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9 ways to prevent sports injuries

Experiencing pelvic pain or incontinence?

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Michael Maron President/CEO Nicole Ladas Editor Contributors Barbara Bermudez, Michael Chananie, Sal Clemenza, Barbara Franzese Cron, Katherine Emmanoulidis, Jacqueline Kates, Victoria Matthews and Jeffrey Rhode Health First is published by Holy Name Medical Center. The information is intended to inform and educate about subjects pertinent to health, not as a substitute for consultation with a personal physician. ©2015. Printed in the U.S.A.

No-cost flu vaccines will be administered from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to the first 100 adults at each session.

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mMillions of women nationwide endure pelvic conditions that leave them with pelvic pain and urinary and bowel dysfunction. Holy Name Medical Center’s Women’s Health Rehabilitation Program offers treatment for many of the underlying causes of pelvic floor conditions.

Lose the stress of bladder trouble You may consider urine leakage an embarrassment or an unfortunate part of getting older. But doctors call it urinary incontinence—a medical condition—and say treatment can almost always help relieve it.

Think back over the past six months. If you’ve had leak-age but haven’t talked with your doctor, make an appoint-ment. He or she will ask questions, examine you and might do some lab tests to find the cause of your troubles.

Treatment for incontinence depends on the cause. Sometimes, relief comes as easily as changing prescriptions or cutting back on caffeine. Other options include:• Exercises to strengthen the muscles around your bladder• Losing weight• Bladder training, such as timed bathroom breaks• Devices that use electric or magnetic forces to stimulate nerves• Medications• Surgery, in severe cases

By seeking medical help today, you are taking steps toward overcoming fear and eliminating embarrassment while finding confidence, control, and happiness.

Feeling pelvic pain?Problems that cause incontinence and other embarrassing symptoms affect millions of American women. Once diagnosed, these conditions can be treated. One in four American women suffers from at least one pelvic floor disorder (PFD) that can cause incontinence and other problems as organs shift out of position.

PFDs become more common with age. Ten percent of women ages 20 to 39 have them, as do 50 percent of women 80 and older. Still, these conditions aren’t a normal part of aging that women must endure. PFDs are medical con-ditions that can be treated successfully. However, many women who suffer from PFDs are too embarrassed to tell their doctors.

Learning about PFDs can help you recognize these prob-lems and seek effective treatment. Holy Name Medical Center’s Women’s Health Rehabilitation Program offers treatment for many of the underlying causes of pelvic floor conditions.

Our programThe Women’s Health Rehabilitation Program is an outpatient service that offers individualized treatment plans. The goal of the program is to reduce discomfort and help restore normal pelvic floor function.

Women’s Health Rehabilitation Services also treats:• Urinary and fecal incontinence• Urinary urgency and frequency• Constipation• Pelvic floor pain/vulvodynia• Pelvic floor prolapse• Interstitial cystitis• Coccyx (tailbone) pain• Diastisis recti (separation of abdominal muscles)

Experiencing pelvic pain

or incontinence?Our program can help.

Learn MoreTreatment Options for Female Urinary Incontinence Tuesday, Nov. 10 7 to 8 p.m. Speaker: Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT, Physical Therapist Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ Call 201-833-3336 to register.

For more information on the Women’s Health

Rehabilitation Program, please call 201-833-3086 or visit

holyname.org. A prescription from a physician is required prior to scheduling an appointment.

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about the flu

Suraj Saggar, MD

5 facts

To protect yourself and those around you, get a flu shot.

Is it the flu?Sometimes it can be hard to decipher between flu and cold symptoms. That’s why Holy Name offers an online symptom checker. To get started, visit holyname.org.

Fall is here—and so is the flu. To protect yourself and those around you, make time to get a flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older. It is important to get an annual flu shot, especially if you have a chronic health condition. But how much do you really know about the flu? Read on to learn more about the vaccine and why you and your loved ones need it.

