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Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for May and early June 2017. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.<\/p>\nHere is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for May and early June 2017. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.<\/p>\n
Free Discovery Series: \u201cA Conversation About Multiple Sclerosis\u201d UConn Health Epilepsy Support Group UConn Health Auxiliary\u2019s Spring Market Living Well With Epilepsy: A Support Group for Young Adults Free Hospital Maternity Tours Bladder Cancer Support Group New 6-week \u201cReady to Lose\u201d Weight Management Program Starts Celiac Disease Nutrition Class<\/strong> Breast-feeding Class Living With Heart Disease Support Group Infertility Peer Support Group Stroke Survivor Group Childbirth Preparation Class Living Well With Epilepsy: A Support Group for Young Adults Bladder Cancer Support Group UConn Health Epilepsy Support Group Childbirth Preparation Class Breast-feeding Class Living With Heart Disease Support Group Infertility Peer Support Group
\nMonday, May 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m.<\/strong>, Cell and Genome Sciences Building, 400 Farmington Ave.
\nMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable and often disabling disease of the central nervous system. The severity of MS, the course it takes, and its symptoms vary from person to person. Join UConn Health\u2019s multiple sclerosis expert Dr. Matthew Tremblay<\/a> to learn about the symptoms of MS, how it\u2019s diagnosed, and the latest treatment advances. Register online, for free, at bit.ly\/UCHdisc<\/a> or call 800-535-6232.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, May 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd<\/sup> Floor, Large Conference Room S2010
\nThe UConn Health Department of Neurology<\/a> invites those with epilepsy to a monthly group meeting surrounding life with epilepsy. Discussion topics include coping methods, support systems, and resources. The group generally will meet on the first Wednesday of the month<\/strong>. Please call 860-679-3186 for more information.<\/p>\n
\nFriday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health, Main Building, cafeteria
\n<\/strong>The UConn Health Auxiliary<\/a>\u2019s annual spring shopping event includes vendors in the cafeteria. Money raised goes toward the Auxiliary\u2019s free mammogram programs, its patient assistance program, and its patient education program in the Outpatient Pavilion. For more information please call 860-679-2963.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 6, noon to 1:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd<\/sup> Floor, Large Conference Room S2010
\nThe Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, in partnership with the UConn Health Department of Neurology<\/a>, offers a support group for young adults who live with epilepsy. This group is open to those aged 18 to 30 who would like to join others to share experience, gain peer support, and learn together about epilepsy and overcoming its challenges to live well. Please call 860-346-1924 or email manzelone.efct@sbcglobal.net<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 6, 2 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health, University Tower lobby
\n<\/strong>A representative will guide you<\/a> through labor and delivery, postpartum, and the nursery at the UConn John Dempsey Hospital. Children and grandparents are welcome. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 6, 2 to 3 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health, Onyiuke Dining Room
\n<\/strong>Patients, family members and caregivers (not limited to UConn Health patients) are invited to join others whose lives have been touched by bladder cancer. This support group, established in partnership with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, usually meets on the first Saturday of the month<\/strong> and is the only group of its kind in New England. Call 888-901-BCAN for more information.<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, May 9, 5 to 6 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd floor east
\n<\/strong>The introductory session is followed by five weekly sessions through Tuesday, June 13<\/strong>, that include a weigh-in, discussion of progress, and a timely nutrition topic such as eating out strategies, cooking light and right, emotional eating, exercise and activity, and smart shopping. Registration fee is $70, $50 for past participants. Call 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692 for more information.<\/p>\n
\nMonday, May 15<\/strong>, 8 to 9 a.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion
\nA registered dietitian leads a discussion for those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. This program now is scheduled to meet the third Monday of the month<\/strong>. A physician\u2019s referral is required. Fee is $20. Call 860-679-3245 more information.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, May 17, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health, Onyiuke Dining Room
\n<\/strong>A certified lactation consultant leads a discussion of topics<\/a> 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. Fee is $25 per couple. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 18, 11 a.m. to noon<\/strong>, UConn Health, University Tower, 2nd floor conference room
\nPatients with heart disease, along with their families and caregivers, meet on the third Thursday of the month<\/strong> to discuss post-diagnosis topics such as prevention and wellness, social and emotional support, heath-healthy recipes, and coping strategies and resources. Call 860-679-3633 to learn more.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 18, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, Center for Advanced Reproductive Services, 2 Batterson Park Road, Farmington.
