Healthy Corner Store Kick-Off
Healthy Corner Store Kick-Off

When: October 8, 2019

Where: Los Montones

Start Time: 1:00 pm

End Time: 3:00 pm

Brief Description:

The Jersey City Healthy Corner Store Initiative is a citywide effort led by the Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services, which seeks to increase access to healthier food options, especially in underserved neighborhoods. There will be nutrition and wellness education, cooking demos, giveaways and more!

Jersey City Medical Center’s – Diabetes Support Group
Jersey City Medical Center’s – Diabetes Support Group

When: October 8, 2019

Where: Jersey City Medical Center

Start Time: 2:30 pm

End Time: 4:00 pm

Brief Description:

Jersey City Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group is a space where those living with diabetes, or their caregivers, can freely discuss positive lifestyle changes and ways to manage diabetes, check their blood glucose, and more. The group will be guided by a certified facilitator, using the Conversation Map® tool developed by the American Diabetes Association.

Prenatal Child Birth Class
Prenatal Child Birth Class

When: October 9, 2019

Where: Jersey City Medical Center

Start Time: 6:00 pm

End Time: 8:00 pm

Brief Description:

2 hours/4 classes - combination lecture and movie presentations. Topics: Third trimester changes, signs and symptoms of labor Labor & Delivery "What to expect" Pain management A tour of Labor & Delivery/Postpartum *Although light refreshments will be served, please be sure to eat prior to coming to class.

Jersey City Medical Center – Breast Cancer Support Group
Jersey City Medical Center – Breast Cancer Support Group

When: October 10, 2019

Where: Jersey City Medical Center

Start Time: 5:00 pm

End Time: 6:00 pm

Brief Description:

Please join others and share your issues, experiences, struggles and thoughts on cancer. This safe, comforting environment will offer education, support, and coping skills to women at all stages of cancer. This support group empowers women and echoes the message “You Are Not Alone.”

Health Hour @ Jersey City Medical Center
Health Hour @ Jersey City Medical Center

When: October 15, 2019

Where: JCMC Ambulatory Care Center

Start Time: 1:00 pm

End Time: 2:00 pm

Brief Description:

Spend an hour with us at this free monthly seminar, and learn about various health related topics from guest experts. Light refreshments provided.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

When: October 15, 2019

Where: Jersey City Medical Center

Start Time: 6:00 pm

End Time: 8:00 pm

Brief Description:

2 hours combination lecture and movie presentation. Class is held every month. Topics: How breastfeeding works Latching on and positioning When to feed your baby How much is enough? Breast care