{"id":5526,"date":"2017-03-20T13:51:20","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T13:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/?p=5526"},"modified":"2017-03-21T15:32:29","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T15:32:29","slug":"upcoming-health-and-educational-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/upcoming-health-and-educational-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Health and Educational Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Because we are committed to your well-being and keeping you healthy, Health New England holds special health-focused events throughout the year at no cost to members. Below are some of our upcoming events. Health New England Medicare Advantage plan members are welcome to attend these FREE events, and we encourage you to register ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To register for any of these FREE events, call (877) 443-3314.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Take Control: Developing Your Personal Wellness Plan <\/strong><em>(two dates\/locations)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, March 28, 6:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Dr. Kathryn Jobbins from Baystate Wing Hospital<\/p>\n<p><em>Baystate Wing Hospital <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Snow Conference Room <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>40 Wright St., Palmer, MA\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Refreshments served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Dr. Saad Usmani from BMP East Longmeadow Adult Medicine<\/p>\n<p><em>Baystate Health Education Center<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Refreshments served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Will Speak for You?<\/strong> In recognition of <em>National Healthcare Decisions Day<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, April 20, 1:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Baystate Health Education Center<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Refreshments served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Balancing Act \u2013 Reducing the Risk of Falling<\/strong> <em>(two dates\/locations)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, May 8, 6:00 <\/strong><strong>\u2013 <\/strong><strong>7:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Baystate Health Education Center<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, May 22, 6:00 \u2013 7:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Baystate Wing Hospital <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Snow Conference Room<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>40 Wright St., Palmer, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Wear comfortable clothing. Refreshments served. Space is limited.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a Leg Up on Varicose Veins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, May 10, 6:00 \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Baystate Health Education Center <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Refreshments served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Member Appreciation Luncheon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Baystate Health Education Center<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Nutrition for a Healthier You<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hnetalk.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/couple-e1490018258614.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5529 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hnetalk.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/couple-e1490018258614.jpg?resize=407%2C262&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"262\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nutritional cooking demonstration and interactive discussion with Michele LaRock, MS, RDN, LDN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Healthy Eating for Stronger Bones <\/strong><em>(two dates\/locations)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, April 24, 1:00 \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>West Springfield Senior Center<\/p>\n<p>128 Park Street, West Springfield, MA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, May 5, 1:00 \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First Congregational Church<\/p>\n<p>43 Silver Street, Greenfield, MA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boosting Immunity with Foods &amp; Herbs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, April 28, 1:00 \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enfield Senior Center<\/p>\n<p>299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because we are committed to your well-being and keeping you healthy, Health New England holds special health-focused events throughout the year at no cost to members. 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