The following programs are scheduled at the University of Connecticut Health Center in April and early May.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Thursday, April 7, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG-013 <\/em> Breast-feeding Class<\/strong> Free Sports Injury Program with UConn Football Coach Paul Pasqualoni<\/strong> Infant Care Class<\/strong> Free Diabetes Support Group<\/strong> Free Presentation: \u201cDisease and Environmental Thinking in the Early Colonies\u201d<\/strong> Free Hospital Maternity Tours<\/strong> Free IVF Information Session<\/strong> Free Discovery Series on Common Eye Disorders<\/strong> Free Hospital Maternity Tours<\/strong> \u201cReady to Lose\u201d Weight Management Program<\/strong> Free Lifestyle Modification Educational Series on Cholesterol<\/strong> Nutrition for a Healthy Heart<\/strong> Free Women\u2019s Cancer Support Group<\/strong> Free Discovery Series on Prostate Cancer<\/strong> Childbirth Preparation Class<\/strong> Infant Care Class Breast-feeding Class<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The following programs are scheduled at the University of Connecticut Health Center in April and early May. Free IVF Information Session Thursday, April 7, 6 to 8:30 p.m., UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG-013 Specialists with the\u00a0Center for Advanced Reproductive Services lead an informational session about current treatments for infertility, specifically in vitro fertilization (IVF). […]<\/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-40644","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":"2026-04-15 06:22:41","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\/40644","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=40644"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40644\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40961,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40644\/revisions\/40961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40644"},{"taxonomy":"magazine-issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/magazine-issues?post=40644"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=40644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\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, April 7, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/em>
\nA 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 first Thursday of the month<\/strong>. Fee is $20.00. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nMonday, April 11, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Low Learning Center<\/em>
\nUConn football coach\u00a0Paul Pasqualoni<\/a> joins sports injury experts from the\u00a0New England Musculoskeletal Institute<\/a> for a\u00a0free sports injury discussion<\/a> focusing on concussions, shoulder dislocations and ACL tears. The coach will greet the audience and be available for autographs after the formal speaking program. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nMonday, April 11, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/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
\nThursday, April 14, 5 to 6 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Friends Lecture Room (LM034)<\/em>
\nTaking 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, April 14, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Low Learning Center<\/em>
\nNew York University history professor Karen Ordahl Kupperman, author of \u201cThe Jamestown Project,\u201d 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
\nSaturday, April 16, 3:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Main Lobby<\/em>
\nA 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
\nThursday, April 21, 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
\nThursday, April 28, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium<\/em>
\nDrs.\u00a0William Ehlers<\/a>,\u00a0Elizabeth Simmons<\/a> and\u00a0Jeanine Suchecki <\/a>discuss how vision changes as we age, the latest advances in screening, and sight-saving tests and treatments. Register online at\u00a0http:\/\/discoveryseries.uchc.edu<\/a> or call 800-535-6232.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, April 30, 3:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Main Lobby<\/em>
\nA 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.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/em>
\nThis 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
\nMonday, May 2, 6 to 7 p.m.<\/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.<\/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, 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 email\u00a0psnixon@uchc.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, May 5, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium<\/em>
\nDrs.\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.<\/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
\n<\/strong>Monday, May 9, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
\n<\/em>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, 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
\nThursday, May 12, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/em>
\nA 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