Become a Bergen Regional Medical Center Volunteer!
Bergen Regional Medical Center is hosting an Open House for all those interested in volunteering at the Hospital. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, come the Volunteer Open House 12 pm – 2 pm on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008, in the BRMC Auditorium. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact 201-967-4333.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sponsors Yoga Classes
for Long Term Care Residents
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is sponsoring yoga classes for BRMC's Long Term Care residents starting Monday, March 3, 2008, 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The classes, taught by Martin Bland, will run for 16 weeks until June 23, 2008.
BRMC Food Drive
Together, We Can Serve Our Community
Bergen Regional Medical Center is responding to the reported shortage at local food collection centers by hosting a food drive at the hospital through the month of June. Working with the Englewood, New Jersey based Center for Food Action, BRMC will be collecting the following urgently needed items: Low Sugar Cereal; Peanut Butter & Jelly; Canned Meat & Tuna; Macaroni & Cheese; Canned Fruit & Vegetables; Spaghetti Sauce; 100% Juice; Diapers; Infant Formula & Baby Food; Ensure; Dental Hygiene Products.
The Center for Food Action provides over 40,000 7-day emergency food packages for neighbors in need from 90 towns throughout Bergen County and upper Passaic Valley. Food collected locally is given locally.
Food collection at BRMC will begin on June 1st and continue until June 30th. Non-perishable food items for donation (no glass containers please) can be deposited in the Food Collection Box located in the first parking lot to the left as you enter the Hospital.
Start! Tri-County Heart Walk — May 18th, 2008
Rockland Community College, Suffern NY
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 —Bergen Regional Medical Center has teamed with the American Heart Association to be a part of the 2008 Start! Tri-County Heart Walk to be held at Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY on May 18, 2008. Cardiovascular disease is our nation’s No. 1 killer. Seventy percent of Americans don’t get enough exercise, blaming lack of time and lack of motivation. Most people don’t realize that they will gain about two hours of life expectancy for each hour of regular exercise. For more information about the Walk, visit www.tricountyheartwalk.org
Harlem Wizards - Trick Hoopz & Alley Oops Basketball Camp
at Bergen Regional Medical Center
July 28-Aug 1, Aug 4-8 and Aug 11-15 — Bergen Regional Medical Center is pleased to support this camp, now in it's 7th year at BRMC, during the weeks of July 28-Aug 1, Aug 4-8 and Aug 11-15. The Harlem Wizards camp is for a wide audience with any level of skill; from the novice to the school's star player. Boys and Girls 7-15 are invited to the full week session (9am–3:30pm), and ages 5-6 are invited for Jr. Wizards Camp (full week 9am–12:30pm).
The Wizards wisely combine teaching, hard work and discipline, with unforgettable fun! The players on the team have genuine appreciation and enthusiasm for teaching children and teens the game of basketball. Campers will even learn some of the tricks and moves associated with show basketball! Visit their website for more information and to register.
15th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic
Monday, September 15th, 2008 — Sponsored by the Foundation at Bergen Regional Medical Center, The Golf and Tennis Classic is a major fundraising initiative that funds continued improvements and additions to the hospital and helps increase the quality of patient care throughout the year. This year, the Foundation has earmarked funds raised from this outing, along with other endeavors, to assist in building a playground for BRMC’s Child and Adolescent Behavioral Care Unit; developing an Education Conference Room; and constructing an Outdoor wheelchair Ramp and Balcony for BRMC residents. For more information or tickets for the Golf and Tennis Classic, call Susan Burkhardt at 201-965-4615.
The Foundation also supports educational programs for professionals, consumers and caregivers and serves to educate the community about health issues and services available at Bergen Regional Center. For more information about the Foundation, visit the Foundation's page.
Dancing with the Stars
Friday, January 25, 2008 — In honor of ‘National Activity Professionals’ week, the residents of Long Term Care participated in BRMC’s very own “Dancing With the Stars” competition. The event was both entertaining and rewarding for our residents, their families and BRMC staff. The dancing competition is one of the many activities offered, in our Long Term Care division, designed to enhance our residents’ quality of life while reminding them that they are the true stars of BRMC.