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Meridian Community Health Programs
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or 1-800-560-9990 to
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MERIDIAN CANCER CARE
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis
Hypnotherapy is effective in alleviating
unwanted habits and developing
positive behaviors and lifestyle changes.
Fee is $30.
September 9 and October 14
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center
at Hazlet
Skin Safety
Leonard S. Thomas, R.N., will discuss sun
safety, what skin changes to look for,
and other important topics related to
skin care.
September 10, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean
Club, Stafford Township
Look Good, Feel Better
The American Cancer Society offers this
program to individuals being treated for
cancer. Learn makeup and hair tips to
make you look and feel better.
September 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center
at Hazlet
September 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean
Club, Stafford Township
October 14, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Cancer Conference Room
Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
This four-session smoking-cessation
program is offered by Meridian
Cancer Care and the American Cancer
Society. Learn techniques to live a
smoke-free life.
September 24, 26, and October 1, 3
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ocean Medical Center
Conference Room B
Prostate Health Update
Join Patrick O’Connor, D.O., and learn
the best steps for a healthy prostate,
when you should be screened,
treatment options for prostate cancer,
and other urinary health concerns. A
light lunch will be provided.
September 26, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Ocean Medical Center
Community Room
Advances in Cancer Treatment
Douglas Miller, M.D., will discuss various
cancer treatments including advances in
new technologies. A light lunch will be
provided. Registration is required.
October 7, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Ocean Medical Center
Community Room
Cervical Cancer: What You Need
to Know!
Join gynecologist Alma Bustamante,
M.D., as she discusses cervical cancer, its
risk factors, and treatment options.
October 16, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Family Resource Center at the Ocean
Club, Stafford Township
Colorectal Cancer Lecture and
Screening
Leonard S. Thomas, R.N., will review
risk factors and treatment options.
All participants will be given a simple
take-home screening test.
October 17, 11:00 a.m. – noon
Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center
at Hazlet
Cancer Survivorship Program
Join us for an informative panel
discussion designed to help you on your
survivorship journey as well as life after
your cancer diagnosis. A continental
breakfast will be provided. Registration
is required.
October 18, 10:00 a.m. – noon
Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center
at Hazlet
Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue
and Lymphedema
Learn ways to improve cancer-related
fatigue and how to manage lymphedema.
October 22, noon – 1:00 p.m.
Ocean Medical Center
Community Room
Children’s Art Therapy
Meridian Cancer Care offers art therapy
for children ages 4½ to 13 who have
experienced a loss or are dealing with
a chronically or terminally ill loved
one. Registration is required. Call
732-530-2382.
MERIDIAN
CARDIOVASCULAR
NETWORK
AngioScreen®:
What You Learn
Can Save Your Life
Learn your risk for heart attack
and stroke. This vascular screening
includes carotid artery ultrasound,
heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation),
blood pressure, abdominal aortic
aneurysm, peripheral arterial
disease (PAD), and body mass index.
Participants receive an instant color
report of the findings, educational
material, and private consultation
with a registered nurse. Fee is $74.95.
Registration is required.
September 9, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bayshore Community Hospital
Conference Rooms A and B
September 16 and October 15
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ocean Medical Center
East Wing, Conference Room A
September 25, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Family Resource Center at the
Ocean Club, Stafford Township
September 27, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
and October 18, 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Jersey Shore
University Medical Center
Brennan Rooms 104/105
October 9, 1:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Riverview Medical Center
Two River Conference Suite
October 25, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Meridian Fitness and Wellness
Center at Hazlet
Nutrition and a Healthy Heart
Join Diane Verga, M.D., and learn how to
eat smart to maintain a healthy heart.
September 23, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ocean County Library
Manchester Branch
21 Colonial Drive, Manchester