Events

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Did you know that taking in between 20 and 90 grams of Carbohydrates per day has been shown to be effective at improving blood sugar management? Join Kausar Khan, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), as she shares information about Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, the differences between them and how to manage each one....

Did you know that Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of male cancer in the US?  Last year, an estimated 150,000 men in the US were diagnosed with prostate cancer.  The average age of diagnosis was 66 and with early detection one can have a successful treatment outcome.  Join Doctor Michael Goltzman as he...

Every part of your body is affected by aging in one way or another – your brain included. While it’s easy to see the years reflected on our skin, the changes in our brains aren’t nearly as noticeable – at least not at first.  Join Occupational Therapy Assistant, Erin Chianelli, OTA/L as she reviews normal...

Did you know that family medicine physicians specialize in the care for all?  They can diagnose, treat, and provide complex, continuous, and coordinated care for you and your entire family. Join ECHN Medical Group’s Family Health Care Center Team as they share information about family medicine from the residency training to their scope of practice....

John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center Presents A Celebration of Life. ECHN's 19th Annual ECHN Cancer Survivors Day Event! Cancer survivors, their families, friends, and caregivers who have supported their fight are invited to join ECHN for an afternoon of inspiration and hope. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sean Swarner, International Speaker, Author and Adventurer. Voted one of the...