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
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
May 6 from 6-7:30 pm
To register, contact Hartfordhealthcare.org/eventsand 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Colorectal Cancer
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 860.972.3078
Gynecological Cancer
Gynecological Cancer Support Group
May 3 from 6–7:30 pm
To register, contact Hartfordhealthcare.org/eventsand 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Ostomy
Ostomy Support Group
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
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
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
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.