Almost everyone will find themselves in the role of caregiver at some point in their lives. Whether it is for a child, a spouse, a parent, or other relative or friend, the responsibilities of caregiving can be challenging. Join us for an in-depth guide to how you can preserve your own well-being as you care for others.
This webinar was originally recorded on November 17, 2022. For more information or additional questions please email womenshealth@northwell.edu.
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Penny Stern
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Penny Stern is the Chief, Preventive & Lifestyle Medicine at the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and the Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology, and Prevention at Northwell Health. Dr. Stern is physician oversight for the Northwell’s Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine, where she maintains a Lifestyle Medicine practice, and is the Co-Chair of Northwell’s CME/IPCE Committee. She is also a past president of the Faculty Council of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Deeply involved in public health education, she routinely presents to dozens of community and workplace groups each year through the Katz Institute, as well as at various Northwell site under the auspices of the Employee Wellness Team. She is a facilitator and speaker throughout Northwell Health for Unconscious Bias training as part of the Center for Equity of Care and has presented numerous Unconscious Bias workshops.
Noelle Roth
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As the social worker of the Caregivers Center, I provide support, education, and resources for those in the hospital and out in the community who are caring for a loved one. It is my goal to help family caregivers to feel supported in their role and empowered to be able to care for their loved one to the best of their ability.
Deborah McElligott
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Dr. McElligott is a board certified Adult and Holistic Nurse Practitioner, an Integrative Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified Diabetes Educator who works at the Northwell Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine in Roslyn, NY. She also holds certifications in many integrative therapies and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra –Northwell and Associate Faculty with the International Nurse Coach Association. Her experience spans 40 years and includes cardiac surgery, oncology and administration. Deborah has been the primary investigator in nursing research studies involving imagery, massage, and 3 studies focusing on health promotion and wellness. She has published these studies and book chapters on self-care, reflection, and research and presented findings on an international level.