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: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
• Time: Noon - 12:45pm
• Location: Virtual

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and its prevalence is increasing among younger women. Women face unique risk factors that elevate their chances of developing heart disease. Pregnancy complications, such as high blood pressure and preeclampsia, can significantly heighten the risk of future heart disease.

Join us to discover how you can reduce your risk and protect your heart health.

Presented by: Amy Ahnert, MD, director, Women’s Heart Program 111 Madison Ave, Suite 30

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• Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (Part 4 of 5 part series) 
• Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or brand new to the role, there’s an art to providing care for an aging loved one. Caregiving is not a “one size fits all” experience and often requires learning how to navigate the eldercare maze, as well as how to balance your own needs with those of your loved one. Join us for a live virtual series that addresses key areas and get guidance on how to best care for your aging loved one.

• FREE live series will take place virtually using Zoom.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar series.
• Please note this is a LIVE series and sessions are not recorded.

For questions, please call  973-971-5839 or Email>

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• Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 
• Time: 1:00 - 1:30pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to learn about testing for hereditary colon cancer. We'll cover family history red flags, genetic testing, as well as implications of a positive result for both patients and family members. We will also discuss insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and genetic discrimination laws.

Presented by: Jessica Heinzmann, MS, CGC, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center

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• Date: Tuesdays, April 1, 2025 through May 6, 2025
• Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
• Location: Overlook Medical Center
  99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5
  Cancer Center conference room

A six-week bereavement group for those who have experienced a recent death of a spouse or partner within the last year. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe environment where one can share feelings and experiences, and explore ways of coping with the death. The group is led by professionals trained in grief related issues and is held weekly for six weeks in a welcoming environment. 

Presented by: Marian Teehan MSW, LCSW

To register or for more information please call Marian 908-522-6347 or Maggie 908-522-5255.

• Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 
• Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
• Location: Overlook Medical Center
  99 Beauvoir Avenue, Lobby
  Summit, NJ 07901

All community members are invited to stop by the main lobby of Overlook Medical Center to visit with a poet and receive a personalized healing poem.

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• Date: Wednesdays, April 2, 2025 through May 21, 2025
• Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
• Location: Overlook Medical Center
  99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5
  Cancer Center conference Room
  Summit, NJ 07901

Join us for this six-week bereavement support group for adult children who experienced the death of a parent or step-parent within the last year. Moderated by Social Workers, the group setting offers a safe space to connect with others to share feelings, experiences and memories of their parents, while learning ways to face and assimilate their grief – as they move forward in their lives. 

Presented by: Jessamyn Tabakin, MSW, LCSW, ACHP-SW and
Janet LeMonnier, MSW, LSCW, OSW-C

For more information or to register contact:
Jessamyn 908-522-5339 or Email>
Janet 908-522-5129 or Email>

• Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (Last event of five-part series)
• Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or brand new to the role, there’s an art to providing care for an aging loved one. Caregiving is not a “one size fits all” experience and often requires learning how to navigate the eldercare maze, as well as how to balance your own needs with those of your loved one. Join us for a live virtual series that addresses key areas and get guidance on how to best care for your aging loved one.

• FREE live series will take place virtually using Zoom.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar series.
• Please note this is a LIVE series and sessions are not recorded.

For questions, please call  973-971-5839 or Email>

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• Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us to learn how to protect yourself and others to foster healthier and more resilient communities. Learn proper hand hygiene techniques, healthy lifestyle habits, food borne illness prevention, vaccination to prevent illness, and techniques to protect yourself against tickborne illness.

Presented by: Gina Pasquale, BSN, RN, CIC

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• Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us to learn the general safety principles for medication and strategies you can take to help prevent adverse drug reactions. We will explore strategies to optimize medication adherence.

