In this webinar, discover the effects of salt and fat on the heart, cardiac conditions it could cause, appropriate daily sodium and fat intake, substitutes, the benefits of low-sodium, low-fat diets, the signs & symptoms, causes, diagnosis, the latest treatments and prevention strategies. A cooking demonstration will follow. Low-sodium, low-fat diet recipes provided. Rachana Kulkarni, […]
All stroke survivors, their families and caregivers are invited to join our Stroke Support Group. Our multidisciplinary Stroke Center team will provide educational information and answer your questions. To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/~/events/event/?event=25504
Anyone who is considering bariatric surgery as well as post-surgical patients are welcome to attend. The group will discuss topics such as healthy meal ideas; mindful eating; emotional eating; the importance of exercise; surviving the holidays; smart shopping and how to eat healthy while dining out. Tia Hagins, RD, community nutritionist To register for the […]
Promotes the management of COPD and other chronic lung disease (i.e. asthma, pulmonary fibrosis or lung cancer), offers a sense of belonging and hope and aims to improve quality of life. To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/~/events/event/?event=25507
In this webinar, learn how to prevent dilated cardiomyopathy, factors that cause it, symptoms, common causes, the difference between dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure, diagnostic tools, the latest treatment options, prevention strategies including foods to avoid and prognosis. Oxana Ovakimyan, MD, cardiologist To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/~/events/event/?event=25491 Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection.
In this webinar, understand joint replacement surgery, the most common types, who is a candidate, when recommended, the benefits, complications if any, recovery time and strategies to maintain healthy joints. Learn about RWJUH Somerset’s Joint Replacement Surgery Program. Stephen Kayiaros, MD, orthopedic surgeon Marcella O’Herlihy, BSN, RN, total joint coordinator To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/~/events/event/?event=25484 Offered […]
In this webinar, understand heart murmurs, the different types, risk factors, symptoms, underlying causes, diagnostic tools and available treatments. Asha Mahajan, MD, cardiologist To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/~/events/event/?event=25492 Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection.
In this webinar, discover the relationship between sleep and heart health, conditions linked to a lack of sleep, sleep conditions that impact heart health, signs of these conditions, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatments and strategies for a good night’s rest. Mitul Kanzaria, MD, cardiologist Priyanka Yadav, DO, sleep medicine physician To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/~/events/event/?event=25493 Offered […]