East Brunswick Public Library

Event Location

Get Pumped Up About Heart Health (Hybrid)

The HEAL team is a student run initiative that focuses on empowering the community members to take control of their blood pressure through educational workshops that focus on lifestyle factors that contribute to increased blood pressures. Also, the program aims to provide education on how to properly take your blood pressure and provide information on local resources within the community where you can take your blood pressure.

 

"Addressing Hypertension through Nutrition"

This program will focus on nutrition education for hypertension management.

 

“I don’t understand!” Aging, Hearing Loss, and Dementia

This program will discuss the effects of aging on hearing, the challenges of diagnosing dementia when hearing loss is present, and the links between dementia and hearing loss. Three theories on the links between hearing loss and cognitive impairment will be explored. Finally, practical suggestions on treatment of hearing loss for patients with cognitive impairment will be offered.

 

Blood Drive

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. 

CANCELLED--Get Pumped Up About Heart Health (Hybrid) & Health Information Table: High Blood Pressure

The HEAL team is a student run initiative that focuses on empowering the community members to take control of their blood pressure through educational workshops that focus on lifestyle factors that contribute to increased blood pressures. Also, the program aims to provide education on how to properly take your blood pressure and provide information on local resources within the community where you can take your blood pressure.

 

This program will focus on nutrition education for hypertension management.

 

Effective Doctor Visits -- followed by Blood Sugar Screening

With this program you will learn about what to expect from a doctor's visit, plus tips on how to have an effective talk with your doctor. The presenter will give suggestions on how to retain the information discussed during a visit with your healthcare provider.

 

This presentation will be followed by a free blood sugar screening provided by a registered nurse.

 

Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2023: One-on-One Walk-in Session (ayuda disponible en español)

One-on-one Walk-in Session with a Trained Navigator (first come, first served basis)

Open enrollment period ends January 31st!

Need help getting health insurance before open enrollment ends this month?

A Family Resource Network Certified Health Insurance Navigator will be available to talk with you in private in Group Study Room B at the East Brunswick Public Library.

World Braille Day

Are you struggling to read traditional print? Then you may qualify to borrow books from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC)! TBBC provides services and accessible books (audiobooks and braille) to New Jersey residents who are low vision, have reading disabilities, or cannot hold a book or turn the pages.