Community Health At Greenwich Hospital: Sept. Program Calendar

Press release from Greenwich Hospital:

July 28, 2020

Wednesday, September 9
Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will present “COVID-19 Resources” from 4 - 5 pm via Zoom. Learn how to find reliable updates and resources on topics such as prevent the spread of the virus and coping with quarantine. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Education: The monthly meeting of the stroke education and support group will take place from 5 - 6 pm via Zoom. Gain valuable information about prevention, nutrition, safety, self-care and medication management. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Education: Jonathan Berliner, MD, orthopedic surgeon, will discuss “Trends in Joint Replacement Surgery” from 6 - 7:30 pm via Zoom. Learn about the types of procedures, current trends and upcoming innovations. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Thursday, September 10
Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Richard Becker, certified diabetes educator, Erica Christ, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, will present “Pulmonary Disease and Diabetes” from 2 - 3 pm via Zoom. Lung disease, pulmonary medications and breathing difficulties can complicate diabetes care. Simple lifestyle changes can assist in better diabetes control. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Thursday, September 10, 24
Support: Greenwich Hospital’s Alexandra Conway, PhD, and Mary Motwani, PhD, will facilitate the Chronic Physical Disabilities Support Group from 1 - 2 pm via Zoom. Join peers who have limited mobility due to chronic physical disabilities to share resources, stores and perspectives. Pre-registration required. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Monday, September 14
Support: Greenwich Hospital’s Nancy Ryan, registered dietitian, will discuss “Eat the Foods You Love; Love the Foods You Eat” at the diabetes support group from 6:30 - 7:30 pm via Zoom. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Monday, September 14, 28
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 bariatricsurgery@greenwichhospital.org for login information. Free.

Tuesday, September 15
Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Marisha Tamakuwala, physical therapist, will present “Preventing Falls and Improving Balance” from 11 am - noon via Zoom. Gain an understanding of how to reduce the risk of falls, which are the leading cause of accidental injury among people 55 and older. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Richard Becker, certified diabetes educator, will discuss “The Effects of Exercise on Your Health” from 4 - 5 pm via Zoom. Learn how exercise can improve risk factors that affect blood lipid profiles, diabetes, mental health and heart disease. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Wednesday, September 16
Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will present “Searching the Internet for Cancer Resources” from 4 - 5 pm via Zoom. Learn how to find reliable and accurate online health information about cancer, including navigating websites for individuals who are newly diagnosed, survivors and caregivers. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Thursday, September 17
Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Alexandra Conway, PhD, and Alix Wilder, APRN, will present “Mindfulness to Manage Migraines and Stress” from 1 - 2 pm via Zoom. This experiential session provides an overview of research-supported mindfulness and relaxation training related to pain and migraine management. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Erica Christ, registered dietitian, will discuss “Nutrition and ‘New’ Eating for Optimal Health” from noon - 1 pm and 6 - 7 pm (choose one) via Zoom. Whether at work, school or socializing with friends, learn how to make healthy food choices in a safe environment in the age of social distancing, masks, hand sanitizers, curbside pickup and more. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Wednesday, September 23
Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will present “Phone Apps for a Healthier Lifestyle” from 4 - 5 pm via Zoom. Learn how to download apps specifically designed to help you lose weight, eat healthier, reduce stress, improve memory skills and more. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Thursday, September 24
Education: Greenwich Hospital’s Richard Becker, certified diabetes educator, Erica Christ, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Mary Motwani, PhD, and Yi Hao Yu, MD, endocrinologist, will present “Diabetes Management in the Age of COVID-19” from 6 - 7 pm via Zoom. While type 2 diabetes places individuals at higher risk for complications from COVID-19, early research suggests those with well-controlled blood sugar fare better. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

Wednesday, September 30
Book Club: Greenwich Hospital’s Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will discuss “Wrinkles” by Paco Roca from 4 - 5 pm via Zoom. Graphic novels use text and comic-book-like illustrations to explore a topic. This novel tells the heartfelt, humorous story about a retired bank manager who suffers from Alzheimer’s, befriends nursing home residents and hatches an escape plan. Please read the novel prior to the group discussion. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. The Zoom link will be distributed before the session. Participants will be in listen-only mode without camera access and can ask questions via chat. Free.

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