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!
November 2024
12
Tue
5:00 PM
Sodium Savvy Eating & Cooking Demonstration
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much sodium is bad for your health. Americans consume more than 3,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day,...
Cost Free
Free
19
Tue
12:00 PM
Discover the Therapeutic Benefits of Massage and Acupuncture for Diabetes and Stress Management (Sweet Talk Support Group)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
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...
Cost Free
Free
19
Tue
5:00 PM
Hospice and Palliative Care: Comfort and Support for Serious Illnesses
Virtual Via Zoom
Hospice and Palliative care are types of health care that focus on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs...
Cost Free
Free
20
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...
Cost Free
Free
December 2024
09
Mon
5:30 PM
Breathe Easy: Managing Sleep Apnea for Better Health
Virtual Via Zoom
Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing while asleep. Your brain tries to protect you by waking you up enough to breathe, but this prevents you...
Cost Free
Free
11
Wed
6:00 PM
Postpartum & Baby Care Classes
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This is a two week series: Wednesdays 12/11/24 & 12/18/24 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class covers...
Cost $45.00
$45.00
17
Tue
12:00 PM
Sweet Talk Support Group Holiday Gathering
Manchester Memorial Hospital
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...
Cost Free
Free
January 2025
07
Tue
6:00 PM
The Bradley Method® Classes for Natural Childbirth
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
This 8 week session runs from Tuesday, January 7 - February 25 The Bradley Method® teaches natural childbirth and views birth as a natural process. The focus and belief is...
Cost $325.00
$325.00
13
Mon
6:00 PM
Don’t Let Hemorrhoids Hold You Back
Virtual Via Zoom
Are you or a loved one struggling with hemorrhoids and looking for answers? Join Dr. Varvara Mironova for a comprehensive presentation that will shed light on this common concern. Whether...
Cost Free
Free
14
Tue
6:00 PM
Working Together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Resources and Information
Virtual Event
Interested in learning how to 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...
Cost Free
Free
17
Fri
6:00 PM
Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This session is now full. See Weekend and Wednesdays starting January 17th or 6 Week sessions starting January 6; January 21 or January 30 in person on January 14 virtually...
Cost $125.00
$125.00
28
Tue
5:00 PM
Healthy Weight Management Through Cooking
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Healthy weight management can be achieved through cooking meals at home. Cooking creatively is a great way for improving one’s health and wellness, especially in weight management. Join Registered Dietitians...