Community Health Events

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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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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Dates:  Mondays and Fridays
Times:
9:00am - 10:30am, Mondays only, Overlook Medical Center
10:00am - 11:30am, Mondays and Fridays, Morristown Medical Center

If 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

Total Joint Replacement Education Program enrollment > 

• 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 

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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.

• 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 

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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

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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

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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

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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. 

• 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

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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 

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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.