Free health seminars are being offered this fall in York, Hershey and virtually by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Institute and the UMPC Hillman Cancer Center. These seminars aim to raise awareness about health conditions and provide insights into prevention, diagnosis and treatment options, organizers said.
These seminars are open to everyone, especially those at risk of heart and vascular diseases and prostate cancer, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about the topics.
While the seminar is free, UMPC encourages attendees to register in advance to secure their spot at UPMC.com/CentralPaEvents
Seminars include:
Answering Your Questions About Heart Surgery
Monday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m.
UPMC Memorial, Entrance B or C
1703 Innovation Drive, York
Speakers will be Gagandeep Gurm, M.D., cardiologist; Gail Gustafson, C.R.N.P., cardiology; and David Loran, M.D., cardiovascular surgeon.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Prostate Cancer Doesn’t Have to Define You
Tuesday. Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual – link provided at registration.
Speakers will include Nathan Brooks, M.D., urologic oncologist; Cindylou Connell, M.D., medical oncologist; and Najeeb Crossley, M.D., radiation oncologist.
Cardiac Health from A to Z
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.
Lisa’s Cafe on Chocolate, 63 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey
Speakers will include Arun Kanmanthareddy, M.D., interventional cardiologist; Xin Jian Zhang, M.D., electrophysiologist; and Jason Stuck, M.D., cardiologist.
Dinner will be provided.
Feet First: Navigating Vascular Health
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.
UPMC Lititz, Entrance B, Outpatient Services, Multi-purpose Room
1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz
Speakers will include Krishnan Perumbala, D.P.M., podiatrist, and Steven Woratyla, M.D., vascular surgeon.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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