| GENERAL
HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES |
| Click on any of the
facilities listed below, for more upcoming events:
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
| 4th Monday
Every Month |
Blood Pressure
Screening |
10:00 a.m. |
Clara Maass
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Sponsored
by Glen Ridge Pharmacy and Surgical, in partnership
with the Community Health Department. Location:
Glen Ridge Pharmacy and Surgical, 855 Bloomfield
Ave., Belleville, NJ. No appointment is necessary.
Call the Community Health Department at 973-450-2213
for more information on other health screenings,
lectures and programs available through Clara
Maass. In the event of inclement weather, please
contact Glen Ridge Pharmacy and Surgical at 973-743-5900.
|
|
CPR Instruction
Adult/Pediatric Courses |
Call |
Clara Maass
Medical Center |
Varies |
| |
Cancer Wellness Program |
Call |
Saint Barnabas Ambulatory
Care Center |
$200 |
|
(call for complete program schedule of dates
and times).
This eight-week program offers a multi-disciplinary
approach to facing the challenges of cancer. Based
on three basic components of good health (exercise,
nutrition, and psychological well-being) this
program has been especially developed to help
improve the lives of patient show have cancer.
Classes are offered in group sessions of approximately
10 participants each. Call (973) 322-7568 to register. |
|
Cardiac
Rehabilitation Program |
8:00 a.m. |
Clara Maass
Medical Center |
Varies |
|
Call
973-524-4056 regarding eligibility and for
more information and to register. |
|
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) |
Call |
Newark Beth
Israel Medical Center |
Call |
|
Call
973-926-7407 for more information and to register. |
| 2nd Monday Every Month |
Cholesterol Screening |
10:00 a.m. |
Clara Maass Medical
Center |
Free |
|
Sponsored
by Glen Ridge Pharmacy and Surgical, in partnership
with the Community Health Department. Location:
Glen Ridge Pharmacy and Surgical, 855 Bloomfield
Ave., Belleville, NJ. No appointment is necessary.
Fasting is recommended prior to the screening
to insure accurate results.
Call the Community Health Department at
973-450-2213 for more information on other health
screenings, lectures and programs available through
Clara Maass. In the event of inclement weather,
please contact Glen Ridge Pharmacy and Surgical
at
973-743-5900. |
|
Health
Education MECA (Male, Education & Counseling
for Adolescents) |
4:00 p.m. |
Newark Beth
Israel Medical Center |
Free |
|
Location:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Family Health
Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ. Call 973-926-152
for more information and to register. |
| Every Friday |
Healthy
Bones Newcomers |
9:00 and
10:15 a.m. |
Clara Maass
Medical Center- Hudson Hospital |
Call |
|
Location:
Clara Maass Medical Center-West Hudson Division
Classroom, 206 Bergen Avenue, Kearny, NJ. Call
Sue Pappagallo at 201-955-7556 for more information
and to register. |
| Every Monday |
Healthy
Bones Advanced Class |
10:00 a.m.
|
Clara Maass
Medical Center- Hudson Hospital |
Call |
|
Location:
Clara Maass Medical Center-West Hudson Division
Classroom, 206 Bergen Avenue, Kearny, NJ. Call
Sue Pappagallo at 201-955-7556 for more information
and to register. |
|
Integrative
Healthy Weight Program |
Call |
Saint Barnabas
Ambulatory Care Center |
Call |
|
This
comprehensive weight management and lifestyle
program offers a unique approach designed to provide
individuals with the tools and empowerment necessary
to make permanent healthy life changes. An individualized
three-month comprehensive approach, an individualized
five-week approach or a weekly support group plan
are available to suit your needs.
Location: Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center,
200 South Orange Ave., Livingston, NJ. Call the
Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine at 973-322-7007
for fee information and to register. |
| |
Is Bariatric Surgery
for You? |
6:30 p.m. |
Saint Barnabas Ambulatory
Care Center |
Free |
|
Please click
here for the 2005 Support Group Seminar schedule.
This informational session is especially for
adults who are considering bariatric surgery.
Learn about the procedures available, the recovery
process and lifestyle management before and
after surgery. The session is led by Kelly Iorillo,
MS, RD and Danielle Hill, RN. (Free) Call (973)
322-7007 to register. |
|
Massage
by Appointment |
Call |
Saint Barnabas
Medical Center |
$35 (Half
Hour), $60 (One Hour) |
|
Location:
Center for Health and Wellness, Saint Barnabas
Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue,
Livingston, NJ. Call 973-322-7444 for more information
and to set up an appointment. |
|
Physician/Dentist
Referral Service |
Call |
Newark Beth
Israel Medical Center |
Free |
|
Call
1480-THE-BETH for more information and to register. |
| First Friday
Every Month |
Society
of Hearty Hearts |
7:00 p.m. |
Newark Beth
Israel Medical Center |
Free |
|
Open
to heart transplant patients and their families.
Location: Board Room, Newark Beth Israel Medical
Center, 201 Lyons Ave., Newark, NJ. Call
973-926-7509 for more information and to register. |