Information Services

Blood Drive

Give from the heart. February is American Heart Month.

Appointments recommended. For an appointment go to https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive 

Sponsor Code 68743

Or Call 800-933-2566

 

Donors 76 years old and over need a doctor's note unless one is already on file. 16 year olds need signed NYBC parental consent form. Donors who have been vaccinated can donate without any wait period unless they are not feeling well. 

SCORE: Intellectual Property: What a Business Owner Should Know in 2023 (ZOOM)

Please register with SCORE in advance for this program.  Click on Join Event Online. This event is held on Zoom.

Description: Participants will learn the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) and how it affects them and their businesses. Topics will include Copyright, Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Patents. The focus will be on practical, cost-effective advice for individuals, startups, and small businesses on how they can use and protect their IP.

Eating Healthy on a Budget -- followed by Blood Pressure Screening

How to eat healthier while shopping smarter and saving money.

This lecture will also explain how stores use psychology to get you to spend more.

 

This presentation will be followed by a free blood pressure screening provided by a registered nurse.

 

Vinny Smith, MA, is a Health Educator at Braven Health/Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He has worked 25 years in public school education, and has been working 16 years for Horizon BCBS.

Getting Started with Computers - Northstar Lesson +18yo (in-person)

Do you feel like you need a refresher on how to use a computer? Come to this class.

Stop by EBPL Computer Training Room we will show you how to use this free resource to learn Computer Skills. Stop anytime between 12 pm and 2 pm. Stay until you feel comfortable using this resource on your own. 

Stop by the day of the event or Register here to get a reminder:  https://forms.gle/7gub83ZPb87eyc8Z7

Effective Doctor Visits -- followed by Blood Sugar Screening

With this program you will learn about what to expect from a doctor's visit, plus tips on how to have an effective talk with your doctor. The presenter will give suggestions on how to retain the information discussed during a visit with your healthcare provider.

 

This presentation will be followed by a free blood sugar screening provided by a registered nurse.

 

SCORE: Don't Go Broke--Improve Safety and Manage Risks for your Small Business (ZOOM)

Please register with SCORE in advance for this program.  Click on Join Event Online. This event is held on Zoom.

Description: In this interactive workshop, attendees will gain an introduction to risk management and recognizing hazards, resources to protect their interests and mitigate risk and ideas to kick-start their risk management program.  In addition, attendees will work through 3 types of workplace scenarios (restaurant, construction and office) to discover how to practically apply the knowledge and resources and plan next steps.