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Children’s Health and Weight Management Program
Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 4 to 5 pm
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 16 percent of kids between 6 and 19 years of age – over 9 million young people – are overweight. The Children’s Health and Weight Management Program is designed to help children who are more than 20 pounds overweight lose the excess weight, and learn to incorporate positive lifestyle and behavioral changes that will help them keep the weight off. This four-session program is available to children ages 6 to 16, at no cost to uninsured residents of Lakewood through a Lakewood Township Community Development Grant. Parents are asked to accompany their child for the weekly sessions and are encouraged to participate. The program will be held at Kimball’s Institute for Rehabilitative and Occupational Health Services located on the Kimball Campus at 500 River Avenue in Lakewood. A physician’s prescription for medical clearance is necessary to participate in the four-week program. Space is limited to six children per session and registration is required. For more information or to register, please call David Terlizzi at 732-942-5900.
Arthritis and Depression Seminar
Monday, September 22 at 2 pm
Arthritis is a progressive disease that leads to decreased loss of ability to perform activities of daily living. The pain associated with Arthritis can drain a person’s energy and cause extreme fatigue and exhaustion. The pain and the loss of ability can eventually lead to depression. Join Debbi Englehardt, RN, BS, BSN, COHN-S, community health educator, to learn about the signs and symptoms of Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis; the effects of arthritis on the body; the signs and symptoms of clinical depression; and some helpful tips on combating depression. Each participant will also receive a Depression Scale to complete to identify major depressive syndrome. This program will be held at the Manchester Library. If you are interested in registering or would like more information, please call the Manchester Library at 732-657-7600. Free.
Smoking Cessation Introductory Session
Tuesday, September 23 at 7 pm
It’s your choice. Quitting Smoking is difficult to do alone. Did you know that you can double your chances of quitting successfully by joining a support program? Register today to attend this free introductory session and take your first steps to a healthier, happier lifestyle. This program will be held at Kimball Medical Center’s Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. If you are interested in registering or would like more information, please call the Quit Center at 732-914-1688. Free.
Date: August 27, 2008
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@barnabashealth.org
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