| Advanced Prostate Cancer Support Group
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| | Provides education and support for men in the advanced stages of prostate cancer and their families.
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| Alzheimer's Family Support Group
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| | This support group is for families/caregivers to get together and discuss issues dealing with Alzheimer's and to provide mutual support.
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| Art for Healing Primer: Collage
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| | Aug. 15-17: Join us for a weekend retreat at the relaxing Farmhouse by the Sea, Sagamore Highlands, Cape Cod, featuring an introduction to a variety of collage techniques.
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| Asthma Group Support (ACE-Asthma Control Education)
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| | ACE (Asthma Control & Education) provides education and support for patients with asthma
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| Baby Care Class (Avon)
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| | Understand the unique needs of your newborn and learn great tips on diapering, bathing and general care.
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| Baby Care Class (Glastonbury)
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| | Understand the unique needs of your newborn and learn great tips on diapering, bathing and general care.
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| Baby Care Class (Hartford)
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| | Understand the unique needs of your newborn and learn great tips on diapering, bathing and general care.
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| Baby Care Class (West Hartford)
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| | Understand the unique needs of your newborn and learn great tips on diapering, bathing and general care.
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| Baby Care Class (Wethersfield)
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| | Understand the unique needs of your newborn and learn great tips on diapering, bathing and general care.
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| Baby Care for Adopting Families
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| | Adopting parents will understand the unique needs of their baby and provide information on injury prevention, feeding, diapering, bathing and general care.
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| Baby Signing: An Introduction for Infants and Toddler
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| | Learn how to begin teaching your baby or toddler basic signs.
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| Bariatric Surgery Information and Support Group
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| | Open to all who desire more information on Bariatric surgery.
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| Bereavement Support Group
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| | Open to families and caregivers who have lost a loved one.
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| Bereavement Support Group for Spouses (Age 35-55)
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| | This support group is open to people who are age 35-55 who have lost a spouse.
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| Bereavement Support Group for Spouses (Age 55+)
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| | This support group is open to people who are 55 and older who have lost a spouse.
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| Bereavement Support Group in Spanish (Grupo de Apoyo a los Enlutados)
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| | Open to Spanish-speaking families and caregivers who have lost a loved one. (El grupo se reunirá el primer y tercer lunes de cada mes)
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| Bipolar Disorder Program
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| | For families and friends of individuals who have bipolar or a related disorder.
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| Blood Drive
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| | Donating Blood Makes You An Every Day Hero!
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| Brain Tumor Support Group
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| | Provides brain tumor patients and families with education and support.
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| Breast Cancer Support Group
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| | Provides breast cancer patients with education and support.
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| Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
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| | Breastfeeding and Returning to Work class will help mothers to prepare to return to work or school while continuing to breastfeed.
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| Breastfeeding with Success (Avon)
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| | Before the baby arrives, learn the basics and benefits of breastfeeding.
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| Breastfeeding with Success (Glastonbury)
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| | Before the baby arrives, learn the basics and benefits of breastfeeding.
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| Breastfeeding with Success (Hartford)
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| | Before the baby arrives, learn the basics and benefits of breastfeeding.
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| Breastfeeding with Success (West Hartford)
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| | Before the baby arrives, learn the basics and benefits of breastfeeding.
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| Breastfeeding with Success (Wethersfield)
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| | Before the baby arrives, learn the basics and benefits of breastfeeding.
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| Breathe Easy Support Group
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| | A community education and relapse prevention support group for smokers and ex-smokers.
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| Cancer Wellness Support Group
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| | These meetings provide an opportunity to experience wellness support through integrative medicine practices.
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| Cancer Wellness Support Series
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| | Experience wellness support through integrative medicine
practices.
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| Car Seat Safety
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| | Hartford Hospital’s Parent Education Program is proud to offer a free Car Seat Safety Class.
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| Cesarean Birth Class
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| | Learn what to expect if you are anticipating a Cesarean birth.
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| Childbirth Class (4-Week Series)
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| | This 4-night program provides you with all the essential information you need for labor and birth of your baby.
