On April 8 at 6 p.m. the Rehab Center at Wedgwood Gardens, Route 9 north, Freehold Township, will host a free lecture, “Treatment Options for Chronic Knee Pain,” presented by Dr. Manuel T. Banzon, orthopedic surgeon of the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold. Dr. Banzon will highlight the benefits of “customized” knee replacement surgery.
Learn about treatment options, the latest innovations and whether total knee replacement is right for you. Following the lecture, Dr. Banzon will be available to answer questions. Refreshments will be served. Call 732-677-1200, ext. 215, to register or for additional information.
Dr. Banzon, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture and trauma care, serves as director of orthopedic services at the Rehab Center at Wedgwood Gardens. In 2008, he was the recipient of the Physician of the Year award at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township.
The Rehab Center at Wedgwood Gardens provides care for those requiring subacute rehab following a hospital stay for medical or surgical diagnoses, specializing in the care of patients following total joint replacement.
Le Tip of Freehold will host a business mixer on March 11, starting promptly at 7:01 a.m. and ending at 8:30 a.m. at Twist N Shout, 335 Route 9 south, Summerton Plaza, Manalapan. Details: Visit the website www.freeholdletip.com or 732-625-0555.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce Medical Division will present “Networking and Electronic Medical Records (EMR), What Your Medical Office Needs to Know” from 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 16 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Guest speaker Jim Nelson, of Libertas, will discuss pertinent areas of EMR. Vendor tables are available through the Howell Chamber of Commerce office. Howell Chamber of Commerce members as well as nonmembers are welcome for free, and office managers in attendance will earn one continuing education credit. Light food and beverages will be served. Details: 732-363- 4114 or [email protected].
The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners of Monmouth-Ocean, will present “Take the Lead – Empower You!” at its chapter installation from 6-9 p.m. May 20 at Piazza di Roma, 1178 Route 34, Aberdeen. The fee to attend is $35 per member or $40 for nonmembers. Willa Edgerton-Chisler, NJAWBO state president and CEO of Symphony Coaching, will install the board members and discuss how to better orchestrate and take the lead in one’s personal and professional life. To register, visit www.whoscoming.com/njawbo-monmouthocean.
Freehold MR Associates has relocated its Freehold facility to the Donna O’Donnell, RN, Medical Arts Building on the campus of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township.
Freehold MR Associates was previously located in a separate facility on the hospital campus. The new location at 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township, now provides more convenient access for patients to have MRI, PET/CT and CT imaging scans all in one location.
Freehold MR Associates features the latest high-field open bore and short bore MRI technology, which allows more head, leg and elbow room than conventional MRI systems. Freehold MR Associates also provides PET/CT and CT services at the new location.
Freehold MR Associates is a joint venture with CentraState Healthcare System and Freehold Radiology Group. To schedule an MRI, CT or a PET/CT, call 732-462- 4844 or 800-FRG-APPT (374-2778).
The Provident Bank will offer ecofriendly grocery bags to the first 100 customers at each of its 80-plus branches on April 22, to celebrate Earth Day. Reusable bags are made of heavy-duty, lightweight material and reduce the use of disposable plastic bags, which linger in trees, landfills and oceans.
The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners of Monmouth-Ocean will present “Foods Through the Ages – Foods that Age,” from 6-9 p.m. March 25 at the American Hotel, Freehold. Admission: $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Lorraine Maita, M.D., will speak about food and its effect on health. Details and registration: www.whoscoming.com/njawbomonmouthocean.
The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners of Monmouth-Ocean will present “Nine Innings of Networking” at 6 p.m. July 20 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The entrance fee is $25 for members and nonmembers, and $17 for ages 5-12. Enjoy networking and watch the Lakewood BlueClaws play the Charleston Riverdogs. To register or for more details, visit www.whoscoming.com/njawbo-monmouth ocean.
Central Jersey Business Partners is a local networking group actively seeking members. Visit www.CentralJerseyBusinessPartners. com for more information. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m. and on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Wegmans Café, Route 9, Manalapan. Learn how to grow a business through networking. Details: 732-804-3083.
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