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