommunityOutreach@upmc.edu.

Just for Women Virtual Lunchbox Learning Series

A virtual series on key women’s health care concerns at every stage of life.

UPMC Hamot is proud of the specialized care that our physicians provide for women in our community. Join us during your lunch hour and learn about topics ranging from commonly asked questions about pregnancy to women’s health concerns and beyond.

Series Schedule

More events in this series will be announced soon. Check back here to register for more events in this series.

Past Classes and Events

Fact or Fiction? Common Questions About Pregnancy Health

Whether you’re pregnant, planning, or a seasoned grandparent, Paul Speer, MD will help you navigate pregnancy questions to understand what’s myth, what’s fact, and why it all matters.

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