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Robert Wood Johnson offers a variety of classes, workshops, immunizations, and support groups to help you keep up with your health and wellness goals. Please visit their website for full details and locations to attend these events around Somerset County.
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A few of the upcoming sessions are listed below:
PROGRAMS AND EXERCISE CLASSES
HealthHike: A “Walk and Talk” on Exercises for Healthy Aging
Wednesday, October 1
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (9:30 a.m. group walk)
Bridgewater Commons Mall Community Hub
Join an RWJUH Somerset health care professional for a discussion on exercises that maintain strength, agility and balance as well as prevent chronic disease. HealthHike walkers will take a walk around the mall as a group, log their miles, and receive an exercise related giveaway.
Scott Prior, PT, physical therapist
Refreshments sponsored by Care One at Somerset Valley.
To register, click here.
12-week course
Every Friday beginning Friday, October 3
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Laurel Circle, Bridgewater, $50
Learn weight-bearing exercises to strengthen muscles and bones, improve balance and reduce the risk of fractures from osteoporosis.
A medical release form is required.
Ali Hunter, Somerset County YMCA group fitness instructor
To register, call 908-685-2814
Walk with the Doc
Saturday, October 4
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Food Court at Bridgewater Commons Mall
Walk about 2 miles with RWJUH Somerset cardiologist Steven Georgeson, MD and health-minded community members.
At the end of the walk, there is a 10 to 15 minute presentation on a topic relevant to heart health and disease. Participants are encouraged to ask questions.
It’s a Pink Party! Make Time for Your Mammogram
Wednesday, October 8
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Steeplechase Cancer Center, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Wearing your favorite pink attire, join us for a special pink themed luncheon to promote breast health and the importance of getting an annual mammogram.
Learn strategies to reduce the risks for breast cancer, sign & symptoms, causes, diagnostic tools and treatment options.
Participants will receive a light lunch, a bag of goodies and can schedule a mammogram if needed.
Kimberly Cromwell-Piniella, RN, Clinical Navigator
Heather Korek, RT, senior mammography technician
Intended for women who have not yet received their annual mammogram.
To register, click here.
Friday, October 17
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Avalon at Hillsborough, $35 (AARP member discount accepted)
Breakfast and lunch included.
Learn evidence-based safe driving strategies, new traffic laws and much more.
Certificates awarded upon completion of the course may entitle participants to an auto insurance discount.
To register, call 908-685-2814
Fitness in the Park: Movement and Motion
Thursday, October 23
9:00 to 9:30 a.m. (Screenings and Check In)
9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (Fitness Class)
Arthur L. Lewis Park, Green Brook
Join RWJUH Somerset professionals for a demonstration of mobility exercises and strategies to increase movement into your daily life at the National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court sponsored by RWJUH Somerset.
Obtain health information and avail yourself to various screenings (i.e. balance and agility, etc.).
All participants will need to complete a waiver.
Light refreshments will be served.
Valerie Barber, MA, CPT, certified personal trainer
Stephen Sharo, PT, DPT, physical therapist
To register, click here.
Senos Sanos: Hace Tiempo Para Mamografía!
Sabado, El 25 de octubre
2:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m.
Steeplechase Cancer Center, gratis
El cáncer de seno afecta a todas las mujeres. Aproximadamente 20,000 mujeres hispanas fueron diagnosticadas con cáncer de seno cada año. En este seminario, aprenda sobre el cáncer de senos, especificamente riesgos, simtomas, dianosticos, tratamientos, prevencion y recursos. Vamos a ofrecer refrescos y bolsitas de regalos.
Es necesario inscribirse.
Para inscribirse, llama 908-203-6239.
Tuesday, October 28
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.)
Bridgewater Manor, $25
Join us for a special evening featuring Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer thriver, author and founder of WeGotThis.org, the world’s first nonprofit cancer gift registry who will share her inspirational story of thriving beyond a diagnosis with an attitude that refines success and celebrates the wins, big or small. Understand the psychological impact of a breast cancer diagnosis, coping strategies, types of breast cancer, risk factors, signs, causes, diagnosis, the importance of getting an annual mammogram, treatments and prevention strategies.
Includes a dinner and a copy of her book.
A book signing will follow.
Elissa Kalver, author, thriver and founder of WeGotThis.org
Deborah Lue, MD, breast surgeon and director of the Breast Program
To register, click here.
COMMUNITY HEALTH IMMUNIZATIONS
Tuesday, October 14
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Steeplechase Cancer Center 1st Floor Conference Room
and
Saturday, October 18
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Steeplechase Cancer Center 1st Floor Conference Room
For adults age 18 and older.
To schedule an appointment, call 908-685-2814.
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