UPCOMING HEALTH EVENTS

Here, you’ll see the return of some in-person health events as well as virtual events hosted by Bergen County’s area hospitals. Make sure to register for in-person and/or virtual events. Please note, if a specific location is not mentioned, said event is virtual.

The NJ Sharing Network is hosting a 5K on Sunday, Sept. 12 at their headquarters, located in New Providence. The USATF certified race will begin at 8:30 a.m. The walk will follow at 10 a.m. NJ Sharing Network is known for saving lives through organ and tissue donation.

An adult health and wellness workshop focusing on blood pressure will be held on Monday, Sept. 13 and Monday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff. Register online at WyckoffYMCA.org/HUMC.

Explore story time with Mary Ann Fernandez as she takes children and their families on magical journeys and fairytale adventures to faraway places using guided imagery and meditation. This free 30-minute class is the perfect opportunity to relax and de-stress together while also introducing coping skills and strengthening imagination, emotional growth, and cognitive development. Story time is offered on the following dates with the accompanying title: Sept. 13, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!;” Sept. 20, “The Ugly Duckling;” and Sept 27, “The Sneetches.” All sessions are from 4-4:30 p.m. Register by emailing grafcenter@ehmchealth.org or calling (201) 608-2377.

A year-long program designed for people with prediabetes and those who are at high risk for Type 2 diabetes will begin on Monday, Sept. 13 from 5-6 p.m. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events.

COVID-19 hit the U.S. and closed our state over a year ago. It changed the way we live, learn and work dramatically, and it’s no wonder we have some residual stress and anxiety from it all. Let’s connect and talk about what our new normal looks like and how to best navigate it on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 7-8 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood. The presenter will be Michael J. Tozzoli, LCSW Chief Executive Officer West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Inc. Register online at www.valleyhealth.com/events/life-afterlockdown. Join an addiction specialist for a discussion on substance use disorder, factors contributing to addiction and how to find treatment and build a bath to successful recovery on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events.

Celebrate the first day of fall with a fall prevention seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. Manisha Parulekar, MD and therapists from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will lead the discussion. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events.

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team will explore childhood physical development milestones and how parents can support their child through this on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events.

Join Lori Leslie, MD as she discusses lymphoma, chromic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and the importance of a strong immune system on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 2-3 p.m. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events.

An AHA Hands-only CPR for adults and early heart attack workshop will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff. Register online at WyckoffYMCA.org/HUMC.

Join Adrian Pristas, MD and learn why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep, how it affects your health, tips on getting a good night’s sleep, sleep apnea and other treatment options on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 6-7 p.m. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events.

The Woodcliff Educational Foundation (WCLEF)’s 35th Annual Run for Education on paved, USATF certified course with tree-lined residential streets with water stops and posted mile markers, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3. All proceeds go directly back to the local schools. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/59rua2c9.

Sort the facts of breast cancer from the fiction with Gail Starr, MD on Tuesday, Oct. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events.

Join a registered dietitian to discuss concerns about food allergies on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from noon to 12:45 p.m. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey, the independent, New Jersey non-profit providing education and support to New Jersey families battling Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is hosting a “Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s” on Sunday, Oct. 24 at Bergen Community College, Paramus. The inperson walk will start at 10 a.m., with day-of registration beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by a kick-off ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Individuals, families, local businesses, and organizations are invited to participate by registering online at www.alznj.org. Donations can be made online as well.

A woman’s body is ever changing. Whether you are just starting menopause, well into it, or well through it, join Cristina Giambalvo, DNP, CNM Director, Midwifery Program to discuss what to expect next on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 7-8 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood. Register online at valleyhealth.com/events/menopause-tis-season.

Join pediatric endocrinologists on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. as they address how hormones change and when something is medically wrong with a child’s growth or mood. To register or for more information, call (800) 560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ Events. Harrington Park’s 5K Fall Spectacular is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13. The event includes a 5K run and walk for all ages, a mile fun run for ages 9 and under and a kiddie dash for ages 6 and under. Additional race information can be found at www.hp5k.org.

Valley’s weekly Breastfeeding Support Group is now meeting online. Talk to other breastfeeding moms and Valley’s breastfeeding specialists from the comfort of your home. For more information, including dates and times, call 201-291-6151 (option 1) or email familyeducation@valleyhealth.com. To register or for more information, call 1-800-825-5391 or visit ValleyHealth.com/Events.

The Center for Family Education is offering a free, online Pregnancy Support Group for expectant moms. Weekly meetings offer information on having your baby at Valley; support to ease fears and anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis; and pregnancy advice from a Labor and Delivery nurse, as well as fellow moms-to-be. Sign up today and join an upcoming meeting. Questions? Please email familyeducation@valleyhealth.com or call 201-291-6151 (option 1) for more information. To register or for more information, call 1-800-825-5391 or visit ValleyHealth.com/Events.

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