Health
Hospice and Palliative Care Programs
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us and hear two experts discuss hospice and palliative care treatment modalities to get a better understanding of what they provide. What lessons can we learn for encouraging greater awareness and benefits of the resources of hospice and palliative care programs? Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Kate Carlson at 412.441.3800 x16 or […]
Move Toward Fitness
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFollowing Sanctuary worship, join our discussion on Move Toward Fitness to learn how even minor changes in your routine—adding movement to sedentary lives—can bring about positive changes toward better fitness. Caterina Rosano, MD, MPH, will share information on the benefits of movement, the downsides of sedentary lifestyles, and examples of minor changes that can make […]
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
ELPC - First Floor Library 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PAFree blood pressure screenings are available after today’s 10 am service in the first floor Library. All are welcome!
Experience Healing Hands
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Spiritual Life Committee is happy to repeat a popular program from two years ago. We will have practitioners of Reiki, Heart Hands, and Therapeutic Massage (all members of ELPC) available to answer questions about their work and to provide an opportunity for participants to experience healing and wholeness through their healing hands.
Free Kidney Screenings
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of kidney failure, or are over 60, you are at risk for kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation is offering free kidney screenings through its KEEP Health program at Hosanna House (807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg). You will have your blood pressure checked, receive educational materials, and […]
Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBeing in the hospital, either as a patient or a family member, can be very stressful. Not only are we not at our best, but we typically get information and advice from a wide variety of physicians, nurses, therapists, and other clinical staff that can be confusing. While health care professionals are knowledgeable and have […]
Maintaining a Healthy Brain
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a discussion after Sanctuary worship in Room 234. We will learn how making minor changes to our daily routines—adding meaningful movement activities—can contribute to brain health and make a positive difference. Caterina Rosano, MD, MPH, will share information on the benefits of movement to maintaining brain health; and Jim Eng, PT, DPT, […]
The Great Exchange: Holidays
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFolks of all ages are invited to this fun, interactive event where we—together, across the generations—will explore some fun and intriguing discussion questions centered around the topic of holidays. We will have a simple lunch while sharing our stories with one another. No preparation is necessary, just come and enjoy! This event is co-sponsored by […]
End of Life Issues
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesA spiritual event? A medical event? Or, increasingly, is it a legal event? Many of us in our lifetime become the family member or friend with the responsibility to handle the affairs of a person who dies. Join us as Carolyn Russ, attorney at law, shares what tools are available, your rights and expectations as […]
Conversation on Mental Illness Stigma
ELPC - Room 234 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join us to hear readings by those with mental illness to counteract the dangerous and shameful stigma surrounding mental illness. The goal is to help make a statement that there is no shame in their experiences, and that people who suffer from mental illness can also survive and prosper, emotionally and professionally. Light refreshments […]
Tai Chi: Morning
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExperience flowing movements and treat your body to a relaxing workout! Tai Chi classes are offered as a 10-week series several times during the year, on Tuesday mornings and evenings. The morning class runs from 10–11 am; the evening class runs from 6–7 pm. You are welcome to take the whole series or take individual classes […]
Tai Chi: Evening
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExperience flowing movements and treat your body to a relaxing workout! Tai Chi classes are offered as a 10-week series several times during the year, on Tuesday mornings and evenings. The morning class runs from 10–11 am; the evening class runs from 6–7 pm. You are welcome to take the whole series or take individual classes on a […]