For Parents
Classes In Your Community
Call 412-692-7105 to register!
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC offers classes for children and adults through our Community Education Program. Classes are offered at several locations throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Scholarships are available upon request.
Call 412-692-7105 to register or for additional information.
Speakers’ Bureau
You can have Children’s come to you! Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh community educators are available to speak to your school, religious, community, youth, parent or professional group. The Speakers’ Bureau offers presentations on the topics listed here and many other health, injury prevention and parenting topics. Call Community Education at 412-692-7105 for more information on topics, fees and scheduling.
Discovery, learning about health care and hospitals
The Discovery Program is available to groups of 10 or more in preschools, daycare centers, primary grades, and community organizations. The children will learn about the positive aspects of hospitals and health care settings through a presentation using photographs, video, dolls, and safe medical supplies. Discovery enhances children’s trust in health care providers and lessens their fears and misconceptions if they or a family member must be hospitalized. To schedule a Discovery Program visit for your school, call the Community Education Program at 412-692-7105 for an application.
Hospital Tours
Having surgery or a special procedure can be a challenging experience for children and parents, so Children's offers weekly pre-admission tours to help you prepare your child. The tours are conducted by a registered nurse or a child life specialist and help to take away the child's fear of the unknown. The children can have hands-on experience with the medical equipment in a positive atmosphere. Brothers and sisters are also encouraged to attend. Registration is required by calling 412-692-6366.Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Locations
Children’s Hospital Main Campus, Oakland
3705 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Children’s East, Monroeville
4055 Monroeville Blvd.
Monroeville, PA 15146
Children’s North, Wexford
2599 Wexford Bayne Rd.
Sewickley, PA 15143
Children’s South, Bethel Park
1300 Oxford Dr.
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Braddock Family Care Connection
818 Braddock Ave.
Braddock, PA 15104
Mt. Oliver Family Care Connection
1630 Arlington Ave.
Mt. Oliver, PA 15210
Rankin Family Care Connection
230 Third St.
Rankin, PA 15104
Turtle Creek Family Care Connection
Westinghouse Valley Human Services Center
519 Penn Ave. #206
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Wilkinsburg Family Care Connection
710 Mulberry St.
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Professional representatives of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh teach all classes.
Scholarships are available upon request.
