Health
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 […]
Reiki Training
ELPC - Second Floor Parlor 116 S Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesReiki is a spiritual healing art and form of complementary medicine. It has its roots in Japanese origins and is based on the flow of energy through the practitioner. If you would like to be attuned and learn to use Reiki, register for our two-part (Reiki 1 and 2) training (Sundays, Nov. 20 and Dec. […]
The Great Exchange: Music
ELPC - Music Room 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 music. We will have a simple lunch while sharing our stories with one another. No prep necessary, just come and enjoy!
The Disease of Addiction
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMr. Jenkins, drug and alcohol coordinator at East Liberty Family Health Care Center, will be with us to speak about “The Disease of Addiction.” He will cover the stages of addiction, as well as the spiritual, mental and physical aspects of the disease. Light refreshments will be served.
Better Choices, Better Health
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDo you need support with practical ways of dealing with pain, fatigue, nutrition, exercise, and other issues? If so, the ELPC Membership and Outreach Committee is offering a new Better Choices, Better Health workshop on Tuesdays, May 2–June 6, from 10:30 am–12 pm. The six-week workshop is free and open to the general public—including adults with a […]
The Consumer Health Coalition Presentation
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Consumer Health Coalition is engaged in an initiative to increase understanding of risks, symptoms, screening guidelines, and resources for screening and treatment for breast and cervical cancers within our community. This presentation will briefly overview what breast and cervical cancers are, how they may affect each individual personally, and what one can do to […]