Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey reaches out to the community in countless ways.
Celebration of life
On June 23, the Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center hosted its 23rd Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration of Life event. More than 500 NBI patients and their guests attended the event, which includes a candle-lighting ceremony, live dance performances and inspirational speeches from survivors and their physicians.The Cohen Cancer Center, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only NCIDesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center, offers a world-class team of researchers and specialists, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatments and clinical trials for cancers of every kind.
Annual Beth Challenge Chruch Walk for Wellness
Celebrating the accomplishments of participating churches, the Annual Beth Challenge Church Walk for Wellness on June 22 was a lively day of fun, healthy movement and awards for greatest percentage of weight lost. Nine participating churches lost a combined total of 742.8 pounds.
Women's Health Day
On June 1, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center hosted its annual Women’s Health Day at the Newark Airport Marriott. The program was focused on empowering women, promoting healthy lifestyles and inspiring wellness. It featured special guests Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, and Special Guest Host and Panel Moderator ABC7’s Toni Yates. A panel with renowned physicians provided a discussion of what total wellness means for women today. Free health screenings, rates and door prizes and complimentary breakfast and lunch were available.
To learn more about community events sponsored by Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey, visit: www.rwjbh.org/events.