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!

January 2024

23
Tue
5:00 PM

Stay Nourished: How to Eat When Times are Hard

Virtual Via Zoom
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Are you overwhelmed with meal prep and planning nutritious meals?  Join Registered Dietitian Amy Rapone, MS, RD, CD-N as she shares information about the building blocks of a nutritious meal, and the importance of meal patterns.  She will also teach you how to establish back up meal plans for loss of appetite, low funds, pain...

Cost Free
Free
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25
Thu
5:00 PM

Let’s Talk About the Aging Brain

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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As people age, the brain naturally changes, affecting memory, learning, and other cognitive functions. Join Occupational Therapy Assistant, Erin Chianelli, OTA/L as she reviews normal functions of the brain and the changes that occur during the normal aging process.  She will also discuss abnormal changes and identify symptoms of dementia. Registration is required.

Cost Free
Free
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29
Mon
6:00 PM

Rescheduled: Treating Autoimmune, Neurodegenerative and Chronic Pain

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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Join Doctor Nicholas Palermo, DO, MS and Pharmacist Gene Gresh, R.PH, FIACP, IFMCP as they describe the impact of autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and chronic pain conditions.  They will provide an overview of a functional medicine treatment approach that includes low dose naltrexone (LDN), how it works, and the various conditions that LDN has been a success...

Cost Free
Free
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February 2024

06
Tue
5:30 PM

Heart Healthy Eating Cooking Demonstration

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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Join Registered Dietitian Bridget Sutherland, RDN as she kicks off the month by discussing heart health.  She will review the basic science behind heart disease, and how to minimize and monitor risk.  There will also be discussion on healthy eating and how to make a heart healthy diet not only delicious, but affordable and easy!. ...

Cost Free
Free
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22
Thu
6:00 PM

Let’s Talk About Arthritis

Hybrid Session: In-person at Manchester Memorial Hospital, CR A, B & C or Live Webinar (Zoom)
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Are you experiencing pain and stiffness in your joints?  It could be Arthritis.  Join Dr. Colin Burgess, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Surgeon, who will share information on arthritis and how it is diagnosed, what causes it and how it can be prevented.  He will share symptoms and identify when it is time to seek medical...

Cost Free
Free
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March 2024

11
Mon
5:30 PM

Stop the Burn: Dealing with Heartburn and Reflux

Virtual Via Zoom
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Do you get a mild burning sensation in the mid-chest, often occurring after meals or when lying down?  Join Naturopath Carissa Fioritto, ND as she discusses heartburn and reflux symptoms and diagnosis.  She will share nutritional guidelines, information on natural and over-the-counter support, as well as lifestyle changes that can help reduce heartburn and reflux...

Cost Free
Free
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19
Tue
6:00 PM

Rescheduled Program – Let’s Focus on Cardiovascular Health

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.  Join Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Korkmaz as he shares information about the main causes of cardiovascular diseases, 5 ways to improve your cardiovascular health and 3 lifestyle changes one can make to improve and maintain cardiovascular health. Registration is...

Cost Free
Free
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21
Thu
5:00 PM

Demystifying Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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Join the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Team as they provide an overview of osteopathy, an holistic approach to healing. They will provide a breakdown of osteopathic manipulative medicine techniques, and the 5 models of osteopathic care. They will also discuss the relationship between ultrasound and its role in osteopathic care.  An Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy demonstration will be...

Cost Free
Free
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April 2024

04
Thu
6:00 PM

Stress and Anxiety: Ways to Build Resilience

Hybrid Session: In-person at Manchester Memorial Hospital, CR A, B & C or Live Webinar (Zoom)
Details

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and knowing how to manage stress can improve one’s mental and physical well-being, as well as minimize the risk factors of health related issues.  Join Christina Chykirda, LPC and Jeanne Francis, LCSW as they share information about what stress...

Cost Free
Free
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09
Tue
6:00 PM

How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes

Virtual Via Zoom
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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.

Cost Free
Free
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May 2024

16
Thu
6:00 PM

Demystifying Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Virtual Via Zoom
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Join ECHN Medical Groups’ Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Andrea Little for a discussion on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and have your myths and misconceptions explained. In this program, Dr. Little will discuss common plastic surgery procedures. She will review how plastic and reconstructive surgery can help patients restore form & function, how to identify & optimize...

Cost Free
Free
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June 2024

05
Wed
6:00 PM

Hormones 101

Virtual Via Zoom
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Did you know that humans have 50 hormones in their body that affect our metabolism, mood, sleep health, blood sugar regulation and more?  Join Dr. Lauren Young to understand the basic hormones in our bodies, how they impact us and how we can help balance our hormones for optimal health. Register online or call 860.533.6550...

Cost Free
Free
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