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| Childbirth Class (One-Day Class)
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| | This one-day Saturday program provides you with the essential information you need for labor and birth of your baby.
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| Childbirth Class (Two-Day Saturday Program)
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| | This two-day program provides you with the essential information you need for labor and birth of your baby.
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| Childbirth Class (Two-Night Program)
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| | This two night program provides you with the essential information you need for labor and birth of your baby.
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| Childbirth Refresher Class
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| | Designed for experienced parents as they prepare for another birth.
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| Enjoying Infants Together (6-Week Series)
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| | Learn fun developmental activities for infants and participate in discussions on various parenting issues.
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| Enjoying Infants Together (Evening Class)
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| | Learn fun developmental activities for infants and participate in discussions on various parenting issues.
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| Epidural Anesthesia for Labor
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| | Learn what an epidural is, how it is done, the risks it involves and what to expect for pain relief.
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| Expectant Grandparents Class
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| | Gives grandparents the opportunity to talk with trained professionals about birthing changes.
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| Expressive Arts
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| | During this 6-week series you will experience the Expressive Art process and learn about visual imagery in a healing context.
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| Family/Friend Education on Eating Disorders (F.E.E.D.)
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| | This support group is for family and friends of individuals with eating disorders.
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| Farmington Valley Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Support Group
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| | This support group gives you the opportunity to share helpful tips and resources. Find support, education and humor.
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| Glastonbury Health Education Series
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| | Learn everything you always wanted to know about your health but were afraid to ask!
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| Happiest Baby
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| | New babies are such a blessing, but they can also bring on sleepless nights, crying, and sometimes quite a bit of extra stress. Learn an extraordinary approach to keeping your baby happy.
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| Healing Hearts
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| | A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
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| Heart Transplant Patient Support Group
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| | For heart transplant recipients, their significant others, and those waiting for heart transplants.
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| IBD Inflammatory Bowel Disease Support Group
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| | Support and education for anyone who has IBD (inflammatory bowel disease).
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| Jewish Beginnings
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| | Explore the Jewish rituals and traditions to welcome a child into the community
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| Kidney Transplant Orientation Class
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| | Interested parties will be educated regarding kidney transplantation
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| Look Good; Feel Better
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| | Cosmetology professionals help cancer patients with makeup, skin and nail care, wigs, scarves and hats.
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| Marvel of Multiples
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| | If you are expecting twins, or more, we have just the class for you!
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| Mended Hearts Support Group
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| | For people who have had open heart surgery or heart disease and their partners.
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| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
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| | Stressed by life events, illness, pain, worry? Then, this course is for you!
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| Nite of Lite Laughter
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| | Oct. 11, 2008: Lite 100.5 WRCH and Hartford Hosptial are proud to present Howie Mandel in the 11th Annual Nite of Lite Laughter.
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| Ovarian Cancer Support Group
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| | Provides emotional support, education and information to women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
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| Pink Flamingos Fund-Raiser
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| | Sep. 24: An evening of fine wines and festive food, to benefit the
Partnership for Breast Care and “Take the Time” Mobile
Mammography programs at Hartford Hospital.
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| Prenatal Yoga
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| | This five- or six-week program strengthens and tones muscles, making you more comfortable during pregnancy and better prepared for the delivery of your baby.
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| Prostate Cancer Support Group
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| | Provides education and support for prostate cancer patients and families to understand and deal with this disease.
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| Pups and Babies
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| | Helpful tips on preparing your dog for your baby's arrival and introducing your baby to your pet
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| Race for Prostate Cancer
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| | Sep. 7: A 5K run and a 3K walk to help raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer for the underserved population in Hartford.
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| Race For The Courageous
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| | This 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will benefit the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center - Avon.
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| Reiki Healing Touch - Level 1
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| | Learn a gentle hands-on relaxation technique that can reduce stress, muscle tension/pain and accelerate the healing process.
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| Schizophrenia - Introduction to the Disorder
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| | For family members and friends of individuals who have schizophrenia or a related disorder.
