HARTFORD (September 18, 2018) – As part of Touchpoints Rehab’s partnership with Saint Francis Hospital and the Hoffman Heart Institute, information has been made available on Educational and Support groups for patients with heart failure and their families. Sessions are free, but registration is required. To register, call 1-877-STFRANCIS (1-877-783-7262) Or visit www.stfranciscare.com
All Sessions are held in Hoffman Heart, located on the 2nd floor of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, near the visitor parking garage (garage parking will be validated)
Session 1: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Taking Control When You Have Heart Failure,
Presenter: Dr. Sabeena Arora
Support Group, Facilitator: Lisa Pintoff
Session 2: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 – 2:00-3:00 pm
Using Medications in the Treatment of Heart Failure,
Presenter: Amanda Williams
Support Group, Facilitator: Lisa Pintoff
Session 3: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 – 2:00-3:00 pm
Eating Right with Heart Failure, Presenter: Victoria Murno
Support Group, Facilitator: Lisa Pintoff
Session 4: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 – 2:00 -3:00 pm
How Exercise Helps with Heart Failure, Presenter: Melanie Pokora Support Group, Facilitator: Lisa Pintoff
Session 5: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 – 2:00-3:00 pm
How to Make the Best Use of Your Energy, Presenter:Melanie Henry
Support Group, Facilitator: Lisa Pintoff
Session 6: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 – 2:00-3:00 pm
Learning to Adapt to a Life with Heart Failure,
Presenter: Dr. Gonzalez-Restrepo
Support Group, Facilitator: Lisa Pintoff
Session 7: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 – 2:00-3:00 pm
Relaxation and Self Care, Presenter: Sharon O’Brien
Support Group, Facilitator: Lisa Pintoff