To help prevent heart and blood vessel diseases, UPMC formed the Community Outreach and Cardiovascular Health (COACH) Program.
COACH's heart health experts work with the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Diversity Council to offer these heart-healthy resources:
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute's Clinical Biostatistics Core supports heart and CT surgery researchers by providing high-quality data collection and analysis.
Classes
Find heart and vascular classes near you.
Events
Community Health Fair
Join experts from UPMC for a blood pressure and cholesterol screening, an “Ask the Expert” educational session, and a heart health presentation.
Women’s Health Fair
Join experts from UPMC for a blood pressure and cholesterol screening, an “Ask the Expert” educational session, and a heart health presentation.
Trunk or Treat Hosted by Arlington Civic Council
Join experts from UPMC for a blood pressure and cholesterol screening, an “Ask the Expert” educational session, and a heart health presentation.
Heart screenings
Find free heart screening events near you.
Speeches
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute educators can speak at your school, place of worship, work, or other community groups.
We cover these topics and more:
- Healthy eating and lifestyle.
- Heart disease prevention.
- Heart health disparities.
- Living with heart disease.
- Women's heart disease.
Contact us at 1-855-876-2484 for more on topics, fees, and scheduling.
Our Diversity Council team includes:
- Lisa Garner: Division Administrator, Health Services Division
- A.J. Conrad Smith, MD: Associate Chief of Cardiology for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Division of Cardiology
- Tim Powell: Clinical Director, Cardiovascular Services, UPMC Passavant
- Brittney Moore: Director of Operations
Learn more about the Diversity Council.
Other members of our clinical and administrative teams like fellows, nurses, and other specialists also volunteer their time at our programs and events.