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Knee Replacement Surgery
Come hear Samuel Epstein, D.O., speak
about the latest techniques for knee
replacement surgery and who is a candidate.
October 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club
New Solutions for Hip Pain
Join Aman Dhawan, M.D., as he identifies
and reviews common causes of hip pain
with a focus on cartilage injury, labral tears,
and hip impingement. Learn the various
treatment options available to resolve pain,
restore function, and improve quality of life.
October 30, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Brennan Rooms 104/105
SCREENINGS
Health and Safety Fair
Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy life!
Join us at this annual fair for education,
information, and health screenings.
September 8, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
St. Francis Center, Long Beach Island
September 22, 8:30 a.m. – noon
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
111 Highway 71, Spring Lake
AngioScreen®: What You
Learn Can Save Your Life
This screening identifies your risk for
abdominal aortic aneurysm and checks your
carotid artery, blood pressure, heart rhythm,
and more. You’ll receive an instant color
report of the findings, educational materials,
and consultation with a registered nurse.
The fee is $74.95. Registration is required.
September 12, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ocean Medical Center, Conference Room A
September 17, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bayshore Community Hospital
Conference Rooms A and B
September 25, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Brennan Rooms 104/105
October 3, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Conference Rooms 1 and 2
October 17, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Meridian Rehabilitation at Manalapan
195 Route 9 South, Suite 113, Manalapan
October 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center at Hazlet
Balance Screenings
Minimize your risk for falls or episodes of
dizziness. Call 732-206-8263 to register for
a free balance screening.
September 26, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Meridian Life Rehabilitation, Brick
October 17, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Meridian Life Rehabilitation, Point Pleasant
Blood Pressure Screenings
First and third Wednesday of each month
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club
Diabetes Foot Screening
For an appointment, call the Wound Center
at Southern Ocean Medical Center at
609-978-3077.
First Wednesday of the month, noon – 1:00 p.m.
Ocean County Cholesterol
and Blood Pressure
Screenings for Low-Income
Seniors
Funding provided by Ocean County Board
of Chosen Freeholders for qualified
residents ages 60 and older. Call for dates,
times, and locations.
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Incontinence: Take Control
Jamie Besante, DPT, will share the latest
treatments for bladder control and urinary
function. This seminar can help you reclaim
an active and healthy lifestyle.
September 11, 11:00 a.m. – noon
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club
Caring for the Caregiver
Join William Power, M.D., and Meridian
At Home to learn ways to handle stress,
find resources, and understand the aging
process and memory disorders. A light
dinner will be served. Registration is
required.
October 3, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Ullman Conference Center
Living Wills
Do you have a living will? The state of New
Jersey recognizes living wills and encourages
residents to have one. This workshop will
show you how to complete yours.
October 5, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club
The Aging Eye
Ophthalmologist Larry Frieman, M.D., will
discuss the aging process of the eye and
conditions you might experience with age.
October 23, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Riverview Medical Center
Joan and Robert Rechnitz Conference and
Education Center
Solutions to Balance
Problems
Learn about balance and your treatment
options for dizziness symptoms.
October 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ocean Medical Center, Conference Room C
AARP Driving Safety Program
This one-day class can reduce car insurance
costs! The fee is $12 for AARP members and
$14 for nonmembers. Call for details.
WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY
OPTIONS FOR WEIGHT-LOSS
SURGERY
Join Seth Kipnis, M.D., for this program on
the benefits of weight-loss surgery.
September 5, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
October 3, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Brennan Rooms 104/105
WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY:
THE FACTS
Karl Strom, M.D., medical director of the
Bariatric Center of Excellence at Southern
Ocean Medical Center and Bayshore
Community Hospital, and surgeons
Jonathan Reich, M.D., and Silvia Fresco,
M.D., will host educational programs on
the benefits of weight-loss surgery.
September 6, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Bayshore Community Hospital
Ground Floor Conference Room
September 11 and October 9, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ramada Inn, 2373 U.S. 9, Toms River
September 12 and October 10, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Conference Rooms 1 and 2
September 18 and October 16, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Meridian Life Fitness, Point Pleasant
September 20 and October 18, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center at Hazlet
September 24 and October 29, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ocean County Library, 10 East Lacey Road,
Forked River
Meridian HealthViews • September/October 2012
Call 1-800-DOCTORS or 1-800-560-9990 to register for programs.
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