News Release

November 20, 2007

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

Celebrate Women Programs: December 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 programs are being offered in December.

Changes in Your Skin and Mohs Surgery: As people grow older, their skin changes. Learn about the different types of skin growths, how to distinguish benign moles from melanoma, and when to be concerned. The Department of Dermatology’s Hanspaul Makkar, M.D., and Steven Brett Sloan, M.D., will talk about Mohs micrographic surgery, a highly effective form of skin cancer treatment - when it’s recommended, preparation and aftercare. The talk will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Henry Low Learning Center, UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington.

Keeping Our Skeleton Healthy and Happy: Jane Kerstetter, Ph.D., R.D., associate professor of allied health sciences, UConn, Storrs, will discuss how to use nutrition to keep your bones strong throughout your life. Special emphasis will be placed on how to achieve the latest recommendations for dietary protein, calcium and vitamin D for women older than 60. The discussion will be held Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Henry Low Learning Center, UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington.

Women and Addictive Behaviors: There are gender differences when it comes to addiction. Edie Thompson with the Employee Assistance Program will talk about addictive behaviors in women. What is unique? What are the patterns? The talk will be held Monday, Dec. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Henry Low Learning Center, UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington. The lecture can also be viewed live at www.celebrate.uchc.edu/webcast, where you can also access archived webcasts.

Dental Implants - Smiles of the Future: Dental implants are becoming the treatment of choice for replacing missing teeth. They feel comfortable and secure, and are an attractive alternative to dentures and bridges. Jacqueline P. Duncan, D.M.D., will discuss when you should consider dental implants, who is a candidate and how a dental implant is done. The talk will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Henry Low Learning Center, UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington.

Registration for these programs is required. The programs are free unless otherwise noted. Call 866-433-6253 or 860-679-8899. 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, the UConn Medical Group, University Dentists, and John Dempsey Hospital, a Solucient Top 100 Hospital® 2006. 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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