November 17: Radon Exposure…Is it cancerous?
November is lung cancer awareness month. Come and listen to Dr. Shefali Gajjar, a Radiation Oncologist at Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital, talk about radon exposure and how it relates to cancer risk as well as learn some general cancer screening recommendations.
December 3: Bone Density and Longevity
How does Bone Density correlate with a person’s longevity? Strong, dense bones, brittle bones, bone loss and aging, how are all of these numbers equated to someone’s overall health? Come listen to a Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital health educator for this valuable information.
December 16: Walk With A Doc
Join us for a special Walk With A Doc held at Doylestown Township's Community Recreation Center! You will see signs for Walk With A Doc. We will host a physician from Penn Medicine Doylestown Health followed by a walk with a Doc!
January 21: The Power of Habit
Creating good habits has the ability to positively transform our lives. Join a Penn Medicine Doylestown Health & Wellness Educator to gain insight into habit formation, how to break bad habits, and how you can take actionable steps to create better habits starting today. Learn a way to start 2027 off on the right foot!
February 16: Heart Disease 101
What are the leading risk factors for heart disease and how can they be managed? Join Elaine Schultheiss, BSN, RN, who is Penn Medicine Doylestown Health’s Cardiovascular Service Line Certification Coordinator to learn more about heart disease. Information regarding Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC), Hands-only CPR/AED use and more will be provided.
February 17: Walk With A Doc
Walk With A Doc is an international organization with a chapter right here in Doylestown! Join us for a health discussion with a local Doc then followed by some light group exercise. Come learn from a Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Physician and take steps to better your health! This program is free for all to join.
March 17: The Best Gifts Don’t Always Come From A Store
Do you know what it means to be a Living Kidney, Liver or Uterus Donor? Do you understand the living donor process? Naschet Muir MSN, RN , Manager of Clinical Operations for The Penn Medicine Center for Living Donation and members of the Living Donor team will be with us to provide an overview of information and resources for the community.
March 30: The Aisle of Relief: Your Guide to Over-The-Counter Wellness
Did you know that the vast majority of adults in the US use at least one over-the-counter medication, prescription, or dietary supplement every single week? Cheryl John, Pharmacy Resident from Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital, will provide community-wide education on navigating these everyday choices. We will identify common over-the-counter options, specifically focusing on cough and cold products containing pseudoephedrine, pain relievers, and acid reflux treatments. By the end of this session, safe practices will be encouraged and re-enforced for selecting everyday common OTC options through community-wide education.
April 8: Arthritis and Exercise
Arthritis can make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or performing household tasks more difficult. Learn from a Penn Medicine Doylestown Health physical therapist how movement and exercise can reduce pain, improve mobility, and help individuals stay active and independent throughout all stages of arthritis.
May 6: Nutrition for Older Adults
Older adults need fewer calories because metabolism slows with age, but they still require high amounts of nutrients. Come learn about the changing nutritional needs you should practice to eat healthy, reduce disease risk and deal with changes that affect appetite as you age. Deborah McClean, RD, LDN, a Penn Medicine Doylestown Health registered dietician and nutrition therapist will provide lots of valuable information.