February is national Give Kids a Smile month, and participating dentists all over the state will be offering free screenings and eligible treatment to children 12 years old and under by appointment on program clinic days. Learn more from the New Jersey Dental Association website. A list of participating clinics will be shared here once it is available!
A number of community events related to health and wellness for children and their families are available in the coming months! Please click each link below for more details & registration information. Please note this events are sponsored by their respective organizers, not Brookside or WWRSD.
Parent/Guardian Talk Series:Healthy Weight, Healthy Lifestyle - HMH Children's Health - Jan 23rd, 12-1pm. Join Dena Arumugam, M.D., Marianna Nicoletta Gentile,D.O., and Michelle Maresca, M.D., as they discuss weight management, healthy eating habits and how to support your children. This free webinar is approximately 45 minutes and will include a question and answer portion. Participants are encouraged to submit questions for the discussion. Questions submitted will be presented anonymously.
Is It Really Just Allergies? - Valley Health System - Feb 4th, 7-8pm. Presenter: Kaitlin Tergesen, PA, Pediatric Allergist. Could your child be suffering from allergies? Whether food or environmental, let’s learn how a pediatric allergist may be able to help! * Virtual only. The virtual meeting link will be sent to you in the confirmation e-mail and the reminder e-mail.
Gearing Up for a Healthy Summer - Valley Health System - May 1st, 7-8pm. Presenter: Shivani Shah, MD Director, General Pediatrics. We are all looking forward to late nights, relaxing days, pool parties, and beach vacations! Let’s talk about ways to ensure a fun, healthy, and safe summer with our kids. * Virtual only. The virtual meeting link will be sent to you in the confirmation e-mail and the reminder e-mail.