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Exercise & Fitness

Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It has many benefits, including improving your overall health and fitness, and reducing your risk for many chronic diseases.

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新冠期间的视力保护和身心健康 (Vision Care, Mental Health, and Physical Well Being During COVID 19)
新冠期间的视力保护和身心健康 (Vision Care, Mental Health, and Physical Well Being During COVID 19)
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Eye Health
Exercise & Fitness
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Multicultural Health

Presenters:

  • Dr. Lillian Cheng, Ophthalmologist https://associateseyecare.com/
  • Dr. Pei-Chen Hsu, NY/NJ Licensed Psychologist, PhD in Counseling Psychology
  • Dr. Kate Bellucci, Physical Therapist, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at RWJBarnabas Health https://www.rwjbh.org/sbmcrehab/
  • Nannan Wang, Community Liaison at the Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health

 

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  • The Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health https://www.rwjbh.org/saint-barnabas-medical-center/treatment-care/center-for-asian-health/
  • East Brunswick Public Library's Just for the Health of It initiative to promote community health and wellness https://www.justforthehealthofit.org/
Vision Care, Mental Health, and Physical Well Being During COVID 19
Vision Care, Mental Health, and Physical Well Being During COVID 19
Health Topic Category
Exercise & Fitness
Eye Health
Mental Health

Presenters:

  • Dr. Lillian Cheng, Ophthalmologist https://associateseyecare.com/
  • Dr. Pei-Chen Hsu, NY/NJ Licensed Psychologist, PhD in Counseling Psychology
  • Dr. Kate Bellucci, Physical Therapist, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at RWJBarnabas Health https://www.rwjbh.org/sbmcrehab/
  • Nannan Wang, Community Liaison at the Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health

 

Brought to You By:

  • The Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health https://www.rwjbh.org/saint-barnabas-medical-center/treatment-care/center-for-asian-health/
  • East Brunswick Public Library's Just for the Health of It initiative to promote community health and wellness https://www.justforthehealthofit.org/

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