Events

Explore the realm of natural solutions with Heidi Lyons as she explains how and why plant derived essential oils can help us with managing healthy emotions, sleep, stress, and so much more! Leave with a gift, knowledge, and practical applications for your life. This will take place at Manchester Memorial Hospital's Center for Healthy Living....

Healthy Eating for Diabetes Management and Better Blood Sugar Control Join Tess Nuzzolo, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to discuss recommendations on types of food to eat when you have diabetes. She will discuss how portion sizes, meal timing, the glycemic index and their effect on stabilizing your blood sugar. Fee:...

Did you know that education level, employment, income, family and social support, as well as community safety are all components that can influence a person’s health?  Join Dr. Howard Selinger as he provides an overview of those components and how they affect one’s health.  He will also share some resources available that have helped improve...

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 8-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...

Does your spouse, partner, or significant other complain that you are snoring too loud?  Are you sleepy and lack energy during the daytime?  More than 50 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders of which at least 25 million (1 in 5 adults) suffer from sleep apnea, a serious sleep and breathing condition linked to hypertension,...

Menopause is a natural biological process that will happen to every woman. Menopause is not something that is wildly discussed and can be quite stigmatized, which leaves women, pre-menopausal or menopausal, suffering alone.  Join Aziza Omrani, MD as she provides an overview of menopause, the cause, symptoms, what changes your body will experience and treatment options...

Explore healthier, nutrient-rich snack ideas for your entire family all without sacrificing on flavor! Join our trained Lifestyle Coaches from the Diabetes Wellness Center as they share and prepare delicious and easy snacks anyone can make at home. Fighting disease and maintaining our health can be delicious. Topic: Summer Barbecue's Best! Please note, this program...

  Are you busy and have no time for eating healthy ? Or just don't know where to start ? Come join us with Sarah Khan, MS in Nutrition, who will discuss incorporating healthy eating into the lives of busy professionals. Learn about nourishing meals Healthy dietary patterns Powering up your meals and snacks Understanding...

Please join McKenzie Gregorio, Pharmacist from ECHN, as she reviews your "brown bag" or list of medications. She will point out the medication's main actions, common names, daily dose ranges and considerations when missing a medication dose or when getting refills etc.  This will take place in the Miller conference Room at Manchester Memorial Hospital. No...

Cooking with Bridget – Beans, Beans, and More Beans! Learn all about beans, one of the most versatile, affordable, and healthy proteins. Bridget demonstrates how to incorporate beans into your everyday diet – and of course, offer samples to everyone! FEE: $25 Session Date and Time: Monday, June 26th , 5:30pm - 7:00pm Location: In...

Please join us for an informal meeting and networking with other people with diabetes.  This will take place in the Miller conference Room at Manchester Memorial Hospital. No registration is required. "Sweet Talk” is a support group for people with diabetes. Please join us and network with other people with diabetes. No registration is needed...

Did you know that the number of colon cancer cases in the US is greater than 150,000 cases per year and of the cancers that affect both men and women it is the second leading cause of death?  Join Dr. Rohit Singhania as he presents the basics of colon cancer, risk factors, symptoms and treatment...