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Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs in New Jersey
Ocean County
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OCEAN COUNTY Nutrition Programs
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Healthy Choices
Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-341-9700
www.ochd.org
Making healthier food choices
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Children, adolescents, adults and families
Own funding
None
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Senior Games
Long Beach Island Health Department
11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach, NJ 08008
Ocean
609-492-1212
www.lbihealth.com
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Seniors
Local municipal alliance
None
Program has specific cancer prevention focus. Call for information
on current available programs.
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OCEAN COUNTY Nutrition Programs
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Train the Trainer: Addressing childhood obesity at the pre-school
level
Long Beach Island Health Department
11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach, NJ 08008
Ocean
609-492-1212
www.lbihealth.com
Introduce strategies to increase activity and improve diet of preschool attendees
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Children
None
Call for information on current available programs.
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Beehive Senior Center, Congregate Nutrition Sites/Home Delivered
Meals
Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County
225 Fourth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Ocean
732-367-1400
Provide nutrition and social support service programs for elderly in
their communities to assist older adults in living as independently
as possible in the environment of their choice
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Ages 60+ Ocean County residents
State, federal, client meal donations, local municipalities, private
donors
None
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OCEAN COUNTY Nutrition Programs
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Ocean County WIC
175 Sunset Ave., Toms River, NJ 08754
Ocean
732-341-9700
Promote nutrition in low-income families to improve their health
"wellness" and provide food
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Children, adults, families
Federal
None
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Lifestyle Intervention Program
Long Beach Island Health Department
11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach, NJ 08008
Ocean
609-492-1212
Improve nutrition education
Prevention of metabolic syndrome
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Adolescents, adults, seniors, families
Own funding, LBI municipal alliance
None
Call for information on currently available programs.
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OCEAN COUNTY Nutrition Programs
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HealthEASE Serving Up Good Nutrition
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
1027 Hooper Ave, Bldg #2 PO Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 087542191
Ocean
732-929-2091
www.co.ocean.nj.us
Empower older adults to make healthy food choices through
education and specific action steps to help them maintain
independence and an enhanced quality of life
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Calcium Counts
The Center for Women's Health at Community Medical Center
99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-557-3210
www.sbhcs.com
Improve bone health for women
Seniors
Own funding, state
None
Volunteer peer leader training available
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Adult and senior women
Own funding, grants
None
Program provides information for cancer patients/survivors
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OCEAN COUNTY Nutrition Programs
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Diabetes Self Management Series
The Center for Diabetes at Community Medical Center
731 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Ocean
609-242-3610
Healthy food choices
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All ages
Own funding, grants
Yes
Support groups and free programs with topics related to healthy
food choices and carbohydrate intake
The Lighthouse - A Center for Senior Health at Community Medical
Center
99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-557-3210
www.sbhcs.com
To provide some classroom instruction on healthy food choices
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Seniors
Own funding, grants
None
Periodic lectures on improving nutrition or disease specific nutritional
issues
Program provides information for cancer patients/ survivors
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OCEAN COUNTY Nutrition Programs
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Ocean County Nutrition Project for the Elderly
Community Services, Inc.
225 Fourth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Ocean
732-367-1400
www.csiofoceancounty.org
Healthy meals for special needs seniors
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Targets socially isolated and frail/disabled seniors
State, federal
None
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Nutrition and Cooking Demonstrations
The Wellness Community - The Diney Goldsmith Center
613 Hope Road, Eatontown, NJ 07724
We serve both Ocean and Monmouth counties, and we are
conveniently located off the Parkway Exit 105 for Ocean County
residents.
732-578-9200
www.thewellnesscommunity.org/jerseyshore
Teach and encourage healthier eating during and after cancer
treatment
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Adults, seniors
Own funding, grants
None
Program has specific cancer prevention focus and provides
information for cancer patients/survivors
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OCEAN COUNTY Nutrition Programs
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Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
Children’s Specialized Hospital
94 Stevens Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-914-1100
www.childrens-specialized.org
Assist in making healthier food choices to achieve weight loss
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Children, adolescents
Yes, insurance reimbursement and self-pay
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Our Overweight Children: What Families Can Do
Children’s Specialized Hospital
94 Stevens Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-914-1100
www.childrens-specialized.org
To educate families (caregivers) on making healthier food choices
and assisting children in efforts at weight management
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Children, adolescents, adults, families
Own funding
None
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OCEAN COUNTY Nutrition Programs
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Children’s Specialized Hospital
94 Stevens Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-914-1100
www.childrens-specialized.org
To promote healthier eating style
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Children, adolescents
Yes
Senior Discussions
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Ocean County
301 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Ocean
732-363-8010
www.jewishoceancounty.org
Promoting “healthy aging”
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Seniors
State, federal
None
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OCEAN COUNTY Physical Activity Programs
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Healthy Choices
Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-341-9700
www.ochd.org
Promote healthy lifestyle
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Southern Ocean County Hospital
1140 Rte. 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Ocean
609-978-3656
www.SOCH.com
Promote active lifestyle
Different programs may have more specific goals
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Adults, seniors, pregnant and mom/baby
Own funding, grants, state, self pay
Yes, except at nutrition sites
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Children, adolescents
Own funding
None
Program provides information for cancer patients/survivors
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OCEAN COUNTY Physical Activity Programs
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Beehive Senior Center, Congregate Nutrition Sites
Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County
225 Fourth Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Ocean
732-367-1400
To promote an active lifestyle in an effort to assist older adults in
living as independently as possible in the environment of their
choice
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Ages 60+ Ocean County residents
Ocean county board of chosen freeholders, state, local
municipalities, private donors, participant donations
None
Class on Physical Activity
Ocean County WIC
175 Sunset Ave., Toms River, NJ 08754
Ocean
732-341-9700
To promote healthy weight
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Children, adolescents
State
None
We have a fat loss monitor; we will be asking clients if they would
like to participate. At our local mall, we will have nutritionists
available to answer questions and provide information with healthy
snacks.