Presented by: Deborah Booth, PharmD, MS, MPH, BCPS, BCEMP, CPH, Clinical pharmacist, emergency medicine, Overlook Medical Center, and  Sibyl Cherian, PharmD, CPPS, BCPS, pharmacy supervisor, medication safety, Overlook Medical Center 

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• Date: Friday, April 9, 2025
• Time: 10:00 - 11:0am
• Location: Sussex County YMCA
  15 Wits End Drive
  Hardyston, NJ 07419

We will discuss ways to eat healthy without breaking the bank. 

Presented by: Catherine Olmstead, MS, RDN, CDCES, BC-ADM, CSNC, Newton Medical Center

To register, please call the Sussex County YMCA at 973-209-9622.

• Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us during Black Maternal Health Week for an engaging conversation on improving maternal health outcomes through systemic change and restorative approaches to maternal health care.

Presented by: Christina Johnson MD, PhD, Physician, Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care at South Orange Health, Equity Lead Physician

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• Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Oncology therapies have saved millions of lives worldwide. However, these treatments can also pose risks to heart health. Join us to explore the critical role of managing cardiac care throughout the oncology journey, ensuring optimal cancer treatment and patient well-being.

Presented by: Sidney Glasofer, MD, Cardio-Oncology Clinic, Overlook Medical center

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• Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
• Time: Noon - 12:45pm
• Location: Virtual

Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, significantly increasing the risk of stroke by about five times. Join us to discover ways to lower your risk of A-Fib and stroke. We’ll also cover the latest treatments available for managing atrial fibrillation.

Presented by: Connie Mastrangelo, MSN, RN, PCCN, SCRN, ASC-BC, Stroke program manager, Morristown Medical Center. 

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• Date: Mondays, April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025 (no class 5/26)
• Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

Strength training helps to preserve bone density, improve balance and mobility, as well as reduce your risk of falls. Stretching enhances flexibility and range of motion. This class incorporates gentle strength training and stretching to help maintain independence and health. Activities will include standing (seated as necessary) moves and floor mat work.
Participants will need a pair of one- to two-pound weights, a mat, and a chair (if needed). 

Instructor: Denise Swan 

Registration closes on April 18 at 3:00pm.

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• Date: Mondays, April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025 (no class 5/26)
• Time: 1:00 - 2:15pm
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

Join us for a class where you’ll engage in a blend of stretching, strength-building, and neuro integration exercises. This includes balance and stability activities that heighten your awareness of range of motion and daily life activities, all aimed at protecting your joints. The class is designed to be fun and interactive, with the option to participate in either standing or seated movements. We incorporate weights and stretch bands into our routines for a comprehensive workout experience.

Instructor: Dawn Hanna-Amodio

Registration closes on April 18 at 3:00pm.

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• Date: Mondays, April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025 (no class 5/26)
• Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

The art of meditation is to center the mind toward one focus. Experience various mindful contemplative exercises to discover what a sense of well-being means to you.  

Instructor: Linda Dumoff  

Registration closes on April 18 at 3:00pm.

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• Date: Tuesdays, April 22, 2025 - June 24, 2025
• Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

This gentle class involves floor and standing poses, focusing on restoring range of motion, stretching, improving breathing and posture. 

Instructor: Jillian Keller

Registration closes on April 21 at 3:00pm.

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• Date: Tuesdays, April 22, 2025 - June 24, 2025
• Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

Join our full-body session, emphasizing core strength and targeting all muscle groups. This routine combines mat-based exercises, stretches, and standing balance poses inspired by Yoga and Pilates. Expect improved stability, posture, and flexibility. Plus, experience a potential sensation of increased height due to posture benefits. It’s an effective way to tone your abdomen, glutes, and legs without excessive muscle gain. This practice establishes a connection between mind, body, and breath, potentially leading to better bone density, lower blood pressure, and improved sleep quality. All you need is a cozy mat to start your transformative workout journey!

Instructor: Kerri Kerr-Apito 

Registration closes on April 21 at 3:00pm.

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• Date: Tuesdays, April 22, 2025 - June 24, 2025
• Time: 5:30 - 6:15pm
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

Focus on core strength, stability, and full body conditioning.  The class is a flowing blend that includes weights, innovative upper and lower body movement, and stretch to enhance strength and increase flexibility.