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| Sibling Preparation (for pre-school children)
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| | Helps children ages 3 to 6 prepare for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
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| Sibling Preparation (for school-age children)
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| | Helps children ages 6 to 9 prepare for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
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| Support Group for Families Dealing with Major Mental Illness
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| | Support group for family and friends of those who have schizophrenia or a related disorder.
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| Time for Infants and Toddlers
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| | Led by a pediatric nurse practitioner, this evening class is for parents and children under 24 months. Learn fun, developmental activities for infants and toddlers, participate in discussions on various parenting issues and make new friends!
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| Time for Toddlers
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| | Learn fun, developmental activities for toddlers and participate in discussions on various parenting issues.
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| Transplant Patient Support Group
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| | For all transplant recipients, their significant others, and those waiting for organ transplants.
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| Acupuncture, Reiki and Massage Therapy
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| | Need to increase your energy, reduce stress, control pain and many other health conditions?
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| Adult First Aid & CPR with AED
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| | Course content includes general principles of first aid, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, CPR and the use of the automated external defibrillator, and environmental
emergencies.
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| Adult Swim Lessons
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| | Learn to swim or improve your stroke.
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| Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED
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| | The Heartsaver AED Course teaches CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, infant CPR and relief of choking, and use of barrier devices for all ages.
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| Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Instructor Course
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| | Course includes textbook.
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| Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Provider Course
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| | AHA program designed for healthcare providers whose daily occupations demand proficiency in the knowledge and skills of ACLS.
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| Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Refresher Course
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| | Course includes textbook and refreshments.
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| Ambassador Volunteer
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| | If you are familiar with Hartford Hospital, this is the ideal way to volunteer your time.
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| Annual Memorial Service
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| | Every year we gather at the Hartford Hospital Chapel to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died at Hartford Hospital during the year.
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| Annual Trauma Support AfterCare Program Gathering
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| | Bereaved families, volunteers, hospital staff, and the public, come together to learn about grief and bereavement.
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| Art for Healing Program Volunteer
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| | Act as a creative coach to assist patients with collage writing, drawing and painting, as an outlet to relieve stress and anxiety.
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| Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
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| | Course fee includes textbook, pocket mask and course completion cards.
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| Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - Refresher Class
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| | Course fee includes textbook, pocket mask and course completion cards.
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| Blood Pressure / Sugar / Cholesterol Screenings
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| | Screenings are scheduled throughout the Greater Hartford area.
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| Bloodmobile Coordinator
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| | Assist with blood drives by communicating with recruiters throughout the hospital, organizing material and scheduling donors.
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| Cardiac Maintenance/Wellness Exercise Program
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| | Heart-healthy exercise and education programs
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| CHESS - Support for Cancer Patients
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| | Education and support for patients with breast cancer or prostate cancer.
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| Compulsive Hoarding
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| | Learn about the phenomenon of compulsive hoarding, a common and potentially disabling problem.
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| Connecticut Quitline 1-866-END-HABIT
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| | Free telephone-based program providing information, counseling, referrals and support.
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| Core Instructor Program
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| | For anyone interested in becoming a CPR, ACLS, or PALS instructor.
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| Counseling and Stress Management
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| | One-to-one counseling with a health psychologist for people struggling with psychological issues related to a medical illness.
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| CPR Family & Friends: Infants & Children
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| | Recommended for new parents, babysitters, and anyone who cares for infants and children.
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| CPR/Heartsaver Instructor Course
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| | Prerequisite is that the student carry a current CPR card in the Healthcare Provider & Heartsaver AED Course.
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| Depression Screening
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| | Our free depression screening can help identify symptoms of depression.
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| Diabetes Education Classes (Day Classes)
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| | Self-care education and support for adults with diabetes.
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| Diabetes Education Classes (Evening Classes)
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| | Self-care education and support for adults with diabetes.
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| Diabetes LifeCare Open House
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| | Celebrating National Diabetes Month
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| Diabetes Support/Education Group
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| | Continue your self-education in diabetes and receive on-going support from other adults with diabetes.
