Free program focuses on insights into controlling stomach acid

PLAINVILLE – Acid reflux can cause a burning sensation which many people experience regularly yet don’t know how it can be prevented or managed. A free program, “Do You Think You Have Stomach Acid?” will be held Thursday, March 14, 1 p.m., at Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. Program will include natural ways to prevent heartburn and medications that can help - or worsen -stomach acid. Presenters will be Sean Jeffery, PharmD, CGP, FASCP, FNAP, AGSF, and Christina Polomoff, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, both pharmacists at Hartford HealthCare Integrated Care Partners and clinical professors at University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is sponsoring the program.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Plainville Senior Center, 860.747.5728.

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is a not for profit under Hartford HealthCare. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, visit https://hhcseniorservices.org.