Fact 1 The flu is caused by a virus, so it cannot be treated with antibiotics. Only the flu shot can help prevent the ill-ness, so check with your doctor to see whether you should get vaccinated.

Fact 2 Flu symptoms tend to come on quickly. Fever, headache, chills, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose and body aches are symptoms of the flu. Children may have upset stomach or vomiting, but adults usually don’t. Some symp-toms can last for weeks.

Fact 3 For some, the flu can be life-threatening and can aggravate certain medical conditions. It may also lead to pneumonia. Each year, the flu is responsible for between 3,000 and 49,000 deaths in the U.S.

Fact 4 It’s best to get a flu shot every October or November, before the season starts. This can be done

at your doctor’s office or a health clinic. Drugstores, senior centers and workplaces often offer flu shots, too. Ask your doctor if you have questions.

Fact 5 The flu shot does not give you the flu. When you get a flu shot, inactivated (dead) flu viruses are injected into your body. These cannot give you the flu. But they prompt your body to make antibodies to fight these flu strains. If you’re exposed to the same strains later in the flu season, the antibodies fight the germs.

■ Dr. Suraj Saggar is an infectious disease specialist with a special interest in antibiotic resistance, antimicrobial stewardship and travel medicine. He is board certified in infectious disease and internal medicine. To learn more about Dr. Saggar visit holyname.org/physician.

No-cost flu shots!Attend the Women’s

Health & Wellness Event Saturday, October 24

See page 2.

Competitive sports can cause injuries to muscles, bones, joints or ligaments. Most sports injuries are due to either traumatic events or overuse. Some can be prevented with proper conditioning and training, wearing appropriate protective gear and using proper equipment. Come and learn about keeping yourself or your child safe and in the game!

Date: Tuesday, October 27 Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Speaker: Raphael Longobardi, MD, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREE Location: Holy Name Medical Center Marian Hall Call 201-833-3336 to register.

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9 ways to prevent sports injuriesRunning, biking, playing tennis, taking dance classes and other sports are

good for you, but these activities may put you at risk for injury.

Many aches and sprains related to sports are a result of poor train-ing, improper gear or technique, and being in poor condition. With that in mind, the following tips can help you avoid the pain and downtime of athletic injuries:

Warm up and stretch every time you work out. You can walk, jog, cycle or perform aerobic exercise for three to five minutes to warm up cold muscles. Follow up with some gentle stretches.

Get in shape before you start a new sport or a new season. For example, tune up your strength, agility, endurance and skills before you head out for a week of skiing.

Learn proper form. Poor technique often causes ligament and muscle sprains. If you’re starting a new sport, taking time to work with a coach or trainer can prevent bad habits and chronic injuries down the line.

Be consistent. Weekend warriors—those who exercise for hours on the weekend but do nothing during the week—face an increased risk for injury. Try to get some exercise every day instead—even if all you can manage is a 20- to 30-minute walk.

Don’t do too much too soon. For safe progress, add to the length and intensity of your workout by 10 percent or less a week.

Wear proper protective gear. This includes a helmet when you’re biking, skiing, snowboarding or in-line skating, and protective eye-wear for high-risk sports such as baseball and hockey.

Cross-train. Playing several sports or doing different work-outs helps prevent overuse injuries, boredom and overtraining. For example, if you run three times during the week, add a swimming workout on Saturday or Sunday.

Cool down after your workout. After you finish exercising, walk or continue your activity at a slower pace to allow your heart rate to drop slowly.

Finally, if you do sustain an injury, let it heal properly. Returning to play before a sprain or strain has had time to mend increases your risk for reinjuring the same muscle, joint, or tendon.

■ Dr. Raphael Longobardi is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He is the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Holy Name Medical Center and is Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. Through the years, Dr. Longobardi has served as team physician and consultant for various major professional sports teams, including the New York Islanders, NY/NJ MetroStars and the Florida Marlins. He is currently the team physician for Bergen Catholic High School and continues as a consultant/team physician for the University of Tennessee Volunteers Men and Women’s athletic programs. To learn more about Dr. Longobardi, visit holyname.org/physician. Meet Dr. Longobardi on Saturday, October 24. See page 2 for more details.

