The 50 Plus Club is your connection to better health and well-being through informational sessions, exercise classes and screenings designed for the mature adult.  You will be invited to attend monthly programs that introduce a variety of health and awareness topics.  We will show you healthy ways to improve your quality of life, while emphasizing the significance of preventative health care.  Best of all, it is free to become a member of the 50 Plus Club!

 

Membership: What's included

Physician Referral
We can match you with one of our hundreds of outstanding physicians. Information on physician specialty, location, insurance participation, office hours, and more is available immediately. In many cases, we can even make an appointment for you while you are on the phone.

Pre-Admission Registration
When you're scheduled in advance for an inpatient admission to our hospital, we'll call you prior to your admission to get required information and schedule tests so that you need only sign the forms before going to your hospital room.

Flexible Payment Plans
You can finance the balance of your hospital bill after insurance coverage.

Health Screenings
Free blood pressure and glucose screenings are offered the second Wednesday of each month from 9 am - 11 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Lourdes Medical Center in Camden.

Exercise, Health & Wellness Programs
Seminars on nutrition, medications, and other health-related topics are offered on a regular basis.
 

Educational Programs
Seminars on money management, investing, retirement planning, personal safety, and other topics are offered on a regular basis.
 
Trips through Collette Tours
Exciting trips, organized through Collette Tours, are offered annually. Informational seminars that offer detailed itineraries for the trips are held at the Wellness Center.

Parking
Free parking for members attending programs, seminars and screenings at our hospital.

Newsletter
Free quarterly Health-Talk Newsletter with interesting articles on a variety of topics.

 
Calendar of Events
Free monthly schedule of seminars, trips, special events, and other activities.

Important telephone numbers

 

2010 50 Plus programs/screenings

 

Registration is required for all health and wellness programs.  Please call 856-869-3136.

All programs are held at Lourdes Wellness Center, 900 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108 unless otherwise noted.

 

Annual Prostate Screening

With Rajen P. Butani, MD

Tuesday, September 7

10:00-12:00pm

September is “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.”  Help minimize your risk of developing prostate cancer by participating in routine screenings and PSA testing.

*Please call for appointment time.

 

Chair Exercises

With Tina Bortner, BA, ACE

Thursday, September 9

2:00-3:00pm

Learn simple exercises/stretches that will help you become a more efficient performer with your activities of daily living.  Learn gentle range of motion exercises to help ease arthritis pain.  Please wear loose, comfortable clothes.

 

Emotional Eating and Holiday Stress

Wednesday, November 17

10:00-11:00am

With Kathryn Friedman, BS, CHHC

Learn to identify why you are drawn to certain foods and find realistic coping strategies that will help you avoid overeating and making unhealthy food choices during the hectic holiday season.

 

Diabetes Screening and Glucose Screening

With Tina Bortner, BA, ACE

Tuesday, November 9

5:00 – 7:00 pm

with Parveen Verma, DO

Understand what Diabetes is, what puts you at risk, and what healthy life-style tips can be done to prevent this condition.  Glucose screening will be provided. Method is finer stick.

 

Benefits of Exercise for Diabetes Prevention or Maintenance

Monday, November 22

10:30 – 11:30 am

With Tina Bortner, BA, ACE

Learn how a regular exercise program can prevent Diabetes or keep Diabetes under control.  A Beginner’s movement class will also be offered so please wear loose, comfortable clothes.