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September 2010 Events
Health Education Programs
Thyroid treatment, cataract surgery and high blood pressure are among the topics for September in Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center's popular health education series.
Paul Stanislaw, Jr., M.D., a facial plastic surgeon, will discuss skincare, injectable fillers and mineral makeup on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Center for Health Enhancement, 35 Nod Road, Avon.
Caner screenings for the well adult will be reviewed by Thomas McLarney, M,D., a family practitioner, on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury.
Michael Teiger, M.D., a pulmonologist, will explain living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Medical Offices, 137 West Road, Ellington.
Karl Dauphinais, M.D., M.S.S., an internist, will explain how you can enhance your health with a busy lifestyle on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Center for Health Enhancement, 35 Nod Road, Avon.
Current options for thyroid treatment will be detailed by Jorge Diez, M.D., an endocrinologist, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield.
Andrew Epstein, M.D., an ophthalmologist, will discuss the benefits of advanced cataract surgery on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm St., Enfield.
Understanding high blood pressure will be the subject of a presentation by M.P. Saiyed, M.D., a family practitioner, on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Medical Offices, 137 West Road, Ellington,
Socorro Vargas, M,D., an endocrinologist, will explain common thyroid disorders on Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Medical Offices, 137 West Road, Ellington.
Autism spectrum disorders will be reviewed by John Levine, M.D., a child psychiatrist, on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Mandell Jewish Community Center, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford.
There is no charge for any of these programs, but advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
Sound Healing Session Set for Ellington
Saint Francis Care at Ellington will present a sound healing session on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Medical Offices, 137 West Road, Ellington. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat, pillow and blanket. There is a $22 fee for the session. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
Program to Review Surgical Treatment for Obesity
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will hold an informational session on surgical treatment for obesity, featuring Ioannis Raftopoulos, M.D., Director of the Hospital's Bariatric Center, on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 5:45 to 7 p.m., in the Hospital's Gengras Auditorium, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. There is no charge for the program, but advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
Program Slated on Smoking Cessation Through Hypnosis
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present a program on smoking cessation through hypnosis on Monday, Sept. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield. During the session, participants will receive a post-hypnotic suggestion designed to help them quit smoking. There is a $40 fee for the session. Advance registration is required. Call
1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
Stroke Prevention/Education Programs Planned
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present two stroke education and prevention programs in September: on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Center for Health Enhancement, 35 Nod Road, Avon; and on Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Medical Offices, 137 West Road, Ellington. Participants will learn about risk factors for stroke, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity and diet. There is no charge for this program, but advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
Weight Loss Through Hypnosis Sessions Offered
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will offer three classes on weight loss through hypnosis during September. During the sessions, participants will receive a post-hypnotic suggestion designed to help them lose unwanted cravings and reduce their consumption of sweets. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Medical Offices, 137 West Road, Ellington; on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield; and on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury. There is a $40 fee for each session. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
EFT Series Planned
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will offer a two-part certificate series on the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on Thursday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. Participants will learn the basics of EFT and how it can be used for physical pain, emotional discomfort, weight loss, addictions, anxiety and difficult memories. There is a $150 fee for the two-part series. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programs Planned for Enfield, Hartford
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will offer eight-week mindfulness based stress reduction programs in Enfield and Hartford in September. Free introductory sessions will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield, and on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8;30 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford,. Enfield sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beginning Sept 28. Hartford sessions will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., beginning Sept. 29. There is a $260 fee for the series. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
CPR Classes Slated for Glastonbury, Ellington
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will offer two CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes in September: on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury, and on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Medical Offices, 137 West Road, Ellington. These American Heart Association classes are intended for the lay rescuer. They teach CPR and choking management for infants, children and adults. There is a $45 fee for each class. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.
Look Good, Feel Better Session Set
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present the American Cancer Society's Look Good, Feel Better program for women with cancer on Monday, Sept, 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. The program teaches beauty techniques to women with cancer to help them deal with appearance-related effects of their treatment. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262) for program information and registration, or visit Classes and Events at www.stfranciscare.com.