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 2023

02
Thu
6:00 PM

Pelvic Pain and Physical Therapy

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Pelvic pain affects approximately one in seven women. Pelvic pain is pain felt in the lower abdomen (stomach area), pelvis, or perineum (the area between the rectum and the vagina).  Pelvic floor physical therapists are trained in functional restoration of the whole body and are in the unique position to assess and treat pelvic pain...

Cost Free
Free
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07
Tue
4:00 PM

Hiatal Hernias: What You Need to Know?

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Hiatal Hernias are more common than you think.  There are more than 3 million diagnosis per year.   A hiatal hernia occurs when weakened muscle tissue allows your stomach to bulge up through your diaphragm.  This could be caused by age-related changes, an injury to the area or being born with an unusually large hiatus.  Join...

Cost Free
Free
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09
Thu
6:00 PM

Mindfulness & Nutrition

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Mindful eating focuses on your eating experiences, body-related sensations, and thoughts and feelings about food.  It complements any eating pattern. The goal is to promote a more enjoyable meal experience and understanding of the eating environment. Research has shown that mindful eating can lead to greater psychological wellbeing. Join Naturopath, Doctor Lauren Young as she...

Cost Free
Free
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14
Tue
6:00 PM

Virtual Grocery Store Tour

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Join Registered Dieticians Tracey Luciani and Sarabeth Campanelli on a virtual tour of ShopRite in Manchester. This program will help you to better understand which ingredients are healthy and how to correctly read food labels. You will be introduced to new nutritious food brands that you can incorporate into your daily meal plan.

Cost Free
Free
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15
Wed
1:00 PM

Joint Effort

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details
Cost Free
Free
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December 2023

05
Tue
5:00 PM

Migraine Attacks: Ways to Head Off the Pain

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

Do you get intense throbbing head pain that is so severe that it interferes with your day-to-day activities and are sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting?   Join Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Specialist Doctors Jenny Song, Tricia Hall and Michael Waddington as they share information about the different types of migraines and how to recognize one when they...

Cost Free
Free
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07
Thu
6:00 PM

Can’t Read Your Breast Image Report? We Can Help!

Hybrid Session: In person at Manchester Memorial Hospital or Virtual-Live Webinar
Details

Join Doctor Mathew Mikhail, Kristen Dydyn-Basile (RTR(M)), and Stacy St. Louis, BA RDMS, RVT as they provide an overview of radiology reports specific to breast imaging and key factors to understand. They will discuss differences between screening mammograms versus diagnostic imaging, as well as share information on density categories and what they mean.

Cost Free
Free
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12
Tue
5:00 PM

Palliative Care: Comfort & Support for Serious Illnesses

Hybrid Session: In person at Manchester Memorial Hospital or Virtual-Live Webinar
Details

Palliative care is an approach that focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses, including chronic conditions and terminal diseases. The goal is to increase awareness and knowledge of palliative care and demystify misconceptions surrounding this program helping individuals understand its purpose and benefits.  Join Holly Zambrello, RN, Hospice ad Palliative...

Cost Free
Free
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27
Wed
1:00 PM

Joint Effort

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details
Cost Free
Free
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January 2024

23
Tue
5:00 PM

Stay Nourished: How to Eat When Times are Hard

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

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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24
Wed
1:00 PM

Joint Effort Program

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
Details

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 surgery day procedures, recovery care options, pain management and the rehabilitation process. Individuals who will be assisting a loved one’s recovery after surgery are encouraged...

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
Details

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
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