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Health Center Today, January 31, 2011
February Events at the UConn Health Center
By Chris DeFrancesco
Following is a rundown of UConn Health Center events in February:
- Free Hospital Maternity Tours
Saturday, February 5, 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. - Free Diabetes Support Group
Thursday, February 10, 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. - Infant Care Class
Monday, February 14, 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. - Free Discovery Series on Women’s Heart Health with Special Guest Faith
Middleton
Tuesday, February 15, 7 p.m., UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium
Dr. Anjanette Ferris, Dr. Joyce Meng, and physician assistant Brad Biskup from the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center will discuss common risk factors and symptoms of heart disease in women, the importance of screenings and diagnostic tests, as well as tips for making healthy lifestyle choices. WNPR’s Faith Middleton will moderate. Register online at http://discoveryseries.uchc.edu or call 800-535-6232. - Free Presentation: "The Hospitalist Program at Hartford
Hospital"
Tuesday, February 15, 7 p.m., UConn Health Center, Low Learning Center
Dr. April Goller, an internal medicine physician at Hartford Hospital, 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, February 17, 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, February 19, 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. - Free Program: Strong Bones, Beautiful Smiles
Thursday, February 24, 7 to 9 p.m., UConn Health Center, Low Learning Center, ground floor
Experts from the New England Musculoskeletal Institute give a free presentation on osteoporosis and dental health, dental implant surgery, and new ways to grow bone. Register by calling 800-535-6232. - Free Bladder Cancer Support Group
Saturday, February 26, 3 p.m., UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
Patients, family members and caregivers (not limited to UConn Health Center patients) are invited to join the UConn Health Center’s patient group facilitator, urologist, medical oncologist, patient navigator, and nurses for the inaugural meeting of the only bladder cancer support group in the Northeast, established in partnership with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. Call 860-679-7820 or email psnixon@uchc.edu for more information. - "Ready to Lose" Weight Management Program
Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
This program starts with an individualized introductory session (call to schedule) followed by 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 for more information.