News Release

December 20, 2006

Contact: Carolyn Pennington, 860-679-4864
e-mail: cpennington@uchc.edu

Celebrate Women Programs: January 2007

Farmington, Conn. – Celebrate Women, the free women’s health membership program of the University of Connecticut Health Center, provides valuable health and wellness information to the community. A variety of educational programs are being offered in January.

When Gambling Becomes a Problem: Jeremiah Weinstock, Ph.D., whose focus will be on women and teen gambling, will discuss how and when gambling becomes a problem. Topics include background information, risk factors, consequences, and how to get help. The talk will be held on Monday, January 8, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Henry Low Learning Center at the UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington. It can be viewed live via webcast and will be archived at www.celebrate.uchc.edu/webcast. 

Spirituality Study Group: Tap into your inner self, the source of guidance and advice on the things that matter most to us. Group sessions will be led by the Kathleen Kiley, an expert in spiritual healing and dream analysis, on the second Thursday of each month and will include discussion, reflection, dream interpretation, and guided meditations to unite your inner and outer self. The talk will be held on Thursday, January 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Medical Arts and Research Building, Room N4002, at the UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington. The fee for the class is $10.

Nutrition, Empowerment, and Motivational Series: Forget the resolutions and make effective plans. We'll start with an introduction to healthy eating. Subsequent topics include how to effectively lose weight, conquer self-defeating behaviors, reach goals, overcome setbacks, and more. Kimberly Lawrence, holistic health counselor, will lead the six-week series held on Wednesdays, beginning January 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Academic Research Building, room EG-052 at the UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington. The fee is $108 for the six-week series, $120 for non-members.

Advances in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery – Enhancing Your Mobility: If you’ve been considering a hip or knee replacement, this talk is for you. Jay Lieberman, M.D., director of the Musculoskeletal Institute at the UConn Health Center, will speak about the latest techniques in knee and hip replacement therapy. The talk will be held on Thursday, January 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Keller Auditorium at the UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington.

Lower Body Workout: This challenging core workout is taught by Lynn MacDonald, certified personal trainer, and will focus on toning and reshaping your buttocks, legs, and thighs. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat or towel and water. The class will be held on Wednesday, January 24, from 6 to 7 p.m., in the Academic Research Building’s large conference room (EG-013), UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: In the United States, age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of central vision loss in people over the age of 50. Age-related macular degeneration may be classified as either atrophic (dry) or neovascular (wet). Elizabeth Plotkin Simmons, M.D., ophthalmologist and medical retina specialist at the UConn Health Center, will present an overview of both types and discuss symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. The talk will be held on Tuesday, January 30, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Granby Senior Center, 15C North Granby Road.

Lung Cancer – Facts, Choices and Hope: Raymond Foley, M.D., pulmonologist at the UConn Health Center, will discuss the epidemiology of lung cancer and prevention methods, such as smoking cessation, and CT screenings. Daniel Fusco, M.D., community physician, will focus on the role of the surgeon, types of surgery and expected surgical outcomes. Susan Tannenbaum, M.D., hematologist/oncologist at the UConn HealthCenter, will speak about state-of-the-art systematic therapy and hope for advances in the future use of biologic therapies. The talk will be held Tuesday, January 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Henry Low Learning Center at the UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington.

Registration for these programs is required. The programs are free unless otherwise noted. Call 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692. For more information, visit the Celebrate Health web site: www.celebrate.uchc.edu.

The University of Connecticut Health Center includes the schools of medicine and dental medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, the UConn Medical Group and University Dentists. Founded in 1961, the Health Center pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and public service. To learn more about the UConn Health Center, visit our website at www.uchc.edu.

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