Teaneck—The Center for Healthy Living (CHL) will be offering a variety of community health classes, health fairs, screening events, workshops, support programs and health counseling on site at Holy Name Medical Center’s Teaneck campus, as well as at community-based venues. To view the full calendar, visit holyname.org/events. Most events are free, unless otherwise noted. To register, please call 1-877-HOLY-NAME (1-877-465-9626).
DECEMBER
Book Club
Date: Thursday, December 3
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Location: Holy Name Medical Center Marian Hall
Call 201-833-3336 to register.
Share your thoughts on the month’s great read, hear others’ opinions, open your mind, and offer suggestions for further reading. Call in to discover the current month’s reading selection.
Lose Weight Naturally with Hypnosis
Dates: Tuesday, December 8
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Holy Name Medical Center Marian Hall
Fee: $70
Call 201-833-3336 to register.
This two-hour weight reduction program teaches behavior modification and uses hypnosis to help you make permanent lifestyle changes that will reduce your weight gradually and naturally. The program is conducted by a certified hypnotist and includes a 30-day reinforcement CD, a series of behavior modification cards for daily positive reinforcement, and FREE reinforcement sessions for one year.
EVENTS AT HNH FITNESS
Rutgers Safety Program for Coaches
Dates: Wednesday, December 9
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: HNH Fitness, 514 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell
Speaker: J. Christopher Mendler, MD, Sports Medicine and Medical Director, HNH Fitness in Oradell
Fee: $35 per class.
Register by email to [email protected].
The Rutgers SAFETY Program is a three-hour safety orientation course for volunteer coaches. It is designed to satisfy the requirements of the NJ “Little League Law” and is utilized by many municipal and recreational athletic programs to meet this requirement. Topics covered include general coaching concepts and the legal, psychological, training, conditioning and medical aspects of coaching.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Bariatric Surgery Seminar
Obesity is not a failure of willpower; it’s a disease that can place you at risk for a number of serious illnesses and medical conditions. The best place to start when contemplating bariatric surgery is one of our free patient seminars, held several times a month at Holy Name Medical Center. For dates and information, please call (201)833-3336.
CPR Classes: Adult, Child and Infant
For dates, times and location, call 201-227-6254 or visit http://holynamectc.enrollware.com.
For the Love of Baby
Breastfeeding Preparation Class
This class is designed to assist women and their families in understanding the process and techniques necessary to make the breastfeeding experience successful. Fee: $30
Breastfeeding Consult
A consultation is available with a breastfeeding specialist by appointment. Fee: $75 (Free for couples who have had their baby at Holy Name.)
Lamaze Childbirth Classes
Choose between a four-week or two-session intensive class to assist women and their coaches with the birthing process. Fee: $150
Cesarean Birth Prep
Prepares expectant couples for cesarean childbirth. Fee: $25
Baby Care Basics
Prepares parents for their first weeks at home with baby. Fee: $20 (Free for couples who have their baby at Holy Name.)
Diabetes & Pregnancy
Our specialists are experienced in managing diabetes related to pregnancy.
Call 201-833-3371 for more information.
Infant Massage
A certified infant massage therapist teaches the benefits and techniques of infant massage. Fee: $30
Sibling Preparation
This course is designed to help children ages three to eight years prepare for the new baby. Fee: $25 per family
FREE SUPPORT GROUPS
Bariatric Support Group
Meets monthly in Marian Hall. Call (201)833-3336 for details, dates and times.
Bereavement Support
Call 201-833-3000, ext. 7580, for more information.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets twice monthly in Marian Hall,
First and third Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Call (201)833-3336 for more information.
Cancer Support Group
Meets twice monthly in Marian Hall,
Second & fourth Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m.
Call (201) 833-3336 for more information.
Caregiver Support Group
Meets monthly in DayAway, 725 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck
First Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.
Call 201-833-3757 for more information.
Diabetes Support
Second Wednesday, 1-2p.m.
Call 201-833-3371 for more information.
New Moms Group
Call 201-833-3124 for more information.
Pregnancy and Newborn Loss Support
Call 201-833-3058 for more information.
Support for Korean Cancer Patients
First Friday, 10 a.m.-noon
Medical Affairs Conference Room
Call Hei Young Yoon at 201-833-3332 for more information.
Visit us online at www.holyname.org/events.