Community Health Events

If you are scheduled for a Cardiac Catheterization procedure at Morristown Medical Center, you and your caregiver are invited to attend a live, educational program on Zoom. You will get valuable information including:

• How to find your way here
• How to prepare for your procedure
• What to expect before, during, and after your catheterization 
  

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Knowing how to act in a medical crisis can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why the Atlantic Training Center offers courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS) and advanced care life support (ACLS) for non-Atlantic Health System health care professionals and members of the community.  In addiition, they offer first aid training to community groups, businesses, and the general public. 

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Dates:  Mondays and Fridays
Times:
9:00am - 10:30am, Mondays only, Overlook Medical Center
10:00am - 11:30am, Mondays and Fridays, Morristown Medical Center

If you are scheduled for Total Joint Replacement surgery, you and your caregiver are invited to attend a virtual, live educational program on Zoom. You will get valuable information including:

• Answers to many questions you may have about your upcoming surgery
• What you need to do before and after surgery
• Information regarding medications, pain management and physical therapy

Total Joint Replacement Education Program enrollment > 

• Date: January 13, 2025
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Diabetes is a common condition that can seriously impact your quality of life, but just knowing the signs and symptoms can help
you manage and prevent further complications. Learn how diabetes impacts a person and what actions you can take to protect yourself!

Presented by: Ashley Lucyk, CHES®, Health Educator, Community Health, Atlantic Health System

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• Date: January 16, 2025
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us to learn about the growing incidence of diabetes, the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) for those living with diabetes and new and promising treatments for CKD.

Presented by: Dr. Shabnam Gupta, Nephrologist, Atlantic Medical Group Nephrology at Livingston and Bayonne 

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• Date: January 21, 2025
• Time: 12:00 - 12:45pm
• Location: Virtual

Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of an infection and is one of the most serious medical issues in the U.S and around the world. Learn what it is, how to identify it and how it’s treated.

Presented by: Susan Higgins, MSN, RN, CEN, Project Manager, Quality and Patient Safety, Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center 

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• Date: January 21, 2025
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
• Location: Municipal Building
  50 Woodland Avenue
  Morris Township, NJ 07960

Join us to learn about vaccine options for seniors. We will go over which vaccines are recommended for seniors, how they work, when people should get vaccinated and how to fit vaccines into a plan to maintain overall health and well-being.

Presented by: Jeanne Mihalik, RN, APN-C, Nurse Practitioner Geriatric Assessment Center 

To register call Morris Township Parks & Recreation at 973-326-7371.

• Date: January 22, 2025
• Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us to learn about cervical health and best practices for preventing health issues. The discussion will cover early-stage preventive measures.

Presented by: Fatima Naqvi, MD, Interim System Medical Director, Women’s Health at Atlantic Health System, Ambulatory Medical Director, Women’s Health, Atlantic Medical Group 

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• Date: January 23, 2025
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us to learn about perinatal mood disorders. We will discuss signs, symptoms, and timing. We will also provide information on free resources and support groups.

Presented by: Janice Rodas, Night Shift Nurse Educator, Maternity Center at Overlook Medical Center and Anne Lawson, RN, CNM, PMH-C, Nurse Midwife, Women’s Health and Midwifery at Summit 

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• Date: January 29, 2025
• Time: 12:00 - 12:45pm
• Location: Virtual

Childhood is made up of positive and negative experiences that shape who you will become as an adult. Join us for a discussion about these experiences, their impact on health throughout one’s lifespan, and recommendations for reducing the negative and increasing positive experiences.

Presented by: Ashley Lucyk, CHES®, Health Educator, Community Health, Atlantic Health System. 

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• Date: February 12, 2025
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
• Location: Virtual

Join us for a compassionate and practical workshop designed to support families facing the complex emotional and practical landscape of serious illness. This presentation will provide essential insights into managing family dynamics during health challenges.

We will address critical topics such as sustaining marriages under stress, helping adult children transition into caregiver roles for their parents, managing sibling relationships, and supporting young children through a family health crisis. Our goal is to offer understanding, strategies, and hope during one of life’s most challenging journeys.

Presented by the social work team of Atlantic Neuroscience Institute:
Kristen Boyd, LCSW
Janet LeMonnier, LCSW, OSW-C
Victoria Veninata, LCSW

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For more information or questions, call: 908-522-3514