\nThe Greater Hartford chapter of RESOLVE, a national nonprofit resource for those facing the challenges of infertility, offers support, information and confidential, informal, peer-led discussions on the third Thursday of the month<\/a>. To learn more or to check for weather-related cancellation, call 860-523-8337.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, May 24, noon to 1 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd floor
\n<\/strong>The UConn Health Stroke Center invites stroke survivors, families and caregivers to a monthly group meeting to discuss topics such as prevention, coping methods, support systems, rehabilitation tips, resources, and promoting independence. The Stroke Survivor Group generally meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month<\/strong>. Call 860-679-4846 for more information.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, May 24, 6 to 10 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd<\/sup> floor conference room S3301
\n<\/strong>This one-day class<\/a> covers anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labor, emotions of pregnancy, nutrition, fetal growth and development, comfort measures for labor, working with unexpected events in labor, cesarean delivery, and practice of relaxation and breathing techniques for labor. Class size is limited to eight couples. Remember to bring two pillows and wear comfortable clothing. Light snack is provided. Fee is $100. Call 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, June 3, noon to 1:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd<\/sup> Floor, Large Conference Room S2010
\nThe Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, in partnership with the UConn Health Department of Neurology<\/a>, offers a support group for young adults who live with epilepsy. This group is open to those aged 18 to 30 who would like to join others to share experience, gain peer support, and learn together about epilepsy and overcoming its challenges to live well. Please call 860-346-1924 or email manzelone.efct@sbcglobal.net<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, June 3, 2 to 3 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health, Onyiuke Dining Room
\n<\/strong>Patients, family members and caregivers (not limited to UConn Health patients) are invited to join others whose lives have been touched by bladder cancer. This support group, established in partnership with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, usually meets on the first Saturday of the month<\/strong> and is the only group of its kind in New England. Call 888-901-BCAN for more information.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, June 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd<\/sup> Floor, Large Conference Room S2010
\nThe UConn Health Department of Neurology<\/a> invites those with epilepsy to a monthly group meeting surrounding life with epilepsy. Discussion topics include coping methods, support systems, and resources. The group generally will meet on the first Wednesday of the month<\/strong>. Please call 860-679-3186 for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, June 10, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd<\/sup> floor conference room S3301
\n<\/strong>This one-day class<\/a> covers anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labor, emotions of pregnancy, nutrition, fetal growth and development, comfort measures for labor, working with unexpected events in labor, cesarean delivery, and practice of relaxation and breathing techniques for labor. Class size is limited to eight couples. Remember to bring two pillows and wear comfortable clothing. Light snack is provided. Fee is $100. Call 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, June 13, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health, Onyiuke Dining Room
\n<\/strong>A certified lactation consultant leads a discussion of topics<\/a> 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. Fee is $25 per couple. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, June 15, 11 a.m. to noon<\/strong>, UConn Health, University Tower, 2nd floor conference room
\nPatients with heart disease, along with their families and caregivers, meet on the third Thursday of the month<\/strong> to discuss post-diagnosis topics such as prevention and wellness, social and emotional support, heath-healthy recipes, and coping strategies and resources. Call 860-679-3633 to learn more.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, June 15, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, Center for Advanced Reproductive Services, 2 Batterson Park Road, Farmington.
\nThe Greater Hartford chapter of RESOLVE, a national nonprofit resource for those facing the challenges of infertility, offers support, information and confidential, informal, peer-led discussions on the third Thursday of the month<\/a>. To learn more or to check for weather-related cancellation, call 860-523-8337.<\/p>\n