Greenwich Hospital Shares October Program Calendar

Greenwich CT

12 August, 2020

9:04 PM

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Press release from Greenwich Hospital: Aug. 12, 2020 Thursday, October 1 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Richard Becker, diabetes educator, and Erica Christ, registered dietitian and diabetes educator, will present "Functional Exercise and Diabetes Control" from 2 - 3 pm via Zoom. Functional exercise training integrates strength, cardio and flexibility to create an efficient approach to physical activity that can have a positive impact on blood sugar control. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 Support: Greenwich Hospital's Jennifer Denkin, PhD, psychologist, will facilitate the "Caregiver Stress Group" from 11 am - noon via Zoom. This group focuses on self-care and stress management for primary caregivers of individuals with chronic or terminal illness. Fee-based service. Most insurance accepted. Call 203-863-2939 for information and registration. Monday, October 5 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Akli Zetchi, MD, cerebrovascular neurosurgeon, will discuss "Advances in Stroke Care" from 11 am - noon via Zoom. Learn about new diagnostic and treatment options that offer a better chance of recovery from strokes, including life-saving surgery known as mechanical thrombectomy. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Wednesday, October 7 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will present "MedlinePlus: Free and Reliable Medical Information" from 4:30 - 5:30 pm via Zoom. Online health misinformation has become more prevalent. Learn how to search medical procedures, medications, terminology and more using free online database MedinePlus. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Monday, October 12, 26 Support: The Bariatric Surgery Pre- and Post-Surgery Support Group will take place from 6 - 7 pm via Zoom. Support and information for those who have undergone or plan to have sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass or lap band surgery. Speakers address medical, nutritional and lifestyle topics to maintain long-term weight-loss success. Contact [email protected] for login information. Free. Tuesday, October 13 Cancer Wellness: Greenwich Hospital's Janet Freedman, MD, physiatrist, will discuss "Surviving Cancer" from 5:30 - 6:30 pm via Zoom. Learn how physical medicine and rehabilitation services, including acupuncture, can help with side effects during and after cancer treatment. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Wednesday, October 14 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Sarah Shipley, DPM, podiatrist, and Richard Becker, diabetes educator, will discuss "Neuropathy, Foot Care, Diabetes and Balance" from noon - 1 pm via Zoom. Learn about the importance of foot care and how to decrease the risks associated with poor diabetes control. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Education: Greenwich Hospital's Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will present "What Do I Ask? Your Role in Health Care" from 4:30 - 5:30 pm via Zoom. Make your next doctor's visit as productive as possible by preparing questions to ask ahead a time. Get a list of helpful online resources. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Education: Marc Kowalsky, MD, will discuss "Aging and Exercise: The New Fountain of Youth?" from 7 - 7:30 pm via Zoom. Hear about the challenges of maintaining fitness as the body ages, with practical solutions to get beyond the aches and pains. Learn about age-specific injury prevention and ways to adapt to physical limitations. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Thursday, October 15 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Shoshana Bianchini, DPT and Jennifer Robbins, MSPT, will discuss "Quick Guide for Headache Sufferers" from 5 - 6 pm via Zoom. Headaches have different causes, levels of intensity and areas of pain. Hear about postural alignment, ergonomics, sleep hygiene and recommendations to help you take control. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Cancer Wellness: Greenwich Hospital's Barry Boyd, MD, medical oncologist, will discuss "Nutrition and Cancer" from 5:30 - 6:30 pm via Zoom. Get detailed information about current conventional and complementary cancer treatments. Learn how nutrition, weight management and exercise can reduce the risk of recurrence and improve treatment outcomes. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Tuesday, October 20 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Lauren Donavan, DPT and Marisha Tamakuwala, DPT will discuss "LSVT BIG and Parkinson's Disease" from 10:30 - 11:30 am via Zoom. LSVT BIG is a research-based exercise and rehabilitative program for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Improve daily movements and tasks by decreasing fall risk and increasing independence. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Cancer Wellness: Greenwich Hospital's Roberta Brown, RN, Integrative Medicine program coordinator, will discuss "Deep Relaxation with Sound Healing Meditation" from 7 - 8 pm via Zoom. Take time for self-care by cultivating peace and calming the mind. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Wednesday, October 21 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will present "Healthy Holiday Eating: I'm NOT Stuffed!" from 4:30 - 5:30 pm via Zoom. Learn about nutrition-specific websites with healthy recipes, tips for making healthier versions of holiday classics, and free apps for tracking your progress. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Thursday, October 22 Self-Care: Greenwich Hospital's Roberta Brown, RN, Integrative Medicine program coordinator, will discuss "Self-Care: Meditation and Relaxation Techniques" from 5 - 6 pm via Zoom. Experience the power of group meditation to create a space for self-compassion and kindness to navigate life's challenges. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Tuesday, October 27 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Denise Addorisio, registered dietitian, will discuss "Basics of a Plant-Based Diet: Improve Your Numbers" from 11 am - noon via Zoom. Eating healthy foods derived from plants along with a few animal products often helps to stabilize glucose levels and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Wednesday, October 28 Book Club: Greenwich Hospital's Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will discuss "Mom's Cancer" by Brian Fies from 4:30 - 5:30 pm via Zoom. Graphic novels use text and comic-book-like illustrations to explore a topic. Fies uses a hopeful tone to describe the impact of his mother's lung cancer diagnosis on her and the family. Please read the novel prior to the group discussion. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. Thursday, October 29 Education: Greenwich Hospital's Richard Becker, diabetes educator, and Erica Christ, registered dietitian, will present "Optimizing Nutrition to Manage Pulmonary Disease" from 2 - 3 pm via Zoom. Patients with obstructive and/or restrictive pulmonary disease learn about appropriate eating habits and lifestyle changes. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. This press release was produced by Greenwich Hospital. The views expressed here are the author's own.