Getting from Tired to Inspired! Help Employees Get Healthy-Dec. 8 HR Meeting
Health care — the greatest cost for many businesses and it’s increasing! Business owners and HR professionals can do something about it. Dr. James Proodian, founder of Proodian Healthcare, will present steps to implement a Corporate Wellness Success program that promotes communication, education, motivation, and personal responsibility for health at the monthly meeting of JSAHR (The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), open to the public, Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m., at the Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
Dr. Proodian’s presentation will cover such topics as stress, fatigue, nutrition, and fitness. He will show the impact of chronic disease in the workplace, chronic medical conditions that are related to lifestyle choices, and the cost of treating disease versus prevention, among others.
The registration fee, including a full buffet breakfast, is $30.00 for JSAHR members; $40.00 for nonmembers; $25.00 for guests and those in-transition, and $10.00 for full-time students. The sponsor of the meeting is Retirement Income Advisors.
Register online at jsahr.shrm.org/events or email admin@jsahr.org or call Christine Higgins, JSAHR chapter administrator, at 732-701-7155.
JSAHR, a SHRM affiliated chapter, is a Gold Excel award winner of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management.) This program is pending one (1) SHRM and one (1) HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) recertification credit. www.hrci.org
About the Speaker: Dr. James Proodian is the founder and president of Proodian Healthcare, which includes the Natural Health Care Centers in Long Branch and Middletown, the Wellness at Work health education company, and the Put Back What You Lack supplements website. He also created the Long Branch CityWell Municipal Employee Health and Wellness program and serves as its Clinical Director and Health Educator.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Proodian has not only been treating patients but also educating audiences on how to achieve and maintain better health. He has spoken at hundreds of companies and organizations, motivating thousands of people to lead healthier, more productive lives. Dr. Proodian is a past recipient of New Jersey Biz magazine’s “Healthcare Hero” Award for his health education programs. He has also hosted a weekly radio show on health topics, and writes a biweekly health and wellness blog at www,drproodian.com.
Central Jersey Think Tank to Meet November 29
Explore business challenges with other business owners and learn about possible solutions on Tuesday, November 29 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.at The Renaissance Caterers, 1110 Route 35, Ocean Township, N.J. at the Central Jersey Think Tank, an organization designed specifically for Monmouth and Ocean county business owners. The meeting is free of charge and includes breakfast, compliments of Lawson, Rescinio, Schibell & Associates.
At several roundtables, participants can either choose to share a particular business challenge, examine how business owners plan to fulfill their social responsibilities and implement them during the holiday season, or discuss the most current, hot business trends.
Attendees will leave with ideas about how to build a better business, increase profits, and strengthen their corporate culture.
For more information, visit wwww.centralJerseyThinkTank.com. Registration is required. Register through Sal Schilbell at salschibell@lrscpa.com or call Sal Schibell at 732-531-8000 Ext. 225.
Salvatore Schibell, at CPA at Lawson, Rescinio, Schibell & Associates, Oakhurst, who created the Central Jersey Think Tank says this organization is different from a chamber because it is a brainstorming group. Schibell said, “Individuals from various industries may have different insights and better ideas in finding solutions to the common and not-so-common challenges facing business owners.”
About Lawson, Rescinio, Schibell & Associates, P.C.: Lawson, Rescinio, Schibell & Associates, founded in 1993, is a Certified Public Accounting firm that provides a full range of auditing, accounting, tax and management advisory services for municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, medium and smaller-sized businesses, and individuals throughout New Jersey, New York and Eastern Pennsylvania. Accounting and consulting services include personal tax returns, tax planning and preparation, corporate accounting, required audits or long term-financial planning. Lawson, Rescinio, Schibell & Associates, P.C. is located at 1806 Route 35 Oakhurst, NJ 07755.
Help Fill Truck No. 20 as the WRAT Radio Station Continues to Help New Jersey’s Needy
Beasley Media Group radio station WRAT (95.9), Lake Como, is holding its 18th annual Thanksgiving season charity drive Broadcast for the People of New Jersey on November 21 and 22 to help local New Jersey people. Staffers of the WRAT are hoping to fill a 55-foot tractor-trailer with items that will be donated to three charities.
