Following is a rundown of UConn Health Center events in May:<\/p>\n
Free Lifestyle Modification Educational Series on Cholesterol<\/strong> Nutrition for a Healthy Heart <\/strong> Free \u2018Mom\u2019s Morning Out\u2019 Free Women\u2019s Cancer Support Group <\/strong> Free IVF Information Session<\/strong> Free Discovery Series on Prostate Cancer Childbirth Preparation Class <\/strong> Bladder Cancer Awareness Day Picnic Infant Care Class Free Infant Massage Workshop Free Diabetes Support Group Breast-feeding Class Free Hospital Maternity Tours Free Dental Implant Talk <\/strong> Free Presentation: \u201cTherapeutic Experience and Expectations in the Early U.S. Republic\u201d Free \u2018Toddler Time\u2019 Free Discovery Series on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Free Bladder Cancer Support Group Free \u2018Powerful Aging\u2019 Open House<\/strong> Free IVF Information Session<\/strong> Free Hospital Maternity Tours \u201cReady to Lose\u201d Weight Management Program <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Following is a rundown of UConn Health Center events in May: Free Lifestyle Modification Educational Series on Cholesterol Monday, May 2, 6 to 7 p.m., UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room The Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center presents \u201cGood Cholesterol, Bad Cholesterol, High Cholesterol,\u201d part of a free educational lecture series focusing on cardiac […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":111,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","wds_primary_category":0,"wds_primary_series":0,"wds_primary_attribution":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[179,1],"tags":[],"magazine-issues":[],"coauthors":[57,2010],"class_list":["post-39755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uconn-health","category-uncategorized"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-01 11:12:19","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/users\/111"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39755"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40963,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39755\/revisions\/40963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39755"},{"taxonomy":"magazine-issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/magazine-issues?post=39755"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=39755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nMonday, May 2, 6 to 7 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/em>
\nThe Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center<\/a> presents \u201cGood Cholesterol, Bad Cholesterol, High Cholesterol,\u201d part of a free educational lecture series focusing on cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications that can help prevent cardiovascular disease. The series meets on the\u00a0first Monday of every other month<\/strong>. Seating is limited. Call 800-535-6232 to register; see\u00a0http:\/\/heart.uchc.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, May 4, 2 to 4 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Dowling North Building <\/em>
\nThe UConn Health Center\u2019s Healthy Nutrition program invites you on a journey to a lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol and healthier weight. This group meets on the\u00a0first Wednesday of the month<\/strong>. Registration fee is $30. Call 800-535-6232 for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 5, 10 a.m. to noon<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Partners, 65 Kane St., West Hartford<\/em>
\nThe\u00a0Nurturing Families Network<\/a> offers \u201cMom\u2019s Morning Out,\u201d a free drop-in social group for parents of infants and toddlers that meets on the\u00a0first Thursday of the month<\/strong>. Parents and infants meeting from 10 to 11 a.m., and parents and toddlers meeting from 11 a.m. to noon. No registration is required. Learn more at\u00a0http:\/\/nurturingfamilies.uchc.edu<\/a> or call 860-679-4114.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 5, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room <\/em>
\nThe Women\u2019s 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\u00a0first Thursday of every month<\/strong> and is open to the public, no registration required. Call 860-679-7820 or e-mail\u00a0psnixon@uchc.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 5, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG-013 <\/em>
\nSpecialists with the\u00a0Center for Advanced Reproductive Services<\/a> 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\u00a0www.uconnfertility.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 5, 7 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Drs.\u00a0Peter Albertsen<\/a>,\u00a0Robert Dowsett<\/a> and\u00a0Carl Gjertson <\/a>discuss the latest screening and treatment advances for prostate cancer, including surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Register online at\u00a0http:\/\/discoveryseries.uchc.edu<\/a> or call 800-535-6232.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 7, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room <\/em>
\nThis one-day class 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. Remember to bring two pillows and wear comfortable clothing. Fee is $100. Call 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 7, noon to 2 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, center courtyard<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish or desert to share.\u00a0RSVP required by May 4<\/strong>: 860-679-7820 or\u00a0psnixon@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nMonday, May 9, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room <\/em>
\nOffered 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, and practice with diapering and bathing a newborn. Classes primarily are held on the\u00a0second Monday of every month<\/strong>. Fee is $20.00. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, May 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Partners, 65 Kane St., West Hartford<\/em>
\nLearn infant massage with licensed massage therapist Maureen Nelson. Please bring a pad or blanket for baby to lie on and a light cover to keep baby warm. Please call 860-679-4114 to register. .<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 12, 5 to 6 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Friends Lecture Room (LM034)<\/em>
\n<\/strong>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\u00a0second Thursday of every month<\/strong> and is open to the public, no registration required. Call 860-679-7692 or 800-535-6232 for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 12, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, <\/em><\/strong>UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/em>
\n<\/strong>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 usually are held on the\u00a0first Thursday of the month<\/strong>. Fee is $20.00. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 14, 3:30 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Main Lobby<\/em>
\n<\/strong>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\u00a0every other Saturday<\/strong>. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nMonday, May 16, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Alumni Center, 2384 Alumni Drive, Storrs <\/em>
\nLearn about dental implant surgery to replace missing teeth and the benefits of dental implants from Drs.\u00a0David Shafer<\/a> and\u00a0Donald Somerville<\/a> of the\u00a0Center for Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry<\/a>. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Low Learning Center<\/em>
\nCatherine L. Thompson<\/a>, assistant professor in residence in the UConn History Department, is this month\u2019s featured speaker in the\u00a0Robert U. Massey History of Medicine and Medical Humanities Lecture Series<\/a>. Call 860-673-2478 or email\u00a0ralpharcari@yahoo.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Partners, 65 Kane St., West Hartford<\/em>
\nThe\u00a0Nurturing Families Network<\/a> offers \u201cToddler Time,\u201d a free activities-based social playgroup for parents and their toddlers that meets on the\u00a0third Thursday of the month<\/strong>. No registration is required. Learn more athttp:\/\/nurturingfamilies.uchc.edu<\/a> or call 860-679-4114.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 19, 7 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Dr. Bernie Siegel<\/a>, renowned physician, author and motivational speaker, presents \u201cReflections on the Art of Healing and Living.\u201d Register online at\u00a0http:\/\/discoveryseries.uchc.edu<\/a> or call 800-535-6232.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 21, 3 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Patients, family members and caregivers (not limited to UConn Health Center patients) are invited to join UConn Health Center physicians and nurses, the patient navigator, and other people whose lives have been touched by bladder cancer. This support group, established in partnership with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, is the only group of its kind in New England. Call 860-679-7820 or email\u00a0psnixon@uchc.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, May 25, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, Elmwood Senior Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., West Hartford<\/em>
\nPowerful Aging<\/a> is a specialized exercise program for men and women over the age of 50 now offered at the Elmwood Senior Center in West Hartford. It\u2019s designed to safely and effectively improve: strength, mobility, endurance, and coordination. Classes are also available at the UConn Health Center in Farmington, UConn Health Partners in West Hartford and at the Avon Senior Center. See full schedule at\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/poweraging<\/a>. <\/strong>Call 860-561-8180 to learn more or to register.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 26, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG-013 <\/em>
\nSpecialists with the\u00a0Center for Advanced Reproductive Services<\/a> 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\u00a0www.uconnfertility.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 28, 3:30 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Main Lobby<\/em>
\n<\/strong>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\u00a0every other Saturday<\/strong>. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nTuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/em>
\n<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n