To Your Health
Upcoming Events at Greenwich Hospital

AARP Safe Drivers Courses

On Saturday, April 11, the first half of a two-part driving course will meet from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the hospital’s Cafeteria Conference Room. The session is designed to teach participants current rules of the road, how to safely operate a vehicle in today’s challenging driving environment, and ways to adjust to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Part II will meet at the same time and location on Saturday, April 18.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or toll-free 888-305-9253. Fee: $10.

Free Pregnancy Primer Fair

Hospital medical and nursing staff will be on hand from 9 a.m.–noon in the hospital’s Noble Conference Center Saturday, April 18, to address the questions, joys and concerns of prospective and expecting parents. Topics include choosing a doctor, infertility options, pre-pregnancy health, breastfeeding, and home and car safety preparation. Refreshments and a tour of the hospital’s Birthing Center will be included. For more information or to register for this free event, call 203-863-3627 or 888-357-2409.

CPR, Heimlich Maneuver Training

On Thursday, April 23, a CPR and Heimlich maneuver training course will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the Conference Room at 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich. The course is designed for lay rescuers only, and will cover the skills necessary for one-person CPR on adults, as well as the Heimlich maneuver for choking victims. Meets American Heart Association standards. For more information or to register, call 203-863-4277 or 888-305-9253, or register online at www.greenhosp.org. Fee: $50.

Diabetes Support Group

Nancy Ryan, MS, RD, will discuss medication and diabetes at the next meeting of the Diabetes Support Group Monday, April 13, from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Noble Conference Center at the hospital. Registration for this free program is required. Call 203-863-3929.