Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
Jewish Renaissance Medical Center Press Release
Jewish Renaissance Medical Center Hosts Student Workshop at
Malcolm Shabazz High School in Newark through 
March of Dimes Grant
 
Newark, New Jersey - June 2, 2015:  Thanks to the  March of Dimes, the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center's Newark School-Based Health Centers was awarded funding to implement the  Empowering  Sisters Project; a program designed to enhance critical thinking skills associated with pre-, inter- and post-conception health for African-American teenage girls. 
This one-day event will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd, at Malcolm X Shabazz High School with 100 student participants.
About the Empowering Our Sisters Project

The March of Dimes grant funded two high school programs; this is the second part of the series. The first part took place at Central High School on June 6, 2014. 

The core workshop objectives are:

  1. to address the physical and social risks of teen pregnancy
  2. how to avoid becoming pregnant
  3. should young ladies become pregnant, have an understanding of the responsibilities of proper nutrition and healthcare for both themselves and their unborn child
  4. address the components of Preconception Care
  5. address the importance of vitamins, especially the importance of Folic Acid in supporting a full term delivery
  6. discuss the importance of vaccinations
  7. how to stay healthy during and after pregnancy

Event Day

The program is set to run from 9am-2:30pm that will entail Keynote Speaker, Johanna Wright,

30 year resident of South Orange, with 30 years experience as a teacher, coach, mentor and advisor in the South Orange / Maplewood School District.

Workshops themes are based on March of Dimes curriculum, Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait and Teen Pregnancy Prevention.

"We are excited to be partnering with the March of Dimes and Malcolm X. Shabazz High School in providing this high energy and engaging workshop," stated Jessica Rademaker, JRMC's Director of Newark School-Based Health Centers.  "We thank the March of Dimes for not only providing the funding, but also the framework to guide the learning content and delivery for this important event."We also thank Shabazz High School's leadership and staff for working hand-in-hand with us to make this the most impactful day".

 
About Jewish Renaissance Medical Center

Established as the nation's first ever faith-based, federally qualified health center (FQHC), the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center offers the full range of internal and family medicine, dental care, mental healthcare, and various areas of specialized treatment for over 30,000 impoverished children and families. In community and school-based health centers in Perth Amboy and Newark, JRMC offers the full lifespan of healthcare - from pediatric to geriatric caring for vulnerable newborns to frail elderly. JRMC administers nine (9) different sites with operating income exceeding $16 million, with a growing team of over 100 professional and clinical staff. In addition to providing services within the Robert Menendez Medical Arts Building, JRMC also utilizes its mobile medical command center to connect with the highest risk children and youth. In a 38-foot Winnebago, our state-of-the-art 'moving medical center' is fully equipped and fabricated with two exam rooms. For more information, visit, http://jrmc.us/
About the March of Dimes               
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com/ny  or nacersano.org .  Find us on Facebook  and follow us on Twitter