If you have a heart or vascular disease, lung problems, or other chronic conditions — like COPD or diabetes — we can help.
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Hamot treats adults and children with heart and vascular diseases.
We offer:
- Customized resources and discharge instructions after a hospital stay.
- Personalized education on managing heart, lung, and vascular conditions, and conditions related to diabetes.
- Cardiac and pulmonary rehab after surgery.
- Family screenings to assess your risk for heart disease.
- Referral to outpatient resources — such as medical nutrition therapy — to help you make lifestyle changes.
- Community outreach, guest speakers, and presentations on ways to manage your heart or vein disease.
- Free smoking cessation classes.
Call Deborah Pora DNP, CRNP, at 814-323-8108 to learn more.
Better Breathers of Erie Support Group
What?
This is a free support group for people living with chronic lung conditions.
We offer refreshments and free parking.
When?
Better Breathers meet the 3rd Friday of each month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where?
UPMC Hamot Center for Healthy Living
3330 Peach St., Entrance C
Erie, PA 16508
Call 814-877-2981 to learn more.