Events
- Events
- Health Education Programs & Lectures
May 2024
07
Tue
12:00 PM
6 Week Journey to Healthy Living
Virtual Event
Thinking about your long-term health and wellness? We have the program for you! Join one of our trained lifestyle coaches for a 6-week program, only one hour a week, focused on nutrition, getting active and all things healthy! You will learn that small lifestyle changes can help you prevent or reverse chronic diseases and improve...
Cost $60.00
$60.00
08
Wed
2:00 PM
Food Is Medicine: Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals
Virtual Via Zoom
Embark on a culinary journey with a free 4-week series! Join Sarah Khan, Lifestyle Coach, MS in Nutrition, and learn the secrets of crafting flavorful and nutritious meals on a budget, all while exploring health benefits! Session Dates: Every Wednesday from May 8th - May 29th* Please sign up for each session separately. Session 1:...
Cost Free
Free
15
Wed
2:00 PM
Food Is Medicine: Session 2: Carbs
Virtual Via Zoom
Embark on a culinary journey with a free 4-week series! Join Sarah Khan, Lifestyle Coach, MS in Nutrition, and learn the secrets of crafting flavorful and nutritious meals on a budget, all while exploring health benefits! Session Dates: Every Wednesday from May 8th - May 29th* Please sign up for each session separately. Session 1:...
Cost Free
Free
16
Thu
6:00 PM
Demystifying Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Virtual Via Zoom
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...
Cost Free
Free
22
Wed
12:00 PM
Working Together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Resources and Information
Virtual Event
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...
Cost Free
Free
22
Wed
1:00 PM
Joint Effort Program
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
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...
Cost Free
Free
22
Wed
2:00 PM
Food Is Medicine: Session 3: Proteins
Virtual Via Zoom
Embark on a culinary journey with a free 4-week series! Join Sarah Khan, Lifestyle Coach, MS in Nutrition, and learn the secrets of crafting flavorful and nutritious meals on a budget, all while exploring health benefits! Session Dates: Every Wednesday from May 8th - May 29th* Please sign up for each session separately. Session 1:...
Cost Free
Free
29
Wed
10:15 AM
Meal Planning Workshop
Miller Building, Manchester Memorial Hospital
75 Haynes Road, Manchester , CT
Would you like to have a customized nutrition meal plan to guide your daily, healthy eating routine? Join us for a group meal planning workshop, where a Registered Dietitian will guide you in calculating your estimated nutrition needs - calories, carbs, protein, fat and more - and then work those nutrition needs into a daily...
Cost $40.00
$40.00
29
Wed
2:00 PM
Food Is Medicine: Session 4: Fats
Virtual Via Zoom
Embark on a culinary journey with a free 4-week series! Join Sarah Khan, Lifestyle Coach, MS in Nutrition, and learn the secrets of crafting flavorful and nutritious meals on a budget, all while exploring health benefits! Session Dates: Every Wednesday from May 8th - May 29th* Please sign up for each session separately. Session 1:...
Cost Free
Free
June 2024
05
Wed
6:00 PM
Hormones 101
Virtual Via Zoom
Did you know that humans have 50 hormones in their body that affect our 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. Register online or call 860.533.6550...
Cost Free
Free
11
Tue
5:30 PM
Exploring A Future in Diabetes Care Without Finger Sticks
Virtual Via Zoom
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, such as Dexcom and Freestyle Libre that offer an escape from the hassles of...
Cost Free
Free
25
Tue
6:30 PM
Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community
Women's Center for Wellness
2600 Tamarack Avenue, South Windsor , Connecticut
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. In order to ensure the LGBTQ+ community completes their recommended screenings; they need to feel safe in accessing healthcare. Join Doctor Kenneth Abriola, Infectious...