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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proactive measures are being taken.
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earn simple meditation techniques to help relax the body, center your mind and build resistance for stress, anxiety and depression. The instructor will demonstrate simple tools and strategies for making meditation part of your daily routine. All levels welcomed. This free Facebook live series will be held on Mondays, through April 25, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Visit facebook.com/thegrafcenter on each date in the series to access the Facebook Live video. For more information, call 201-608-2377 or email grafcenter@ ehmchealth.org.
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rumming is wonderful way to take care of yourself, as well as lessen feelings of burnout and fatigue. Come and explore a new/old way of having fun while reducing stress. Bring your own drum or instruments. This adult-only drumming circle is scheduled for every second Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at The Valley Center For Health and Wellness, located at 1400 MacArthur Boulevard in Mahwah. To register or for more information, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 or visit ValleyHealth.com/Events. Please note: In-person attendees must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask. On Wednesdays from 9:15-10 a.m. join Danielle Fabrizio, MS, CHES for the Mommy & Me Walking Group. Walk as a community of moms connecting and supporting each other at Westvale Park, Westwood. For additional information and questions, email Thrive@valleyhealth.com. A free eight-week fall prevention program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults will be held virtually on March 10, 17, 24 and 31 as well as April 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. To register, visit HackensackMeridian. org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990. Diabetes Alert Day is March 22. Learn about this silent killer of which more than 34 million Americans are at risk. This virtual event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit HackensackMeridian.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990. 60
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Thanks to an increased number of medical advancements, there are more survivors than ever before. Join us to learn the latest screening and diagnostic tools and treatment options available on March 22 virtually from 7-8 p.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 or visit ValleyHealth.com/Events. Join Stacey Elkhatib Smidt, MD and learn about the importance of sleep for kids’ health and tips for a better night’s rest on March 24 at 12:30 p.m. Register for this virtual event by visiting HackensackMeridian.org/Events or calling 1-800-560-9990. High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because often there are no symptoms. It is the No. 1 cause of stroke and heart disease. Learn about the latest recommendations to treat hypertension on March 24 virtually from 7-8 p.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 or visit ValleyHealth.com/Events. Is it celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or a food allergy? Celiac disease is the result of gluten intolerance a malabsorptive genetic disorder affecting 1 in 133 people in the United States. Common symptoms can include diarrhea, weight loss and malnutrition. Learn about causes of celiac disease and its management virtually on April 5 from 7-8 p.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 or visit ValleyHealth.com/Events. Support and education is crucial to provide better care for your transgender youth. This program will review commonly used terms, what steps you can take to help your child feel safe and navigate the tough rough of living a transgender life, the use of puberty blockers and hormones and resources available. This virtual discussion will take place on April 7 from 7-8 p.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 or visit ValleyHealth.com/Events.
