COMMUNITY C A L E N D A R
Community Education
Unless otherwise indicated, events are free and registration is required. To register or for more information, visit www.rwjbh.org/SomersetEvents.
JULY
AUGUST
Sarcoma: Cancer of the Connective Tissue
Breastfeeding Basics & Benefits
During this webinar, understand sarcomas, the prevalence in adults versus children, the subtypes of sarcomas, possible causes, risk factors, diagnostic tools, treatment options and prevention strategies. Learn about RWJUH Somerset’s new medical oncology program. Roman Groisberg, MD, medical oncologist and Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Adam Berger, MD, Chief of Melanoma and Sarcoma Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Kathleen Toomey, MD, oncologist and Medical Director of Steeplechase Cancer Center Wednesday, July 7 | Noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/3x2lp03 Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection
Urgent Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic
During this webinar, discover the difference between urgent care and emergency care; conditions that urgent care centers treat; conditions that warrant an emergency room visit; the role urgent care centers play during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as testing and vaccination; protocols taken to ensure patient safety; and the importance of not delaying care. Michael Marchetti, MD, Medical Director of RWJPE Hillsborough Urgent Care Wednesday, July 14 | Noon to 12:30 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/3tt3Vb2 Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection
Pancreas Perks and Problems: Preventing Cancer and Promoting a Positive Prognosis
During this webinar, understand the function of the pancreas, conditions affecting it, signs it is not functioning properly, risk factors for pancreatic cancer, stages of cancer, diagnosis, treatments including surgical interventions and prevention strategies. Miral Sadaria Grandhi, MD, FACS, surgical oncologist Thursday, July 22 | Noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/3uROedZ Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection
Nutrition Dialogue with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and America’s Grow-a-Row
During this webinar, learn how local, freshly harvested foods can boost your health and reduce your risk of cancer. Includes healthy recipe demonstrations. Evelyn Fuertes, NDTR, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Michelle Jansen, MS, MAT, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Shauna Alvarez, Executive Chef, America’s Grow-a-Row Tuesday, July 27 | 2 to 3 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/32rx0HX Offered in collaboration with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and America’s Grow-a-Row
Healthy Together
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During this webinar, discover the health benefits of breastfeeding, common positions such as the cradle or clutch, strategies to overcome problems such as mastitis and cracked nipples, techniques to encourage latching, the ideal feeding pattern, the recommended length of feeding time on each side, pumping tips and supplementation recommendations, including when it’s appropriate. Ariel Ross, RN, BSN, IBCLC, Certified Lactation Consultant Wednesday, August 4 | Noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/3trafjh Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection
Tongue-Tied? Speak Up on Speech Impediments
This webinar will explain the difference between speech and language disorders; common speech disorders such as stuttering, apraxia and dysarthria; the difference between receptive, expressive and mixed expressive-receptive language disorders; risk factors; signs and symptoms; causes; related health conditions that alter speech, such as stroke and aphasia; diagnostic tools; and treatment options. Caitlin Rusak, CCC-SLP, Senior Speech Pathologist Thursday, August 12 | Noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/3st1pjQ Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection
Exotic Produce: The Cream of the Crop!
During this webinar, learn about unusual fruits and vegetables such as jicama and rambutan, nutritional values, the health benefits of each, how to incorporate them into your diet and where they may be purchased. A cooking demonstration with healthy recipes will follow. Tia Hagins, RD, Community Nutritionist Peter Pascale, Executive Chef Thursday, August 19 | Noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/3stzrEt Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection
Herd Immunity: Are We There Yet?
This webinar will explain the immune system, different types of immunity, signs and causes of a weak immune system, how the body develops immunity, the role of vaccinations, vaccine composition and recommended inoculations, as well as the importance of herd immunity and if it has been reached in the present COVID-19 pandemic. Ron Nahass, MD, infectious disease specialist and Chief Epidemiologist Tuesday, August 24 | Noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/3mRPUkR Offered in collaboration with Friends Health Connection
COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS Blood Pressure Screening
Wednesday, September 15 9 a.m. to noon Tarantino Promenade at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset; free To preregister, call 908.685.2814 for appointment.
Cholesterol Screening
Includes total cholesterol, HDL, ratio and glucose Wednesday, September 15 9 a.m. to noon Tarantino Promenade at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset; $15 To preregister, call 908.685.2814 for appointment.
Prostate Cancer Screening
This free PSA screening and exam by a urologist is for high-risk men 35 and over and all men 40 and over with no personal history of prostate cancer. As part of a research study, participants must complete a questionnaire. Registration is required. Call 908.685.2814 to schedule an appointment. Thursday, September 23 5 to 7 p.m. Steeplechase Cancer Center Suite 2300 Saturday, September 25 9 to 11 a.m. Steeplechase Cancer Center Suite 2300
Summer 2021
6/2/21 3:37 PM