The WRAT’s live Broadcast for the People will take place at ShopRite, Route 66, Neptune, November 21 from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, and again November 22 from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Doug Sjonvall, promotions director for WRAT, says, “This is the 20th truck the WRAT will fill in its 18th year conducting the program. Two additional trucks were filled with donations in 2012 after Sandy.”
Non-perishable food items (no glass) and frozen turkeys will be donated to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean counties; new or gently used clothing will be donated to Family Resource Associates to supply their thrift stores; and stocking stuffers, such as warm socks, washcloths, deodorant, playing cards, and crayons will be donated to Holiday Express. Monetary donations are always welcome.
Last year the WRAT collected 9,000 pounds of clothes, more than 14,000 pounds of food, and over 200 frozen turkeys. Monetary donations and gift cards totaled $1700.
Satellite locations are available for those who cannot make it to ShopRite in Neptune. Non-perishable donations will be accepted Ashley Home stores on Route 35, Eatontown, and at the Freehold Raceway Mall prior to November 21, or at Brave New World, 1272 Hooper Ave, Toms River, where a WRAT promo team and on-air personality Gotts will be available November 21 and 22 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, November 23, the tractor-trailer will be unloaded at the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, starting at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers from the Foodbank, cadets from McGuire Air Force Base, the local Pepsi distributor, and Shore Point Distributing will be helping the unload the donations.
Broadcast for the People is sponsored by Pepsi, Ashley Home Store, ShopRite of Neptune, Brave New World, and Coors Light/Shore Point Distributing.
For further information, contact Doug Sjonvall, marketing director, at 732-681-3800 x 306 or visit promorat@wrat.com.
About the Beasley Media Group, Inc.: Beasley Media Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI), which was founded in 1961 by George G. Beasley who remains the company’s chairman of the board. Beasley Broadcast Group owns and operates 69 stations (50 FM and 19 AM) in 16 large- and mid-size markets in the U.S. In the New Jersey market, Beasley Media Group owns four FMs and two AMs, including WDHA 105.5 (FM), WMGQ 98.3 (FM), WRAT 95.9 (FM), WJRZ 100.1 (FM), WMTR 1250 (AM) and WCTC 1450 (AM). For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.
About the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties: The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties distributes more than 12 million meals annually through a network of over 300 feeding programs. The Foodbank works toward long-term solutions to the chronic problem of food insecurity, with initiatives to support a community where all people at all times have access to enough food to maintain an active and healthy life. Through programs and services like the Culinary Arts Training Program, Nutrition Education, and outreach assistance for SNAP (food stamps), VITA free tax assistance, and affordable healthcare, the Foodbank is working to build food-secure communities. The Foodbank has received the highest rating of 4 Stars from Charity Navigator for seven consecutive years. A total of 95 cents out of every dollar raised supports food and programs. Visit them at www.Foodbankmoc.org.
About Family Resource Associates: Family Resource Associates (FRA) is a New Jersey nonprofit agency located in Shrewsbury, helping children, adolescents and people of all ages with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. FRA connects individuals to independence through modern therapies and advanced technology. Acknowledging the powerful influence of the family, we remain committed to them by offering both support and education.
About Holiday Express: The Holiday Express mission is to deliver music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year.
OHI to Provide Flu Shots for Lakewood Township Preschool Students
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center, will be providing flu shots to Lakewood preschool students at two Lakewood locations.
1. Lakewood Early Childhood Center, 100 Linden Avenue, Friday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2. Piner Elementary School, 1141 E County Line Road, Friday, December 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
To receive a flu shot at no out of pocket cost, children must have a completed OHI registration form and a consent form available at the school the child attends in addition to their parents’ insurance card or a copy of their insurance card at the time of the visit.
Children can receive their flu shot at no cost through the Vaccines for Children* program offered at all OHI Health Centers if they do not have insurance, are self-pay patients, or are recipients of Medicaid Plan A. Parents of Lakewood preschool students can also receive a flu shot for $20 if they complete the registration and consent forms at the event.