Fall Sports: Managing Common Injuries

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cContrary to its name, heart failure doesn’t mean your heart fails to work completely. Instead, it simply means that your heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet all your body’s needs. Heart failure is a serious condition that can cause shortness of breath, tiredness, and fluid buildup. And Holy Name Medical Center is happy to report that the hospital’s heart failure mortality rate is among the lowest in the nation, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) data released by Beckers Hospital Review.

“This survey, conducted using publicly available and reliable data compiled by the federal government, clearly demonstrates that Holy Name is committed to providing, high-quality healthcare and patient safety,” said Michael Maron, President and CEO of Holy Name Medical Center. “We are very proud of our physicians, nurses and ancillary staff for their clinical skill, compassionate approach and dedication to our patients.”

Only hospital in New Jersey on the listAll of the 56 hospitals on Becker’s list have a 30-day heart failure mortality rate of 8.6 or less, the lowest in the nation. By comparison, the national rate of 30-day mortality for heart failure is 11.6. With a mortality rate of 8.1, Holy Name is the only hospital in the state of New Jersey to make this list.

Holy Name ranked TOP hospitalfor low rate of heart failure

The Heart Center at Holy NameThe Heart Center at Holy Name provides optimal quality of care and offers a wide array of preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation cardiac services in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. Our goal is to detect and treat cardiac disease before it becomes life-threatening, and to provide services along a continu-um, so that every patient's care is fluid and streamlined.

Questions about congestive heart failure?Come learn about lifestyle changes and medical interventions that can improve quality of life as well as slow the progression of the disease. Date: Monday, November 16 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Speaker: David Wild, MD, Cardiologist, Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREE Location: Holy Name Medical Center Marian Hall Call 201-833-3336 to register.

Our heart teamVisit holyname.org/heart

to find out more.

Angel Mulkay, MD

Stephen Angeli, MD

Scott Ruffo, MD Soo Mi Park, MD Michael Cohen, MD Luis Febus, NP

Gerald Eichman, MD Tariqshah Syed, MD David Wild, MD Ebrahim Issa, MDShalin Desai, MD

Only hospital in New Jersey to make the list.

ÄMeet members of our heart team on Saturday, Oct. 24.

See page 2 for details.

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Looking for a quick, heart-healthy meal? Look no further than your

local fish market. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fish can help lower

triglyceride levels and blood pressure. The American Heart Associa-

tion recommends eating fish at least twice a week. Get started

with this tasty option.

Fish Feastfor the heart

Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables

For salmon:

2 tbsp. light teriyaki sauce¼ cup mirin (or sweet rice wine)2 tbsp. rice vinegar2 tbsp. rinsed and minced green onions1½ tbsp. minced ginger (or 1 tsp. ground) 4 3-oz. salmon fillets

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine teriyaki sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, green onions, and ginger. Mix well. Pour over salmon and marinate for 10–15 minutes.

In the microwave or pot of hot water, thaw frozen vegetables for about 10 minutes. Set aside for later.

Place marinated salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part. Target an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Heat the oil in a large pan, then combine garlic, ginger, and green onions to cook for about 30 seconds to one minute. Then add vegetables and continue to stir fry for two to three minutes or until heated through. Add soy sauce.

Serve one piece of salmon with one cup of vegetables. Serves four.PER SERVING: Calories–253, fat–11 g, saturated fat–2 g, cholesterol–50 mg, sodium–202 mg, carbohydrates–16 g, fiber–3 g, protein–21 g

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For vegetables:

1 bag frozen vegetable stir-fry½ tbsp. peanut oil or vegetable oil½ tbsp. minced garlic (about 1 clove)1 tbsp. minced ginger (or 1 tsp. ground)1 tbsp. rinsed and minced green onions1 tbsp. light soy sauce

Q What medical supplies should I pack for a trip?

