Greenwich Hospital Announces December 2020 Program Calendar

Information via Greenwich Hospital

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Hospital has provided the following program calendar for December 2020.

Tuesday, December 1

Education: Greenwich Hospital's Christopher Davison, medical director, Emergency Medicine, will discuss "Avoid the Emergency Department this Winter" from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Keep your family safe this winter with tips on handling winter challenges and ways to avoid the Emergency Department. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org. Free.

Wednesday, December 2

Education: Greenwich Hospital's Paul Lleva, MD, vascular neurologist, will discuss "Preventing Stroke: Risk Factor Modification" from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Most strokes can be prevented by controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea, in addition to improving your lifestyle and diet. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Thursday, December 3

Education: Greenwich Hospital's Denise Addorisio, registered dietitian, will discuss "Mediterranean Diet for a Longer, Healthier Life" from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Get recipes and learn about the healthy eating plan based on traditional foods from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Monday, December 7, 21

Support: The Bariatric Surgery Pre- and Post-Surgery Support Group will take place from 5 - 6 p.m. 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, December 8

Education: Greenwich Hospital's Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will present "How to Make SMARTER Resolutions" from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Learn how to stay on track by using a method known as SMARTER, combined with fitness and weight management mobile apps. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Monday, December 14

Support: Greenwich Hospital's Nancy Ryan, RD, registered dietitian, will present "Managing My Diabetes: SMARTER Resolutions for 2021" from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Make 2021 your year for success in managing your diabetes by practicing the SMARTER method to make resolutions you can actually keep. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Tuesday, December 15

Education: Greenwich Hospital's Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian, will present "Preventing Falls: Reliable Resources" from 6 - 7 p.m. via Zoom. Get tips on how to find reliable resources about preventing fall, improving balance and strength, and simple home modifications. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Wednesday, December 16

Education: Greenwich Hospital's Roberta Brown, RN, Integrative Medicine program coordinator, will present 'Rest and Restore with Sound Healing Meditation" from 4 - 5 p.m. via Zoom. Take time to self-care by choosing peace as a priority and calming the mind during challenging times. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.