Events

In-person Family Birthing Center Tours are available by registration only. Tours are limited to expectant parents (Pregnant parent plus one additional partner only). Absolutely no children or walk ins allowed. Each 30 minute tour is limited to just 6 couples (1 ticket = 1 couple). A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Diabetes-related retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina. Anyone with diabetes can develop this condition. Join Dr. Noam Rudnick as he shared information on the affects diabetes has on your eyes.  He will provide an overview of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema and treatments for both. Registration is required.

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL - email bcrayton@echn.org to place your name on the waiting list or call 860-647-4790. The next class begins Wednesday May 8. This is a two week series: Wednesdays 4/10/24 & 4/17/24 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class...

Class runs every Thursday from April 11 - May 16 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks. Topics include: stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning for labor, partner's role, analgesia, anesthesia, cesarean birth, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding, newborn care, Advanced...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

“Sweet Talk” is a support group for people with diabetes and prediabetes. The group meets regularly on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-1 PM at Manchester Memorial Hospital located at 71 Haynes Street, Manchester CT. Please join us and network with other people with diabetes. Feel free to bring a friend or caretaker....

Learn how to create satisfying dishes with less oil, all while preserving the crispy texture you love. Sarah Khan, MS in Nutrition, will guide you through a selection of mouthwatering recipes, share tips for healthier cooking, and answer your questions. It's time to transform your kitchen into a hub for guilt-free, flavorful meals! Session Date...

This Class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Please see next class scheduled for July 9 or consider a Just Labor and Birth Weekend option. This is an interactive class specifically designed for couples who have had a baby before or have taken the Understanding Birth eClass. The class gives couples a hands-on opportunity...

This class was originally scheduled for April 13. A one hour program for children ages 2 - 10 whose parents are expecting another baby. This class helps older children understand their roles as big brothers and big sisters and gets them familiar with The Family Birthing Center. Parents are welcome/encouraged to attend with their little...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

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...