Community events
When: Fourth Saturday of every month
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Location: UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center, The Village at Eastside, 6401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Our food pantry is open to the public one Saturday per month during normal operating hours. Families and individuals can take home a box of free food containing a selection of nutritious shelf-stable items, fresh produce, meats, dairy, and frozen items. Food boxes are limited to one per family/individual, per month, and are available on a first-come, first served basis while the food pantry is open.
Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred. Call 412-665-4650 to register and learn about food pantry operation dates.
Connect Center events
May events
Join us for "Nutrition for Healthy Bones and Joints." Anti-inflammatory diets and high-calcium are recommended—but why? Join us to learn how the foods you eat can reduce pain and strengthen your bones.
While there, enjoy:
- Free health screenings, including a bone heel scan.
- Light refreshments
Be sure to register and save your spot! Call 412-290-1896 (TTY: 711) or register online.
Date and time: Wednesday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
UPMC Health Plan Connect Center
Royal Oak Shopping Center
1768-A Golden Mile Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146
Come together to support mental health and women’s wellness.
Join us for this empowering event! Take advantage of the opportunity to focus on two important areas: mental health and women’s health.
While there, enjoy:
- Free health screenings.
- Free hand and arm massages.
- A chance to enter to win prizes.
- Light refreshments and more.
Date and time: Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
UPMC Health Plan Connect Center
Royal Oak Shopping Center
1768-A Golden Mile Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146
For more information, call 412-290-1896 (TTY: 711).
Blood pressure management is a key to maintaining a healthy heart.
Join us as Thomas Kessler, DO, leads us in an informative presentation and conversation about the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure numbers.
While there, enjoy:
- Free health screenings.
- Light refreshments.
Date and time: Monday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
UPMC Health Plan Connect Center
Royal Oak Shopping Center
1768-A Golden Mile Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146
For more information, call 412-290-1896 (TTY: 711).
June events
School is out, but oral health is in for everyone.
Join us to get a covered dental exam and cleaning in celebration of oral health month! Cleanings are first come, first served, so be sure to save your spot.
In addition, have some family fun as you take steps toward maintaining a healthier smile:
- Enter to win prizes.
- Enjoy light refreshments.
- Enjoy balloon art or caricatures.
Date and time: Tuesday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
UPMC Health Plan Connect Center
Royal Oak Shopping Center
1768-A Golden Mile Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146
For more information, call 412-290-1896 (TTY: 711).
Join us for “Don’t Let Pain Control Your Life – Managing Pain from Osteoarthritis.” Pain from arthritis can take over your life, but there are things that can be done! Learn how to manage the pain and regain control of your life!
While there, enjoy:
- Free health screenings, including a bone heel scan.
- Light refreshments
Be sure to register and save your spot! Call 412-290-1896 (TTY: 711) or register online.
Date and time: Wednesday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
UPMC Health Plan Connect Center
Royal Oak Shopping Center
1768-A Golden Mile Highway
Monroeville, PA 15146