If parents or students are unable to attend the scheduled events, call the OHI Call Center at 732-363-6655 to schedule a flu shot. For more information, contact Kimberly Tozzi, community relations coordinator, 732-719-9016.
* The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay.
About Ocean Health Initiatives: OHI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Lakehurst Circle Center II, 686 Route 70 Lakehurst; Sea Oaks Medical Campus,798 Route 539. Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; a health center within the Clifton Avenue Elementary School, 625 Clifton Avenue, and Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Suite A, Lakewood; and a Mobile Medical Unit. The Lakewood and Manchester sites have pharmacies.
OHI provides comprehensive preventative and primary health and dental care to Ocean County’s insured, uninsured and underinsured populations. A sliding-fee scale is available, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Services include pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, behavioral health, dental, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, podiatry and social services.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655. Visit www.ohinj.org for further information.
Free First-time Home Buyer Open House Hosted by the LRRC and STEPS Attracts a Crowd
Shopping for your first home can be a confusing and challenging experience. How much can you afford to spend? What is the best mortgage option for you? Would you even qualify for a loan?
The Lakewood Resource and Referral Center (LRRC) recently held its semi-annual First-time Home Buyer Open House at the Lakewood Public Works Complex in partnership with Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) and the Township of Lakewood to help attendees get answers, gain a better understanding of what mortgage options are available, and learn how to qualify for them, among other questions.
Representatives from local lending institutions discussed topics related to the home-buying process, with a special emphasis on lower interest rates and down payment requirements with no PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance).
Attendees had the opportunity to discuss and review mortgage products with each lender and receive preliminary prequalification for loans. LRRC and STEPS certified housing counselors were on hand to answer questions. Each participant received a copy of the LRRC’s new Home Buyer’s Handbook, which offers a summary of the entire home-buying process and important advice for home buyers.
Mayer Hoberman, executive director of Social Services at the LRRC, said, “The LRRC and STEPS partnered with the Township to host this program because we recognize that first-time buyers and all home buyers need the understanding and skills to make appropriate and informed decisions during the home-buying process.”
The LRRC offers a twice-a-month homeownership education session required by many lenders in order for clients to take advantage of first-time home buyer mortgage products. Everyone who attends the session is given the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one meeting with an LRRC certified housing counselor.
To ask a question, register to attend a housing education session, or schedule an appointment with a housing case manager, call the LRRC at 732-942-9292 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Call for specific times of walk-in and telephone hours.
About the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center (LRRC): The LRRC, a federally designated 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, 212 Second Street, Suite 204, Lakewood, provides free comprehensive social services, information, referrals, and assistance for government and private sector programs and auxiliary services in such areas as housing, rental counseling, health care, insurance plans, nutrition, and utilities. For more information about the LRRC, call 732-942-9292 or email info@lrrcenter.org.
“Share the Joy” 100.1 WJRZ Charity Drive to Benefit Two Local Charities
Two local charities will benefit from “Share the Joy,” the annual live radio broadcast drive hosted by Beasley Media Group, Inc. radio station 100.1 WJRZ. Help fill a tractor-trailer at Perlmutter Family ShopRite, 860 Fischer Boulevard, Toms River, N.J., with donations of food, clothing, and new toys, starting Friday, November 18, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and continuing through Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
“Share the Joy,” a charity collection drive for Ocean County residents sponsored by Pepsi and Statewide Solar, and Michael’s Furniture will benefit Ocean County Hunger Relief; and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ocean County. Non-perishable food items and gently used clothing will go to Ocean County Hunger Relief; new unwrapped toys and gently used clothing to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Monetary donations for both charities are always welcome.
Two satellite locations are available for those who cannot make it to the Toms River ShopRite location for the “Share the Joy” charity drive. Bring donations or items to Statewide Solar, 110 South Main Street, Forked River, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The dropoff for items at Michael’s Furniture, 214 Brick Boulevard, Brick, is either on Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; or Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
100.1 WJRZ Promotions Director Marie (Senkeleski) Daley says, “A lot of Ocean County people and local charities need our help so let’s Share the Joy this holiday season!”
