LibertyHealth Events

Every month we host a variety of events of interest to the general and medical communities. These range from free community health screenings, support group meetings and Continuing Medical Education events for doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

For more information about upcoming events, please contact:

Special Events

Free Kidney Health Screening
September 25, Saturday 10 am - 2:30 pm
Jersey City Medical Center
Do you or a family member have diabetes or high blood pressure? Does anyone in your family have kidney disease? If yes -- you're at risk for Kidney Disease.
To make an appointment in English or Spanish for this free screening, call Sujeiry Corniel at 1-800-622-9010, extension 326. * Must be 18 years of age or older. For any further questions contact Susan Lanning at 201-915-2897.
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Golf at Liberty National Golf Club
September 27, Monday
Liberty National Golf Club, 100 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City Medical Center and the LibertyHealth Foundation are returning to Liberty National Golf Club for another memorable day of golf at its highest level! Space is limited so please reserve your sponsorship package now.
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Community Events & Support Groups

Hudson County Hispanic Pastors
September 1, Wednesday 5 - 7 PM
Jersey City Medical Center, Room 5
Meets every first Wednesday of the Month. To be included in the agenda or if you wish to participate in our discussion of community matters of Jersey City and Hudson County, please feel free to contact us at hispanicpastors@aol.com or 201-222-1680 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting.

Bereavement Support Group for Children
September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Wednesdays
Group meets in Bayonne
Conducted by Hudson Hospice working together with LibertyHealth/Meadowlands Hospital Community Services. Meets every Wednesday. Call 201-433-6225 or email for more information: Ols9395@comcast.net

Alcoholics Anonymous
September 3, 10, 17, & 24 Fridays 8 PM
The Penthouse at Meadowlands Hospital
Holds meetings each Friday. For more information please contact Community Services at 201 392-3266.

Epilepsy Support Group
September 7, Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM
JCMC Conference Room #5
Designed to help people learn more about Epilepsy and the many challenges of living a healthy and productive life with the disease. We encourage anyone who has Epilepsy, has a loved one with Epilepsy, or is a caregiver to attend and share with their peers and experts in the field. Meets the first Tuesday of each month.
RSVP: Lindsey Davis, Trained Epilepsy Support Group Facilitator, Epilepsy Life Links at 201 343-6676 or ldavis@epilepsygroup.com.
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Bereavement Support Group
September 15, Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM
JCMC Conference Room #5
Designed for individuals who have recently lost a loved one (family member or friend), may bring you comfort during your grieving process. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. RSVP: Susan Lanning (201-915-2897) or Nancy Pain (201-915-2058).
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Enhancing Life Support Group for Alzheimer's Caregivers
September 21, Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Jersey City Medical Center Conference Rooms #8 & 9
Will meet the third Tuesday of each month. Light refreshments will be served! The facilitators have been trained by Alzheimer's Association of NJ. RSVP: Kathy Schwed, 201 915-2041
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Support Group
September 23, Thursday
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Support Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Meadowlands Hospital. Please contact Community Services at 201 392-3266 for more information.

Life Skills for those with Diabetes
1:30 - 4:30PM
Meadowlands Hospital 2 West Conference Room
Provided by the Meadowlands Life Span Health and Rehabilitation Center. Class topics include: What is diabetes?; medication management; nutrition; short and long term complications; blood glucose monitoring; exercise; stress and other topics of interest. RSVP to 201 392-3531.

Women's Cardiac Support Group/Men's Cardiac Support Group
Meadowlands Hospital 2 West
Please contact MH via Lifespan for more information at 201-392-3531.

Second Wind Pulmonary Support Group
Meadowlands Hospital 2 West
Contact Lifespan for more information at 201-392-3531.

Life Skills Classes for Those with Diabetes
1:30 - 4:30 PM
MH 2 West Conference Room
Provided by the Meadowlands Life Span Health and Rehabilitation Center. Class topics include: What is diabetes, medication management, nutrition, short and long term complications, blood glucose monitoring, exercise, stress and other topics of interest. RSVP to 201-392-3531.

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Pregnancy & Childbirth Education

Childbirth Education Classes
September 6, 13, 20 & 27, Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Jersey City Medical Center Conference Room 6
Meets every Monday of each month. Each course totals 8 hours and is divided into 4 classes with 2 hours for each session. Contact April Major, Nurse Manager Maternity, at 201-521-5900 for additional information.

La Leche League Support
September 21, Tuesday 7 - 9 PM
Jersey City Medical Center, 1 East, Conference Room 5
Meets the third Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Traci Morris at 201-915-2144.

Tours of Jersey City Medical Center’s Maternity Unit
Tours are available for expecting parents. To schedule an appointment, please call 201-521-5900.

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If you see a story that you think is news worthy or an event worth promoting, please email Mark Rabson Director of Public Affairs at mrabson@libertyhcs.org or call 201-377-6056.

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