Events

Interested in learning how incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine to avoid, prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes? Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. You will also learn about...

This class is specially designed for couples who recently found out they are pregnant (up to 25 weeks) or are hoping to become pregnant in the near future. This class, taught by our Certified Childbirth Educators, will help you to have the healthiest and safest pregnancy possible.  We can answer your questions about Nutrition, Safe Exercise, Relieving...

If you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Ambulatory Services Center Manchester, CT 06040 Valet Parking is available or self...

Palliative care is an approach that focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses, including chronic conditions and terminal diseases. The goal is to increase awareness and knowledge of palliative care and demystify misconceptions surrounding this program helping individuals understand its purpose and benefits.  Join Holly Zambrello, RN, Hospice ad Palliative...

These classes will be Hybrid with the Postpartum Class virtually via Zoom and the Baby Care Class In-person at the Family Birthing Center. Class handouts will be sent via email prior to each class. This is a two week series: Wednesdays 12/13/23 & 12/20/23 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm (Originally scheduled to start 12/20 &...

Come explore the benefits of strength training in a gentle, supportive environment!  Improve your overall strength, balance, and flexibility while preventing injury and increasing your metabolism.  Throughout this 6-week series we will explore simple strength-building exercises for the entire body, followed by stretches to improve flexibility and relax the body and mind. Recommended equipment: a...

If you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Ambulatory Services Center Manchester, CT 06040 Valet Parking is available or self...

It's that time of the year when our diabetes support group celebrates each other and looks forward to setting new goal for 2024 . We hope you can join us for the annual holiday meeting. Please plan to bring a dish to share with the group!!   This program will take place in the Miller Building Conference Room...

Please call Perinatal Education 860-647-4790 or email bcrayton@echn.org if you have any questions.

Here's the solution for parents who want the information, but can't fit the classes into their schedules or for moms on bed rest.  These self-paced online classes  will cover all the vital components of labor and birth right from your home computer.  Once you log on, you will have 30 days to complete the class. ...

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL: PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL 860-647-4790 OR ECRAYTON@ECHN.ORG TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AND/OR CHOOSE ANOTHER CLASS SESSION: Tuesday, December 5 - January 16 (Skip 12/26); Mondays, January 15 - February 19; Weekends and Wednesdays starting Friday, January 12 Class runs every Thursday from January 4 - February...