Monmouth Medical Center Presents Late February Community Health Education Programs

By NJNews4U

FREE GLUCOSE SCREENINGS
Thursday, February 12 & 26 from 11 a.m. to noon
A simple finger stick to test blood sugar to determine if glucose level is elevated. The test will be performed by a registered nurse. This program will be held at the Center for Diabetes Education at Monmouth Medical Center, Classroom #A001 in the Maysie Stroock Pavilion, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. For information, call 732-923-5025. Free.

CREATING HEALTH: HOW TO IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME 10 HIDDEN OBSTACLES TO LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Tuesday, February 17 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Most people believe if they just had more time, money, willpower or motivation, they would eat healthier or exercise. If you find yourself saying “I know what I need to do, I just can’t seem to do it,” consider attending this informative and enlightening class to understand the underlying reasons why you may be struggling to make healthier choices. Jill Garaffa, OTR/L, PCC, ELI-MP, a licensed occupational therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience and professional certified life coach, will teach you how to close the gap between knowing what to do to make healthier choices and actually doing it. You will leave this class with a shift in your mindset, a feeling of empowerment and set of practical tools you can put into immediate action to begin making healthy lifestyle changes. This program will take place at the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls, 1st floor conference room, located at 2 Centre Plaza in Tinton Falls. Seating is limited and registration is required by calling 732-460-5328. Free.

WOMEN’S HEALTH: PERIMENOPAUSE
Wednesday, February 18 at 1 p.m.
Perimenopause is an extended transitional state beginning with irregular menstrual cycles as the ovaries gradually begin to make less estrogen. Women start perimenopause at different ages and may notice signs of progression towards menopause during this time. This information session, presented by Robert Graebe, MD, Chairman & Program Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Monmouth Medical Center, will discuss the signs and symptoms, common concerns, diagnosis and treatment options for perimenopausal symptoms. This session will take place at Boscov’s third floor auditorium in the Monmouth Mall, located at Routes 35 & 36 in Eatontown. Registration is required by calling 732-542-1326. Free.

JOINT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Do you have hip or knee pain? This program, presented by David L. Chalnick, M.D., Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon and Medical Director of Monmouth Medical Center’s Joint Replacement Program, will offer the latest information on hip and knee replacements including robotic-assisted partial knee and total hip replacement. Learn what to expect before and after surgery as well as how to prepare yourself to achieve the best possible outcome and receive an overview of The Total Joint Replacement Center program. This informative session will be held at Boscov’s third floor auditorium in the Monmouth Mall located at Routes 35 & 36 in Eatontown. Registration is required by calling 732-542-1326. Free.

GERIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Tuesday, February 24 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Emergency departments are increasingly challenged with the complexities of providing care for geriatric patients. In response, Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus have introduced Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) units to their hospitals. In this program, presented by Victor Almeida, DO, Chair, Emergency Medicine at Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, Dr. Almeida will discuss the benefits of the GEM units as well as how you can recognize the signs of an emergency. This program, for ages 60 and over, will take place at the Howell Senior Center located at 251 Preventorium Road in Howell. Registration is required by calling 732-938-4500, ext. 2554. Free.

HABITS OF HAPPY PEOPLE
Tuesday, February 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Discover how you can develop habits that help happy people maintain positive thoughts, emotions and actions. Join Carol Palmer, BA, Monmouth Medical Center Program Instructor, to learn about the new science of happiness and how happiness improves our health, relationships and resilience to life’s ups and downs. This program, for those ages 60 and older, will take place at Thompson Park, located on Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. Registration is required by calling 732-842-4000, ext. 1 or online atwww.monmouthcountyparks.com. $18 per person.

BREAK FREE FROM PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS (PFDs)
Wednesday, February 25 at 1 p.m.
Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), which include bladder control problems, bowel control problems and pelvic organ prolapse, impact one in three women at some point in their lives. Join Martin P. Michalewski, M.D., FACOG, Urogynecologist, Monmouth Medical Center, for an informative session about PFDs and treatment options that might just change your life. This program is open to the public and will be held at Boscov’s third floor auditorium in the Monmouth Mall, located at Routes 35 & 36 in Eatontown. Registration is required by calling 732-542-1326. Free.

N.J. BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC INSTITUTE (NJBMI) AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER: NEW PATIENT WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY LECTURE
Thursday, February 26 from 6 to 7 p.m.
If you are 100 pounds or more overweight, you can’t afford to miss this educational lecture which will explain everything you need to know about weight-loss surgery. For those considering a bariatric procedure, this program is presented by Frank Borao, M.D. and Steven Binenbaum, M.D., board-certified, laparoscopic-fellowship-trained surgeons who will offer the most up-to-date information on gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy. Attendees are invited to join the monthly support group following the lecture. This program will be held at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 1-888-724-7123. Free.

PEDIATRIC PRE-OPERATIVE TOURS
Call for schedule.
Tours are available for pediatric patients preparing to have a surgical procedure in the Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center at Monmouth Medical Center. Tours are designed to reduce anxiety giving children a hands-on experience with medical equipment and visitation to areas they will encounter on the day of their surgery. Meet in the Pediatric Playroom of the Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6525. Free.