September Events Offered by NWH and the Center for Healthy Living

Part one of a three-part cooking series for reducing disease risk and an expert panel on supporting your child’s transition back into school in good health are September’s featured programs offered by Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) and the Center for Healthy Living. In September, virtual events for new and future moms include courses on breastfeeding and newborn care, and a class for expectant grandparents. Other free, virtual events to help people feel better and get healthier include smoking cessation and a Wellness Wednesday on urinary incontinence.

Located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, the Center for Healthy Living supports health and wellness through education, health resources, diverse programing and referrals. For a full list of upcoming free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com. All programs are currently offered virtually.

FEATURED EVENTS:

Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk, Part 1: Heart Disease

Tuesday, September 14, noon – 1 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Reducing your risk for chronic disease starts in the kitchen. The foods we eat and prepare for ourselves and our families can be nourishing, satisfying and healthy. Join Northern Westchester Hospital Registered Dietitian Amy Rosenfeld for an informative three-part virtual cooking series. Attendees will learn how to put the nutritional recommendations from the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and the American Diabetes Association into action. Learn how to prepare nutritious, delicious meals that reduce your risk for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Register at: Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk, Part 1: Heart Disease

Back to School in Good Health

Thursday, September 23, 5 – 6 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Start the school year off on the right foot with a healthy routine. Our dynamic panel of pediatricians will discuss ways you can support your child's transition back into the new school year in good health. Recommendations for sleep and overall health, food choices, and mental well-being will be discussed, as well as the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccination for children.

Register at: Back to School in Good Health

Virtual Grandparenting 101

Multiple dates, 4 – 5:30 pm

Cost: $30

This class helps prepare expectant grandparents as they transition into this new, exciting role! We cover current evidence-based practices, provide a refresher on baby care basics, and discuss how you can support your child as they raise their own. Registration is required. For more information, please call our Mother-Baby Navigator Office at 914-666-1840.

Register at: Virtual Grandparenting 101

Friends and Family CPR

Thursday, September 9, 6:30 – 9 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: $30

Friends and Family CPR teaches lifesaving skills. American Heart Association instructors will show you how to perform adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and treatment of choking with videos and hands on demonstration. This class is for participants ages 16+.

Register at: Friends and Family CPR

Smoking Cessation

Tuesdays, September 14, 21, and 28, 6 – 7 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

Cigarettes are one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. We know it's challenging to quit, and we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a NWH respiratory therapist. For more information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu or call (914) 666-1868.

Register at: Smoking Cessation

Virtual Breastfeeding Class

Multiple dates, 6 – 8 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: $30

This comprehensive class is taught exclusively by our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for women who are considering or have decided to breastfeed. The class will cover advantages of breastfeeding; building and maintaining your milk supply; strategies for success; breastfeeding techniques; diet considerations; nipple care; and tips for partner feeding. Plenty of time is allotted for Q&As, and couples are encouraged to come together. For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840

Register at: Virtual Breastfeeding

Virtual Newborn Care Class

Wednesday, September 22, 6 – 8 pm

Cost: $30/couple

Topics include newborn care, feeding patterns, common parental concerns, and the role of pediatricians during your baby’s stay at the hospital. Upon availability, a pediatrician will join at the end of class for a Q&A session. Please note, this support group is for mothers who have already delivered their baby. For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840 or email NWHMotherBabyNavigator@northwell.edu

Register at: Virtual Newborn Care Class

Wellness Wednesdays – Urinary Incontinence

Wednesday, September 29, 11 - 11:30 am, by phone.

Cost: Free

This month’s Wellness Wednesday will focus on urinary incontinence with NWH Physical Therapists Sonia Mundacka and Marcela Denzer.

Register at the link below or simply dial 1-929-436-2866 to join the program.

• When prompted, enter the Webinar ID 994 8502 3594, followed by the # sign.
• You will hear music until the program starts promptly at 11 am.
• There is a 100-person limit for this webinar.

Register at: https://bit.ly/3mCa0l6

Calming Scents

Thursday, September 30, 1 – 2 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Learn to harness your senses for relaxation. Our sense of smell can serve many beneficial purposes, including helping us be more energetic or feel calmer. Join Rachel Merchan, LCSW, to explore the connection between scents and mood. Rachel will highlight the availability of nurturing scents all around us, from the outdoors to your kitchen. A sensory exercise will demonstrate ways to engage with different smells to support relaxation.

Register at: Calming Scents