All stroke survivors, their families and caregivers are invited to join our FREE monthly Stroke Support Group meetings. Our multidisciplinary Stroke Center team will provide educational information and answer your questions. We want to support you and your loved ones on your stroke recovery journey. To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/events/event/?event=24568 For more information, call 908-704-3776.
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 Tuesdays: October 12, November […]
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=24572
According to the CDC, Hispanics comprised 27% of the new HIV diagnosis within the United States in 2018. Understand acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), symptoms, the disparities among the Latinx community, causes of high transmission, barriers to care, diagnosis, treatments and prevention strategies including the benefits of Prep. Shayne Judge, PrEP Counselor Raul Gonzales, MD, family […]
Según los CDC, los hispanos representaron el 27% del nuevo diagnóstico de HIV en los Estados Unidos en 2018. Comprender el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA), los síntomas, las disparidades entre la comunidad latina, las causas de la alta transmisión, las barreras para la atención, el diagnostico, los tratamientos y estrategias de prevención que incluyen […]
It is estimated that 35 percent of cancers are linked to nutritional factors. RWJUH Somerset invites you to a culinary cancer preventing and fighting awareness evening! Nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert for the TODAY show and host of NBC’s Health + Happiness, Joy Bauer will share foods to prevent and fight cancer, her favorite recipes […]
The fall often prompts an increase in flu, COVID and pneumonia. Discover strategies to good respiratory health, various lung conditions including cancer, causes of lung cancer, risk factors, diagnostic tools and the latest treatments, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). Lee Gerson, MD, thoracic surgeon Alpeshkumar Bavishi, MD, pulmonologist To […]
During Diwali, celebrants partake in family feasts where sweets, dry jar snacks and gifts are shared. In this virtual class, Chef Neelma Patel will be exploring two of these snacks - with a healthy twist and a focus on dates. Participants will be provided a copy of the recipe. The cooking demonstration will be followed by […]