For more information, contact Marie Daley, promotions director of 100.1 WJRZ, at 609-597-1100 Ext. 204 or visit www.WJRZ.com.
About the Beasley Media Group, Inc.: Beasley Media Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI), which was founded in 1961 by George G. Beasley who remains the company’s chairman of the board. Beasley Broadcast Group owns and operates 69 stations (50 FM and 19 AM) in 16 large- and mid-size markets in the U.S. In the New Jersey market, Beasley Media Group owns four FMs and two AMs, including WDHA 105.5 (FM), WMGQ 98.3 (FM), WRAT 95.9 (FM), WJRZ 100.1 (FM), WMTR 1250 (AM) and WCTC 1450 (AM). For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.
Enroll or Change 2017 Marketplace Health Insurance Now at OHI – Appmts Available
Do you need health insurance? Do you want to change the insurance you have? Did you report exemptions? The Outreach and Enrollment team at OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center, are scheduling appointments to help the general public and its patients with enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace, which began November 1, 2016, and will end January 31, 2017. Bilingual certified application counselors are available.
Appointments can be made at five OHI sites: Lakewood Health Center, 101 Second Street, Lakewood; Toms River Health Center, 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; Manahawkin Health Center, 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Manchester Health Center, Lakehurst Circle Center II, 686 Route 70, Lakehurst; or SeaOaks Medical Campus,798 Route 539. Building 3, Little Egg Harbor.
Important Dates for 2017 Enrollment
- November 1, 2016: Open Enrollment started — first day to enroll, re-enroll, or change a 2017 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2017.
- December 15, 2016: Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1, 2017.
- December 31, 2016: Deadline for reporting exemptions for the 2016 fiscal year.
- January 1, 2017: 2017 coverage starts for those who enroll or change plans by December 15.
- January 31, 2017: Last day to enroll in or change a 2017 health plan. After this date, you can enroll or change plans only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
To sign up for health insurance at the time of an appointment, enrollees should bring their social security card; proof of income, such as paystubs, W-2 forms, or other income information; their employer’s information; and their date of birth. Eligible immigrants who want health coverage should bring their documents.
Sasha Andino and Carmen E. Lopez, associates of the Outreach and Enrollment Department, and other qualified OHI staff will answer questions, explain any changes, and help individuals sign up for health insurance. Associates will also help with exemptions, which must be reported before December 31, 2016 for the 2016 fiscal year. Those who miss the deadline for reporting exceptions may be fined.
For Open Enrollment appointments, and questions and information about OHI’s services, call Ocean Health Initiatives at 732-363-6655. For more information, contact Sasha Andino, outreach and enrollment associate, 848-210-0970 or Carmen Lopez at 732-966-3749.
About Ocean Health Initiatives: OHI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Lakehurst Circle Center II, 686 Route 70 Lakehurst; Sea Oaks Medical Campus,798 Route 539. Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; a health center within the Clifton Avenue Elementary School, 625 Clifton Avenue, and Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Avenue, Suite A, Lakewood; and a Mobile Medical Unit. The Lakewood and Manchester sites have pharmacies.
OHI provides comprehensive preventative and primary health and dental care to Ocean County’s insured, uninsured and underinsured populations. A sliding-fee scale is available, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Services include pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, behavioral health, dental, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, podiatry and social services.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655. Visit www.ohinj.org for further information.
March of Dimes Nominates Nurse at Preferred for Nurse of the Year Award
The March of Dimes has nominated Trisha Gibe, Cedarville, N.J., Nurse of the Year. Gibe is the director of nursing in the Galloway, N.J., branch of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), Eatontown, which has offices throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The 11th annual state-wide Nurse of the Year event pays tribute to the nursing profession by recognizing extraordinary nurses throughout the community. Nurse of the Year recognizes and honors those who make a difference in the lives of many people.
