EBPL Podcast from the East Brunswick Public Library

Recorded on 05/20/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. A better understanding of cancer-related conditions and how they can  be managed is possible. Taught by Astera Cancer Care specialists and  other local medical experts, this online presentation will address some  of the most pertinent areas in cancer treatments and advancements.  Discussion topics include: W...

Recorded on 05/21/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library Stepping out of the workforce - for any reason - is a big decision.  But kickstarting your career after time away can feel even more  daunting. This webinar will discuss ways to boost your knowledge and  confidence around your career comeback. Note:  This webinar is geared towards women. Presented by a Morgan Stanley F...

Episode 7 features Veronica Sudia of East Brunswick reading her untitled short story.

Recorded on 05/14/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. True wealth is about more than just money. It's about quality of  life, relationships, living your values, exploring your interests -  doing what you treasure most, and what brings you joy. This webinar  explores strategies for identifying and incorporating these vital  elements into an overall wealth plan that helps...

Recorded on 05/12/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for stroke and what to do if someone is having one. Mirian Medina, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN is the Stroke Center Coordinator at Raritan Bay Medical Center.

Episode 6 features Neal Stoffers of East Brunswick reading his short story, “Haunting Image.”

Episode 5 features Komal Mehra of East Brunswick reading her short story, “The Fairy Mom.”

Recorded on 05/04/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Learn how diabetes affects your body, including your heart, blood  vessels, eyes, and kidneys and what you can do to lessen the effects. Presented by: Reema Patel, MD, FACE Medical Director, Joslin Diabetes Center,  Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge Hackensack Meridian Health Board certified in diabetes, endocrinology and...

Episode 4 features Larry Wolfert of East Brunswick reading his short story, “The Sphere”.

Originally recorded on 04/27/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Reserve your copy with an EBPL and LMxAC library card here: https://lmac.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/eastbrunswick/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2411704/one Aromas of Sindh is a collection of over a 100 vegetarian recipes from the delectable  Sindhi Cuisine. The book has 5 sections - Breakfast...

Recorded on 04/23/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Rose Mary Merola, MD, FAAP, discusses several topics, including: Recognizing the early signs of autism and what to do Awareness of the core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment options for different age groups based on the individual child's findings Resources regarding diagnosis and intervention services Dr. Merola, who is boa...

Originally recorded on April 21, 2021.   The goal of this program is for the whole community to build bridges  together in an effort to show unity due to the recent rise in anti-Asian  racism.  The program features a diverse group of panelists who will provide  educational background and share their unique perspectives on this  topic. The panel includes Sylvia Chan-Ma...

Recorded on 04/15/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Grab your pillows! Join Dr. David Goldstein, Medical Director of the  Center for Sleep Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center for a webinar on  sleep! He explains the importance of sleep, common sleep disorders, and  good habits for getting your best night's sleep. About the Speaker: Dr. David Goldstein, Medical Director o...

Episode 2 features Roux Bedrosian of East Brunswick reading her short story, “The Graveyard Shift”. You can learn more about Roux at https://rouxbedrosian.com/ .

Recorded on 04/12/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library Alyson  Chananie, MS, CCC-SLP will discuss what Parkinson's disease is, how it  is diagnosed and treated, myths and misconceptions, and the difference  between Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Alyson Chananie, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Speech Language  Pathologist-Clinical Consultant at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK...

Recorded on 04/07/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library The Super Bowl is much more than a football game, and as you might know,  it is the only sports event that impacts every community in the United  States. But, did you know that the Super Bowl rose out of the civil  rights movement, specifically the African American boycott of the AFL All Star Game in New Orleans? Evan Weine...

Recorded on 04/07/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Each attendee has a unique vision for their retirement; so, proactive  planning is the first step toward bringing that vision to life. This  webinar will help attendees determine how much they will need for the  retirement they envision and how to develop a retirement strategy that  maximizes their likelihood of succe...

Episode 1 features Risa Waters of East Brunswick, reading her short story, "A Waiting Room".

Recorded on 03/25/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Coverage to Care (C2C) is a health insurance literacy presentation.  It is useful in helping consumers understand what health insurance is,  how to choose coverage, and why it is important to choose coverage. The  C2C presentation helps consumers understand their health coverage after  they have enrolled and connect t...

Recorded at the East Brunswick Public Library on 03/19/2021. This talk will discuss the history of marijuana legalization in New  Jersey and throughout the country. It will look at the risks and  benefits of using marijuana recreationally and medicinally. Lastly, it  will delve into the lessons learned from other states that have  legalized recreational marijuana before New Jer...

Recorded at the East Brunswick Public Library on 03/18/2021. Open Enrollment for 2021 health insurance has been extended until May  15, 2021. Do you have questions about health insurance for you and your  loved ones? Do you want to know what options are available to New  Jerseyans? Did you know NJ has a state-based exchange called Get Covered  NJ? All of these questions (and mo...

Recorded at the East Brunswick Public Library on 03/11/2021. New Jersey is known as the Garden State, but few understand that the  name was meant to highlight the fact the other states such as New York  and Pennsylvania traditionally used New Jersey as their garden—a place  to take beneficial resources for their own use and then bury their  refuse, back when it was customary to...

Recorded on 03/05/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Sometimes the most challenging part of exercising is figuring out  what type of exercise to do. Bonnie Saunders, PT, MPA, DPT, explore the  various reasons and motivations to exercise and connect these to the  various types of exercise.  She will also discuss some of the more  common barriers to establishing a su...

Recorded on 02/26/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library Thinking about saving for your child's college tuition can be a  daunting and overwhelming experience. This seminar will help attendees  understand the challenges that students have today and in the future  when it comes to paying for college, as well as rethinking several  misperceptions that many people have about co...

Recorded on 02/19/2021 at the East Brunswick Public Library Vaccines help protect against serious infections and save lives. With new COVID-19 vaccines and medical treatments now available, join Dr. XinQi Dong, geriatric physician and director of the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, for a community discussion about the coronavirus vaccines in development, how th...