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| Don’t Allow Incontinence to Dampen Your Spirits
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| | Dr. Adam C. Steinberg presents this educational lecture on incontinence.
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| El Grupo de Mujeres
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| | Education and support for Latino women living with HIV or AIDS regardless of where they get their health care.
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| EMS Education … Can't come to us? We'll come to you!
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| | Hartford Hospital's Department of EMS Education will accommodate the needs of the business community by providing on-site instruction.
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| EMT Basic Course
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| | For all pre-hospital emergency medical care providers, public service personnel and others.
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| EMT Intermediate Course
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| | Must present current copy of State of Connecticut EMT-B certification and a current copy of CPR card training in adult, infant and child.
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| EMT Paramedic Course
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| | This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of emergency treatment for all types of medical and traumatic emergencies.
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| EMT Recertification Course
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| | For currently certified EMT-Bs. Includes Healthcare Provider CPR recertification and State of Connecticut EMT-B recertification exams.
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| Family & Friends First Aid for Children
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| | For those caring for infants and children, such as family members, babysitter, and others providing in-home care, who want basic first aid information but who do not need a course completion card.
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| First Steps
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| | First Steps is a volunteer program offered by the Women's Health Ambulatory Service to first-time parents delivering at Hartford Hospital.
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| Health Literacy Volunteer
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| | Volunteers are needed for this new program!
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| Healthcare Toastmasters Chapter #2300
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| | Learn to develop effective communication skills and take control of your presentations & meetings through effective listening, thinking and speaking.
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| HealthStar
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| | HealthStar, Hartford Hospital's community health education van, brings educational information and screenings to neighborhoods around the state.
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| Healthy Weight and Wellness
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| | Comprehensive nutrition, exercise and lifestyle management skills offered on a personalized basis
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| Heartsaver AED Instructor Course
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| | Designed to teach current CPR instructors how to teach the AHA Heartsaver AED course
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| Hospitality Services
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| | Meet, greet and escort patients and visitors, and assist Information Desk staff where necessary.
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| Hot Yoga
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| | A challenging sequence of deeply held postures in am 80+ degree room.
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| Individual Smoking Cessation Counseling
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| | One-to-one smoking cessation counseling is available to smokers of all ages, including pregnant women and teens.
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| Infant Massage
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| | Learn hands-on massage techniques to calm and soothe your baby.
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| Integrative Medicine Healing Circle
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| | Share in this new Group Healing Circle.
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| Keeping in Touch Volunteer Program
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| | Volunteers assigned to nursing units throughout the hospital to provide companionship and support to patients and families.
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| Latino No Fume: Protege tu Salud
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| | Un programa en Español, por seis semanas para ayudarte a dejar de fumar.
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| Maternity Tours
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| | A guided tour to help you get acquainted with our facility and maternity services
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| Memory Problems
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| | Learn about causes, treatments and prevention of memory problems
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| Mobile Mammography
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| | New state-of-the-art mammography equipment can now be transported to community organizations to provide screenings
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| Myths, Minds & Medicine Exhibit
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| | A permanent exhibition on The Institute of Living's history and treatment of psychiatric illnesses.
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| Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Tours
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| | Private tours for those expecting twins, triplets, etc.
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| New Beginnings - After Breast Cancer
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| | A six-week program for women diagnosed with breast cancer who have completed their treatment.
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| Nursing Validation for Touch Therapy (Reiki and/or Therapeutic Touch)
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| | Nurses and PCAs can now offer Reiki and/or Therapeutic Touch to patients as part of their overall care plan
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| Nurturing Connections Volunteer Orientation
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| | Learn how to offer support and encouragement to help parents develop confidence and health relationships with their babies.
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| Nutrition Counseling Service
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| | Personalized one-on-one nutrition counseling with an experienced registered dietitian for a wide variety of nutrition related diseases and conditions.
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| Office Assistant Opportunities
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| | Volunteer opportunities in the office environment are available
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| Ostomy Support Group
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| | Support and education for anyone who has (or will be having) a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy.
