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SUMMARY:Sharon Hospital announces fall community programs
DESCRIPTION:Sharon Hospital announces fall community programs\n \n \nSharon, Conn. — October 8, 2019 — Sharon Hospital will host several community programs this fall on the hospital campus, 50 Hospital Hill Road.\n \nPrograms range from prevention health talks and support groups to childbirth education, and from quitting smoking to weekly exercise for older adults aimed at preventing arthritis.\n \nDue to limited seats, registration is requested for most offerings. To learn more about Sharon’s community programs, visit healthquest.org/events ( http://healthquest.org/events ).\n \nSchedule:\n \nSharon Stork Club — new\nSaturday, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14; 10 a.m. to noon\nCost: No cost\nBirthing Center ground floor lobby\nTo register: Call 860-364-4124 (TTY: 800-842-9710)\n \nOnce a month, Sharon Birthing Suites offers the Sharon Stork Club –\na prenatal educational program for pregnant women at any point in their pregnancy and their partners. Small group sizes allow time for individual attention to answer questions about childbirth, post-partum recovery and more. Maternity unit tours are offered after the sessions for anyone interested.\n \nMental Health First Aid training program\nSunday, Oct. 20, Monday, Dec. 16; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.\nCost: No cost\nBoard Conference Room 2\nTo register: Call 860-364-4493 (TTY: 800-842-9710)\n \nThe Mental Health First Aid training program aims to help communities with the knowledge and skills to help individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. Participants will learn about common risk factors, warning signs of mental health issues, how to better assist someone experiencing a crisis, and offer answers to key questions such as “What do I do?” and “Where can someone find help?”\n \nLunch and Learn: Intro to Integrative Medicine\nfor Women \nTuesday, Oct. 22; noon-1:30 p.m.\nBoard Conference Room 2\nTo register: Call 845-554-1734 (TTY: 800-842-9710)\n \nIntegrative medicine can provide women with a personalized care plan that supports the whole person and addresses physical, emotional, mental and social aspects of well-being. Fellowship trained in integrative medicine, Dr. Susan Parisi, OB/GYN, will discuss complementary therapies that support women’s health.\n \nMedication Take-Back Day\nSaturday, Oct. 26; 10am-2pm\nConnecticut State Police\nTroop B Headquarters\n463 Ashley Falls Road, Canaan, Conn.\n \nUnused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue and can lead to accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. To address this crucial public safety concern, local law enforcement and Sharon Hospital will team up to help community members dispose of unwanted prescription, over-the counter and pet medications. The service is free and anonymous. Medications should be kept in original packaging with the patient information removed. Participants will receive a tote bag for participating while supplies last.\n \nLunch and Learn: Painful Joints—Arthritis and Beyond\nWednesday, Nov. 6; noon-1:30 p.m.\nBoard Conference Room 2\nTo register: Call 845-554-1734\n \nDr. Alexander Clark, Sharon Hospital Medical Practice orthopedic and sports medicine physician, will discuss different options for living with arthritis and other painful joint diseases.\nFreshstart Smoking Cessation program\nMonday, Nov. 18 and 25, Thursday, Nov. 21; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.\nCost: No cost\nBoard Conference Room 2\nTo register: Call 860-364-4493 (TTY: 800-842-9710)\n \nQuitting smoking can be difficult, but with the right tools smokers can learn how to eliminate their tobacco dependency. The American Cancer Society program is designed for individuals interested in learning successful tools and strategies for quitting smoking.\n \nBreastfeeding Support Group\nEvery other Wednesday; 10 a.m. to noon\nSharon Hospital, Birthing Center main lobby\nTo register: Call 860-364-4124 (TTY: 800-842-9710)\n \nSharon Hospital’s Breastfeeding Support Group is where moms share their experiences and receive support from lactation consultants.\n \nCommunity Exercise Program  \nWednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.\nFridays, 1-2 p.m.\nCost: $7/session, $12/couple\nRoom 260N\nTo register: Call 860-364-4065 (TTY: 800-842-9710)\n \nThis class will help participants reduce pain and stiffness as well as increase overall muscle strength, coordination and endurance. A certified therapeutic recreation specialist trained by the Arthritis Foundation will help people manage arthritis symptoms, maintain mobility and safely improve fitness levels. Activities are appropriate for most and can be modified to match participant skill levels. Please come in sneakers and with water.\n \nStroke Support Group\nFridays, noon to 1 p.m.\nCost: No cost\nZelman Room\nTo register: Call 860-364-4065 (TTY: 800-842-9710)\n \nSharon Hospital provides ongoing stroke support for stroke survivors of all ages. This group welcomes spouses and caregivers to join in the conversation. The group discusses a variety of topics with a focus on life after stroke. Guest speakers highlight specific areas of interest, including physical therapy, pet therapy, massage therapy and diet/nutrition.\n \n \nCONTACTS\nMarina Ballantine, Public and Community Affairs Associate\nO: (845) 554 1734 | mballant@health-quet.org ( mailto:mballant@health-quet.org )\n \n \nAbout Nuvance Health \nNuvance Health is a family of award-winning nonprofit hospitals and healthcare professionals in the Hudson Valley and western Connecticut. Nuvance Health combines highly skilled physicians, state-of-the-art facilities and technology, and compassionate caregivers dedicated to providing quality care across a variety of clinical areas, including Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Primary Care.\n \nNuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practice locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. For more information about Nuvance Health, visit our website ( https://nuvancehealth.org/ ).\n \n \n
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