Every season, we dedicate time and resources to enhance the overall health and wellness of our communities by offering FREE educational programs to individuals and families. This Winter, we invite you to join us and our healthcare providers in one of our many health education lectures.
Join Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Lenora Williams, as she shares information on common concerns menopausal and perimenopausal women have. She will also provide an overview of current management strategies available. This program will empower women to seek out individualized care to address their issues and live a better life with Menopause.
Wednesday, March 12
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Center for Wellness
Free
Pre-registration is required
Alcohol-related problems are among the most significant public health issues in the country, affecting about 15 million adults in the U.S. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) can be mild, moderate, or severe based on the number of symptoms a person experiences. Join Psychiatrist, Dr. Luis Gonzalez as he provides an overview of symptoms, causes, its impact on safety and well-being, ways to prevent alcoholism and treatment options.
Thursday, April 10
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Class (Zoom) or In-person at Manchester Memorial Hospital
Free
Pre-registration is required
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the negative effects of stress and ways to find balance in your life. Stress is a natural human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, your body is designed to experience stress and react to it through physical and mental responses. Join Karin Sidman-Croghan as she provides an overview of stress in contemporary society and the relationship between stress and well-being. She will discuss how people respond to stress, the effect of long-term stress, situations and attitudes which lead to stress, as well as strategies for reducing stress in daily life.
Monday, April 28
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Free
Pre-registration is required
This program is for individuals scheduled to have total or partial hip or knee replacement surgery and for those thinking about having replacement surgery. ECHN staff explain, step-by-step, day of surgery procedures, recovery care options, pain management and the rehabilitation process. View our Joint Effort Book for more information.
Learn how to overcome your nicotine addiction while working with a certified facilitator in a small group setting. This includes cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and vaping. This program is comprised of eight sessions over seven weeks and includes a participant workbook and other informative materials. Participants must attend the first session.
Mondays, January 6 – February 17
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Sessions (Zoom)
$25 payable at end of the first session
To register, contact Karen Fiume:
860.646.1222 ext. 1408
KFiume@echn.org