A documentary screening focusing on today’s party culture and the risks of recreationally mixing prescription drugs with alcohol, hosted by the NWH Resilience and Substance Use Services Councils and Newton Health & Human Services
I Am 80 Years Old: How Can I Survive the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cardiologist’s Perspective George Philippides, MD, Chief of the Division of Cardiology and Director of the Elfers Cardiovascular Center at NWH, explains how the Coronavirus affects the heart, how to avoid infection, and how to survive should you become infected. Second in a […]
Clinicians will focus on the importance of exercise for cancer survivors and give a demonstration of exercises that can be done at home. Hear from a breast cancer survivor who will share her story of how exercise helped her as she recovered from treatment. Hosted by the Mass General Cancer Center at Newton WelleSlye. […]
Gain information on tools and strategies for applying performance-enhancing cognitive, behavioral, and emotional techniques to support students during COVID-19. Webinar for parents, caregivers, and school personnel. Hosted by the NWH Resilience Council. REGISTER
Join us for a presentation and panel discussion with Palliative Care and Mental Health Experts on experiences and strategies to cope with the challenges that isolation and loss have posed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by the NWH Palliative Care Council Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 7-8:30pm Register Now Photo by Karim MANJRA […]
Diet and nutritional status are important tools in supporting the immune system to combat infections for cancer survivors. We will discuss dietary approaches to achieve a healthy immune system and tips to promote balanced nutrition for overall health. Hosted by the Mass General Cancer Center at Newton Wellesley. Thursday, February 25, 2021, 7-8:00pm […]
A discussion of tools and strategies to support parents during this unusual school year. Topics will include strategies to assist parents with supporting children with unique learning styles, balancing children’s emotional wellness and academic achievement, managing parent stress, and promoting parents’ emotional wellbeing. Webinar for parents and caregivers. Hosted by the NWH Resilience Council. Friday, […]
Alcohol and other substance use is increasing as people cope with anxiety, depression, isolation, and in some cases, job losses and financial hardship amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for a conversation with community members who learned how to manage their own issues with substance use followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with NWH […]
This webinar will explore the benefits of parents communicating about challenging subjects and provide practical strategies for how parents can have these conversations with clarity, honesty, and hope. Hosted by the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Resilience Project Parents Program. Click Here to Register Photo by CDC on Unsplash
Seniors can explore the health benefits associated with light at-home exercises which can be done with minimal to no equipment. A model at-home total-body workout will be demonstrated and participants will have the chance to ask questions and get tips from an experienced fitness specialist. Hosted by the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Cardiovascular Council. Click Here to […]
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