Following is a rundown of UConn Health Center events in March:<\/p>\n
Nutrition for a Healthy Heart <\/strong> Free Women\u2019s Cancer Support Group <\/strong> Breast-feeding Class <\/strong> Childbirth Preparation Class <\/strong> Free Hospital Maternity Tours <\/strong> Free Lifestyle Modification Educational Series <\/strong> Free Diabetes Support Group <\/strong> Free IVF Information Session <\/strong> UConn Health Center Auxiliary Book Sale<\/strong> Infant Care Class <\/strong> Free Discovery Series on Sleep Disorders <\/strong> Free Presentation: \u201cCivil War Medicine: Myth, Maggots, Mini Balls, Gangrene and Glory\u201d <\/strong> Free Hospital Maternity Tours <\/strong> Free Bladder Cancer Support Group <\/strong> Free IVF Information Session <\/strong> \u201cReady to Lose\u201d Weight Management Program <\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Following is a rundown of UConn Health Center events in March: Nutrition for a Healthy Heart Wednesday, March 2, 2 to 4 p.m., UConn Health Center, Dowling North Building The 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 […]<\/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-40862","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":"2026-05-12 13:13:30","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\/40862","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=40862"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54245,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40862\/revisions\/54245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40862"},{"taxonomy":"magazine-issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/magazine-issues?post=40862"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=40862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWednesday, March 2, 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, March 3, 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, March 3, 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 primarily 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
\nSaturday, March 5, 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 as well as 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, March 5, 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
\nMonday, March 7, 6 to 7 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room <\/em>
\nThe Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center<\/a> introduces a free educational lecture series that will focus on cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications individuals need to make to prevent cardiovascular disease. The series will meet on the first Monday of every other month and include topics such as diet, nutrition, testing, controlling cholesterol levels, weight-loss, and exercise and smoking cessation. Seating is limited. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, March 10, 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, March 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013 <\/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
\nFriday, March 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Connucopia Gift Shop <\/em>
\nThe\u00a0UConn Health Center Auxiliary<\/a> is holding a book sale fundraiser. Call 860-679-8004. More information about the Auxiliary is available at\u00a0http:\/\/auxiliary.uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nMonday, March 14, 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 as well as practice with diapering and bathing a newborn. Classes are primarily 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, March 15, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium <\/em>
\nDr. Daniel McNally<\/a>, medical director of the Sleep Disorders Center, will discuss the health benefits of sleep and techniques to overcome problems such as snoring, insomnia, and sleep apnea. Register online at\u00a0http:\/\/discoveryseries.uchc.edu<\/a> or call 800-535-6232.<\/p>\n
\nTuesday, March 15, 7 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Low Learning Center <\/em>
\nCarolyn Ivanoff of the Civil War Trust 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 e-mail\u00a0ralpharcari@yahoo.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, March 19, 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
\nSaturday, March 26, 3 p.m.<\/em><\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room <\/em>
\nPatients, family members and caregivers (not limited to UConn Health Center patients) are welcome. The new bladder cancer support group at the UConn Health Center is the first of its kind in New England, established in partnership with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. Call 860-679-7820 or email\u00a0psnixon@uchc.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
\nThursday, March 31, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG013<\/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
\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