• Probiotics for GI Disorders: Help or Hype?

  Charles P. Bongiorno, MD, FACP, FACG, Chief, Division of Gastroenterology

  Thursday, November 19
  6:30 – 7:30 pm

  University Doctors Pavilion
  Room 3000
  42 East Laurel Rd., Stratford, NJ

  To register call 856-566-6207 or email at sominfo@umdnj.edu

• 10th Annual Diabetes Forum

  Diabetes: Keep It Under Control

  Free Glucose Screenings

  Friday, November 20
  10 - 11 am

  Elizabeth L. Helfer, MD, FACP, Division of Endocrinology,
  Dept. of Medicine

  University Doctors Pavilion
  Suite 3000
  42 E. Laurel Rd., Stratford, NJ

  To register call 856-566-6207 or email at sominfo@umdnj.edu

• Is it Cold, Flu or Pneumonia

  The common cold, flu and pneumonia can have similar symptoms.  Mistaking one for the other could result in serious complications.  Learn the symptoms for each and their treatment.

  Rose McGeever, DO, Dept. of Family Medicine

  Monday, November 30
  6:30 – 7:30 pm

  Cherry Hill Library
  1100 Kings Highway
  Cherry Hill, NJ
  

  To register call 856-566-6207 or email at sominfo@umdnj.edu

• FOR PROFESSIONALS—Pediatric Pharmacological Update

  This workshop has been designed to meet the educational needs of advanced practice nurses, nurses, dialysis technicians and social workers.

  Presented by: Garden Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

  Monday, November 30
  5:30-8:30 pm

  County of Gloucester Clayton Complex
  1200 N. Delsea Dr. (Rte.47)
  Clayton, NJ 08312

  See flyer for more information

• Second Annual Christmas Concert

  Admission Free
  Expect a wonderful night of celebration featuring students, faculty and special guest performers. refreshments will be served.

  presented by the Christian Medical and Dental Association of the UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine

  Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 pm

  Academic Center Auditorium,
  UMDNJ Stratford Campus

  See flyer for more information

• Unity Tree Lighting and Community Gift Drive

  Come and enjoy festive holiday entertainment by pre-schoolers from the Stratford Schools and UMDNJ-SOM medical students and view holiday displays from around the world. Bring an unwrapped toy or gift to be given to Stratford Borough child who may not otherwise receive a holiday gift this year.

  Monday, December 7, 1-1:30 pm

  Atrium, Academic Center, Stratford Campus

• FOR PROFESSIONALS—Dialysis Associated Depression

  This workshop has been designed to meet the educational needs of advanced practice nurses, nurses, dialysis technicians and social workers.

  Presented by: Garden Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

  Wednesday, December 9
  5-8 pm

  County of Gloucester Clayton Complex
  1200 N. Delsea Dr. (Rte.47)
  Clayton, NJ 08312

  See flyer for more information

• Trim and Tone

  Have you been trying to lose that last stubborn 10-15 pounds for as long as you can remember? This program is for you. You can look toned and trimmed in about 6 weeks.

  Tuesday, December 15
  6:30 - 7:30 pm

  Adarsh Gupta, DO, MS, Dept. of Family Medicine, Weight Management Consultant

  UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine
  Academic Center, Top Docs’ Café
  One Medical Center Drive, Stratford, NJ

  To register call 856-566-6207 or email at sominfo@umdnj.edu

• 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

  Until August 2009, the group will meet on the Third Tuesday of the Month.
  Beginning August 2009 the group will meet on the First Wednesday 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

   

  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 School Spirit Store

  Visit the UMDNJ-SOM School Spirit Store for imprinted school club merchandise including t-shirts, backpacks, scrubs, mugs, caps, visors and much more.

  Every Wednesday
  12 noon - 1 pm

  The School Spirit Store is located in the Atrium of the Academic Center
  1 Medical Center Drive, Stratford, NJ

  Call 856-566-6740 for additional Information.

• New Student Orientation Website for the Class of 2013

• Alumni Luncheon at the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Convention

  Monday, November 2
  1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
  Hilton Riverside Riverside- Marlborough A & B
  New Orleans, LA

• UMDNJ-SOM Alumni Reunion Dinner

  Celebrating the Reunion Classes of 1983, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2003 & 2004

  Saturday, November 14
  6 PM- Dean's Reception
  7 PM- Dinner / Video Presentations/ Dancing
  Crowne Plaza Hotel
  Cherry Hill, NJ