Wellness Events
For questions or more information, please contact:
Robyn Talesnik, Community Wellness Manager: rtalesni@lifebridgehealth.org
Sherri Zaslow, Community Wellness Coordinator: szaslow@lifebridgehealth.org
Rachel Roemer, Community Wellness Coordinator: rroemer@lifebridgehealth.org
In Person Events - Open to the Community
Jumpstart to Wellness (Virtual & In-person) SOLD OUT
Tuesdays, January 10 – February 28 | 5:30-6:30pm
Eight weekly sessions with Dana Mealing, R.D.N., L.D.N, Certified Community Nutrition Counselor at the Tevis Center for Wellness at Carroll Hospital plus regular workouts at the JCC. Get on our wait list for our next session starting in April, call 410.871.7000.
Fee: $20/JCC members
GoGirlGo! with LifeBridge Health
for Observant Girls ages 11-13
Tuesdays, March 14-June 13, 2023 | 6:30-8:00pm
Weinberg Park Heights JCC
Created by the Women’s Sports Foundation, this award-winning program features weekly themed discussions about important issues facing young women, including nutrition, dealing with difficult feelings, confidence building, and more.
Girls will participate in fun physical team-building activities, learn new skills and play sports with local fitness experts and female college athletes. Participants will train to walk/run as a team in the Annual JCN 5K race.
Registration opens January 2023.
Virtual Sessions / Community Health
Heads Up: A Physician’s Guide to Sports-Related Head Injuries and Concussions
Wednesday, January 25 | 12:00-1:00pm - with Erica Gaertner, M.D., Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, Sports Medicine Institute
According to the CDC, there are an estimated 1.7 to 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries each year in the United States, affecting athletes in both contact and non-contact sports. Please join us as Dr. Gaertner, from the Sports Medicine Institute, dives into the current science and information regarding concussions and their potential consequences.
Keep the Beat: Getting to the Heart of Cardiovascular Health
Tuesday, February 7 | 7:00-9:00pm - with Badr Harfouch, M.D., MPH, FACC, Interventional Cardiology, LifeBridge Health Medical Group and Executive Chef Stephanie Rose from the American Heart Association
The month of February is dedicated to heart health as a reminder to pause and reflect on cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attacks and hypertension. Dr. Harfouch, Interventional Cardiologist, will share information on these critical issues and more. We’ll also receive cooking tips via a heart healthy cooking demonstration given by the American Heart Association’s, Chef Stephanie.
The Facts on Breast Cancer: Knowledge is Power
Tuesday, February 21 | 1:00-2:00pm - with Maitri Kalra, M.D., Breast Medical Oncology
In observance of World Cancer Day, hear from a medical oncologist on the most up to date information regarding breast cancer.
Learn more about upcoming telehealth sessions and other virtual opportunities with LifeBridge Health.
