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Health Center Today, January 3, 2011
January Events at the UConn Health Center
By Chris DeFrancesco
Following is a rundown of UConn Health Center events in January:
- Nutrition for a Healthy Heart
Wednesday, January 5, 2 to 4 p.m., UConn Health Center, Dowling North Building
The UConn Health Center’s Healthy Nutrition program invites you on a journey to a lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol and healthier weight. This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Registration fee is $30. Call 800-535-6232 for more information. - Free Women’s Cancer Support Group
Thursday, January 6, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
The Women’s Cancer Support Group is open to women newly diagnosed with any cancer and women up to six months post active treatment. The group meets the first Thursday of every month and is open to the public, no registration required. Call 860-679-7820 or email psnixon@uchc.edu for more information. - Free IVF Information Session
Thursday, January 6, 6 to 8:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Specialists with the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services lead an informational session about current treatments for infertility, specifically in vitro fertilization (IVF). Each program includes an in-depth explanation of the IVF process, discussion of some of the emotional issues surrounding IVF, and discussion of options for financial planning. Registration is required: 860-679-4580 or www.uconnfertility.com. - Breast-feeding Class
Thursday, January 6, 7 to 9 p.m., UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
A certified lactation consultant leads a discussion of topics including the benefits of breast-feeding, how to get started, and how the rest of the family can help the breast-feeding mother as well as how to continue breast-feeding and working. Classes primarily are held on the first Thursday of the month. Fee is $20.00. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information. - Free Hospital Maternity Tours
Saturday, January 8, 3:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, Main Lobby
A representative will guide you through labor and delivery, postpartum, and the nursery at John Dempsey Hospital. Children and grandparents are welcome. The free tours are held every other Saturday. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information. - Infant Care Class
Monday, January 10, 7 to 9 p.m., UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
Offered for expectant parents and caregivers, the discussion topics include appearance and behavior of the newborn, car seat and home safety issues, well child care and the importance of immunizations, choosing a pediatrician as well as practice with diapering and bathing a newborn. Classes are primarily held on the second Monday of every month. Fee is $20.00. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information. - “Ready to Lose” Weight Management Program
Tuesday, January 11, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
This is an introductory session that provides an individualized meal plan and weigh-in. The program continues with six weekly sessions that include a weigh-in, discussion of successes and challenges, and tip of the week. Registration fee is $70. Call 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692 for more information. - Free Diabetes Support Group
Thursday, January 13, 5 to 6 p.m., UConn Health Center, Friends Lecture Room LM034
Taking care of your diabetes can be difficult. Meet and share some of your challenges and successes with other people who have diabetes. The group meets the second Thursday of every month and is open to the public, no registration required. Call 860-679-7692 or 800-535-6232 for more information. - Free Presentation: “Therapeutic Experience and Expectations in the Early
U.S. Republic”
Tuesday, January 18, 7 p.m., UConn Health Center, Low Learning Center
Catherine Thompson, assistant professor-in-residence, UConn History Department, is this month’s featured speaker in the Robert U. Massey History of Medicine and Medical Humanities Lecture Series. Call 860-673-2478 or email ralpharcari@yahoo.com for more information. - Free IVF Information Session
Thursday, January 20, 6 to 8:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013
Specialists with the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services lead an informational session about current treatments for infertility, specifically in vitro fertilization (IVF). Each program includes an in-depth explanation of the IVF process, discussion of some of the emotional issues surrounding IVF, and discussion of options for financial planning. Registration is required: 860-679-4580 or www.uconnfertility.com. - Free Hospital Maternity Tours
Saturday, January 22, 3:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, Main Lobby
A representative will guide you through labor and delivery, postpartum, and the nursery at John Dempsey Hospital. Children and grandparents are welcome. The free tours are held every other Saturday. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.