Recurring Event Virtual Bariatric Support Group

Virtual Bariatric Support Group

Online Support Group

Anyone who is considering bariatric surgery as well as post-surgical patients are welcome to attend. The group will discuss topics such as healthy meal ideas; mindful eating; emotional eating; the importance of exercise; surviving the holidays; smart shopping and how to eat healthy while dining out. Tia Hagins, RD, community nutritionist Tuesdays:  October 12, November […]

Better Breathers’ Club

Online Support Group

Promotes the management of COPD and other chronic lung disease (i.e. asthma, pulmonary fibrosis or lung cancer), offers a sense of belonging and hope and aims to improve quality of life.   To register, visit https://www.rwjbh.org/events/event/?event=24572

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

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According to the CDC, Hispanics comprised 27% of the new HIV diagnosis within the United States in 2018.  Understand acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), symptoms, the disparities among the Latinx community, causes of high transmission, barriers to care, diagnosis, treatments and prevention strategies including the benefits of Prep. Shayne Judge, PrEP Counselor Raul Gonzales, MD, family […]

Día Nacional de Concientización Sobre el SIDA de Los Hispanos

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Según los CDC, los hispanos representaron el 27% del nuevo diagnóstico de HIV en los Estados Unidos en 2018.  Comprender el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA), los síntomas, las disparidades entre la comunidad latina, las causas de la alta transmisión, las barreras para la atención, el diagnostico, los tratamientos y estrategias de prevención que incluyen […]

Food Remedies to Fight Breast Cancer

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It is estimated that 35 percent of cancers are linked to nutritional factors.  RWJUH Somerset invites you to a culinary cancer preventing and fighting awareness evening!  Nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert for the TODAY show and host of NBC’s Health + Happiness, Joy Bauer will share foods to prevent and fight cancer, her favorite recipes […]

Do You Have a Good Pair of Lungs? Practical Pointers for Respiratory Health – Virtual

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The fall often prompts an increase in flu, COVID and pneumonia.  Discover strategies to good respiratory health, various lung conditions including cancer, causes of lung cancer, risk factors, diagnostic tools and the latest treatments, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). Lee Gerson, MD, thoracic surgeon Alpeshkumar Bavishi, MD, pulmonologist   To […]

Cooking Class: Healthy Twists on Diwali Favorites

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During Diwali, celebrants partake in family feasts where sweets, dry jar snacks and gifts are shared. In this virtual class, Chef Neelma Patel will be exploring two of these snacks - with a healthy twist and a focus on dates. Participants will be provided a copy of the recipe. The cooking demonstration will be followed by […]

Yoga and Mental Resiliency

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In honor of the second day of Diwali – when celebrants welcome happiness and remove evil spirits – join us for virtual yoga. Take time to reflect and recharge with chair yoga, gentle poses and breath control techniques that aim to help mental health and focus. We’ll also discuss mental resilience. REGISTER

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