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March 2010 Events

Health Education Programs

Varicose veins, colon cancer and autism are among the topics for March in Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center's Health Education series.

The latest treatment options for colon cancer will be discussed by David Walters, M.D., a colorectal surgeon, on Monday, March 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford.

Thomas Johnson, D.P.M., a podiatrist, will present a talk on new treatments for foot pain on Tuesday, March 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield.

Surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation will be detailed by Paul Stanislaw, Jr., M.D., a facial plastic surgeon, on Tuesday, March 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury.

Phaniraj Iyengar, M.D., a neurologist, and Robert Krug, M.D., a physiatrist, will discuss the risk for stroke on Tuesday, March 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Mandell Jewish Community Center, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford.

Stress management will be the subject of a presentation by Erin Ballou, B.S., on Thursday, March 11, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury.

Richard ZuWallack, M.D., a pulmonologist, will explain chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on Tuesday, March 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Center for Health Enhancement, 35 Nod Road, Avon.

An update on prostate cancer detection and treatment will be presented by Joseph Colasanto, M.D., a radiation oncologist, on Thursday, March 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford.

Jorge Diez, M.D., an endocrinologist, will provide an update on diabetes on Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield.

George Stohr, D.O., an interventional radiologist will explore treatments for varicose and spider veins in a talk on Wednesday, March 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 546 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill.

The latest developments in the treatment of allergies will be detailed by Prasad Srinivasan, M.D., an allergist, on Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury.

John Levine, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist, will review autism spectrum disorders on Wednesday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Center for Health Enhancement, 35 Nod Road, Avon.

There is no charge for any of these programs, but advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Stroke Prevention/Education Programs Planned

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present two stroke education and prevention programs during March. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury, and on Tuesday, March 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Center for Health Enhancement, 35 Nod Road, Avon. Participants will learn about risk factors for stroke, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity and diet. There is no charge for these programs, but advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Session Set on Memory Improvement

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present a workshop on improving memory with nutrition and acupuncture on Wednesday, March 3, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. Participants will learn how lifestyle and nutrition affect brain function. There is a $10 fee for the workshop. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Classes To Focus on Mind/Body Wellness

Saint Francis Care at Glastonbury will present a two-part class that combines the calming, mental clarity practice of inviting silence and the gentle, rhythmic movement of Tai Chi Easy™ and Qigong mind/body practices. Participants will learn to rest their mind, relax their body, cultivate more energy and increase their vitality throughout the day. Classes will meet on Thursday, March 4 and Thursday, March 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury. There is a fee of $40 for the classes. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Class To Teach Clearing Clutter with Feng Shui

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present the class Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui on Thursday, March 4, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. Participants with learn how clutter can negatively affect their lives and how they can begin to take steps to reclaim their space. There is a $25 fee for the session. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Healing Therapies Classes Slated

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present two days of Healing Therapies 101 classes on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to

5 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. Participants will learn how energy in their body works and how this can be used to enhance their connection to themselves and others. There is a $125 fee for each day. Advance registration is required. Call

1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Preparing for Surgery Class Set

Saint Francis Care at Rocky Hill will present the class Positive Thoughts, Positive Outcomes on Tuesday, March 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 546 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill. The class will assist patients preparing for surgery by teaching them mind/body techniques to help enhance their outcomes. There is a $45 fee for the class. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Sound Healing Workshop Planned for Enfield

Saint Francis Care at Enfield will present a sound healing workshop on Tuesday, March 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield. Participants should bring a mat, pillow and blanket with them if they wish to lie down during the workshop. There is a $ 15 fee for the session. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

CPR Classes Slated for Glastonbury

Saint Francis Care at Glastonbury will offer two CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes in March. Classes will be held on Wednesday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and on Tuesday, March 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury. This American Heart Association class is intended for the lay rescuer. It teaches CPR and choking management for infants, children and adults. There is a $45 fee for each class. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Program to Review Surgical Treatment for Obesity

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will hold an informational session on surgical treatment for obesity, featuring Ioannis Raftopoulos, M.D., Director of the Hospital's Bariatric Center, on Thursday, March 11, from 5:45 to 7 p.m., in the Hospital's Gengras Auditorium, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. There is no charge for the program, but advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Programs Slated on Smoking Cessation Through Hypnosis

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present two programs on smoking cessation through hypnosis in March. Sessions will be held on Thursday, March 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, and on Wednesday, March 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 546 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill. During the sessions, participants will receive a post-hypnotic suggestion designed to help them quit smoking. There is a $40 fee for each session. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Weight Loss Through Hypnosis Sessions Offered

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will offer three classes on weight loss through hypnosis during March. During the sessions, participants will receive a post-hypnotic suggestion designed to help them lose unwanted cravings and reduce their consumption of sweets. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 16, from 6:30 to

8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield; Wednesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Center for Health Enhancement, 35 Nod Road, Avon, Wednesday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 546 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill. There is a $40 fee for each session. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Partner Massage Workshop Slated

Saint Francis Care at Enfield will present a partner massage workshop on Thursday, March 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 7 Elm St., Enfield. The workshop will teach soothing and effective techniques to reduce stress and help a partner relax. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. There is a fee of $25 per couple for the workshop. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

CPR Training Set for Babysitters

Saint Francis Care at Glastonbury will offer a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) course for babysitters on Saturday, March. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 31 Sycamore St., Glastonbury. The course is intended for students aged 10 to 15 and will cover the basics of safe babysitting as well as CPR and choking management, There is a $50 fee for the course. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Look Good, Feel Better Session Set

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present the American Cancer Society's Look Good, Feel Better program for women with cancer on Monday, March 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. The program teaches beauty techniques to women with cancer to help them deal with appearance-related effects of their treatment. There is no charge for the program. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).

Workshop Set on Creating the New You

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will present the workshop Creating the New You! Making Lifestyle Changes on Wednesday, March 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford. Participants will discover what it takes to make and sustain healthy lifestyle changes and learn how to transform stress habits into healthy habits and rebalance their lives. There is a $40 fee for the workshop. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-7262).

Healing Exchange To Meet

Saint Francis Care at Rocky Hill will host a healing exchange for practitioners on Friday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center, 546 Cromwell Ave. The session will offer an opportunity to practice and receive techniques. There is a $ 10 fee for the session. Advance registration is required. Call 1-877-STFRANCIS (877-783-7262).