June Hackensack Meridian Community Events

Jersey Shore University Medical Center along with SCAN (Senior Citizen Activities Network) is hosting a FREE Brown Bag Your Medications program Tuesday, June 4, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Join the pharmacy team as they discuss medication interactions and taking medications properly. Bring your medications and supplements and review them with one of our pharmacists. SCAN Monmouth Mall, 180 Rt 35 south, Eatontown (basement level next to mall management). Registration is required, visit scannj.org/courses-listing/ for more information.

Weight Loss with Hypnosis group session being held. Hypnotherapy is effective in alleviating unwanted habits and developing positive behaviors and lifestyle changes. Group session will be held Wednesday, June 12, 7 - 8 p.m. for this virtual event. Registration is required, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events to register or call 1-800-560-9990 and receive a Zoom link.

Ocean University Medical Center is hosting a FREE The ABCs of Diabetes lecture Friday, June 21, Noon - 1 p.m. at Brick Senior Services, 500 Aurora Place, Brick. Join our experts as they discuss the signs, symptoms, complications, medications and much more related to diabetes. Learn how diet and exercise can help with prevention and management of diabetes! Registration is required. Visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990 for more information and to register.

Ocean University Medical Center is offering FREE Wellness Screenings Friday, June 21, Noon - 2pm at Brick Senior Services, 500 Aurora Place, Brick. Screenings will include Blood Pressure, Pulse, BMI, Glucose, Cholesterol, and Stroke Risk Assessment. A nurse will be on hand to answer questions. No registration required.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center and the Bradley Beach Mayor’s Wellness Committee are hosting a free Walk with an Expert: Healthy Beach Snacks with registered dietitians Saturday, June 22, 9-11 a.m. at the Bradley Beach Boardwalk Gazebo, 5th Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Attendees will meet at the Gazebo on the Boardwalk in Bradley Beach for a short discussion on Healthy Beach Snacks, then take a stroll on the boardwalk for exercise and a Q&A with our experts. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Registration is required. Visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990 for more information and to register.

Ocean University Medical Center is hosting a FREE Are You Getting a Good Night's Sleep? lecture Tuesday, June 25, 11 a.m. - Noon at Upper Shores Lavallette Library, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette. Lack of sleep can affect you in many ways. Join our Certified Sleep Health Educator and learn about sleep disorders and tips on how to get a better night's rest. Registration if required. Visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990 for more information and to register.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is offering FREE Wellness Screenings + HIV Testing at St. Peter’s Church, 33 Throckmorton Street, Freehold Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Screenings will include Blood Pressure, Pulse, BMI, Glucose, Cholesterol, Stroke Risk Assessment and HIV Testing. No registration required.