West Orange Public Workshop: ‘Health Is Your Wealth’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of West Orange Town Council President Tammy Williams. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Your health is your wealth. Wellness is defined as practicing healthy habits to improve physical and mental health so that instead of just surviving, you are thriving. Starting with exercises or activities that target various areas of your spiritual, physical, mental, and social health, evidence has shown that wellness can guide you to lead a balanced life as it emphasizes proper care of your body for optimal health and functioning, later helping people experience less pain and decreased risk of illness or injury. The Inaugural Health and Wellness Summit will be held in the West Orange High School Tarnoff Cafeteria and campus classrooms on September 10, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wellness and its benefits remind us to take the time to address our health holistically and take the necessary steps and physical activities to improve our well-being.

The Inaugural West Orange Wellness Summit will work with community partners such as the RWJ Barnabas Health, Montclair State University, Township of West Orange Health Department, West Orange Senior Service Department, the Mayor’s Wellness Program, and local businesses and medical facilities to provide a one-day resource and informational summit.

The Health and Wellness Summit will offer health screenings, vaccines, demonstration workshops and informational sessions. Workshops will begin hourly. Local vendors will be set up to provide information on health and wellness products and businesses throughout the day. The hourly workshops will include cannabis information, cooking, yoga and meditation demonstrations, and additional workshop topics will include mental health, menopause and women’s and men’s health topics.

All activities are free and open to the public. There will be activities and information suitable for all ages. This inaugural event will also serve as a unified reminder to all West Orange residents of the importance of including wellness in their everyday life.

Join us at the Wellness Summit on Sunday, September 10. This event will improve your spiritual, physical, mental, and social health and provide practical resources to support your continued wellness.

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