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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January 2023
18
Wed
6:00 PM
From Breathing to Biofeedback – Managing Stress In A Chaotic World
Virtual Event
Is our Chaotic World stressing you out? How are you managing your daily stress? Did you know that the nervous system is responsible for: Intelligence, learning, your memory, thoughts, feelings, movement, and basic functions like the beating of your heart, breathing, digestion and more? Join Naturopath Doctor Craig Fasullo for a discussion on how the...
Cost Free
Free
February 2023
07
Tue
7:00 PM
Heart Health: Beyond the Basics
Virtual Event
February is Heart Health Month!! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Research shows that 1 in every 5 people die from cardiovascular disease. Join Naturopath Lauren Young, ND as she shares information about cardiovascular disease and how it...
Cost Free
Free
09
Thu
5:00 PM
Why Am I Losing My Hair?
Virtual Event
Are you losing your hair and don’t know why? Hair loss or hair thinning is one of the worst things to experience, especially when you weren’t expecting it. Join Naturopath Carissa Fioritto, ND, RN, for a discussion on the different types of hair loss, screening tools to identify possible underlying issues that may be causing...
Cost Free
Free
22
Wed
5:00 PM
Management of Chronic Pain: An Integrative Approach
Hybrid Session: In person at Manchester Memorial Hospital HLR Auditorium or Virtual - Live Webinar
71 Haynes Street, Manchester
Join Neuromuscular Medicine Specialists Jenny Song, DO; Priya Bhushan, DO; Tricia Hall, DO; Eric Kwo, DO and Michael Waddington, DO as they share information on different pain management options ranging from physical approaches such as physical therapy, exercise interventions, TENS device, acupuncture, light and sound therapies, to interventional procedures, intra-articular ozone therapy, as well as...
Cost Free
Free
March 2023
07
Tue
7:00 PM
Healthy Habits and Wellness Coaching
Virtual Event
Join Naturopath, Lauren Young, ND and Registered Nurse, Sierra Cameron as they share information about the science of basic lifestyle changes, establishing smart goals and how you can set yourself up for success. You will learn how to access your wellness as a whole (health & wellbeing, friends & family, personal development & growth, romance,...
Cost Free
Free
28
Tue
7:00 PM
Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Low Bone Density – What is the Newest in Bone Care
Virtual Event
Join Naturopath, Lauren Young, ND and Rheumatologist Barbara Kage, MD for a discussion on the importance of bone density. Bone density is vitally important as we age because less-dense bones are more likely to break and can put you at risk for osteopenia and osteoporosis. Dr. Young and Dr. Kage will discuss the differences between...
Cost Free
Free
April 2023
05
Wed
5:00 PM
Creating an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Environment
Manchester Memorial Hospital, HLR Auditorium
71 Haynes Street, Manchester
Join Kim Adamski, BA, CHW, HIV Prevention Specialist from the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective who will discuss the difference between gender and sexuality, key terms that everyone should know, and how to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ populations professionally and in everyday life. You will also learn how to become an ally...
Cost Free
Free
12
Wed
6:00 PM
Endometriosis: What is It?
Hybrid Session: In person at Manchester Memorial Hospital or Virtual-Live Webinar
Have you ever experienced horrible pains and cramps along with your menstrual cycle? Is this a normal sensation? If you ask yourself those questions monthly, you may suffer from Endometriosis. More than 3 million women are diagnosed with Endometriosis each year. Join Roa Alammari, MD; Alyssa Itzkowitz, DPT; Monica Lindsay, DPT and Lorraine Nalewajk, PT,...
Cost Free
Free
June 2023
06
Tue
6:00 PM
Our Body Is Not The Only Thing That Affects Our Health
Hybrid Session: In-person at Manchester Memorial Hospital, CR A, B & C or Live Webinar (Zoom)
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...
Cost Free
Free
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
July 2023
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...