Gibe was motivated to become a nurse after her grandmother became very sick and was hospitalized. Gibe said, “I felt really helpless. I thought if I went to nursing school, I could be more knowledgeable on what was going on and maybe I could help.”
Gibe, who now has seven years of experience, attended Salem Community College where she earned her LPN and her RN. At the convocation, Gibe received the Community Health Nursing Award. She now attends Wilmington University from which she will graduate with a BSN this May.
She joined Preferred as a field nurse in 2009, the day her nursing license became active. Gibe also worked at Memorial Hospital of Salem County where she was awarded a “Shining Star” award for saving a pediatric client, and was promoted to charge nurse. She became the director of nursing at Preferred in 2014.
The award ceremony will feature a silent auction and a dinner on November 16, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Pines Manor, 2085 Lincoln Highway, Edison, New Jersey. For more information, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at 732-443-8100.
About Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services: Since 1987, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), 45 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. PHHC is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry.
Preferred works collaboratively with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and facilities to ensure a smooth transition to one’s home. In-house services include skilled nursing care for infants, children, adults, and seniors; personal care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, etc.; private duty nursing services; and at-home physical therapy, among others. All of the care can be provided in-house and is coordinated by registered nurses, with clinical supervision available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
New Jersey locations include corporate headquarters, Main Street, Eatontown; South Orange; Robbinsville; Brick; Galloway; Hackensack; North Brunswick; Wyckoff Road, Eatontown; and Mt. Laurel. Pennsylvania locations include Bala Cynwyd, Allentown, and Bensalem. Visit Preferred at PreferredCares.com for more information.
Where’s Santa Claus? In Lakewood on December 3!
Santa Claus will be parading up Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, to Town Square on Third Street, Saturday December 3, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. The Lakewood High School marching band will lead the holiday parade, followed by choruses from the Lakewood elementary schools; Lakewood High School sports teams and cheerleaders; and Lakewood Township recreation sports teams, and more.
Santa’s elves (students in the Lakewood High School PALS program), the Lakewood Fire Department, and the Lakewood Police Department, will assist Santa in distributing gifts, donated by the Lakewood Recreation Department, to the first 2,000 children age 10 and under.
Besides holiday music, children can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn wagon! For further information, call Jeff Shapiro, Supervisor of Recreation and Special Events for the Township of Lakewood, 732-905-3405, Ext. 6017.
COO of NetCetra, Toms River, to Receive NJBIA’s Main Street Award
Jim Mahlmann, chief operating officer of NetCetra, 1027 Hooper Avenue, a Toms River Internet services company specializing in Internet marketing, digital marketing, social media, Website design and hosting, database creation, audio/video streaming, online backup, and cloud technology, has been selected to receive the “Main Street Award” at the 2016 New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) – Impact Symposium, December 9, 2016, at the Bridgewater Marriott, Bridgewater, N.J.
The “Main Street Award” recognizes an NJBIA member for leadership, innovation, and dedication to NJBIA’s mission of creating a competitive business climate, locally and globally. It also acknowledges efforts to provide greater resources and assistance to New Jersey-based small businesses.
Mahlmann who recently became chairman of NJBIA’s small business committee, is a member of NJ Technical Council, Monmouth Ocean Development Council (MODC), Ocean County College Business Advisory Board, and the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Foundation Board.
A Toms River resident, Mahlmann is an Internet marketing specialist and a certified Google Partner, managing a data center with more than 360 servers in Washington. Mahlmann received a B.A. in marketing from the University of Minnesota.
The theme of the symposium is Keeping New Jersey Competitive: Advancing an Agenda for Success and Celebrating Those Who Empower It. For questions about the symposium or event call Stefanie Riehl, vice president of business resources for NJBIA at 609-858-9517 or sriehl@njbia.org.
About NetCetra: NetCetra also provides Internet marketing strategies to generate leads for its clients. Other services include Opt-in email lists, personalized email list blasts, banner swaps and such services as web design, web hosting, internet marketing, multimedia services, and Internet consulting. For more information, call NetCetra at 732-262-7888 or www.netcetra.com