Sep 12, 2021 - Sep 18, 2021

Thursday, Sep 16, 2021
Virtual Diabetes Self Management Education
 
Location: Webex meeting
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m772cfa7ffebd09d71566531ae01f5c68
 
Do you or someone you love have Diabetes and you want to learn more?
Join us on Thursdays from 10:00 - 12:00noon. 
Each week is a different topic, each month the series is repeated:
Week oneDiabetes Overview - learn what happens in your body and how to control it!
Week twoNutrition - Eating the Right Foods to control blood sugar
Week threeBenefits of Exercise/Stress and Diabetes
Week four Medications Review/Health Psychology and Diabetes
 
No appointment necessary, join one meeting, or join for the whole series!
  • Emergency contact information is required to participate in the program, and will be collected at the start of each session.
  • Cameras must always be on to participate in the program
  • Group rules will be discussed at the start of each session.
  • If there is a FIFTH Thursday in the month, there is NO MEETING
  • To Join:  click on the event link above OR enter the meeting number and password at https://veteransaffairs.webex.com
  • Meeting number:  199 074 5196
  • Password:  Diabetes@2021
For more information, contact Karen DiDomenico, RN, CDE, at 203-932-5711, ext. 5189
 
 
 
 
 
Friday, Sep 17, 2021
The Big E - Military Appreciation Day
 
Time: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: 1305 Memorial Ave. West Springfield, MA 01089
https://www.thebige.com/p/generalinfo/bigeinfo
 
The VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1) once again sponsors Military Appreciation Day on opening day of The Big E. Active duty, veterans and National Guard get free admission with proper ID. Stop by the VISN 1 booth for information on VA benefits and services offered across New England.