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!
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Healthy Eating for Diabetes Management and Better Blood Sugar Control
Healthy Eating for Diabetes Management and Better Blood Sugar Control
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:...
Our Body Is Not The Only Thing That Affects Our Health
Our Body Is Not The Only Thing That Affects Our Health
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...
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Strength and Stretch for Women
Strength and Stretch for Women
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...
Sleep Apnea and Your Physical Health
Sleep Apnea and Your Physical Health
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,...
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Let’s Talk: Menopausal Years
Let’s Talk: Menopausal Years
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...
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Tasty Table: Summer Barbecue’s Best!
Tasty Table: Summer Barbecue’s Best!
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...
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HEALTHY EATING FOR THE BUSY PROFESSIONAL
HEALTHY EATING FOR THE BUSY PROFESSIONAL
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...
Sweet Talk Support Group: Brown Bag Medication Review
Sweet Talk Support Group: Brown Bag Medication Review
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...
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Cooking with Bridget: Beans, Beans, and More Beans!
Cooking with Bridget: Beans, Beans, and More Beans!
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...
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New Mothers’ Group
New Mothers’ Group
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. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Ambulatory Services Center Manchester, CT 06040 Valet Parking is available or self...
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