• For the public—Bariatric Surgery Seminar

  Monday, August 25
  6 – 6:45 pm
  

  Presented by Louis Balsama, DO, FACS

  Dr. Balsama performs bariatric surgery at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals - University Medical Center, the principal hospital of UMDNJ-SOM and at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden, NJ

  Are you struggling with an obesity related health condition, for example type 2 diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea? If so, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery can improve and resolve many weight-related health conditions.

  UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine
  Surgery Waiting Room
  University Doctors' Pavilion, Suite 2500,
  42 East Laurel, Stratford, NJ

  Registration required.  Please call 856-566-2700
  
  Future dates:
  Monday, September 29
  Monday, October 27
  Monday, November 24

• For the public—Ask the Pediatrician

  Saturday, September 6
  11 am – 3 pm

  Presented by Jacqueline Kaari, DO
  UMDNJ-SOM Dept. of Pediatrics

  Babies R Us
  120 Hurffville Rd.
  Deptford, NJ
  For more information, please call: 856-384-3788

• For the public—Free Varicose Vein Screenings

  Tuesday, September 9
  9 am - 11:30 am
  The University Doctors Washington Township Medical Office Building
  Harbor Pavilions
  570 Egg Harbor Rd., Suite C-1
  Sewell, NJ 08080
  RSVP: 856-218-0300

  Presented by John H. Cooper, DO and Vincent M. DiGiovanni, DO
  UMDNJ-SOM, Dept. of Surgery

• For the public—Red Cross Blood Drive

  Friday, September 12
  8 am. – 2:00 pm
  University Doctors
  
  UMDNJ-SOM Academic Center
  Stratford, NJ
  RSVP: 856-566-6207 or email at sominfo@umdnj.edu

• For the public—Healthy Lifestyle & Eating Program (HELP)

  Tuesday, September 16
  12 noon-1 pm

  UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine
  UDP 3300, 42 East Laurel Rd, Stratford, NJ

• For the public—Back and Neck Pain:  Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

  Friday, September 26
  10 – 11 am

  Presented by Rocco Caveng, DO
  University Pain Care Center
  

  Kennedy Memorial Hospitals- Washington Twp.
  3rd floor classroom,
  435 Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd.
  Turnersville, NJ
  

  Back and neck pain are among the most common reasons for doctor visits and the major cause of disability, lost work days and high health care costs.  This informative lecture will help you to understand and explore treatment options for your back and neck problems.  You will learn how to ease pain, promote healing, increase mobility and possibly decrease the need for surgical interventions.

  RSVP: 856-566-6207 or email at sominfo@umdnj.edu

• For the professional—Practically Speaking: A Talk About Autism

  Tuesday, September 23, 2008
  4 - 8:30pm

  Presented by Garden AHEC & The Autism Center of NJ Medical School (TAC)

  Auletto Caterer's
  1849 Cooper Street
  Almonesson, NJ

  Intended for nurses, social workers, teachers, child study teams, counselors, and other professionals who work with target population.

  Continuing Education Credits offered for nurses, social workers, & teachers!

  Brochure in pdf format

  Registration and fee required

• For the public—Gloucester County 8th Annual Women’s Health Summit

  Saturday, October 18
  10 – 11 am

  The Facts About Childhood Vaccines
  Tonya Kadrmas-Iannuzzi, DO
  UMDNJ-SOM Dept. of Pediatrics

  Stretch Your Food Budget with Healthy Choices
  Claire DiVito, DTR, CMT -  UMDNJ-SOM,
  New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging

  Gloucester County Institute of Technology
  Tanyard Rd.,
  Sewell, NJ 

• The Wellness Center: Ongoing Programs

  Monday - Thursday

  Abs - 7:15-7:30 am & 5-5:15 pm. A 15 minute abdominal workout, sure to blast that midsection

  Lunch Time 30 minute workouts - 12:15-12:45 pm

  Monday - Boot Camp Extreme: A high intensity interval workout held in the fitness center alternating agility and cardiovascular intervals with upper and lower body strength training drills. You will feel like you are in the armed forces basic training camp.

  Tuesday - Weight Training: A dynamic class utilizing muscle groups of both the upper and lower body. Dumbbells, balls, bands and body bars are used to enhance bone density and muscular strength.

  Wednesday - Mat Pilates: A training technique utilizing torso stabilization to promote efficiency in movement using flexibility and strength.

  Thursday - Weight Training: A dynamic class utilizing muscle groups of both the upper and lower body. Dumbbells, balls, bands and body bars are used to enhance bone density and muscular strength.

  50 & Over

  Boot Camp 101

  Monday & Friday - A moderately paced low-impact interval workout alternating modified agility and cardiovascular drills with upper and lower body strength training activities.

  Fitastic

  In a rut with your present exercise routine? Join this class for a variety of standing and seated cardiovascular, strength training, flexibility and balance/core strength routines to advance your present fitness level. Ideal intermediate/advanced class.

  Stretch & Strength

  Join this great class to increase joint flexibility and strengthen your body from head to toe! A combination of strength training with exercise bands, modified pilates mat work and full body stretching.

  Tai Chi

  Often called moving Qigong, the SUN Tai Chi style is characterized by powerful Qigong elements, agile steps and flowing movements performed in a higher stance that is less stressful to the joints. Come with patience and experience improved balance, mobility, and relaxation.

  Call 856-566-6746 For additional Information

• Huntington's Disease Family Service Center Monthly Support Group

  Third Tuesday of the Month
  6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

  University Doctors Pavilion
  42 East Laurel Road
  Room 1013, 1st Floor
  Stratford, New Jersey
  (Across the hall from the New Jersey Institute For Successful Aging)

  (856) 566-7078
  Contact for Questions
  Nancy Alterman, LCSW, Medical Social Worker

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  Camden Saturday Health Clinic

  In concert with the philosophy to provide primary care and prevention to medically underserved areas, students attending UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine continue to reach out to the community. Seeing the definitive need for greater primary care services in Camden, NJ, the student run Camden Saturday Health Clinic was founded. The Clinic provides free or low-cost services including, but not limited to: job physical for adults, school physical for children, tuberculosis testing (PPD), chronic disease management education, and prescription programs.

  Every Saturday
  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  OEO Building
  538 Broadway, Camden, NJ

  Phone: 856-541-1752
  Fax: 856-757-4811
  
  Camden Saturday Health Clinic Web Site

Alumni & Student Events

• UMDNJ-SOM Golf Classic

  Sunday, September 21st
  9 am shot-gun
  Vineyard Golf at Renault Winery
  Egg Harbor City, NJ

• Fall Alumni Association Board Meeting

  Thursday, October 16th
  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  Academic Center- Room 201
  Stratford, NJ

• 2nd Annual Fall Festival

  Thursday, October 23rd
  5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  Academic Center- Multi-Purpose Room
  Stratford, NJ

• UMDNJ-SOM Alumni Luncheon at AOA

  Monday, October 27th
  1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
  Venetian Hotel- Room 2401 & 2501
  Las Vegas, NV

• UMDNJ-SOM Alumni Reception at the ACOI

  Thursday, October 30th
  5 pm - 7 pm
  Marriott Hotel - Room TBD
  Marco Island, Florida