The Institute of Weight Loss at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge will hold “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” from 7-8 p.m. on April 8 and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on April 24. The informative event will focus on weight loss surgery including discussion on Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Gastric Sleeve and concerns surrounding weight loss surgery as well as its successes. Family and friends are welcome. The meeting will be held in Suite 404, Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. Registration required, call 1-855-TIME-4-ME (1-855-846-3463).
Integrative Health & Medicine Services will hold an Acupressure and Breath Work event from 2-3 p.m. on April 9 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, 2 Hospital Plaza, Suite 101, Lobby Floor, Old Bridge. Learn simple and effective techniques for self-care. Registration required, call 1-800-560-9990.
The Human Motion Institute will hold a free Total Joint Replacement Education session from 8-9 a.m. on April 9, 16, 23 and 30 in the Patient Education Center, 1st Floor, Medical and Surgical Pavilion, 2 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. The class will educate attendees on what to expect, before, during and after surgery. Registration required, call 1-800-560-9990.
Integrative Health & Medicine Services will hold an aromatherapy education event from 2-3 p.m. on April 15 in Auxiliary Hall B, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. For more information and to register, call 732-324-5257 or email integrativehealth@hackensackmeridian.org.
Smoking hypnosis will be held 6-7 p.m. on April 17 in Suite 101, 2 Hospital Plaza, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Hypnotherapy is effective in alleviating unwanted habits and developing positive behaviors and lifestyle changes. Group session is $30. Registration required, call 1-800-560-9990.
The Institute for Weight Loss will hold a Bariatric Weight Loss Support Group Meeting from 6-7 p.m. on April 24 at Raritan Bay-Old Bridge. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had surgery, are contemplating weight loss surgery or trying to maintain a healthy weight. Family and friends are welcome. The meeting will be held in Auxiliary Hall B, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. Registration required, call 1-855-TIME-4-ME.
