Educational workshops and classes on topics related to health and wellness can help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to promote good health and prevent or better manage chronic diseases. Support groups offer opportunities to connect with others who are coping with the same or similar health conditions.
Cooking Matters Cooking Classes
During these free classes you will taste new foods, explore healthy recipes, cook low-cost meals, and learn about how food impacts your health. Food is provided each week so you may practice making the recipes you learn at home.
Click here for more information. To sign up contact 860.714.5770 or HealthEquity@stfranciscare.org.
During these free classes you will taste new foods, explore healthy recipes, cook low-cost meals, and learn about how food impacts your health. Food is provided each week so you may practice making the recipes you learn at home.
Click here for more information. To sign up contact 860.714.5770 or HealthEquity@stfranciscare.org.
Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity Prostate Cancer Support Group
Free and open to all prostate cancer patients, at any stage in their journey with prostate cancer. Spouses and significant others are encouraged to attend. Registration requested. Click here for more information.
July 22, September 23 and November 18
The Center for Health Equity
Community Meeting Room
140 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
To sign up, contact 860.714.5770 or HealthEquity@stfranciscare.org.
Free and open to all prostate cancer patients, at any stage in their journey with prostate cancer. Spouses and significant others are encouraged to attend. Registration requested. Click here for more information.
July 22, September 23 and November 18
The Center for Health Equity
Community Meeting Room
140 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
To sign up, contact 860.714.5770 or HealthEquity@stfranciscare.org.
Freedom From Smoking Program
Free This is a free program for those who are ready to quit smoking. The group meets Thursday evenings for 7 weeks as well as on Tuesday, March 24.
Starts March 5 and ends April 16, 2020
5:30 - 7:30pm
Hartford Public Library – Camp Field Branch
30 Campfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
To sign up, contact 860.679.5184. Space is limited.
Free This is a free program for those who are ready to quit smoking. The group meets Thursday evenings for 7 weeks as well as on Tuesday, March 24.
Starts March 5 and ends April 16, 2020
5:30 - 7:30pm
Hartford Public Library – Camp Field Branch
30 Campfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
To sign up, contact 860.679.5184. Space is limited.
Hispanic Health Council's PANA/SNAP-Ed Program
Free nutrition workshops and interactive, educational activities are offered for children and adults and can be provided in both Spanish and English. Click here for more information.
Workshop topics include:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
175 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Contact: 860.527.0856 or info@hispanichealth.com
Free nutrition workshops and interactive, educational activities are offered for children and adults and can be provided in both Spanish and English. Click here for more information.
Workshop topics include:
- Diabetes Prevention
- Food Access
- Heart Disease Prevention
- Physical Activity
- Food Safety
- Five Food Groups
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
175 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Contact: 860.527.0856 or info@hispanichealth.com
Latina Cancer Longevity and Support Program (DIVAS)
The Latina Cancer Longevity and Support Program (DIVAS – Damas Informadas Valientes y Airosas Superando el Cancer) provides a culturally tailored and language-competent support group and individual case management to Latinas with cancer who are at least 20 years of age and living in the Greater Hartford area. Services include advocacy and medical interpretation during appointments, health education and group activities.
Support Group
Mondays
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hispanic Health Council
175 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Contact: 860.527.0856 ext. 1234
The Latina Cancer Longevity and Support Program (DIVAS – Damas Informadas Valientes y Airosas Superando el Cancer) provides a culturally tailored and language-competent support group and individual case management to Latinas with cancer who are at least 20 years of age and living in the Greater Hartford area. Services include advocacy and medical interpretation during appointments, health education and group activities.
Support Group
Mondays
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hispanic Health Council
175 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Contact: 860.527.0856 ext. 1234
Live Well Diabetes Self-Management Program
Through this program free workshops are provided for people who are currently coping with chronic disease, chronic pain and/or diabetes. Participants will learn about positive behavior change that supports health and wellness. Registration is required.
Click here for more information. To sign up, contact 860.714.5770 or HealthEquity@stfranciscare.org.
Through this program free workshops are provided for people who are currently coping with chronic disease, chronic pain and/or diabetes. Participants will learn about positive behavior change that supports health and wellness. Registration is required.
Click here for more information. To sign up, contact 860.714.5770 or HealthEquity@stfranciscare.org.
WISEWOMAN Program
WISEWOMAN services teach low-income women ages 30 to 64 who have limited or no health insurance how to eat healthy, be more physically active, and quit smoking to prevent heart disease. Services may include blood pressure and cholesterol screening, testing for diabetes and osteoporosis, and lifestyle programs that target poor nutrition, physical inactivity and smoking.
Contact: 860.509.8251 or 860.972.3078
WISEWOMAN services teach low-income women ages 30 to 64 who have limited or no health insurance how to eat healthy, be more physically active, and quit smoking to prevent heart disease. Services may include blood pressure and cholesterol screening, testing for diabetes and osteoporosis, and lifestyle programs that target poor nutrition, physical inactivity and smoking.
Contact: 860.509.8251 or 860.972.3078
Women's Heart Program
The Women’s Heart Program is offered free to any woman over 18. It is designed to help women take a proactive approach to heart disease through education and increased awareness. Participants register for an education session provided by a cardiologist, registered nurse, a registered dietitian and an exercise physiologist.
Saint Francis Care
114 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Contact: 860.714.6389
The Women’s Heart Program is offered free to any woman over 18. It is designed to help women take a proactive approach to heart disease through education and increased awareness. Participants register for an education session provided by a cardiologist, registered nurse, a registered dietitian and an exercise physiologist.
Saint Francis Care
114 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Contact: 860.714.6389