MMC to offer Internet health, stop-smoking programs

Frederic Pachman, director of the Altschul Medical Library at Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), Long Branch, will present "Health Information on the Internet: The Good, The Bad and The 'Don't Go There,'" 1-3 p.m. July 9 at SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown.

The program is free, and attendees may bring favorite health Web sites for discussion. Preregistration is required and may be done by calling 732-542-1326.

A diabetes self-management series will be offered 2-4 p.m. July 9, 16, 23 and 30; 9- 11 a.m. July 11, 18 and 25, andAug. 1; and 6-8 p.m. July 14, 21 and 28, and Aug. 4 at the medical center at 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. For more information, call 732-923-5025. A tobacco dependence treatment program for individuals wishing to quit smoking. Dates are July 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 3-4 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Fee is $15 per session and the first initial assessment is free. For an assessment appointment, call Anna at 732-232-2833.

The medical center will offer a free child seat inspection will be 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. July 19 at Galaxy Toyota, 700 Route 36 east, Eatontown. For an appointment, call 800-287-3515, ext. 1107. A program on living wills will be 1-3 p.m. July 23 at SCAN Learning Center.

To register, call SCAN at 732-542-1326.