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Meridian Community Health Programs Call 1-800-DOCTORS or 1-800-560-9990 to register for programs. 24 Children’s Counseling Meridian Behavioral Health offers a variety of counseling services at both our Neptune and Shrewsbury locations. We offer age-specific group therapy, a therapeutic after-school program for children ages 7 to 13, as well as traditional individual and family therapy. Call 732-869-2784, ext. 2, for registration, schedules, and fees. DIABETES HAVE DIABETES? SEE TAKE CONTROL PROGRAM ON PAGE 25. Prediabetes Prediabetes is a serious medical condition that can lead to diabetes later in life. Learn lifestyle changes and treatment options that can help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. September 19, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township Exercise and Diabetes Learn the benefits of exercise and how living a healthy lifestyle can make a positive impact on diabetes. October 2, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Ocean Medical Center, Community Room Comprehensive Diabetes Management Individual or group educational and support programs. To register, call Bayshore Community Hospital at 732-888-7362, Riverview Medical Center and Ocean Medical Center at 732-530-2555, Jersey Shore University Medical Center at 732-897-3980, and Southern Ocean Medical Center at 609-978-3400. FITNESS Self-Defense Exercises Learn how to use balance and leverage over strength to help defend yourself. Fee is $3 per class. September 19, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. October 3 and 17, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township Restorative Yoga Restorative yoga is designed to promote curative energies, stress reduction, and a positive mind-set while learning gentle poses, breathing techniques, and silent meditation. September 24, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Ocean Medical Center Community Room Improve Your Run Learn how the MotionXcellence Sports Performance Lab can analyze your gait to help improve your run. October 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meridian Life Fitness, Point Pleasant NUTRITION Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss Learn how to set goals, make a healthy meal plan, and tips to achieve lasting weight loss. September 23, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Ocean Medical Center Community Room Eating on the Run Melanie Rapolla, R.D., will discuss how you can eat right and stay healthy while juggling a busy schedule. September 26, 11:00 a.m. – noon Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center at Hazlet Nutrition for a Healthy Brain Liz Amisson, R.D., will discuss how the foods you choose can affect your brain health and what nutrients can improve memory and brain function. October 24, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township Nutrition Counseling Consult a registered dietician to design a food plan that meets your weight-management and medical nutrition needs. For more information, registration, and fees, call Riverview Center at 732-530-2555, Meridian Life Fitness at 732-206-8263, or Southern Ocean Medical Center at 609-978-3400. Weight-Loss and Wellness Programs Meridian Life Fitness offers a variety of weight-loss and wellness programs to suit your lifestyle, including the ability to meet with a wellness adviser. Call 732-206-8263 for information, fees, and registration. ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE Total Joint Replacement Join Joel Fechisin, M.D., as he discusses total joint replacement and other conservative treatment options. September 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ocean Medical Center Conference Room A Hip Replacement Samuel Epstein, D.O., will discuss who is a candidate for hip replacement and the latest techniques for surgery. September 19, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township What Causes Knee Pain? Michael Cunningham, M.D., will discuss common causes of knee pain, including symptoms and treatment options. September 19, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center at Hazlet Exercise for Managing Pain Learn how the right kind of supervised exercise can help ease pain in your back, knees, hips, or shoulders and bring movement back to your life. October 4, 11:00 a.m. – noon Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center at Hazlet Putting Your Best Foot Forward Learn how faulty foot mechanics can lead to many dysfunctions, not just in the foot, but in the knee, hip, and back, and find out the best footwear for your foot. A foot screening will be provided. October 8, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meridian Life Fitness, Point Pleasant
Meridian Community Health Programs Call 1-800-DOCTORS or 1-800-560-9990 to register for programs. Suffering from Back Pain? Nader Hebela, M.D., will discuss the causes of back pain and treatment options. October 9, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Ocean Medical Center Conference Room A SCREENINGS Free Blood Pressure Screening First and third Wednesday of each month, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township Balance Screening Minimize your risk for falls or episodes of dizziness. Call 732-206-8263 to register for a free balance screening. September 18, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Ocean Medical Center October 2, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Meridian Life Fitness, Point Pleasant Colon Rectal Screening Take-home screening tests will be given out at the Colorectal Cancer lecture. October 18, 10:00 a.m. – noon Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center at Hazlet Diabetes Foot Screening Call the Wound Center at Southern Ocean Medical Center at 609-978-3077. First Wednesday of each month Noon – 1:00 p.m. SENIOR PROGRAMS MEDICARE GPS INFORMATION SESSION – SEE PAGE 26 FOR DATES AND TIMES. AARP Driving Safety Program Driving program for adults 50 and older who want to develop safe defensive driving techniques. The fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Make checks payable to AARP. Call for dates and times. ❤ Joyful Heart Tea Learn the latest heart-health information while enjoying tea and heart-healthy delights! Registration is required. Call 732-938-4500, ext. 2554. September 26, 10:30 a.m. – noon Howell Senior Center 251 Preventorium Road, Howell Fall Prevention Learn how to improve your balance through exercise. October 4, noon – 12:30 p.m. Meridian Life Fitness Point Pleasant Beach Genealogy Beyond the Basics This class is designed for those who have already started a family tree and have basic computer skills. October 21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township Take Control of Incontinence Urologist Deep Trivedi, M.D., will share the latest treatments for bladder control and urinary function. October 22, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township Forever Fit: Mature Adult Fitness Registration is not necessary for this 60-minute adult fitness program. Fee is $3.50 per session. Bring payment to class. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Stafford Community Center, Manahawkin WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY Options for Weight-Loss Surgery Seth Kipnis, M.D., discusses the benefits of weight-loss surgery. September 4 and October 2 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 10 and 26 October 17 and 29, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center at Hazlet September 10 and October 8 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Ramada Inn 2373 Route 9, Toms River September 11 and October 9 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Southern Ocean Medical Center September 4, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. September 12, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Bayshore Community Hospital Conference Rooms A and B September 20, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Double Tree Hilton, 700 Hope Road Tinton Falls September 23, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Ocean County Library – Toms River 101 Washington Street October 3, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Riverview Medical Center GENERAL WELLNESS Lyme Disease Join Jeanmarie Chudzik, M.D., for an overview of Lyme disease, its symptoms, treatment options, and complications. September 4, 10:00 – 11:00 a.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 car insurance. Call for fees and to register. September 9, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township Take Control: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Six-week program for people living with chronic health conditions and their caregivers to help manage symptoms and daily challenges. Starting September 12, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Ocean County Library, Point Pleasant Borough Starting September 18, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Meridian Fitness and Wellness Center at Hazlet Starting October 23, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Family Resource Center at the Ocean Club, Stafford Township 25
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