Hypertension: The Silent Killer (Zoom)
Please join us for a virtual educational program hosted by Saint Peter's University Hospital.
Health, Fitness & Wellness
Wellness Around the World: Atlas Travels to Greece!
Join our friends at Wellness Around the World for a fun new episode! This time, Atlas is visiting Greece and learning all about the delicious and healthy foods kids there eat with their families. This ongoing series is created by four medical students at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Follow Atlas's adventures to learn about the healthy foods and fun activities kids across the planet enjoy, as well as what their daily lives are like!
Fun and Moving (Zoom)
How to Keep Your Balance and Prevent Falls
Falls are a leading cause of injury and injury-related death in the elderly population aged 65+. There are multiple reasons why you can fall. Balance is one of the biggest factors affecting falls. This presentation from Dr. Rupa Patel, DPT, seeks to educate the community on what factors can increase one's risk of falling, and how to prevent and reduce the risks of falls. She will also educate how your balance is impacted and how it can be improved with physical therapy.
CANCELLED Health Information Table: High Blood Pressure
Visit this Health Information table to get handouts on nutrition education for people with hypertension and how to properly take your blood pressure measurement.
CANCELLED Get Pumped Up About Heart Health (Hybrid)
The HEAL team is a student run initiative that focuses on empowering the community members to take control of their blood pressure through educational workshops that focus on lifestyle factors that contribute to increased blood pressures. Also, the program aims to provide education on how to properly take your blood pressure and provide information on local resources within the community where you can take your blood pressure.
The MoleCOOL Scientist: Coffee Naps
Shreya D. is the MoleCOOL Scientist, and she's back with a video especially for the grown-ups! (Okay, and maybe the teens, too.)
Top 5 Mistakes People Make on Medicare
Medicare is confusing, but it doesn’t have to be!
Roderick "Rod" Spann is a Licensed Insurance Broker with Senior Advisors working specifically with Medicare beneficiaries. Senior Advisors is currently helping around 30,000 clients all over the US with their health insurance needs.
Blood Drive
One pint of blood can save up to three lives.
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.
Caring For a Sick Child
Courtesy of our partners at Healthier Middlesex and St. Peter's University Hospital, we are pleased to share this helpful infographic for parents and caregivers. Learn about when you should take a sick or injured child to the pediatrician, urgent care, or the emergency room, as well as the best way to treat a fever.