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| Palliative Care Volunteer Program
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| | If you are caring, attentive and sensitive to the needs of others, we can train you to utilize these skills to support those in need.
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| Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Provider Course
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| | American Heart Association program offers 16 hours of instruction in patient assessment, shock management, and vascular access.
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| Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Refesher Course
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| | For those who already have a current card or one which has recently expired.
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| Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital (PEPP)
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| | PEPP represents a comprehensive source of pre-hospital information for the emergent care of infants and children.
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| Pediatric First Aid & CPR Course
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| | This course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in a child in the first few minutes until professional help arrives.
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| Peer Support Group
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| | This group is intended to provide support, encouragement and positive momentum for people in recovery from mental health and substance use.
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| Peggy Huddleston's Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™
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| | Learn relaxation techniques to help you prepare emotionally and physically for surgery.
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| Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening 'Legs for Life'
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| | Do your legs hurt when you walk? Do they feel better when you stop? Do they get numb and tingle?
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| Personal Touch Volunteer Program
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| | Volunteers assigned to nursing units throughout the hospital to provide companionship and support to patients and families.
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| Phlebotomy Training Course
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| | Didactic and clinical course prepares students for jobs as phlebotomists
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| Pilates Classes
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| | Conditioning program that combines many elements
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| Preparation for Childbirth Class
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| | All the essential information you need for labor and the birth of your baby.
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| Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes
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| | This program is for pulmonary patients who wish to control and alleviate, as much as possible, symptoms of respiratory impairment.
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| Radiation Therapy Program
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| | Radiation therapists must master a high level of technical knowledge as well as work with critically ill patients.
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| Radiography Program
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| | The Radiography Program sponsored by Hartford Hospital is a 24-month, hospital based program, granting a certificate in Radiography.
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| Reiki Program Volunteer
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| | Provide Reiki healing touch, a soothing hands-on relaxation technique for stress reduction and pain relief to hospital patients at their bedside.
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| Speaker's Bureau
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| | If you are looking for a speaker for your next event, call Hartford Hospital's Speaker's Bureau.
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| Special Family Lounge Volunteer
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| | Assist loved ones of surgical patients. Provide comfort and support to loved ones in one of the two surgical family lounges.
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| Stay Upright - Preventing Falls
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| | Learn what steps you can take to reduce risk factors common to older persons and how to get help if you have fallen.
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| Stop Smoking for Life Programs
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| | Several programs are available for people who want to quit smoking.
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| Stroller Fitness
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| | Experience a variety of cardiovascular, strengthening & stretching activities while strolling with your little one.
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| Strong Women Stay Young Program
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| | Incorporates leg and arm weights to improve muscle tone, balance and flexibility.
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| Surgical Family Lounge Volunteer
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| | Assist patient families, communicate with caregivers, and make their experience as comfortable as possible.
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| Teen Prenatal Class
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| | For first-time pregnant teens up to 17 years of age.
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| Teen Volunteer Program
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| | Open to all students 14 to 18 years of age.
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| Therapeutic Touch - I & II Intermediate
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| | For anyone who has already completed a basic course of Therapeutic Touch and want to expand their knowledge and practice of Touch Therapy.
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| Therapeutic Touch - Practice Group
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| | Practice your therapeutic touch skills
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| Trauma After-Care Volunteer Training Program
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| | Training sessions for volunteers who wish to help support individuals and families who have lost a loved one through traumatic death.
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| Volunteer Opportunities
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| | Positions are available in many areas of the hospital for adult volunteers.
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| Weight Loss and Lifestyle Management Center
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| | Comprehensive nutrition, exercise and lifestyle management skills offered on a personalized basis.
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| Women's Fair - A Celebration for Women of All Ages!
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| | Join us at this annual celebration for women!
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| Work-Site Smoking Cessation Group
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| | A six-week quit smoking support group brought directly to your employees.
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| Yoga
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| | A variety of classes geared for the yoga enthusiast.
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