Atlantic Health System hosts a variety of community health events and classes. These events and classes offer enriching wellness activities and opportunities for connection across a wide range of topics from heart care to nutrition, aging to cancer and everything in between.
Recurring Classes & Events
January 1 - December 31, 2024
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Cardiac Catheterization Patient Education Program
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If you are scheduled for a Cardiac Catheterization procedure at Morristown Medical Center, you and your caregiver are invited to attend a live, educational program on Zoom. You will get valuable information including:
- How to find your way here
- How to prepare for your procedure
- What to expect before, during, and after your catheterization
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First Aid Training
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Knowing how to act in a medical crisis can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why the Atlantic Training Center offers courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS) and advanced care life support (ACLS) for non-Atlantic Health System health care professionals and members of the community. In addiition, they offer first aid training to community groups, businesses, and the general public.
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Total Joint Replacement Education Class
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Dates: Mondays and Fridays
Times:
9:00am - 10:30am, Mondays only, Overlook Medical Center
10:00am - 11:30am, Mondays and Fridays, Morristown Medical CenterIf you are scheduled for Total Joint Replacement surgery, you and your caregiver are invited to attend a virtual, live educational program on Zoom. You will get valuable information including:
- Answers to many questions you may have about your upcoming surgery
- What you need to do before and after surgery
- Information regarding medications, pain management and physical therapy
December Featured Event
Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays
- Date: December 11, 2024
- Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
- Location: Virtual
The holidays are a joyous time to celebrate with friends, family and food. Join us to learn how to create balanced meals complete with protein and fiber while enjoying the foods you love. We will provide healthful choices for those in your family who may have conditions such as Diabetes, and for those who do not so everyone can enjoy. Recipe ideas will be provided to make your holiday season special.
Presented by: Kiera Kennette, MS, RD | Clinical Dietitian at Overlook Medical Center, Inpatient Care
December Featured Event
Get Ready to Quit
- Date: December 12, 2024
- Time: 12:00pm
- Location: Virtual
This presentation is geared toward adults who are smokers and would like information on how to quit. Highlights include discussion of the stages of quitting tobacco products, tips on how to stay motivated and smoke-free at every stage, necessary steps to be successful in one’s journey, and treatment and quitting resources available to people in New Jersey.
Presented by: Maya Shenoy, MPH, Program Manager, The Cooperative
December Events
December 3, 2024
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Health Care Literacy Assistance: A How-to Guide on Your Health Care Benefits
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- Date: December 3, 2024
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location: Virtual
Join us to learn how to better understand your NJ Health Insurance benefits. This program will help you make informed decisions about your coverage and learn the tools and resources to support better health outcomes.
Presented by: Gabriel Ortiz-Gallego, Certified Application Navigator, Outreach Specialist | New Jersey Citizen Action
December 6, 2024
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Anti-Bullying: An LGBTQIA+ Community Priority
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- Date: December 6, 2024
- Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Location: Virtual
Join us in this webinar to:
- Gain insights into the challenges LGBTQIA+ youth and families face when bullying occurs.
- Understand practical ways to address bullying.
- Explore the role of health care professionals in responding to and alleviating the harms of bullying.
Presented by: Stuart Green, DMH, LCSW, Atlantic Health System
Preregistration is required. To regsiter please call 1-800-247-9580.
December 10, 2024
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Ayuda para la alfabetización sanitaria: Guía práctica sobre sus prestaciones sanitarias
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- Date: December 10, 2024
- Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Location: Virtual
Únase a nosotros para aprender acerca de cómo entender mejor sus beneficios de Seguro de Salud en NJ, donde los expertos hablarán de cómo mejorar la comprensión de sus beneficios de salud y la atención médica en general. Este programa le ayudará a tomar decisiones informadas sobre su cobertura y aprender las herramientas y recursos para apoyar mejores resultados de salud.
Presentado por, Gabriel Ortiz-Gallego, Navegador de Aplicaciones Certificado, Especialista en divulgación
December 11, 2024
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Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays
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- Date: December 11, 2024
- Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Location: Virtual
The holidays are a joyous time to celebrate with friends, family, and food. Join us to learn how to create balanced meals complete with protein and fiber while enjoying the foods you love. We will provide healthful choices for those in your family who may have conditions such as diabetes, and for those who do not, so everyone can enjoy. Recipe ideas will be provided to make your holiday season special.
Presented by: Kiera Kennette, MS, RD, clinical dietitian at Overlook Medical Center
December 12, 2024
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Get Ready to Quit
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- Date: December 12, 2024
- Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Location: Virtual
This presentation is geared toward adults who are smokers and would like information on how to quit.
Highlights include:
- Discussion of the stages of quitting tobacco products
- Tips on how to stay motivated and smoke-free at every stage
- Necessary steps to be successful in one’s journey
- Treatment and quitting resources available to people in New Jersey
Presented by: Maya Shenoy, Tobacco Programs Manager, The Cooperative
December 18, 2024
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Historical Series: The Battle of Trenton - 1776
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- Date: December 18, 2024
- Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location: Virtual
Join us to discuss the historical Battle of Trenton. On December 26, 1776 General George Washington led the remnants of the Continental Army in a daring early morning attack on the Hessian forces encamped in Trenton. Despite severe winter weather, Continental troops routed the Hessians, and in doing so revitalized the American war effort which was on the brink of defeat.
Presented by: Robert Stead
December 19, 2024
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Festive and Flavorful: Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Managing Diabetes
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- Date: December 19, 2024
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location: Atlantic Health Pavilion
242 West Parkway
First Floor Conference Room
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Join us for a presentation on understanding how food choices impact diabetes management and how to make better choices this holiday season. This presentation will feature a vegetable focused appetizer cooking demonstration with cucumber hummus bites and cheese stuffed mini peppers.
Presented by: Danielle Buonforte, Registered Dietitian, ShopRite of Lincoln Park
Please call 973-831-5175 to register.
January Events
January 13, 2025
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The ABC’s of Diabetes: A Brief Overview
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- Date: January 13, 2025
- Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Location: Virtual
Diabetes is a common condition that can seriously impact your quality of life, but just knowing the signs and symptoms can help
you manage and prevent further complications. Learn how diabetes impacts a person and what actions you can take to protect yourself!Presented by: Ashley Lucyk, CHES®, Health Educator, Community Health, Atlantic Health System
January 16, 2025
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Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What You Should Know
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- Date: January 16, 2025
- Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Location: Virtual
Join us to learn about the growing incidence of diabetes, the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) for those living with diabetes and new and promising treatments for CKD.
Presented by: Dr. Shabnam Gupta, Nephrologist, Atlantic Medical Group Nephrology at Livingston and Bayonne
January 21, 2025
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Staying Healthy as You Age: How Vaccines Help
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- Date: January 21, 2025
- Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Location: Municipal Building
50 Woodland Avenue
Morris Township, NJ 07960
Join us to learn about vaccine options for seniors. We will go over which vaccines are recommended for seniors, how they work, when people should get vaccinated and how to fit vaccines into a plan to maintain overall health and well-being.
Presented by: Jeanne Mihalik, RN, APN-C, Nurse Practitioner Geriatric Assessment Center
To register call Morris Township Parks & Recreation at 973-326-7371.
For more information on Atlantic Health System Classes and Events, please call 1-800-247-9580 or email us >