During this webinar, discover the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, the underlying reasons individuals consume alcohol, signs of overuse, risks of substance abuse, diagnosing the root causes and treatment options such as medication and therapy. Institute for Prevention and Recovery To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/events/event/?event=20373 Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection.
Have you been unsuccessful at keeping the weight off? Weight loss surgery may be the right choice for you. But how do you know if you qualify and which procedure is your best option? Join bariatric surgeons at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset for free seminars to learn about your weight lost surgery options, […]
In this webinar, understand the reasons individuals gain weight during the pandemic, barriers to maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), socially-distanced exercises that will shed unwanted pounds, healthy diets and snacks recommended during quarantine, recommended daily caloric intake and common comfort foods to avoid. Jatirah “JT” Diggs, MS, ATC, athletic trainer Tia Hagins, RD, […]
Now more than ever, parents need to know the facts about marijuana to help keep our kids healthy and safe. Join us as Luke Niforatos from Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) talks about the “Lessons Learned from Legalized States." There will be time for questions and answers after the presentation.
During this webinar, learn how local, freshly harvested foods can boost your health and reduce your risk of cancer. Includes healthy recipe demonstrations. Evelyn Fuertes, NDTR, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Michelle Jansen, MS, MAT, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Shauna Alvarez, Chef, America’s Grow-A-Row To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/~/events/event/?event=20392 Offered in collaboration […]
Session I: Back to Basics Discussion on empowering and educating Black and Brown communities to lead a healthier lifestyle. Melissa Richardson DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Discover the connection between stroke and COVID-19, risk factors for each, causes, signs & symptoms, types of stroke, diagnostic tools including the role of telemedicine, treatment options and prevention strategies. Srinivasa Potluri, MD, neurologist Laura Smith, BSN, RN, CNRN, Neuroscience Program Manager To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/events/event/?event=20376 Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection.
