Events
Welcome to ECHN’s Events Page!
Throughout the year, ECHN offers a wide variety of educational programs designed to educate and support all individuals within our community. Please explore our diverse offerings including childbirth and parent education courses, diabetes education, nutrition and wellness classes, free seasonal health education programs, and more.
Join us as we aim to create a healthier, more informed community. Together, we are making healthy happen!
- Events
- Health Education Programs & Lectures
December 2023
07
Thu
9:30 AM
Strength and Stretch for Women
Virtual Event
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...
Cost $49
$49
07
Thu
6:00 PM
Can’t Read Your Breast Image Report? We Can Help!
Hybrid Session: In person at Manchester Memorial Hospital or Virtual-Live Webinar
Join Doctor Mathew Mikhail, Kristen Dydyn-Basile (RTR(M)), and Stacy St. Louis, BA RDMS, RVT as they provide an overview of radiology reports specific to breast imaging and key factors to understand. They will discuss differences between screening mammograms versus diagnostic imaging, as well as share information on density categories and what they mean.
Cost Free
Free
11
Mon
6:00 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
12
Tue
5:00 PM
Palliative Care: Comfort & Support for Serious Illnesses
Hybrid Session: In person at Manchester Memorial Hospital or Virtual-Live Webinar
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...
Cost Free
Free
14
Thu
9:30 AM
Strength and Stretch for Women
Virtual Event
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...
Cost $49
$49
27
Wed
1:00 PM
Cost Free
Free
January 2024
08
Mon
5:00 PM
New Year, New Goals
Virtual Event
Are you busy and have no time to eat healthy? Or don’t know where to start? Join us with Sarah Khan, MS in Nutrition, who will discuss incorporating healthy eating into your busy schedule. Monday, January 8th 5 – 6 p.m. Live Webinar (Zoom) $10 Pre-registration is required
Cost $10.00
$10.00
11
Thu
9:30 AM
Strength and Stretch for Women: Trial Class
Virtual Event
Looking to try something new in 2024? Come and see what Strength and Stretch is all about before the new session begins on January 18th! In this free trial class, we will go through several of the simple strength exercises and flexibility movements from a typical Strength and Stretch for Women class. Begin to experience...
Cost Free
Free
18
Thu
9:30 AM
Strength and Stretch for Women
Virtual Event
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...
Cost $49.00
$49.00
23
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
23
Tue
5:00 PM
Stay Nourished: How to Eat When Times are Hard
Virtual Via Zoom
Are you overwhelmed with meal prep and planning nutritious meals? Join Registered Dietitian Amy Rapone, MS, RD, CD-N as she shares information about the building blocks of a nutritious meal, and the importance of meal patterns. She will also teach you how to establish back up meal plans for loss of appetite, low funds, pain...
Cost Free
Free
24
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...