Instructor: Denise Swan 

Registration closes on April 21 at 3:00pm.

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• Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

This discussion will explore the negative effects of long-term alcohol use, as well as the benefits of sustainable sobriety. Through self-discovery and understanding the role alcohol plays in your life, you can make informed decisions about embracing sober curiosity, practicing moderation, or choosing abstinence.

Presented by: James Fox, ADC Intern, CPRS Outpatient Behavioral Health, Newton Medical Center 

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• Date: Wednesdays, April 23, 2025 - June 25, 2025
• Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

This restorative class is done in a chair with stretching, warming up the body, and poses that will improve posture and much more. 

Instructor: Jillian Keller 

Registration closes on April 22 at 3:00pm.  

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• Date: Wednesdays, April 23, 2025 - June 25, 2025
• Time: 12:30 - 1:15pm
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

This is a gentle exercise that includes breathing and movements to help us feel connected to our entire body in a lively and flowing way. We will breathe, stretch, and move our “chi” energy to create a sense of calm and peaceful awareness, which can improve our health. This enjoyable exercise is a great way to learn about tai chi/qigong principles, whether you’re standing or sitting. It’s open to everyone who wants to feel more energetic.

Instructor: Dawn Hanna-Amodio 

Registration closes on April 22 at 3:00pm.  

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• Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
• Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
• Location: 242 West Parkway
  First Floor conference Room
  Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Join us to learn about the rehabilitation process and what to expect when going through a joint replacement. We will discuss the process from day one post-op through discharge and outpatient rehabilitation.

Presented by: Michael Petelicki, PT and Albert Gambale, PT, DPT, TPI

To register, please call 973-831-5175.

• Date: Thursdays, April 24, 2025 - June 26, 2025
• Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

For individuals who have already completed at least two sessions of Better Bones Beginner. Work your muscles to increase core strength, overall muscle tone and improve balance. A mat and 1-, 2- or 3-pound handheld weights are needed.

Instructor: Kerri Kerr-Apito 

Registration closes on April 23 at 3:00pm.  

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• Date: Wednesdays, April 24, 2025 - June 26, 2025
• Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

Work your muscles to increase core strength, overall muscle tone and improve balance.  A mat and handheld weights are needed. 

Instructor: Kerri Kerr-Apito 

Registration closes on April 23 at 3:00pm.  

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• Date: Fridays, April 25, 2025 - June 27, 2025
• Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
• Location: Virtual
• Fee: $50 for ten-week series

If you think you can’t try yoga because you can’t do floor exercise, this class incorporates standing and balancing poses with the support of a chair and gentle stretching and relaxation to realign, re-center and strengthen your mind, body and heart.  Modifications will always be available.

Instructor: Jillian Keller

Registration closes on April 24 at 3:00pm.  

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• Date: Friday - Sunday,  May 2, 2025 through May 4, 2025
• Time: Friday & Saturday, 9:30am - 3:30pm, Sunday 12:30-3:30pm
• Location: Far Hills Fairgrounds
  Pepack Road
  Far Hills, NJ 07931

Twice a year, Atlantic Visiting Nurse holds an epic rummage sale at the Far Hills Fairgrounds. This fundraiser helps provide home health and hospice care for uninsured. It involves hundreds of volunteers and attracts thousands of bargain hunters who scour our two acres and 25 departments.

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• Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
• Time: 10:00am -2:00pm
• Location: Overlook Medical Center
  99 Beauvoir Avenue
  Summit, NJ 07901

Celebrate with us as we showcase the new Frank and Mimi Walsh Maternity Center, including the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Newborn and Family Care Unit. Tour our newly renovated department with all private suites and experience a family-focused space designed especially for you, your baby, and your family and friends. 

You will have a chance to meet our highly qualified physicians, midwives, and nurses. Plus, receive educational information and enter for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes!

Kindly call 908-522-5229 to register by April 18, 2025.

• Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us to learn the truth behind common nutrition myths and learn how healthy eating can enhance your mental well-being. This engaging session will debunk popular misconceptions and provide practical tips for making smart dietary choices. 

Presented by: Marissa Ott, DNP, Certified Nutrition Coach, Atlantic Behavioral Health, Newton Medical Center

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• Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
• Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm
• Location: Rockaway River Country Club
  39 Pocono Road
  Denville, NJ 07834

Join us for a fun day of golf and dinner while raising funds for Home Care and Hospice.

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• Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, exceeding all cancers combined, but together, we can change that with awareness, prevention, and action. Join us to learn how to recognize heart disease symptoms in women, the role of lifestyle, stress, and hormones in heart health, easy steps to improve heart health and reduce risk and the latest advancements in cardiology and prevention. 

Presented by: Nupur Shah, MD, Atlantic Medical Group Cardiology 

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• Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
• Location: Sussex County YMCA
  15 Wits End Road
  Hardyston,. NJ 07419

Is it possible to get all the nutrients you need by eating healthy foods?

Presented by: Catherine Olmstead, MS, RDN, CDCES, BC-ADM, CSNC

to register please call the Sussex County YMCA at 973-209-9622.

• Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual
  

Discover the various types of skin cancer, learn how to detect them early, and explore essential prevention strategies. Plus, gain valuable insights into sun safety tips to protect your skin and health. Join us for this informative session.

Presented by: Katie Stewart MSPH CHES, Public Health Educator, Morris – Somerset Regional Chronic, Disease Coalition* Coordinator, Somerset

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• Date: Wednesday May 20, 2025
• Time: Noon - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual
  
  

Pelvic pain is a complex condition, often influenced by the muscles and nerves in the area. Join us to explore how we assess and address these neuromuscular factors and discover ways we can help alleviate your symptoms.

Presented by: Rakhi Vyas, DO, Physician, AMG Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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• Date: Wednesday May 21, 2025
• Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
• Location: Virtual
  
  

Young people often spend hours per day on social media and with other forms of electronic entertainment. Excessive use of these activities can lead to a range of negative impacts on mental health, including depression, anxiety, and poor body image. Join us to discuss these dangers and how to help young people navigate social media without sacrificing mental well-being.

Presented by: Christopher Lynch, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist Behavioral Health, Atlantic Health System

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• Date: Wednesday May 22, 2025
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
• Location: Virtual
  
  

This virtual session will discuss stroke signs and symptoms, risk factors, and acute treatment options. An overview will be provided of what happens in the emergency department, hospital, and after discharge for stroke patients.

Presented by: Annjill Singh, MSN, RN-BC and Kelli Ward, MSN, RN,
FNP-C, CEN, stroke program managers, Overlook Medical Center

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• Date: Wednesday May 28, 2025
• Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm
• Location: Christ Episcopal Church
  62 Main Street
  Newton, NJ 07860
  
  

Who speaks for you when you can’t speak?

What is the care you hope for when others are caring for you?

Where are your deepest values written down?

Come enjoy a light dinner and deep discussion with members of Newton Medical Center and Atlantic Health System. Engage in thoughtful conversations with others from your congregations, communities, and neighborhoods. 
Let's explore these important questions together and ensure your voice is heard, even when you can't speak for yourself.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Presented by: Brenda Matti-Orozco, MD, Medical Director for Palliative Care, Morristown Medical Center, Yvette Viera, Palliative Care & Bioethics, Doreen Nargi, RN, Randy Parks, Chaplain

Sponsored by Newton and Hackettstown Medical Center’s Spiritual Care Departments, Newton’s Faith Community Health Partnerships, Atlantic Health Palliative Care and Bioethics, Atlantic Health System – Community Health

Doors open at 5 PM; a light box supper is served beginning
at 5:15 PM; program begins at 5:30 – 6:30 with Q and A; feel free to stay after for informal conversation – doors will close at 7 PM

To register, please call: 973-579-8625 by May 23, 2025.