Health Education Programs

Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and other chronic conditions. Discover what FREE resources are available to you to lose weight, be more physically active and manage stress with the help of a lifestyle coach.

Monday, January 10
6 – 7 pm
Live Webinar
Free

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 to attend.

Wednesday, January 26
1 – 3 pm
Manchester Memorial Hospital Conference rooms E & F

Join Rheumatologist, Dr. Quan and Medical Assistants, Angela Kang, Laura-Jo Karam, Parth Patel and Gaganjot Bedi, for a discussion on osteoporosis. They will be providing an overview of bone health and explain what osteoporosis is, its risk factors and prevention efforts. They will also be discussing the treatments that are currently available to help manage osteoporosis and strengthen your bones.

Wednesday, January 26
6 – 7:30 pm
Live Webinar
Free

Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and other chronic conditions. Discover what FREE resources are available to you to lose weight, be more physically active and manage stress with the help of a lifestyle coach.

Tuesday, February 15 
12 – 1 pm
Live Webinar
Free

Family Medicine and Hospitalist physician Cesar Fuentes, MD will discuss the causes and risk factors associated with Strokes and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA), how they are treated and how one can decrease their stroke/TIA risk. You will learn the importance of ‘B.E. F.A.S.T’ to help identify the warning signs of a stroke and the importance of calling an ambulance when you or a loved one is experiencing stroke symptoms.

Tuesday, February 15
6 – 7:30 pm
Live Webinar
Free

Naturopathic Physician Craig Fasullo will be explaining the basics of heart health and the risk factors associated with heart diseases. He will also discuss the comprehensive testing available related to heart health, as well as the latest research. Lastly he will identify steps one can take on home to take care of themselves and their heart.

Wednesday, February 16
5:30 – 7 pm
Live Webinar
Free

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 to attend.

Wednesday, February 23
1 – 3 pm
Manchester Memorial Hospital Conference rooms E & F

Join ECHN’s CEO Deborah Weymouth as she provides a brief overview about the history of healthcare in the USA. She will also discuss new models of care delivery and new high-tech products that are being experimented with today. Lastly, Deborah will explain value-based payments and the organizations that are addressing the problem of rising costs and what this means to you, the patient.

Tuesday, March 8
6 – 7:30 pm
Manchester Memorial Hospital Auditorium
Free

Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and other chronic conditions. Discover what FREE resources are available to you to lose weight, be more physically active and manage stress with the help of a lifestyle coach.

Thursday, March 10
10 – 11 am
Live Webinar
Free

Intuitive eating is a ‘non-diet’ approach to a healthier relationship with food. Registered Dietitian Lauren Rosenfeld will discuss what intuitive eating is. She will describe how to identify hunger and fullness cues. Lastly, Lauren will explain how intuitive eating can improve one’s relationship with food.

Tuesday, March 22
6 – 7:30 pm
Manchester Memorial Hospital Auditorium
Free

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 to attend.

Wednesday, March 23
1 – 3 pm
Manchester Memorial Hospital Conference rooms E & F

Do you or a loved one have Parkinsons disease that is affecting one’s speech and daily movements? Join Speech Language Pathologist, Christina Welch and Physical Therapist April Gothberg as they discuss the Lee Silverman Voice Technique (LSVT) BIG and LOUD programs and how it can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. They will discuss when individuals should seek out these customizable treatment programs and will explain how participants can improve their communication, mobility and activities of daily living.

Tuesday, April 5
6 – 7:30 pm
Live Webinar
Free

Join Naturopathic Physician Lauren Young and Registered Nurse Donna Cameron for a discussion on how to be an informed patient. They will help participants understand the ins and outs of health insurance and how to maximize their appointment time with their providers. They will discuss the Choosing Wisely initiative that empowers patients to play an active role in their healthcare decision making, as well as when to know when more information, or a second opinion, is needed.

Thursday, April 7
5:30 – 7 pm
Live Webinar
Free

Did you know that an estimated 836,000 to 2.5 million Americans suffer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? If you have been feeling tired for at least 6 months and no amount of rest can help, you are not alone. You might be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. Join Family Medicine Physician, Howard Selinger for a discussion about chronic fatigue and its debilitating symptoms. He will discuss how difficult it is to diagnose chronic fatigue and how that may result in visits to multiple specialists. Lastly he will discuss reasons you may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue and ways in which this ailment can be treated.
Wednesday, April 13
6 – 7:30 pm
Manchester Memorial Auditorium
Free

Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and other chronic conditions. Discover what FREE resources are available to you to lose weight, be more physically active and manage stress with the help of a lifestyle coach.

Monday, April 18
6 – 7 pm
Live Webinar
Free

Please join us to learn more about Recovery, Harm Reduction and life saving measures, medication assisted treatment, recovery coach’s in our emergency departments, peer supports and help in our community, and help for families experiencing addiction. Our expert panel will cover a multitude of topics followed by a Q & A period from participants.
– Dr. Ali Shamsi & Dr. Joseph: Medication Assisted Treatment and Dual Diagnosis
– Mark Jenkins: Harm Reduction and Life Saving
– Jennifer Chadukiewicz: Emergency Department Recovery Coach’s
– Cathy Bergen: CCAR Recovery Community Center
– Paige Nivers: What About the Family?

Thursday, April 21
6 – 7:30 pm
Live Webinar
Free

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 to attend.

Wednesday, April 27
1 – 3 pm
Manchester Memorial Hospital Conference rooms E & F