|
The Right Doctors.
The Right Place.
Close to Home.
Click for 2006 Health Education Programs
|
Fall 2007 Health Education Programs
The Yale-New Haven Hospital Shoreline Pre-Admission Office presents
a series of free health education programs open to the public. Registration is required. To register, call Yale New Haven Health Call Center 1-888-700-6543 or click here to register online.
Location:
Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center, 111 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT (Exit 59 off I-95)
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital Shoreline Pre-Admission Office.
Co-sponsors: Branford Hills Health Care Center; Harborside Healthcare-Madison House; Physiotherapy Associates; VNA Community Healthcare; VNA Services, Inc and Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center. |
All programs are free and open to the public. Refreshments are provided.
Lectures
KIDS' CORNER
Tuesday, September 11 – Football-Related Sports Injuries
Tuesday, September 25 – Your Child’s Hospital Admission
GENERAL HEALTH SERIES (click titles for descriptions)
Tuesday, September 18 - 10,000 Steps to Better Health
Thursday, September 27 - 10 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Tuesday, October 2 - How to Prevent & Treat Lyme
Disease
Tuesday, October 9 – Ladies, Listen to Your Body
Tuesday, October 23 – Cancer Treatment Side-Effects
Thursday, November 8 - Understanding Diabetes Type 1
AGING GRACEFULLY SERIES (click titles for descriptions)
Thursday, September 20 - Aging: What to Expect
Thursday, November 1 – Spinal Disorders: Trends and Treatment
Tuesday, November 13 – Why Am I Forgetful?
Thursday, November 15 – Prevention Is Key to Better Health
KIDS’ CORNER - A lecture series designed for parents |
Tuesday, September 11 – Football-Related Sports Injuries
Join our speakers Michael Medvecky, MD, and Seth Dodds, MD, orthopedic surgeons, for an informative discussion about football-related injuries, the first response and what therapies can effectively treat such injuries.
Tuesday, September 25 – Your Child’s Hospital Admission
Planning for a child’s hospitalization is a partnership between parents and the hospital. Parents can learn how to work collaboratively with the medical team to ensure an optimal outcome. Whether your child's admission is planned or unexpected, there are routine procedures that you can anticipate. Preparation on your part will help minimize anxiety for both you and your child. Michael Apkon, MD, M.B.A., Ph.D., vice president and executive director, Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, will share important information regarding your role in this process.
GENERAL HEALTH SERIES - A lecture series designed for general public |
Tuesday, September 18 - 10,000 Steps to Better Health
Struggling with the battle of the bulge? Come to this informative lecture to learn diet and exercise strategies associated with successful weight loss. Attendees will be provided with a free pedometer to monitor their success in achieving 10,000 steps a day. The speakers are Ellen Liskov, M.P.H., and Susann Boroczky, M.S., registered dietitians.
Thursday, September 27 - 10 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Coronary artery disease is the number-one killer of men and women. Eighty percent of coronary artery disease that causes a heart attack is preventable. If you want your heart to be healthy, join Veronica Lee, MD, as she reviews 10 ways to decrease your risk for heart attack and stroke. Lifestyle changes and medication management are integral components of maintaining a healthy heart. Come find out what you may need to change and a few easy ways to get started and stay committed!
Tuesday, October 2 - How to Prevent & Treat Lyme Disease
Coined the “illness with a thousand faces,” Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by an infected deer tick. Robert Schoen, MD, will present informationon about the emergence of Lyme disease in eastern Connecticut, the geographic spread over the past 25 years, life cycle of the deer tick, and prevention and treatment.
Tuesday, October 9 – Ladies, Listen to Your Body
Women experience a variety of physiological changes as they age and it’s imperative they understand and become familiar with preventive health recommendations for the key stages of aging. What can women do to keep looking and feeling their best as they age? How often should a woman have a mammogram? Women (and men) of all ages are invited to join Lisa M. Walke, MD for a discussion on these and other issues pertinent to the health of women.
Tuesday, October 23 – Cancer Treatment Side-Effects
Yale Cancer Center experts Karen Coombe, RN, Mary Crooks, licensed clinical social worker, Kelly Derosier RN, and Wendelin Nelson, PharMD, will provide a general overview of the common side-effects of chemotherapy drugs and how these symptoms can be managed. An overview of the emotional issues accompanying the diagnosis and treatment of cancer will be discussed, as well as effective strategies for coping.
Thursday, November 8 - Understanding Diabetes Type 1
Seventeen million Americans are affected with diabetes, 5.9 million of whom don’t know they have a chronic disease that can cause major health problems. Join Kevan Herold, MD, will discuss the risk of diabetes among relatives of patient with Type 1 diabetes, provide an understanding of Type 1 diabetes, and share new prevention and treatment trials.
AGING GRACEFULLY SERIES - Lectures for mature adults to enhance their quality of life |
Thursday, September 20 - Aging: What to Expect
Have you ever wondered if the changes you’ve noticed in your body are normal? If you have, join Lisa M. Walke, MD for an informative discussion on the physiological changes that occur with normal aging, as well as changes due to disease, lifestyle and environmental factors.
Thursday, November 1 – Spinal Disorders: Trends and Treatment
As Americans age, they must cope with age-related, degenerative conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. These conditions can be debilitating, often decreasing an individual’s quality of life. Recent advances in both surgical and non-surgical approaches may provide relief for those who suffer from spinal stenosis and other age-related changes in the spine. Join our panel of medical experts Judith Gorelick, MD, of Connecticut Neurosurgery, P.C.; and Christopher Coulis, D.C., M.S., and Alfred Furtado, D.C., of Shoreline Spine & Pain Associates, P.C., as they discuss non-surgical and surgical treatment options for age-related spinal disorders.
Tuesday, November 13 – Why Am I Forgetful?
Occasional memory lapses are common as we get older. When we notice these lapses, the tendency may be to question if we are developing Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t panic! Blanche Agostinelli, advanced practice registered nurse, will present information about how memory works, the normal changes in memory that occur as we grow older and techniques that can help us remember those things we don’t want to forget.
Thursday, November 15 – Prevention Is Key to Better Health
As you age, the risk of developing some diseases increases. Regular check-ups and screening tests are important to maintain good health. Often, the earlier a disease is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. Early management may prevent or delay serious complications. Join Sigrid D. Wiemers, MSN, geriatric nurse case manager, as she discusses the past, present and future assessment of one’s health, prevention initiatives and community resources.
|
