Health For Her
Lentils & Lemons, Curry & Cinnamon: Healthy Foods Across Cultures

You'll walk away with a better understanding of healthy spices and food dishes from cultures across the globe.

Speakers include:

Free seminar led by Joseph Cvitkovic, PhD, Director of Behavioral Health at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. In the seminar, participants will learn several techniques to aid in recovering from grief and loss. Registration is required; call 412-469-7100 to register.

When:
June 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
October 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Free seminar led by Joseph Cvitkovic, PhD, Director of Behavioral Health at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. In the seminar, participants will learn techniques for alleviating stress and anxiety. Registration is required; call 412-469-7100 to register.

When:
May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
September 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Jefferson Regional Medical Center will host it's 22nd Annual Cancer Survivor's Day on Sunday, June 2nd.  Cancer Survivors and a guest are welcome to join in the celebration.  They will be treated to a light lunch, entertainment and prizes. Register for this event by calling 412-469-7100.

When:
June 2 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.

Where:

This seminar will be led by Ruth Zalonis, RN, MSN, OCN, CHPN, who will be explore ways that caregivers can maintain a positive balance.  Also explores the characteristics needed to become a caregiver and the risks associated with it.  Registration is not required. 

When:
June 12 from 6 - 7 p.m.

Where:

Health For Her
Fitting in Exercise: Be Your Own Personal Trainer

Learn how to customize and maintain a safe exercise regimen that will work for you and fit into your daily schedule. 

Speakers include the following members of the Jefferson Regional staff:

Want to learn more about Highmark's Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease provided by Jefferson Regional Medical Center?  Then join us at the Dean Ornish Program Open House at our Pleasant Hills location. (In the K-Mart Plaza on Route 51.)  Enjoy dishes prepared in accordance with Dean Ornish Program guidelines and take recipes to try at home.

Learn how weight loss surgery can help achieve significant, long-term weight loss and improvement in overall health.  This free seminar will be led by Hope Bariatrics.  Registration is required; call Hope Bariatrics at 412-741-8862 to register.  Free parking is available in the Bibro parking lot.

When:
All classes are from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 11
December 9

Jefferson Regional will join nearly 400 national, state and local organizations in observing National Healthcare Decisions Day on Monday, April 16 to offer information and materials related to advance health care planning.