Calendar of April Community Education Programs offered by Southern Ocean Medical Center

Southern Ocean Medical Center will offer the following programs during the month of April 2016. All of the programs are free and located at the Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness and Wellness at 700 Route 9 South West Creek, NJ 08092, unless otherwise specified. Registration is mandatory prior to all events. To register please call, 1-800-DOCTORS or visit MeridianHealth.com

Monday, April 11, 2016

Take the Plunge! Water Exercise

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fitness Instructor Lisa Tomburo will explain how water exercise might be beneficial to you.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Coping with Brain Injury

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Learn the changes that occur after suffering from a brain injury and how they affect not only the patient, but also family members. Co-sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Are You Getting a Good Night’s Sleep?

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

Not sleeping well? Brenda Snow, R.N., will lecture on sleep disorders and offer tips on how you can get a better night’s sleep.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Genealogy

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Interested in tracing your family history? Join Instructor Barbara Wilson for a hands-on session in our classroom.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Multiple Sclerosis: Living and Managing Everyday Life

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Robert Terranova, D.O., will cover the signs, symptoms, and latest treatment options for multiple sclerosis.

Friday, April 15, 2016

Strong Bodies for a Strong Finish: Sports Injury Prevention

11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

Stanley Michael, M.D., will lecture on sports injuries and will share tips on injury prevention.

Friday, April 22, 2016

NJ State Safety Council Defensive Driving Class

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Learn safe defensive driving techniques and save on your insurance policy.

Call 1-800-DOCTORS for registration and fees.

Monday, April 25, 2016

The Facts on PAD

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Jeffrey Hager, D.O., will cover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for peripheral artery disease which is a common circulatory problem.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

AngioScreen®

10:00 am – 3:30 p.m.

SOMC Center for Health, 279 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Learn your risk for heart attack and stroke. This vascular workup includes carotid artery ultrasound, heart rhythm test, blood pressure, screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease, and body mass index computation.

Fee: $74.95. Registration required.

CPR Classes

Southern Ocean Medical Center, Center for Health, 275 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor, NJ

CPR – BLS for Healthcare Providers Tues. 4/5/16 9 am -1:00 pm

CPR – Family and Friends Wed. 4/6/16 9 am -11:30 am

CPR – BLS for Healthcare Providers Tues. 4/26/16 6 pm - 9:30 pm

Registration Required. Call the Life Support Training Center for registration, fees, and other locations 732-776-4470.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 and Wednesday, April 20, 2016

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

About Southern Ocean Medical Center

Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin is a member of the Meridian Health family, which includes Jersey Shore University Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in Neptune, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel and Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy and Old Bridge.

Southern Ocean Medical Center is home to a wide range of clinical services and programs specializing in cardiovascular and stroke care, maternity and women's health, orthopedics and joint health, bariatric surgery, and wellness and prevention programs.

Part of Meridian Cancer Care, Southern Ocean Medical Center provides comprehensive cancer services, including radiation oncology, surgery, and clinical trials, and is connected to specialized programs and services throughout Meridian Health. For more information, visit SouthernOceanMedicalCenter.com.