The HEAL initiative is a student-run initiative from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School that provides education on high blood pressure management, with a focus on lifestyle modifications. They will also provide information at local community sites to check blood pressure and steps on how to properly track blood pressure at home.
Provided by Saint Peter's University Hospital
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Registration required
Call Information Services 732-390-6767 to register
Blood Pressure Screening: A blood pressure test measures the pressure in your arteries as your heart pumps. High blood pressure greatly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Early Detection Saves Lives.
Take control of your breast health with this educational session given by the Health Equity & Breast Care Connection, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Gain understanding of your breast anatomy, risk factors, screening, and self-advocacy.
Everyone is welcome and lunch is being provided for free.
Learn how to perform CPR on an infant and how to help an infant who is choking. An infant is defined as a child 1 year of age or younger. Please note, this workshop is designed for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card or certification.
Adults and teens ages 16 years and older are welcome and encouraged to attend!
The Family & Friends CPR program teaches you how to perform CPR on adults and children, and how to help an adult or child. This course is designed for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card.
Adults and teens ages 16 years and older are welcome and encouraged to attend!
1 person per registration, please.
One pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Appointments recommended. For an appointment go to https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive
Sponsor Code 68743
Or Call 800-933-2566
Donors 76 years old and over need a doctor's note unless one is already on file. 16 year olds need signed NYBC parental consent form. Donors who have been vaccinated can donate without any wait period unless they are not feeling well.
This workshop explores many aspects of the fruit of the Theobroma cacao tree including its place in history, different types of chocolate, how it’s processed and how it has been studied. Research on specific components in cocoa, including flavonoids, have led to a strong body of evidence that cocoa and dark chocolate may provide health benefits that include reductions in blood pressure and total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, prevention of DM2 and stroke reduction.
One pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Appointments recommended. For an appointment go to https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive
Sponsor Code 68743
Or Call 800-933-2566
Donors 76 years old and over need a doctor's note unless one is already on file. 16 year olds need signed NYBC parental consent form. Donors who have been vaccinated can donate without any wait period unless they are not feeling well.
Roderick "Rod" Spann is a Licensed Insurance Broker with Senior Advisors working specifically with Medicare beneficiaries. Senior Advisors is currently helping around 30,000 clients all over the US with their health insurance needs.
Visit this Health Information table to get handouts on nutrition education for people with hypertension and how to properly take your blood pressure measurement.