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!

October 2024

28
Mon
11:30 AM

Your New Body Starts Here

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

Exercise and physical activity are great ways to feel better, boost your health, and have fun. Join Mary Pesce, PTA, LSVT, CPT, CET as she talks about the benefits of exercise, and modes of exercise to keep you moving.  She will also share some examples of exercise to enhance your overall well-being. Register online or call...

Cost Free
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September 2024

19
Thu
11:30 AM

Steady Steps: Falls and Balance Prevention

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

September is Fall Prevention Month. Worldwide, falls are the second leading cause of unintentional deaths. In 2022 alone, more than 40,000 fatal falls occurred in adults 65 and older. Join Mary Pesce, PTA, LSVT, CPT, CET on Thursday, September 19 as she shares information on balance and changes as we age. She will also discuss...

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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February 2024

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)
Details

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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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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October 2023

17
Tue
6:00 PM

Diabetes 101 – Understanding the Basics and Beyond

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

Calling all family members and caretakers! Join our informative webinar and gain a comprehensive understanding of diabetes to support your loved ones effectively. Our expert speaker, Sandra Dunnigan, RD, CDCES, will cover diabetes types, symptoms, and risk factors, enabling you to recognize warning signs and provide crucial assistance. Learn practical tips for creating a diabetes-friendly...

Cost Free
Free
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September 2023

21
Thu
6:00 PM

Family Medicine: Seeing Newborns through to Old Age

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

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....

Cost Free
Free
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13
Wed
6:00 PM

The Aging Brain: What’s Normal & What’s Not

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

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...

Cost Free
Free
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August 2023

01
Tue
6:00 PM

Carbohydrates and Diabetes – Staying Healthy Longer

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

Cost Free
Free
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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)
Details

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
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