Monmouth Medical Center Presents Early October Community Health Education Programs

PLAY IT SAFE: CARDIAC AND CONCUSSION SCREENINGS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to Noon
The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes will provide free cardiac and concussion baseline screenings to young athletes. Available to the first 130 young athletes who sign up, the cardiac screening is open to those ages 6 to 18. The concussion baseline screening, available to the first 80 who sign up, is for young athletes ages 12 and older. These screenings sponsored by the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at Barnabas Health, take place at the Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by emailing teamlink@barnabashealth.org. Free.

11TH ANNUAL LATINO FESTIVAL OF MONMOUTH COUNTY
Saturday, October 3 from noon to 8:30 p.m.
The Latino Festival of Monmouth County will celebrate its 11th anniversary on October 3 in downtown Freehold. The festival coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month which takes place from September 15 to October 15 and will feature Latino food, fun and music. The Monmouth Medical Center team will be onsite to provide free health screenings. This festival takes place at the Monmouth County Hall of Records Annex Parking Lot, located at 1 East Main Street in Freehold. For more information, please visit www.lfomc.com.

FREE BREAST CANCER SCREENING, BREAST RECONSTRUCTIVE AWARNESS (BRA Day) AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center
Thursday, October 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus
This program will feature free clinical breast exams and screening mammograms for insured and uninsured women. These programs are limited, so early registration is suggested. The Oct. 3 program will be held at the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. The Oct. 8 program will be held at the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, located at 500 River Avenue, Suite 200 in Lakewood. For an appointment call 732-923-7700, option 1.

22nd ANNUAL SUSAN G. KOMEN CENTRAL & SOUTH JERSEY RACE FOR THE CURE
Sunday, October 4 – Pre-race activities begin at 7 a.m. Race begins at 9 a.m.
According to Breast Cancer.org, about one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Each year, the Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and its runners race fight this statistic. This year, Monmouth Medical Center is the Survivor Recognition and Celebration Sponsor for the race, which takes place at Six Flags Great Adventure, located at 1 Six Flags Blvd. in Jackson. For more information or to register for the race,visit www.komencsnj.org.

MAXIMIZING MEMORY
Wednesday, October 7 from 1 to 2 p.m.
This lecture, presented by Shira Goldberg, MD, Department of Geriatrics at Monmouth Medical Center, will help you recognize the effects of normal aging on the brain, improve brain function and prevent “senior moments” with brain exercises. This program is presented as part of the SCAN Catalog of Courses and takes place at Boscov’s third floor auditorium in the Monmouth Mall, located at Routes 35 & 36 in Eatontown. Registration is required by calling 732-542-1326.

WHY DO MY FEET HURT?
Wednesday, October 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Our feet take us everywhere and anywhere we need to go, and sometimes, they hurt! Join David LaPorta, DPM, of the American Foot & Ankle Center, for a discussion on common causes of foot pain and ways to take care of your tired, achy feet. This program is presented as part of the SCAN Catalog of Courses and takes place at Boscov’s third floor auditorium in the Monmouth Mall, located at Routes 35 & 36 in Eatontown. Registration is required by calling ANNUAL EATONTOWN COMMUNITY DAY
Saturday, October 10 at 2 p.m.
The 6th Annual Eatontown Community Day will take place on October 10, with a rain date of October 17. The event will feature vendors, crafters and entertainment acts. Make sure to visit the Monmouth Medical Center team for free health screenings and win prizes at the Monmouth/Ocean Chapter of Safe Kids’ Safety Wheel. This event takes place at Wolcott Park, located at 1 Willow Avenue in Eatontown. For more information, visit www.eatontownnj.com.

MARLBORO SENIOR CENTER HEALTH FAIR
Wednesday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This event features free screenings, health information and more. Stop by Monmouth Medical Center’s information tables for free blood pressure screenings, cardiac risk assessment, DermaView and many more. This event will take place at the Marlboro Senior Center, located at 1996 Recreation Way in Marlboro. Registration is required by calling Denise Barry at 732-617-0100 ext. 1332. Free.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT SERIES
Fridays, October 16, 23, 30 & November 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Mondays, October 26 & November 2, 9 & 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Learn how to manage your diabetes by attending this four-session diabetes education program focusing on diet, nutrition, glucose monitoring, medications, meal plans, prevention and treatment of diabetes complications, dining out and benefits of exercise. The program is taught by a registered nurse and a registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator. It will be held at The Center for Diabetes Education at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. For information and to register for classes, call 732-923-5025. Program attendees will need a doctor’s prescription and will be billed to Medicare or your insurance carrier. Fee based.