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!
June 2023
08
Thu
6:00 PM
Sleep Apnea and Your Physical Health
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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,...
Cost Free
Free
14
Wed
6:00 PM
Let’s Talk: Menopausal Years
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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...
Cost Free
Free
15
Thu
6:00 PM
Tasty Table: Summer Barbecue’s Best!
Virtual Event
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...
Cost Free
Free
20
Tue
10:00 AM
HEALTHY EATING FOR THE BUSY PROFESSIONAL
Virtual Event
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...
Cost $10.00
$10.00
20
Tue
12:00 PM
Sweet Talk Support Group: Brown Bag Medication Review
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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...
Cost Free
Free
26
Mon
5:30 PM
Cooking with Bridget: Beans, Beans, and More Beans!
Women's Center for Wellness
2600 Tamarack Avenue, South Windsor, , Connecticut
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...
Cost $25.00
$25.00
July 2023
18
Tue
12:00 PM
Sweet Talk Support Group
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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...
Cost Free
Free
20
Thu
6:00 PM
Understanding Colon Cancer & Ways to Stay Healthy
Virtual Event
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...
Cost Free
Free
August 2023
01
Tue
6:00 PM
Carbohydrates and Diabetes – Staying Healthy Longer
Hybrid Session: In-person at Manchester Memorial Hospital, CR A, B & C or Live Webinar (Zoom)
Did you know that taking in between 20 and 90 grams of Carbohydrates per day has been shown to be effective at improving blood sugar management? Join Kausar Khan, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), as she shares information about Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, the differences between them and how to manage each one....
Cost Free
Free
03
Thu
11:00 AM
Elevate Your Wellness with Small Group Coaching!
Virtual Event
Small group coaching combines the benefits of personalized guidance with the power of group dynamics. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to work with an intimate group of 6 or less, guided by an experienced lifestyle coach. Zig Ziglar says, "You can't reach your destination if you don't know where you're going.” During the course of this 3-week...
Cost $47.00
$47.00
10
Thu
11:00 AM
Elevate Your Wellness with Small Group Coaching!
Virtual Event
Small group coaching combines the benefits of personalized guidance with the power of group dynamics. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to work with an intimate group of 6 or less, guided by an experienced lifestyle coach. Zig Ziglar says, "You can't reach your destination if you don't know where you're going.” During the course of this 3-week...
Cost $47.00
$47.00
10
Thu
6:00 PM
CANCELLED- Prostate Cancer – What to Know About Screening & Treatment
Virtual Event
Did you know that Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of male cancer in the US? Last year, an estimated 150,000 men in the US were diagnosed with prostate cancer. The average age of diagnosis was 66 and with early detection one can have a successful treatment outcome. Join Doctor Michael Goltzman as he...