AIf you take any prescription drugs, bring enough to last your trip, plus a

little extra in case you stay longer. Also, pack extra prescriptions for any

drugs—and corrective eyewear—in case you lose the ones you have. And remember to carry all important medications in your carry on not your checked luggage. Be sure to fol-low the Federal Aviation guidelines for carry-on medications.

Depending on where you’re going and what you’ll be doing, you may need other health aids. These may include:• Medicine for diarrhea and motion sickness• Pain relievers• Antibiotic ointment and bandages• A fever thermometer• Sunscreen and lip balm• Insect repellent

Q Do I need any shots before I leave?

AIf you’re traveling outside the United States, you should review your immuni-

zation record with your doctor to make sure you are up-to-date.

Standard vaccines include hepatitis, tetanus and polio. You also may want to consider getting flu and pneumonia vaccines.

If you are traveling to certain underdeveloped areas of the world, you may need shots or drugs for yellow fever, malaria and other diseases.

Schedule your doctor’s appointment about two months before you leave. Some vaccines take six weeks to become highly effective.

Q What should I do if I need medical care when I’m away?

ABefore you leave, review the material from your health plan that explains

how to access medical care when you’re away from home.

Q Any tips for traveling by car?

AHere are tips to help you remain safe and healthy, as well as avoid the stress

and fatigue that can go hand in hand with extended travel.

Before you leave• Pack an emergency kit with jumper cables, a flashlight, flares and equipment for chang-ing a tire.• Stock up on plenty of healthy snacks and drinks. Nonperishable items make the best and safest road food. And be sure to include water bottles. Staying hydrated helps you avoid fatigue and light-headedness.

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Meet Dr. Hesquijarosa in the afternoon on Saturday, October 24. To learn more, see page 2.

Alex Hesquijarosa, MD

tips for healthy tripsQuestions & answers:

Preparing for a trip can help keep your health on track.

• Check your car for necessary repairs and, if necessary, have it serviced before leaving.

On the road• Take breaks at least every two hours. Be sure everyone gets out of the car to stretch and walk around.• Rotate shifts if there’s more than one driv-er. This helps ensure that the person behind the wheel is awake and alert.• Avoid driving late at night. According to experts, the hours between midnight and 6 a.m. are especially dangerous.• When not driving, get exercise and eat well. Avoid having too much caffeine because it can keep you up at night and make you fatigued while driving the following day.

■ Dr. Alex Hesquijarosa is board-certified in internal medicine. As a primary care special-ist, his focus is on wellness and prevention. Dr. Hesquijarosa is fluent in Spanish. To learn more about Dr. Hesquijarosa, visit holyname.org/physician.

Keeping Healthy This Holiday Season Date: Thursday, October 29 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Location: Holy Name Medical Center Marian Hall Speaker: Alexander Hesquijarosa, MD, Internal Medicine Holy Name Medical Center Call 201-833-3336 to register

Whether you are entertaining at home or traveling abroad this holiday season, learn how to keep you and your family healthy. Topics include tips on how to protect yourself from germs, and suggested vaccines including influenza, pneumonia, shingles, meningitis, and diptheria/tetanus, based on the newly revised guidelines.

No-cost flu vaccines will be administered to the first 40 adults in attendance. Vaccines will be given after the program.

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Harry Banschick, MD

Are parents and children becoming as

dependent on the smartphone as a pacifier?

Smartphonesmarts for kids

tThese days, children as young as 3 years old are learning the pull of attraction to the smartphone screen. In this digital world of ours, more and more children and adolescents—start-ing at increasingly younger ages—are staring at lit-up screens as they watch TV, send emails, play computer games and surf the Internet.

All this screen time adds up to an average of seven hours a day for most children, some of it on smartphones. The mobile phone that pretty much doubles as a laptop computer is either already in your child’s hands or will be soon.

Is there a “right” age for a child’s first smartphone? No. Only you know what’s best for your child. However, most kids begin to show interest in cellphones by middle school, when their social lives expand. Whenever it is that your child gets dialed in, help him or her make smart choices with that smartphone.

