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Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups

UPMC's Bariatric Services is committed to your successful weight loss and management.

As part of this commitment, we offer various bariatric support groups at our locations throughout central and western Pennsylvania, and in New York.

Weight loss support groups can provide help for those going through a challenging time. We encourage all our patients to take advantage of this service.


UPMC Altoona

  • Virtual Support Group via Teams - First Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
  • For more information about our weight loss support groups, call 814-889-7500.

UPMC Chautauqua

207 Foote Ave.
Classroom 2 - 4
Jamestown, NY 14701

  • Second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.
  • Reservations are not required.
  • For more information about our weight loss support groups, call 716-485-7870.

UPMC Hamot Area

  • Third Wednesday each month from 6 – 8 p.m.
  • All meetings are virtual. Link can be found on our private Facebook group, Your Bariatric Life with UPMC Hamot bariatrics, under the FEATURED tab. Call the office at 814-877-6997 for more information.

UPMC Jameson Area

UPMC Jameson Minimally Invasive Bariatric Center
25 Nesbitt Road, Suite 151
New Castle, PA 16105

For more information about our Bariatric Support Groups, call 724-656-0067.


UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

  • Virtual Support Group – Third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
  • Open to all patients, who are preparing for or have had bariatric surgery. Family members and friends are encouraged to attend.
  • For more information, call 412-641-2178.

UPMC Central PA Weight Management

  • Second Tuesday of every month from 5 – 6 p.m. in-person, as well as via our Facebook Live group.
  • Office locations rotate every month.
  • For more information, call 717-909-0290.

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