Newswise — On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, men in Ocean county, NJ, can take advantage of free health screenings, physician lectures, and a host of interactive educational displays featuring information about Southern Ocean Medical Center’s services for men. The activities are part of Southern Ocean’s Annual Men’s Health Night from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., held on the first floor of the medical center.
Guests will learn how to keep their health in check during several physician lectures: • 6:45 p.m. – 7:05 p.m. – Keeping Your Joints in Motion with Stanley Michael, M.D., and a chair exercise demonstration• 7:20 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. – Ins and Outs of Your Colon with Robert Khoo, M.D. • 7:50 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. – Eat your Way to a Healthy Heart with Theodore Ende, D.O., and cooking demonstration by Stephaine Yedinak, R.D.
Several free health screenings will be offered throughout the evening. They include:• Blood Pressure • Blood Sugar • Diabetes• Colon Rectal • Foot • Pulmonary Function • Cholesterol • Balance • Grip Strength • Hearing • Stroke Risk Assessment • Lab Results
Additionally, a free lipid screening will take place on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Beach Plum Conference Room at Southern Ocean Medical Center. A 15 hour fast is required to have blood drawn. (Participants should continue to take medications and drink water as needed). Results will be available during Men’s Health Night.
Guests will have the opportunity to visit educational displays and chat with physicians and health care professionals who can answer questions and provide valuable information to help men stay healthy. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 1-800-560-9990.
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