Prostate Cancer: from Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond
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Media Contact: Pamela Garretson Atlantic Health [email protected] P.O. Box 1905 (973) 971-4932 Morristown, NJ 07962-1905
For Immediate Release Community Health Calendar - September
Unless noted otherwise, please call (800) 247-9580 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise indicated.
Prostate Cancer: From Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond
WHAT: Learn the most up-to-date information about prostate cancer.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Auditorium A, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown
PRESENTER: Dr. James Wong, MD, chairman, Department of Radiation Oncology
What You Should Know About Gynecological Cancers
WHAT: Learn when and how to get screened and the risk factors and symptoms of gynecological cancers, including cancers of the cervix, ovaries, uterus and vagina. The latest information on the new HPV vaccine also will be presented. Light refreshments will be served.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 7, 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Malcolm Forbes Amphitheater, Level B, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown
SPEAKERS: Dr. Daniel Tobias, associate director of the Women’s Cancer Center, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital
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Cancer 101
WHAT: Learn about the different types of common cancers, screening tests and treatments.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fellowship Village, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge
PRESENTER: Timothy Chen, MD
Cholesterol Screenings
WHAT: A non-fasting finger stick gives immediate total cholesterol, HDL and TC/HDL ratio. Fee is $12 per person, $8 for seniors.
WHEN and WHERE: Thursday, Sept. 7, 9 to 11 a.m., Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Morris Center YMCA, 79 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to Noon, West Morris YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Road, Randolph
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 9 to 11 a.m., Madison YMCA, 111 Kings Road, Madison
Personal Care Techniques for Alzheimer’s Patients
WHAT: Caregivers can learn how to provide personal care while maintaining the patient’s dignity and safety. To register, call (973) 586-4300.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: CareOne, 151 Madison Ave., Morristown
PRESENTER: Amy Matthews, education coordinator, and other Morristown Memorial health professionals
SPONSORS: Alzheimer’s Association and CareOne at Madison Avenue
Understanding and Managing the Behavior of Alzheimer’s Patients
WHAT: Learn to identify, manage and even minimize challenging behaviors.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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PRESENTER: Amy Matthews, education coordinator, and other Morristown Memorial health professionals
11th Annual Community Health Day
WHAT: Free exhibits, education and free health screenings – cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, vision, hearing, prostate cancer and more.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Headquarters’ Plaza Complex, Speedwell Avenue, Morristown
SPONSORS: Morristown Community Churches with Morristown Memorial Hospital and grants from the Morristown Memorial Health Foundation and Toyota/Subaru of Morristown
Choices in Recovery
WHAT: Learn to understand schizophrenia, treatment and how to achieve therapeutic goals and recovery.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Malcolm Forbes Amphitheatre, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown
PRESENTER: Mark Olfson, MD, professor of clinical psychiatry, Columbia University
SPONSOR: Janssen
Eye Health
WHAT: Learn about diseases of the eye including cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 7 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Bernardsville Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville
PRESENTER: Avani Shah, MD
All You Wanted to Know About Leg Veins
WHAT: Learn about venous disease, the problems related to varicose and spider veins. Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 4 of 8
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 25, 7 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Malcolm Forbes Amphitheater, B Level, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown
PRESENTER: Lowell Kabnick, MD
Golfers: Don’t Be Handicapped with Foot Pain
WHAT: Learn about foot problems that can result from playing golf.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Morris Center YMCA, 79 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls
PRESENTER: Mark Soloman, DPM
A Woman’s Journey: A Creative Exploration
WHAT: Explore, discover, create and share every month. Through the creative expression of journaling and the group process, begin to understand your mind, body and spirit. All materials included except journal, which may be purchased from group leader. Fee is $10.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 6 to 7:45 p.m.
WHERE: Atlantic Mind Body Center, 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Second Floor, Thebaud Building
PRESENTER: Maria Lupo, MFA, art therapist
AD/HD and Family Art Therapy
WHAT: This workshop will help the parent and child communicate through a directed art project and address the many conflicts that surround AD/HD and help bridge communication. Materials included. Fee is $45 for parent and one child.
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 11, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Atlantic Mind Body Center, 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Second Floor, Thebaud Building
PRESENTER: Maria Lupo, MFA, art therapist
Hypnosis for Weight Reduction Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 5 of 8
WHAT: Make subtle changes to permanently reduce your weight through hypnotic suggestions and proven behavior modification techniques. Audiotape and monthly support available. Fee is $60.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Conference Room, Level B, 95 Madison Avenue, Morristown
Get in Step with a Free Foot Screening for Diabetics
WHAT: Explore the new Wound Care Center and have your feet evaluated for potential problems.
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 29, 1 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Wound Care Center, 182 South Street, Suite 3, Morristown
Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation
WHAT: Overcome the desire to smoke through group hypnosis and behavior modification techniques. Receive an audiotape; monthly support available. Fee is $60.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Conference Room Level B, 95 Madison Avenue, Morristown
Metabolism: The Key to Weight Loss
WHAT: Learn about metabolism including what affects it and what you can do to increase it. Participants come to one class and also have their metabolism measured with the BodyGem indirect calorimeter. Fee is $50.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Cardiac Health Center, Suite 200, Second Floor, 95 Madison Avenue, Morristown
PRESENTER: Mary Finckenor, registered dietitian
Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster Workshop
WHAT: This one-hour workshop teaches mind-body techniques used in hospitals nationwide to feel calmer prior to surgery, use less pain medication and recover faster. Fee, which includes book and tape, is $50 for groups; $80 for private session. Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 6 of 8
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 25, 6 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Atlantic Mind-Body Center, Second Floor Thebaud Building, 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown
PRESENTER: Mary Loughran, board certified advanced holistic nurse and mind-body clincian/manager
Retirement Plans: Tax Savings Ways to Make a Gift to Your Favorite Charity
WHAT: Avoid the two-fold taxation on IRAs or other retirement plans. Learn about how you can leave more value to your family and avoid income and estate taxes. Call (973) 971-7256 to register.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Malcolm Forbes Amphitheatre, B Level, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown
PRESENTERS: Morristown Memorial Hospital Foundation consultants
Mandala: The Sacred Circle
WHAT: A Mandala is a concentric diagram consisting mostly of squares and circles focusing on the center. The word Mandala is Sanskrit meaning the spiritual wholeness for the outer and inner life forces of the world. Explore this ancient archetype using art materials provided, create a Mandala to reduce stress, relax and unlock the unconscious. Fee is $30.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 3 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Atlantic Mind-Body Center, Ground Floor, 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown
PRESENTER: Maria Lupo, art therapist
Health and Harmony: Music Therapy Techniques for Self Care
WHAT: Learn techniques that you can use at home for relaxation, energy and wellness and also experience music making and guided imagery with music.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rockaway Township Library, 61 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway
PRESENTER: Leah Oswanski, coordinator of music therapy, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 7 of 8
Importance of Being Healthy When you Have High Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
WHAT: Learn how to make lifestyle changes to effectively manage your cholesterol and/or blood pressure.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Auditorium A, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown
Sacred Alterations for Breast Cancer Patients
WHAT: A way to celebrate our femininity by adorning our own undergarments. Please bring a bra and any notions you would like to include. Materials will be supplied.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Mind-Body Conference Room, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown
PRESENTER: Maria Lupo, art therapist, and Jean Marie Rosone, LCSW
Accessing Your Inner Healer
WHAT: This program is designed to help you listen to your body’s intuitive messages, integrate physical, emotions and spiritual health and utilize new belief systems in your care.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Mind-Body Conference Room, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown
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