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Here is a list of University of Connecticut Health Center programs scheduled in November and early December. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes (updated 11\/8)<\/em><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Nutrition for a Healthy Heart<\/strong><\/span>
\n Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2 to 4 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Dowling North Building<\/span>
\n The UConn Health Center\u2019s Healthy Nutrition program invites you on a journey to a lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol and healthier weight. This workshop is offered on the first Wednesday of the month<\/strong>. Registration fee is $30. Call 800-535-6232 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Breast-feeding class
\nThursday, Nov. 3, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, <\/strong>UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
\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 first Thursday of the month<\/strong>. Fee is $20. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free IVF information session<\/strong><\/span>
\n Thursday, Nov. 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG-013
\n<\/em>Specialists with the <\/span>Center for Advanced Reproductive Services<\/span><\/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 <\/span>www.uconnfertility.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMedicine and Beyond\u201d Ayurveda symposium
\nFriday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 6<\/strong>, UConn Health Center<\/span>
\n This is the sixth International Symposium for Ayurveda and Health, presented by <\/span>Complementary and Alternative Supportive Care<\/span><\/a> at the UConn Health Center in collaboration with the <\/span>International Society for Ayurveda and Health<\/span><\/a>. This program is approved for 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Registration is required. Email <\/span>aguha@att.net<\/span><\/a> for more information. Full details, including fee structure, are available at <\/span>http:\/\/bit.ly\/nvx8jG<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free labyrinth walk
\nFriday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium lobby<\/span>
\n The <\/span>Connecticut Mental Health Center<\/span><\/a> at the Yale University School of Medicine, in collaboration with the <\/span>International Society for Ayurveda and Health<\/span><\/a>, is offering free guided labyrinth walks. The labyrinth is an ancient meditative tool with origins in India and is practiced throughout the world. Walking the labyrinth is believed to help balance and calm the mind. The \u201cpetit Chartres\u201d labyrinth is painted in the colors of the chakra, the traditional Indian medicine concept representing the seven major energy centers of the body. This portion of the sixth <\/span>International Symposium for Ayurveda and Health<\/span><\/a>, presented by <\/span>Complementary and Alternative Supportive Care<\/span><\/a> at the UConn Health Center, is open to the public and no registration is required. Learn more at <\/span>http:\/\/casc.uchc.edu<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>aguha@att.net<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMagic of Sound\u201d featuring Bhajan, Kirtan and light music
\nSaturday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium<\/span>
\n The public is invited to a musical performance featuring vocalist Smt Sanghamitra Chatterjee and <\/span>Tabla<\/span><\/a> virtuoso Pdt. Samir Chaterjee. The show is part of the sixth <\/span>International Symposium for Ayurveda and Health<\/span><\/a>, presented by <\/span>Complementary and Alternative Supportive Care<\/span><\/a> at the UConn Health Center. Admission is $20 and registration is required. Email <\/span>aguha@att.net<\/span><\/a> to register or learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Childbirth preparation class
\nSaturday, Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
\n<\/strong>This 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. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Infant care class
\nMonday, Nov. 7, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/span>
\n 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 usually are held on the second Monday of every month<\/strong>. Fee is $20. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free Discovery Series: \u201cManaging Back Pain\u201d
\nTuesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Keller Auditorium
\n<\/strong>Drs. <\/span>Isaac Moss<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Joseph Walker III<\/span><\/a> from the <\/span>New England Musculoskeletal Institute<\/span><\/a> will discuss how to prevent back pain, medical treatment options, and the latest advances in surgical interventions. Register online at <\/span>http:\/\/discoveryseries.uchc.edu<\/span><\/a> or call 800-535-6232.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free hospital maternity tours
\nSaturday, Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Main Lobby
\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 every other Saturday<\/strong>. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

