According to the United States Bone & Joint Initiative, more than half of Americans over the age 18 -54 are affected by musculoskeletal diseases.  Learn about the various musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis, risk factors, causes, signs, diagnostic procedures and treatment options, including joint replacement surgery.  Hear about RWJUH Somerset’s Joint Surgery Program. […]

Discover the correlation between peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and atrial fibrillation (AF), symptoms of each, the six P’s of PVD, different types, causes, increased risks associated with additional medical conditions, diagnostic tools, complications if untreated, treatment options and prevention strategies. Mitul Kanzaria, MD, cardiologist Tuesday, September 27 | Noon to 1 p.m. Somerville Elks, Bridgewater To register, visit https://bit.ly/3vLsfaP

Learn strategies to enhance prostate health and reduce risks of prostate cancer. Find out about conditions that affect the prostate (e.g., BPH, prostatitis, cancer), symptoms, causes, diagnostic tools (e.g., PSA, DRE, biopsy) including the Stockholm 3 test, and advanced treatments. Participants will enjoy a jazz concert afterward. Joel Braver, MD, radiation oncologist Dhiren Dave, MD, urologist and robotic surgeon Tuesday, September 13 | 11 a.m. […]

According to a John Hopkins study, hearing loss is linked to walking problems, falls and dementia. Understand risk factors for hearing loss, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tools to assess hearing, how hearing loss impacts memory, treatments and preventive strategies. Hearing screenings will be offered afterward. Deborah Fugaro, AuD, CCC/A, audiologist and director, rehabilitation services Wednesday, August 17  |  10 to 11:30 a.m. Somerville Elks, […]

Discover aromatherapy for reducing joint pain—how it works, the healing benefits, modes of absorption, the difference between diffusers and essential oils, effectiveness in pain reduction and duration of relief. Learn about RWJUH Somerset’s Joint Surgery Program. Participants will receive lavender samples. Marcella O’Herlihy, RN, BSN, Total Joint Care Coordinator Kathleen Wilson, MSN, RN, CNL, SCRN Tuesday, August 2 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. Somerville […]

Learn about various conditions that affect sight, such as astigmatism, cataracts, diabetes retinopathy, glaucoma and thyroid eye disease, as well as signs, causes, diagnostic tools, the importance of annual eye exams, surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, and strategies to maintain healthy vision. Lawrence Najarian, MD, ophthalmologist Thursday, July 14  |  10 to 11 a.m. Somerville […]