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ROBBINSVILLE—Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 7– 8:30 p.m.
Location: Robbinsville Library, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road
Registration: Register through the library or visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join Lisa Dobruskin, MD, specializing in bariatric surgery and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, and Jane Schwartz, RD, Outpatient & Community Education Dietitian with University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro’s Nutrition Program, for an informative discussion on how to establish diet and exercise habits designed for a lifetime of optimal health.
ROBBINSVILLE—Attention Deficit Disorder in Children
Date: Wednesday, March 5
Time: 7– 8:30 p.m.
Location: Robbinsville Library, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road
Registration: Register through the library or visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Learn about available treatment options for your child and how to differentiate between normal and abnormal childhood behavior at this informative program led by Deborah M. Pulver, MD, board certified pediatrician with Princeton HealthCare System.
PLAINSBORO—Health Insurance Marketplace in NJ: What You Need to Know
Date: Thursday, March 6
Time 1-2 p.m.
Location: Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) from Princeton HealthCare System’s Community Education & Outreach Program for an overview of New Jersey’s health insurance marketplace: how it works; who qualifies; how to enroll; and much more.
PLAINSBORO—1st Anniversary Health Fair: Princeton Fitness & Wellness at Plainsboro
Date: Saturday, March 8
Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Princeton Fitness & Wellness at Plainsboro, 7 Plainsboro Road
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Come out and celebrate the first anniversary of Princeton Fitness & Wellness at Plainsboro and take part in free health screenings, including blood pressure, body fat analysis (BMI), posture and balance, and take a tour of Princeton Fitness & Wellness, enjoy special classes, refreshments and more!
HAMILTON—Be Fall-proof: Get Balanced
Date: Mondays & Wednesdays, March 10, 12, 17 & 19
Time: 1–2:30 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Learn how to improve your balance and help prevent falls through this informative four-part class, taught by trained facilitators with a special presentation by Linda Lucuski, MPT, Certified MDT and Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist, and Rehabilitation Coordinator with University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Network.
MONMOUTH JUNCTION—Health Insurance Marketplace in NJ: What You Need to Know
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time 1-2 p.m.
Location: South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) from Princeton HealthCare System’s Community Education & Outreach Program for an overview of New Jersey’s health insurance marketplace: how it works; who qualifies; how to enroll; and much more.
HAMILTON—What You Need to Know About Food Allergies
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time: 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Learn about the various types of food allergies, the symptoms of a food allergy and substitutions in cooking for the most common allergies at this informative discussion led by Jayanti J. Rao, MD, board certified in allergy and immunology and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System.
PLAINSBORO—Living with Lupus
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Education Center
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join Michael J. Froncek, MD, board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System as well as the Alliance for Lupus Research, for a discussion and question-and-answer session about how Lupus can affect the body, advances in treatment and care and the Anti-Inflammatory Diet.
EAST WINDSOR—When to Call 911
Date: Wednesday, March 12
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road
Registration: Pre-registration is required by March 7. Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
This interactive, educational lecture, led by Barbara Vaning, MHA, EMT Instructor at Princeton HealthCare System, is designed to teach you when to call for help and covers topics including what constitutes an emergency, what you need to tell the emergency dispatcher when you call, what to do if you cannot talk and what you can do while waiting for help to arrive.
EAST WINDSOR—Health Insurance Marketplace in NJ: What You Need to Know
Date: Wednesday, March 12
Time 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) from Princeton HealthCare System’s Community Education & Outreach Program for an overview of New Jersey’s health insurance marketplace: how it works; who qualifies; how to enroll; and much more.
HAMILTON—Health Insurance Marketplace in NJ: What You Need to Know
Date: Thursday, March 13
Time 6:30-8 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA, John K. Rafferty Branch, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) from Princeton HealthCare System’s Community Education & Outreach Program for an overview of New Jersey’s health insurance marketplace: how it works; who qualifies; how to enroll; and much more.
SKILLMAN—Reclaim Your Life—All About Hip Replacement
Date: Thursday, March 13
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Stonebridge of Montgomery, 100 Hollinshead Spring Road
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join W. Thomas Gutowski, MD, FAAOS, board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery, and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, for a discussion on how to know when it is time for a hip replacement, what is involved in hip replacement and the services UMCPP provides, including the Jim Craigie Center for Joint Replacement.
EAST WINDSOR—Don’t Miss a Beat: Getting to the Heart of Arrhythmias
Date: Thursday, March 13
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road
Registration: Register through the library or visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of cardiac arrhythmias at this informative program led by Eran Zacks, MD, FACC, board certified in cardiovascular disease, clinical cardiac electrophysiology and internal medicine and a member of the Medical Staff at Princeton HealthCare System.
PRINCETON JUNCTION—Health Insurance Marketplace in NJ: What You Need to Know
Date: Monday, March 17
Time 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road
Registration: Please call 609-275-8901 to register at the library or visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) from Princeton HealthCare System’s Community Education & Outreach Program for an overview of New Jersey’s health insurance marketplace: how it works; who qualifies; how to enroll; and much more.
PENNINGTON—Hospice and Palliative Care
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Hopewell Valley Senior Center, 395 Reading Street
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Learn how hospice and palliative care programs provide help and support; their similarities and differences; and how they can make a positive difference in difficult times at this informative session led by Liz Cohen, LCSW, Hospice Social Worker with the Hospice Program of Princeton HomeCare.
HAMILTON—Weight-loss Surgery: What Are My Options?
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 6–6:30 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Attend this informative seminar led by Lisa Dobruskin, MD, specializing in bariatric surgery and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, to learn about bariatric treatment options, including state-of-the-art surgical procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, that can help you win the battle against obesity and overcome the damaging health effects of being overweight.
HAMILTON—Spring Wellness Health Fair
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 9–11 a.m. and 5–7 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, Gymnasium, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
Registration: Registration not required.
Cost: Free
Get a fresh, healthy start this spring with free blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat analysis (BMI) and other screenings, as well as an opportunity to learn about prevention for a range of common conditions.
PRINCETON—It Could Be Poison!
Date: Friday, March 21
Time: 12–1 p.m.
Location: Suzanne Patterson Center at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Join Barbara Vaning, MHA, EMT Instructor at Princeton HealthCare System, to learn more about identifying poisons, including over-the-counter, prescribed and illegally obtained medications; how poisons can enter the body; the dos and don’ts of using medications and household cleaners; and what to do if you suspect poisoning.
WEST WINDSOR—Daddy Boot Camp™
Date: Saturday, March 22
Time: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Community Education & Outreach at 731 Alexander Road
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: $35 per person
This men-only course, led by a certified male Daddy Boot Camp™ instructor, is designed for fathers-to-be to gain knowledge in parenting skills and to develop hands-on skills for caring for their newborns, including how to hold, comfort, diaper and play with their babies.
HIGHTSTOWN—Community Health Fair 2014
Date: Sunday, March 23
Time: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: St. Anthony of Padua, 156 Maxwell Avenue
Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
Cost: Free
Physicians and health professionals will provide free health screenings, including glucose (prior to 12 p.m.), blood pressure and cholesterol for participants age 18 and over at this health fair, where you can also find out if you are eligible for a free mammogram and vision screening.
PLAINSBORO—American Cancer Society’s Look Good, Feel Better
Date: Monday, March 24
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, Edward & Marie Matthews Center for Cancer Care, 1 Plainsboro Road
Registration: Please call 1.800.227.2345 to register.
Cost: Free
This program teaches patients with cancer a variety of beauty techniques to help combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment, providing a makeover for the spirit.
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