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 Spring and Summer, we invite you to join us and our healthcare providers in one of our many health education lectures.
Join ECHN Medical Groups’ Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Andrea Little for a discussion on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and have your myths and misconceptions explained. In this program, Dr. Little will discuss common plastic surgery procedures. She will review how plastic and reconstructive surgery can help patients restore form & function, how to identify & optimize plastic surgery candidates, and how we can work together to improve patient outcomes.
Thursday, May 16
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Live Webinar (Zoom)
Free
Pre-registration is required.
Did you know humans have 50 hormones in their body that affect metabolism, mood, sleep health, blood sugar regulation and more? Join Dr. Lauren Young to understand the basic hormones in our bodies, how they impact us and how we can help balance our hormones for optimal health.
Wednesday, June 5
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Live Webinar (Zoom)
Free
Pre-registration is required.
Embark on the journey into the future of diabetes care, where technology is revolutionizing how we monitor glucose levels. Join Endocrinologist Rushickah Brooks, NP, and Katie Gustavesen, RD, CDCES, as they unveil the transformative power of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices that offer an escape from the hassles of traditional finger stick testing. Experience the freedom and confidence that comes with real-time glucose monitoring, empowering you to take control of your health like never before. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or seeking ways to change your current approach, technology is here to support you on your journey.
Tuesday, June 11
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Live Webinar (Zoom)
Free
Pre-registration is required.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community refrain from seeking care due to discrimination or implicit bias which delays important health screenings and contributes to high rates of various cancers and chronic diseases. To ensure the LGBTQ+ community completes their recommended screenings, they need to feel safe in accessing healthcare. Join Dr. Kenneth Abriola, Infectious Disease Specialist and Medical Director at Circle Care Center, Glastonbury, CT and Dr. Camillo Ferrari, Primary Care Provider for a discussion on developing a safe environment for all members of the LGBTQ+ community to ensure routine appointments are held. They will also discuss further care options such as hormone replacement therapy, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, STI prevention and treatment.
Tuesday, June 25
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Women’s Center for Wellness
Free
Pre-registration is required.
Plant-based eating focuses on fiber-rich plant foods such as vegetables fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Harvesting the power of plants in our diet has a multitude of benefits to your cardiovascular health, your immune system, cancer risk and more. In this program, Registered Dietitian, Amy Rapone, will discuss these benefits as well as share tips on how to eat plant-based meals without restriction. She will also be sharing about the tastiest plant-based foods in season, how to find them locally and how to create fun, delicious recipes with them as the star ingredients.
Thursday, August 22
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Live Webinar (Zoom)
Free
Pre-registration is required.
ECHN’s John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center offers Cancer Patients a robust Survivorship Care Program but what is survivorship exactly? Join Oncology Nurse Navigators Leslie Juliani and Karen Fiume and Social Worker Elizabeth Soucy to learn what survivorship is, how survivorship goes beyond one’s cancer diagnosis and how is it personalized for each person.
Wednesday, August 28
12 – 1:30 p.m.
John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center
Free
Pre-registration is required.
Space is limited, register early!
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 will explain step-by-step the surgery day procedures, recovery care options, pain management and the rehabilitation process. Individuals who will be assisting a loved one’s recovery after surgery are encouraged to attend.
Wednesdays, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28
1 – 3 p.m.
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Free
Learn how to overcome your tobacco addiction while working with a certified facilitator in a small group setting. This program is comprised of eight sessions over seven weeks and includes a participant workbook and other informative materials. It is for both smokers and vapers. Sessions are sequential, and participants must attend from the beginning.
Mondays, May 6 – June 24
6 – 7:30 p.m.
John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center
$25 payable at end of first session
To register, contact Karen Fiume:
860.646.1222 ext. 1408
KFiume@echn.org