Classes and Programs for the Pittsburgh Community

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital's Community Outreach Program offers a range of classes and programs on detecting and preventing disease. Please sign up for classes in advance by clicking the link if available. For classes without links, email MageeOutreach@UPMC.edu or call 412-641-8996 to schedule.

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Pregnancy and New Baby Classes

Baby Basics Care. New parent basic training such as newborn care, feeding, and infant behavior. This 3-hour online class promotes safety and health. To register, call 412-641-0896.
Family Planning. This program is for those who wish to postpone, avoid, or achieve pregnancy naturally.
Pregnancy Learning Series.
Safe Sleep for Babies. This program seeks to reduce or prevent sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUIDS). You'll learn about safe sleeping locations and positions for your infant.

Health and Wellness Classes

STI Prevention.
Stress and Your Health. Defines stress, its causes, and its impact on health. Provides guidance through mediations, sleep exercises, and other tools for stress relief.
Women's Cancer Online Education Series. You and your loved ones will learn the latest on women's cancer and supportive care in women's health. To register, email wccmail@upmc.edu.
Women's Health Learning Series.

Specialty Classes We Offer

Upon request — and based on availability — we also offer classes on special topics such as:

Bone and Joint Health.
High Blood Pressure and Heart Health.
Lung Health and Asthma.
Managing Diabetes.
Maternal Health and Mortality.
Stroke Prevention.

Teen Health Series

Being a teenager can be tough. Whether you're a teen or a parent, our registered nurse will help you learn all you can about teen health issues live over 6 weeks.

Week 1: Acne — tips for keeping it under control.

Whether you call it a blackhead, blemish, pimple, or zit, acne stinks! This skin problem starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Learn ways to avoid breakouts.

Week 2: Tobacco/vaping — saying no.

Nicotine is among one of the most addictive drugs. Some teens show early signs of addiction within days to weeks after starting to smoke or vape.

Week 3: Building self-esteem.

Self-esteem is the core belief people have about themselves.

Healthy self-esteem helps a person:

Act responsibly.
Work well with others.
Deal with problems and hardships.
Have the confidence to try new things.

Week 4: Puberty and menstruation.

Puberty is a time when bodies start changing to become more adult-like. Having a first period is one of these changes.

Week 5: Stress management and relief.

Stress is a fact of life. Although some stress is normal and even needed, too much of it can affect quality of life and health. There are simple things that can help relieve stress.

Week 6: Healthy dating and relationships.

Teen dating abuse is a pattern of behavior one uses to control another person.

Teen dating violence is just as serious as adult domestic violence. And it's common. About two in 10 teen girls say they have been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.