Here’s your guide to all of our upcoming support groups and other events this spring, available via the web:
To register (unless otherwise noted), visit Hartfordhealthcare.org/virtualclasses or call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373). Webinar information to be distributed upon registration.
Breast Cancer
Mar. 15
Apr. 19
May 17
5:30-6:30 pm Webinar
Brain Tumor
Mar. 3
Apr. 7
May 5
6-7:30 pm Webinar
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Physician speaker TBD
Mar. 17
Apr. 21
May 19
12-1:30 pm Webinar
This group will have monthly speakers on medical and emotional wellbeing. Facilitated discussion and peer support will follow presentations.
Gynecological Cancer
Mar. 7
Apr. 4
May 2
6-7:30 pm Webinar
Prostate Cancer
Understanding Prostate Cancer
Physician Speaker TBD
Mar.8
Apr. 12
May 10
6:30-8 pm Webinar
A facilitated group discussion about living with the diagnosis of prostate cancer will follow the presentation.
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.
Zentangle
Dates & Times TBD
Zentangle is a method of creating art through structured patterns. The relaxed focus of Zentangle provides benefits which may include reduced stress and anxiety, relaxation, and enhanced creativity. Free for all patients, survivors & caregivers.
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* For East Region massage by appointment. To register, contact integrativetherapies.east@hhchealth.org and 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
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.
March 16
- 8:30 am
- First Choice Health Center
- 94 Connecticut Blvd., East Hartford
March 17
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Community Health Services
- 500 Albany Ave., Hartford
March 22
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Hispanic Senior Center
- 45 Wadsworth St., Hartford
March 24
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Harford City Hall
- 550 Main St., Hartford
March 30
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Charter Oak Health Center
- 21 Grand St., Hartford
April 6
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- First Choice Health Center
- 94 Connecticut Blvd., East Hartford
April 7
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Community Health Services
- 500 Albany Ave., Hartford
April 26
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Harford City Hall
- 550 Main St., Hartford
April 27
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Charter Oak Health Center
- 21 Grand St., Hartford
May 4
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- First Choice Health Center
- 94 Connecticut Blvd., East Hartford
May 10
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Windsor Senior Center
- 599 Matianuck Ave., Windsor
May 12
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Community Health Services
- 500 Albany Ave., Hartford
May 17
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Hispanic Health Council
- 175 Main St., Hartford
May 19
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Charter Oak Health Center
- 21 Grand St., Hartford
May 25
- 8:30 am – 2 pm
- Harford City Hall
- 550 Main St., Hartford
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