Giant Eagle® is committed to helping you and your family improve or maintain healthy lifestyles and we recognize that making changes in your health habits can be made easier with programs that are convenient and effective. We are excited to be offering nutritional programs with our resident Dietitian & Wellness Coach, right inside our stores, in partnership with Wellness Where You LiveSM Program of Highmark® Blue Cross Blue Shield.
These programs are a covered benefit for Highmark® members and their dependents. Classes are also available for non-Highmark® members with class fees where noted.
Diabetes Awareness and PreventionSM
Drop 10 in 10SM
Eat Well for LifeSM I
Eat Well for LifeSM II
Tour of the Store
Wellness Workshop
Personal Nutrition Coaching SM
Diabetes Awareness and PreventionSM (DAP)
This class is designed for individuals who are diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, as well as those at risk for developing diabetes.
This program includes an interactive exercise component and a healthy cooking demonstration.
Class topics include:
- Raising awareness and reducing the risk for diabetes
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Physical activity
- Stress management
* Class meets for 90 minutes for four (4) weeks
* There is no fee for Highmark® members; a $65 fee for non-Highmark® members
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Wednesdays, July 7th to July 28th 10:00am – 11:00am |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Fridays, July 9th to July 30th 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Market District® Robinson Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
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Saturdays, July 17th to August 7th 11:00am – 12:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Saturdays, July 24th to August 14th 11:30am – 12:30pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Mondays, August 2nd to August 23rd 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Wednesdays, August 4th to August 25th 11:00am – 12:00pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Fridays, August 6th to August 27th 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Drop 10 in 10SM
This class is designed to help individuals move away from the "all or nothing" mentality of fad dieting to the philosophy of making meaningful and long-lasting nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes.
This 10-week class in weight management is designed to help participants lose 10 lbs. or 10 percent of their body weight through an engaging program of optimal nutrition, regular exercise and behavior change.
Program includes a combination of educational lectures, experiential activities, self-study, self-monitoring and personal goal setting.
* Class meets for 90 minutes for four (4) weeks
* There is a $16 fee for Highmark® members; a $101 fee for non-Highmark® members
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Thursdays, July 8th to August 12th 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Thursdays, July 8th to September 9th 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Saturdays, July 10th to September 11th 10:30am – 11:30am |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Saturdays, July 24th to September 25th 8:00am – 9:00am |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Saturdays, September 11th to November 13th 11:30am – 12:30pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Thursdays, September 16th to November 18th 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Saturdays, September 18th to November 20th 10:30am – 11:30am |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Eat Well for LifeSM I
A lifestyle improvement program that champions optimal health, vitality and long-term weight management through the power of good nutrition.
- Discover easy meal planning tools
- Smart shopping strategies
- Healthy ways to cook great tasting foods
* Class meets for 90 minutes for four (4) weeks
* There is no fee for Highmark® members; a $65 fee for non-Highmark® members
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Fridays, July 2th to July 23rd 10:30am – 12:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Thursdays, July 8th to July 29th 7:15pm – 8:45pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Tuesdays, July 20th to August 10th 5:30pm – 7:00pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Sundays, July 25th to August 15th 9:00am – 10:30am |
Market District® Robinson Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
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Wednesdays, August 4th to August 25th 10:30am – 12:00pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Saturdays, August 14th to September 4th 9:00am – 10:30am |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Saturdays, August 21st to September 18th 9:30am – 11:00am |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Mondays, September 6th to September 27th 5:30pm – 7:00pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Eat Well for LifeSM II
This program gives you the inside scoop on balanced meal planning, dining out, listening to your body and making the connection between mood and food.
- Discover ways to maximize your energy with quality nutrition
- Learn tools you can use for lifelong health & wellness
* Participation in Eat Well for LifeSM I is required prior to this program
* Class meets for 90 minutes for four (4) weeks
* There is no fee for Highmark® members; a $65 fee for non-Highmark® members
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Thursdays, July 1st to July 22nd 10:00am – 11:30am |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Tuesdays, July 6th to July 27th 10:30am – 12:00pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Wednesdays, July 7th to July 28th 5:30pm – 7:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Wednesdays, July 14th to August 4th 7:00pm – 8:30pm |
Market District® Robinson Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
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Saturdays, July 24th to August 14th 9:30am – 11:00am |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Fridays, August 6th to August 27th 10:30am – 12:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Thursdays, August 12th to September 2nd 7:15pm – 8:45pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Tuesdays, August 17th to September 7th 5:30pm – 7:00pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Tour of the Store
A guided tour of the grocery store with a “hot topic” dietary concern leading the way. You will learn how to read a food label for the tour’s “hot topic” and get specifics on nutrients and ingredients of concern.
There is no charge for this event – reserve your spot today!
Groups meet at the Nutrition Kiosk in the Health, Beauty & Wellness department.
Tour of the Store: Gluten-Free
Tour of the Store: Pool Side Dining...What to Pack and Bring
Tour of the Store: Shopping with Diabetes in Mind
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Wellness Workshop
These workshops are designed to be educational, interactive, motivational and action-oriented. This is an ideal forum for individuals seeking to learn more about taking an active role in their health.
Topics vary each month and are also posted on the Health & Wellness event chalkboard in the store.
* There are no fees with these events
* Classes meet in the Health, Beauty & Wellness department
Wellness Workshop: BodyMedia GoWear Fit Armbands
Wellness Workshop: Fill Up with Fiber
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Thursday, July 1st 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Saturday, July 10th 1:30pm – 2:30pm |
Market District® Robinson Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
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Tuesday, July 13th 10:30am – 11:30am |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Thursday, July 15th 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Friday, July 30th 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Friday, July 30th 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
Wellness Workshop: Heart Health & Blood Pressure
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Thursday, August 5th 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
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Saturday, August 14th 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
Market District® Robinson Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
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Friday, August 20th 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
Donaldsons Crossroads Giant Eagle® McMurray, PA 15317 |
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Friday, August 27th 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
New Kensington Giant Eagle® New Kensington, PA 15068 |
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Saturday, August 28th 11:30am – 12:30pm |
Pine Township Giant Eagle® Wexford, PA 15090 |
Wellness Workshop: Introduction to GoWear Fit
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Personal Nutrition CoachingSM
This program offers one-on-one counseling with our Dietitian & Wellness Coach. The program is designed to help you make healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices for better health or to address specific concerns such as:
- Weight management
- Disease prevention & management
- Meal planning
Record your food intake and physical activity with your own Lifestyle Log and discover the power of better nutrition.
* The first class is usually 1 hour. Follow-up visits are 30 minutes.
* There is no fee for Highmark® members; $60 for 1st visit and $30 for follow-up visits for
non-Highmark® members.
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Meet Our Dietitian and Wellness Coaches
Judy Dodd
MS, RD, LDNGiant Eagle
®Corporate Nutritionist
Highmark® is a registered mark of Highmark® Inc. Blue Cross, Blue Shield and the Cross and Shield symbols are registered service marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. Eat Well for Life, HOPE and Personal Nutrition Coaching are service marks of Highmark® Inc.