A new smartphone may mean new risksWhether they’re texting, reading e-books or scrolling through Facebook, anyone spending too much time in front of a screen faces possible health risks. Sitting so much keeps your child from being physically active. Less physical activity leads to more snacking. Next thing you know, he or she may start to gain weight, inching toward obesity. Also, since smartphones connect to the Internet, anything illicit and forbidden lurking there could cross paths with your child.

To add to that, this newfound smartphone use may lead to increased anxiety. Children may learn new fears based on what they or their peers may encounter while surfing the Internet.

Encourage safe smartphone useHelp your kid get a grip on that little handheld device. Here’s what you can do:• Explain how being too sedentary can hamper his or her health.• Limit your child’s smartphone use, and establish “screen-free” areas of your home. The child should understand a smartphone is a privilege and know the responsibilities of keeping safe.

• Regularly talk with your child about smartphone safety: Guard against thieves and hackers. Don’t open up attachments or links from unknown senders or give out your age, address, school or location. And tell your child to check with you first before he or she downloads anything.

Remember that you’re an important role model for your child. A smartphone or devices like an iPad should never be used as a babysitter or to calm a fussy child. Let your child see that you, too, can cut your smartphone use and use your smartphone wisely. Thinking of getting one for your child? Consider the wait-and-see approach. Remember, you survived childhood without one.

■ Dr. Harry Banschick specializes in pediatric and adolescent medi-cine. He is Chief of Pediatrics at Holy Name Medical Center. To learn more about Dr. Banschick, visit holyname.org/physician.

Online Health EncyclopediaReliable health information, risk assessments, quizzes—it’s all available 24/7. Just visit holyname.org, and click on “Health Encyclopedia.”

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Ovarian cancer has often been called the “silent killer” because

symptoms don’t seem to appear until it’s too late.

Breaking the silence of ovarian cancer

Sharyn N. Lewin, MD

bBut doctors are finding out it does have warning signs, even in the early stages. Laura Mack was making ends meet by bartending after losing her banking job. But she had put 30 pounds on her athletic frame and knew she needed to get back to her normal weight. By the summer of 2014, she lost about 25 of those pounds. But her stomach still protruded. In fact, she looked like her sister, who was six months pregnant. She knew something was wrong.

There was — she had a mass in her abdomen.Laura quickly sought out Sharyn Lewin, MD,

Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Holy Name Medical Center, who is known nation-ally for her expertise in gynecologic cancers and genetic mutations. Laura was stunned to be facing a life-threatening illness and looking at a full hysterectomy. At 32, the most serious illness she had ever battled was a sinus infection.

Meet Dr. Lewin at the Women's Health and

Wellness Day on Saturday, October 24! See page 2

for details.

But with one diagnosis, her entire life was upended. In addition to battling her disease, Laura would also not be able to have her own biological children. It was a lot to process and she briefly

considered alternatives before realizing, “There was no other option. If I didn’t get treatment, the condition

would worsen and the outcome would have been devastating.”

What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is not common; about 22,000 women nationwide are diagnosed annually.

Without a strong family history of the disease, a woman’s chances of developing it are about 1 in 72

by the time she is 70. Symptoms, when they appear, are usually vague — bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain,

difficulty eating or feeling full too quickly and urinary symptoms such as having to go urgently or frequently — and are often mis-taken for other illnesses.

Surgical success Dr. Lewin performed a nearly six-hour surgery on Laura and found she had two tumors, totaling a massive 37 centimeters —about the size of a volleyball. The cancer had spread beyond the ovaries, though not to any vital organs, so in addition to removing Laura’s ovaries and fallopian tubes, Dr. Lewin also took out all visible signs of cancer in Laura’s abdomen and pelvis.

“Having a thorough and precise surgery is so important — you have to remove all the cancer,” Dr. Lewin says. “Laura also had excellent chemotherapy and did well with both.”

