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Lourdes Health System Offers Community Outreach Events

​Lourdes is committed to caring for patients - mind, body and spirit

Lourdes Health System is committed to caring for patients - mind, body and spirit. Participants are welcome to register for following programs listed below by calling 1-888-LOURDES (1-888-568-7337). Programs are free unless otherwise noted. To become a member of Lourdes’ LiveWell Club, call 609-326-6041 to join for free.

FEBRUARY

Monday, February 13

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1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Nutrition For Your Heart

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With Kathryn Friedman, CHHC & Shoprite Dietitians (Ravitz Family Markets)

Location: LourdesCare at Cherry Hill, 1 Brace Road, Cherry Hill, NJ

Choose a healthy future. Spend an hour with us learning about the healthiest foods and lifestyle habits that will get you on track to improve your heart health.

Tuesday, February 21

1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Acupuncture for Stress Relief

With Lydia Reese, M.S. L.Ac.

Location: Lourdes Little Portion, 1049 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ

Wednesday, February 22

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Wellness Tips for a Healthy Heart

With Dr. Ibrahim Moussa DO, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI

Location: LourdesCare at Cherry Hill, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ

It’s American Heart Month and the ideal time to learn about healthy ways to protect your heart from Cardiovascular Disease. Learn how to protect your heart by exercising, eating healthy, and managing stress.

March

Tuesday, March 21

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Spring Clean your Diet

With Kathryn Friedman, BS, CHHC

Location: LourdesCare at Cherry Hill, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ

Embrace the new season and learn healthy eating habits for a renewed nutrition plan and a fresh new take on food choices and cooking tips.

Friday, March 24

1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Acupuncture for Pain Management

With a Lourdes Wellness Services Acupuncturist

Location: Lourdes Little Portion, 1049 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ

Saturday, March 25

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Going Deeper: Is Spiritual Direction for You?

With Marie Mitarotondo, MA

Location: LourdesCare at Cherry Hill, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ

Spiritual direction is a way to become more aware of how God is at work in your life. Seekers of all and of no established religious traditions are welcome.

Wednesday, March 29

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Colorectal Health

With David Berg, MD, FACS

Location: LourdesCare at Cherry Hill, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Join the rally and do your part to help raise awareness by learning about prevention, risk factors and treatment options.

Ongoing - FREE Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening

Note: Fasting preferred for the glucose

No Registration Required! Receive: Interpretation of results, educational materials, and tips for healthy living.

2nd Wednesday of every month

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center

1600 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ (located in the hallway past the main lobby, next to the Chapel)

(856) 757-3500

4th Monday of every month

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Willingboro Public Library

220 Willingboro Way, Willingboro, NJ

(609) 877-6668

4th Tuesday of every month

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Westampton Public Library

5 Pioneer Blvd., Main Branch, Westhampton, NJ

(609) 267-9660

4th Friday of every month

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County (located in the main lobby)

218 Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ

(609) 835-2900

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