(added 11\/8)<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/em>Free presentation on dental implants
\nWednesday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Center for Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry
\n<\/strong><\/span>Dr. Liansheng Song<\/span><\/a> gives a <\/span>free talk about dental implant surgery<\/span><\/a> and its benefits for the replacement of missing teeth. Refreshments will be served. Please register: 860-679-7692 or <\/span>http:\/\/dentalimplants.uchc.edu\/lecture_series\/index.aspx<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free IVF information session<\/strong><\/span>
\n Thursday, Nov. 17, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG-013
\n<\/em>Specialists with the <\/span>Center for Advanced Reproductive Services<\/span><\/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 <\/span>www.uconnfertility.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free Presentation: \u201c<\/strong>The Rape of Nauru\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>
\n Wednesday, Nov. 23, noon to 1 p.m.<\/strong>, <\/strong>UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room <\/em><\/span>
\n Dr. T.V. Rajan, Boehringer-Ingelheim Professor of Immunology and Experimental Pathology, UConn Health Center Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, speaks at the <\/span>Hartford Medical Society History of Medicine Seminar Series<\/span><\/a>. Call 860-679-3200 or email <\/span>miglus@uchc.edu<\/span><\/a> <\/em>for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free quilting support group for women
\nSaturday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room<\/span>
\n This new monthly support group seeks to include the art of quilting into the healing process for women who are living with cancer. The quilts will become part of the <\/span>Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/span><\/a>\u2019s artwork. Call 860-679-7820 or email <\/span>psnixon@uchc.edu<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free bladder cancer support group
\nSaturday, Nov. 26, 3 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
\n<\/strong>Patients, family members and caregivers (not limited to UConn Health Center 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, is the only group of its kind in New England. Call 860-679-7820 or email <\/span>psnixon@uchc.edu<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Free hospital maternity tours
\nSaturday, Nov. 26, 3:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Main Lobby
\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 every other Saturday<\/strong>. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cReady to Lose\u201d weight management program
\nTuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
\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. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Free IVF information session<\/strong>
\nThursday, Dec. 1, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG-013
\n<\/em>Specialists with the Center 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 www.uconnfertility.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Holiday Bazaar and Basket Raffle
\nFriday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, main lobby
\nThe UConn Health Center Auxiliary<\/a>\u2019s annual winter holiday shopping event includes vendors in the main lobby, Keller lobby and mezzanine, a bake sale sponsored by the Creative Child Center<\/a>, homemade fudge sale, spa lotion and bath salt giveaways, and the Auxiliary\u2019s popular raffle of gift baskets constructed and donated by UConn Health Center employees. Drawing is at 3:30. For more information please call 860-679-2963.<\/p>\n

Childbirth preparation class
\nSaturday, Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
\n<\/strong>This 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. 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

Infant care class
\nMonday, Dec. 5, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
\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 usually are held on the second Monday of every month<\/strong>. Fee is $20. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n

(updated 10\/24 with details, new location)<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/em>Free program: \u201cKeeping Your Heart Healthy During the Holidays\u201d<\/strong>
\nTuesday, Dec. 6, 6 to 7 p.m.<\/strong>, <\/em>UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room <\/strong><\/em>
\nPhysician assistant Bradley Biskup of the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center<\/a>\u2019s Lifestyle Modification Program discusses heart-healthy holiday food choices, staying active during the holiday season, and managing the holiday blues. Seating is limited. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n

Breast-feeding class
\nThursday, Dec. 8, 7 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>, <\/strong>UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room
\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 first Thursday of the month<\/strong>. Fee is $20. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n

Free hospital maternity tours
\nSaturday, Dec. 10, 3:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Main Lobby
\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 every other Saturday<\/strong>. Call 800-535-6232 to register or for more information.<\/p>\n

Free Presentation: \u201c<\/strong>Consumer-driven Health Care: What it Means for Physicians\u201d<\/strong><\/strong>
\nTuesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Low Learning Center <\/em>
\n<\/em>Medical business consultant Kevin Blank is this month\u2019s featured speaker in the 2011-12 Robert U. Massey History of Medicine and Medical Humanities Lecture Series<\/a>. Light refreshments will be served. Call 860-673-2478 or email ralpharcari@yahoo.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Free IVF information session<\/strong>
\nThursday, Dec. 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, UConn Health Center, Conference Room EG-013
\n<\/em>Specialists with the Center 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 www.uconnfertility.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Directions to the UConn Health Center are available at www.uchc.edu\/directions\/home.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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