Stratford, Connecticut - St. Vincent's Medical Center will present health and wellness education programs at the newly opened St. Vincent's Stratford Health and Wellness Center Francis R. Scifo, MD Community Education Room:
September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 13 from 6:00 - 7:45 pm - Food For Life: "Healthy Basics." Don't miss this healthy cooking demonstration, including recipesto try at home. Presented by Jane Sirignano, who has experience as an assistant chef, a diploma in nutrition, and several certificates in health/wellness.FREE. For more information and to register, call (203)-576-6158. St. Vincent's Stratford Health and Wellness Center Francis R. Scifo, MD Community Education Room, 3272 Main Street, Stratford. Free on-site parking provided.
ONGOING EVENTS:
"Yoga for Cancer Survivors." Held on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Mat and chair yoga for adults fighting and surviving cancer.
Better Breathing Club. Held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Features a variety of presentations for patients with lung disease such as COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis. Topics include nutrition, pharmacy, pastoral care, physical therapy, and respiratory care.
"Preparing to Breastfeed" class. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Prenatal breastfeeding instruction and support for nursing moms. For more information and to register, visit: http://info.stvincents.org/preparingtobreastfeed or call (203) 576-6087. St. Vincent's Stratford Health & Wellness Center, Francis R. Scifo, MD Community Education Room, 3272 Main Street, Stratford. Free on-site parking provided.
"Diabetes Prevention Program." 6:00 pm. Presented by the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA. Please call (203) 375-5844, x32 for information. St. Vincent's Stratford Health & Wellness Center, Francis R. Scifo, MD Community Education Room, 3272 Main Street, Stratford. Free on-site parking provided.