Today, Laura is in remission, after being diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, and is attending school to become an occupational therapist. She says she feels great and is so grateful to Dr. Lewin and the team at Holy Name that helped her through her illness.

■ Dr. Sharyn N. Lewin is nationally recognized for diagnos-ing and treating gynecologic conditions and performing complex surgical procedures. Dr. Lewin is an expert in hereditary genetics including mutated BRCA genes, and high-risk identification with testing and treatment, making her a leader in the field of hereditary breast and ovarian syndrome. To learn more about Dr. Lewin, visit holyname.org/lewin.

To attend a class, you must register by calling 201-833-3336. A $5 parking fee may apply. All classes are at Holy Name Medical Center’s Marian Hall Conference Center, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, unless otherwise noted. For a full listing of classes, visit holyname.org/events.

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Fall Sports: Managing Common InjuriesCompetitive sports can cause injuries to muscles, bones, joints or ligaments. Most sports injuries are due to either traumatic events or overuse. Some can be prevented with proper conditioning and training, wearing appropriate protective gear and using proper equipment. Come and learn about keeping yourself or your child safe and in the game! Date: Tuesday, October 27 Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Speaker: Raphael Longobardi, MD, Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREE Call 201-833-3336 to register.

Keeping Healthy This Holiday Season Date: Thursday, October 29 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Speaker: Alexander Hesquijarosa, MD, Internal Medicine Holy Name Medical Center Call 201-833-3336 to register Whether you are entertaining at home or traveling abroad this holiday season, learn how to keep you and your family healthy. Topics include tips on how to protect yourself from germs, and suggested vac-cines including influenza, pneumonia, shingles, meningitis, and diptheria/tetanus, based on the newly revised guidelines.

No-cost flu vaccines will be administered to the first 40 adults in attendance. Vaccines will be given after the program.

Diabetes—What You Need To KnowAfrican-Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes as non-His-panic whites. Learn about prevention and early detection and hear suggestions on how to modify your diet. Date: Wednesday, November 4 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Speakers: Robert Adair, MD, Family Practice Physician, and Margaret Edwards, RN, Diabetes Educator, Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREE

Treatment Options for Female Urinary IncontinenceThis lecture will address noninvasive treatment options available for urinary incontinence. Date: Tuesday, November 10 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Speaker: Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT, Physical Therapist, Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREE Call 201-833-3336 to register.

Everything You Want to Know About DiabetesGet the latest information on managing diabetes and learn about treatments, strategies for glucose control, prevention of complications and other issues related to diabetes. Date: Wednesday, November 11 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Speaker: Hilda Hernandez-Sepulveda, RN, BSN, CDE, Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREENorth Bergen Free Public Library8411 Bergenline Ave., North Bergen, NJ Call 201-833-3336 to register.

News on Congestive Heart FailureCome learn about lifestyle changes and medical interventions that can improve quality of life as well as slow the progres-sion of congestive heart failure. Date: Monday, November 16 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Speaker: David Wild, MD, Cardiologist, Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREE Location: Holy Name Medical Center Marian Hall Call 201-833-3336 to register.

The Healing Act of GenerosityLearn how a positive outlook can be beneficial to your health. Date: Tuesday, November 17 Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Speaker: Linda Lohsen, BSN, RN, Director, Center for Healthy Living, Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREE Location: Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Call 201-833-3336 to register.

Lung Cancer Update: Lunch and Learn This talk, offered by the American Lung Association, will include information on different types of lung cancer, reducing risk factors, early diagnosis and treatment. Light refreshments will be served. Date: Wednesday, November 18 Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Speaker: Karen Isky, Development Director, American Lung Association Fee: FREE $5 parking fee applies Call 201-833-3336 to register.

Diabetes Seminar: General Discussion on Diabetes

Date: Wednesday, November 18 Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Speaker: Hilda Hernandez-Sepulveda, RN, BSN, CDE, Diabetes Educator, Holy Name Medical Center Fee: FREE Call 201-833-3336 to register.

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