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OCEAN COUNTY Physical Activity Programs
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Exercise & Yoga
Toms River Senior Center
652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
Ocean
732 341-1000
To remain healthy and strong and extend the quality of life for our
seniors
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Seniors
State, federal, township
None
Program provides information for cancer patients/survivors
Project Healthy Bones
Long Beach Island Health Dept.
11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach, NJ 08008
Ocean
609-492-1212
Improved strength and balance
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Adults, seniors
Own funding, municipal alliance
None
Call for information on current available programs
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OCEAN COUNTY Physical Activity Programs
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HealthEASE Move Today
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
1027 Hooper Ave, Bldg #2, PO Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 087542191
Ocean
732-929-2091
www.co.ocean.nj.us
Encourage seniors to exercise regularly & incorporate movement
into their daily lifestyles in order to preserve independence,
enhance quality of life, improve health & prevent falls
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Seniors
Own funding, state
None
Promote/encourage walking programs
Volunteer peer leader training available
LBI Walkers
Long Beach Island Health Dept.
11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach, NJ 08008
Ocean
609-492-1212
Improve cardiovascular fitness, offer emotional support
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Adults, seniors
Own funding, municipal alliance
None
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OCEAN COUNTY Physical Activity Programs
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Walking Program
Long Beach Island Senior Center
4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ 08008
Ocean
609-494-8861
www.lbisaintfrancis.org
Promote an active lifestyle
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Project BONES
The Center for Women's Health at Community Medical Center
99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-557-3210
www.sbhcs.com
The Center for Women's Health is a community-based health
promotion and wellness program for adult women of all ages.
Project BONES is an osteoporosis screening program with education
and exercise components specifically for adult women age 50 and
over.
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Adults, seniors
State, federal, county
None
Women ages 50+
Own funding, grants
Yes, nominal fee of $10.00
Tai Chi for osteoporosis
Weight-bearing exercises for osteoporosis
Provides information for cancer patients/survivors
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OCEAN COUNTY Physical Activity Programs
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Healthy Bones
The Lighthouse - A Center for Senior Health at Community Medical
Center
99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-557-3210
www.sbhcs.com
The goal of The Lighthouse is to provide health education, improve
quality of life and promote independence for older adults. The goal
of Healthy Bones is to improve bone health, improve balance, and
decrease the risk of falls through strength training and education.
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Seniors
Own funding, grants
Yes
We periodically have lectures on the benefits of exercise or how to
begin exercising. We also offer Yoga, Tai Chi and self defense
classes. Program provides information for cancer patients/survivors.
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Yoga, T'ai Chi, Qi Gong, Strength Training
The Wellness Community - The Diney Goldsmith Center
613 Hope Road, Eatontown, NJ 07724
We serve both Ocean and Monmouth counties and we are
conveniently located off the Parkway Exit 105 for Ocean County
residents.
732-578-9200
www.thewellnesscommunity.org/jerseyshore
To help people affected by cancer enhance their health and wellbeing
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Adults, seniors
Own funding, grants
None
Program has specific cancer prevention focus and provides
information for cancer patients/survivors
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Children’s Specialized Hospital
94 Stevens Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-914-1100
www.childrens-specialized.org
Educate about an active and healthy lifestyle
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Children, adolescents, families
Yes
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OCEAN COUNTY Physical Activity Programs
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Focus:
Our Overweight Children: What Families Can Do
Children’s Specialized Hospital
94 Stevens Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-914-1100
www.childrens-specialized.org
To educate on better health choices to improve health and decrease
weight
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Fitness group
Children’s Specialized Hospital
94 Stevens Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
Ocean
732-914-1100
www.childrens-specialized.org
To educate and have programs to integrate into community
Adults, families
Own funding
None
Children, adolescents
Yes
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