Northern Westchester Hospital Medical Career Day For HS Students

CHAPPAQUA, NY — The next generation of medical researchers, nurses, doctors and clinicians might just find their inspiration at Northern Westchester Hospital's Center for Healthy Living Medical Career Day 2022.

Northern Westchester Hospital's Center for Healthy Living is sponsoring a series of virtual and in-person community events in April for all ages, including a medical career day for high school students, teen gardening, kids in the kitchen, cooking to reduce arthritis and joint pain, chair yoga and smoking cessation.

The Center for Healthy Living's featured April program is a virtual conference that introduces high school students to a wide range of opportunities available in health care, both clinical and non-clinical.

The Center for Healthy Living, located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, aims to provide the local community with well-being and youth engagement programming. The center’s interactive virtual lectures and pop-up events allow community members to reach their wellness goals, make educated health decisions, and seek engagement and service opportunities. A full list of upcoming free events and registration information can be found here.

APRIL EVENTS:
Medical Career Day 2022
April 23, 12:00-3:30 p.m., over Zoom
Cost: Free
A future career in healthcare is varied, exciting, and constantly growing in opportunities. Northern Westchester Hospital's Medical Career Day will expose you to some of these unique opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical alike. Ask questions, participate in engaging discussions, make meaningful connections with medical professionals, and maybe even find your passion! This year’s presentation topics include surgery, nursing, business, patient experience, internships, clinical certification programs, medical school preparation and more! This event is open to high school students only. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Career Exploration.
To register: Medical Career Day 2022

Kids in the Kitchen: Spring Break Cooking and Crafting
April 12, 11:00 am-12:00 p.m., over Zoom
Cost: Free
Do you have a child who loves to cook and craft? Looking to eat healthier as a family? Join Northern Westchester Hospital for a family cooking and crafting program during April spring break. In preparation for Earth Day, participants will learn about sustainability and the connection between our health and the health of our planet. Craft and cook along with us and play some Earth Day trivia! This program is appropriate for children of all ages. We will be making Homemade Granola Bars and Upcycled Misfit Crayons.
To register: Kids in the Kitchen

Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Arthritis and Joint Pain
April 29, 12:00-1:00 p.m., over Zoom
Cost: Free
Join registered dietitian Amy Rosenfeld for a discussion about the connection between the foods we eat, joint pain, and inflammation. Amy will demonstrate realistic anti-inflammatory cooking methods and recipes, to help make healthy eating part of your everyday routine. Recipes will be provided ahead of time so you may cook along with us.
To register: Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Arthritis and Join Pain

Smoking Cessation
April 6, 20, 27, 6:00-7:00 p.m., over Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free
Cigarettes are one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. We know it's challenging to quit, and we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a NWH respiratory therapist. For more information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu or call (914) 666-1868.
To register: Smoking Cessation

Chair Yoga
Mondays & Thursdays, April 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 11 a.m. – noon, over Zoom
Cost: Free
Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, adapting poses through the creative use of a chair. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and taking things at your own pace.
To register: Chair Yoga

Cultivate Community: Teen Community Engagement Gardening
April 27, 4:00-6:00 p.m., In-Person - Northern Westchester Hospital Team Member Wellness Garden
Cost: Free
Looking for ways to make a meaningful difference in your community? Do you like getting outside in nature? Join the President Junior Leadership Council (PJLC) as we "Cultivate Community" in the Team Member Wellness Garden at Northern Westchester Hospital. Get hands-on experience gardening and meet new friends. No previous gardening experience is required. All teen participants will receive a certificate of community service hours. All produce grown in the garden is given to at-risk patients at discharge.
To register: Cultivate Community: Teen Community Engagement Gardening

About Northern Westchester Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a member of Northwell Health, provides quality, patient-centered care that is close to home through a unique combination of medical expertise, leading-edge technology, and a commitment to humanity. Over 650 highly-skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology and professional staff of caregivers are all in place to ensure that you and your family receive treatment in a caring, respectful and nurturing environment. NWH has established extensive internal quality measurements that surpass the standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) National Hospital Quality Measures. Our high-quality standards help to ensure that the treatment you receive at NWH is among the best in the nation. For more information, please visit Northern Westchester Hospital and connect on Facebook.