Health care, preventive health, other wellness and medical-related activities
Join us for a conversation with Alexa Anselmo, Winchester Hospital Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner, about a little-known but increasingly more common syndrome associated with habitual cannabis use.
Learn the signs, symptoms and what to do if you or someone you know experiences CHS.
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Community Connect Day is your chance to engage with the local organizations that make our town such a vibrant and welcoming place to live. Cultural, sports, and service groups, government agencies, faith communities, and more, will have representatives there happy to explain what they do.
Whether you’re looking for community events, and volunteer opportunities, or just want to learn more about resources for your family, this is the perfect occasion!
Come, be part of this annual event, and bring your friends and family!
While you are there shop the many offerings at the Farmers Market. Summer
Are you struggling to help your kids find balance with their use of technology?
Join us for coffee with Dr. Lisa Damour! Dr. Damour will help untangle all things digital, discussing the challenges of parenting in the digital age, exploring top concerns like managing kids' screen time, the pressure to get devices, and handling social media's impact on teens.
You will learn valuable strategies for putting boundaries on technology use, keeping phones out of bedrooms, and dealing with the reality of kids encountering toxic content online.
Minuteman Senior Services will present resources that enable older adults to continue living at home. Learn what’s available; whether you need services today or want to know what’s available for future needs. While open to all, the presentation will focus on the unique needs of Solo Agers – those without the support of adult children or family. An audience discussion will follow the presentation. To register: call 781-721-7136 or visit www.jenkscenter.org
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Safe options for medication and needle disposal.
Join us for the Winchester Chamber’s first-ever Health & Wellness Fair, a dynamic event dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles and well-being in our community!
Discover local businesses and professionals specializing in mental health, physical wellness, fitness, stress management, financial health, coaching, physical therapy, and more. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, wellness products, or new ways to improve your overall health, this event has something for everyone!
The Jenks Annual Symposium, featuring Dr. Alexandra Tourtourlou of Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, who has been investigating the phenomenon of super aging since 2016. Dr. Jonathan Gruber, Ford Professor of MIT, will discuss challenges and solutions facing long term care. Dr. Heather Jones of Winchester Hospital addresses how healthcare institutions adapt to longevity in medical practice and their ability to prolong healthy living. Finally, we are pleased to announce that there will be a panel of super-aging Jenks patrons with their families to discuss the realities of
What constitutes a healthful diet? In this class, registered dietician Judy Palken will cover much of what we know. Topics will include the problems with highly-processed foods, and a better, healthier, anti-inflammatory way of eating. Also learn about great eating behaviors that will set you up for healthy success.
Join Dr. Allie Baker, child and adolescent psychologist, for a conversation on youth mental health, the rising epidemic of loneliness in kids and parents, , and the power of community in fostering connection.
RSVP: winchestercoaltion@gmail.com.
