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Community Health Programs • Services • Events • Lectures • Screenings • 1-800-DOCTORS
CELIAC DISEASE
Celiac disease is characterized by poor
food absorption and intolerance to gluten.
Megan Linberry, PA-C, will discuss signs,
symptoms, and treatments.
January 22, 11:00 a.m. – noon
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club,
Stafford Township
VARICOSE VEINS: CAUSES AND
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Varicose veins are dilated veins in your
legs that may cause mild to severe pain.
Join Meridian experts as they discuss what
varicose veins are, their causes, and the
latest in treatment options.
January 22, 11:00 a.m. – noon
Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center
at Hazlet
Speaker: Girija Surya, M.D.
January 31, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Brennan Rooms 104/105
Speaker: Lawrence Mueller, M.D.
Free leg screenings will be provided.
FOR WOMEN ONLY
As you age, your body goes through many
different changes. Join Adi Smolinsky, M.D.,
as she discusses women’s changes after the
age of 50: what to expect and things you
may be at risk for.
February 4, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center
at Hazlet
NATIONAL SAFETY DEFENSIVE
DRIVING CLASS
Open to anyone who wants to develop
safe, defensive driving techniques and
save on your insurance policy. Certificates
awarded. Fee: $18 (additional $10 fee for
point reduction).
February 11, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club,
Stafford Township
GENEALOGY
Interested in tracing your family history?
Join us for a hands-on session in our
computer learning center. Class maximum
is 16 students.
February 12, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club,
Stafford Township
LIVING WITH CHRONIC
OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY
DISEASE (COPD)
COPD is a combination of chronic
bronchitis, emphysema, and small-airway
disease. Come review the latest treatments
available and learn tips to keep your
lungs healthy.
February 13, 11:00 a.m. – noon
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club,
Stafford Township
INTRO TO IPAD, FACEBOOK,
AND TWITTER
Have you heard people using the words
“tweet,” “friend me,” and “iPad” and
wondered what they were talking about?
Come learn about the iPad and see a
demonstration firsthand. Learn how to set
up accounts for Facebook and Twitter, how
to send/receive messages using this social
networking technology, and more. Fee: $10.
February 18 and 20, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club,
Stafford Township
MEET WITH A
WELLNESS ADVISOR
Consult with a Wellness Advisor at
Meridian Life Fitness to learn how our
Medical Fitness Membership or Wellness
Coaching can help you stay motivated to
manage symptoms of chronic conditions
such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
osteoporosis, and many others.
Call 732-206-8263 to speak to a
Wellness Advisor.
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is a holistic form of healing
through applying pressure at designated
points on the body (most commonly the
feet) that benefits the entire mind-body
system. Reflexology is offered at Meridian
Life Fitness in Brick on Wednesday
mornings. Call for fees and to schedule an
appointment at 732-836-4007.
CPR TRAINING
All Meridian Health hospitals are
American Heart Association CPR
training centers. Call for dates, times,
locations, and classes offered.
MERIDIAN PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES
BOOKER HEALTH SCIENCES
LIBRARY HOME DELIVERY
The Booker Health Sciences Library at
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
accepts requests from anyone looking to
learn more about a medical topic, disease,
or condition. The library sends a packet
of reliable information to you at no cost.
Contact the library by:
• Phone: 732-776-4265
• Fax: 732-776-4530
• Email: jsumclibrary@meridianhealth.com
CLINICAL TRIALS
Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is
an important personal decision. To learn
more about current clinical trials available at
Meridian Health, visit us at MeridianHealth.
com, call 732-776-2953, or email us at
clinicaltrials@meridianhealth.com.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE CLINIC
Exams, testing, and treatment of sexually
transmitted and other infectious diseases are
available at this clinic, located at Jersey Shore
University Medical Center. Call 732-774-0151
to schedule a free, confidential appointment.
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
PROGRAMS
The Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club,
Stafford Township, offers personal enrichment
programs, including computer classes,
genealogy, self-defense, and more. Call for
current class offerings, dates, and times.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Meridian Health is happy to arrange custom
health-education programs to meet the needs
of your community group, organization, or
school. Call 732-751-7590 to learn more.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Meridian offers support groups for
bereavement; caregivers; diabetes; anorexia
and bulimia; breast, lung, prostate, thyroid,
and other cancers; Alzheimer’s disease; stroke;
Parkinson’s disease; sleep disorders; celiac
disease; Mended Hearts; weight loss; and more.
Call for more information, dates, and times.
26 Call 1-800-DOCTORS or 1-800-560-9990 to register for programs.