UPMC Offering Free Heart and Vascular Health and Cancer Seminars for Central PA Residents

September 17, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa. – UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute in Central Pa. and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa. are offering free health seminars in the fall to benefit the community. These seminars aim to raise awareness about health conditions and provide valuable insights into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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, we encourage 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:

• Gagandeep Gurm, M.D., cardiologist
• Gail Gustafson, C.R.N.P., cardiology
• David Loran, M.D., cardiovascular surgeon

Light refreshments provided.

Prostate Cancer Doesn't Have to Define You
Tuesday. Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual – link provided at registration.

Speakers:

• Nathan Brooks, M.D., urologic oncologist
• Cindylou Connell, M.D., medical oncologist
• 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:

• Arun Kanmanthareddy, M.D., interventional cardiologist
• Xin Jian Zhang, M.D., electrophysiologist
• Jason Stuck, M.D., cardiologist

Dinner 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:

• Krishnan Perumbala, D.P.M., podiatrist
• Steven Woratyla, M.D., vascular surgeon

Light refreshments provided.