2021 Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Spring Calendar
Here’s your guide to all of our upcoming spring events, available via the web:
Support Group
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Support Group
March 16, April 20, May 18 from 5:30-7 pm
To register, contact Hartfordhealthcare.org/events and 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Brain Tumor
Brain Tumor Support Group
March 4, April 1, May 6 from 6-7:30 pm
To register, contact Hartfordhealthcare.org/events and 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: The Cancer Community Outreach Program at Hartford Hospital is offering Fecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT) kits for individuals 50 and older. If you are in need of colorectal screening and would you like a FIT kit mailed to you please give us a call at 860.972.3078.
Gynecological Cancer
Gynecological Cancer Support Group
March 1, April 5, May 3 from 6 -7:30 pm
To register, contact Hartfordhealthcare.org/events and 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Ostomy
Ostomy Support Group
March 17, April 21, May 19 from 4-5 pm
To register, contact Hartfordhealthcare.org/events and 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Prostate Cancer
Understanding Prostate Cancer
Physician Speaker TBD
March 9, April 13, May 11 from 6:30-8 pm
A facilitated group discussion about living with the diagnosis of prostate cancer will follow the presentation.
To register, contact Hartfordhealthcare.org/events and 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Patient & Caregiver Support
For patients and loved ones who have or are nearing the end of oncology treatment
March 17, April 21, May 19 from 5:30-7 pm
To register, contact Pastor Will Baumgartner at 1.860.224.5900, Ext. 6103. Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Integrative Medicine
Please call 860.972.4444 to schedule any of the following:
- Consults with naturopathic doctors.
- Nutritional support.
- Acupuncture treatments.
- Massage therapy.
- Reiki/gentle energy healing.
- Stress management.
* For East region massage by appointment. To register, contact integrativetherapies.east@hhchealth.org or 1.860.425.3877.
‘Yoga and Cancer: Reclaiming your Life’
Virtual sessions by appointment
From the comfort of your own home. Learn gentle progressions of movement to stretch, strengthen and support immune function. Relieve stress and tension, improve clarity, awareness and focus, and use breathing techniques to improve overall energy.
To register, contact integrativetherapies.east@hhchealth.org or 1.860.425.3877. Link information to be distributed upon registration.
Mobile Mammography
March 16, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Hispanic Senior Center, 45 Wadsworth St., Hartford
March 17, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Community Health Services, 500 Albany Ave., Hartford
March 18, 8:30 am- 2 pm: First Choice Health Center, 94 Connecticut Blvd., East Hartford
March 30, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Hartford City Hall,550 Main St., Hartford
March 31, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Charter Oak Health Center, 21 Grand St., Hartford
April 20, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Hispanic Health Council, 175 Main St., Hartford
April 22, 8:30 am – 2 pm: Community Health Services, 500 Albany Ave., Hartford
April 27, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Hartford City Hall, 550 Main St., Hartford
April 28, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Charter Oak Health Center, 21 Grand St., Hartford
May 12, 8:30 am- 2 pm: First Choice Health Center, 94 Connecticut Blvd., East Hartford
May 13, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Community Health Services, 500 Albany Ave., Hartford
May 25, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Hartford City Hall, 550 Main St., Hartford
May 26, 8:30 am- 2 pm: Charter Oak Health Center, 21 Grand St., Hartford
Take the Time mobile mammography coach. Hartford Hospital’s digital mammography suite on wheels. Dates subject to change. To schedule an appointment, call 860-972-1141. Walk-ins accepted as scheduling permits.
MyLifeLine
This private website sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute aims to help ease the burden of communication and increase support options for all going through the cancer journey. Those diagnosed and their loved ones can streamline connection with friends & family using personalized webpages and treatment calendars. In addition, discussion boards for online peer support on a wide variety of topics is accessible through this site. To learn more, please go to www.hhchealth.mylifeline.org.