Speaker Series November Talk
Date: Thursday, November 16th
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Old Tappan Library
56 Russell Ave, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Topic: Weight Matters: Diabetes Prevention and the Importance of Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Mental Health Book Club Meeting #2
Date: Tuesday, November 14th
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Old Tappan Library
56 Russell Ave, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Book: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Discussion Lead: Brian Greco, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Town Day 10/28/2023
Survey that we gave out to OT Residents (they were entered in a raffle for filling it out!):
Mental Health Book Club Meeting #1
Date: Tuesday, September 12th
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Old Tappan Library
56 Russell Ave, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Book: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Discussion Lead: Brian Greco, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Wellness Talk #7
Speaker: Dr. Shahan Sibtain and Dr. Pajtesa Kukaj
Time: 6-7pm Thursday, June 15th, 2023
Location: Old Tappan Fire House
231 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan NJ
Topic: Anxiety and Depression
Wellness Talk #6
Speaker: Dr. Andrea Mattia
Time: 6-7pm Thursday, May 18th, 2023
Location: Old Tappan Fire House
231 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan NJ
Topic: Q&A on Pediatric Dental Health
Health Fair 2023
On April 29th, the Board of Health held a Health Fair in the OT Firehouse, pooling a wide assortment of vendors from the local area. We want to extend our thanks to all the businesses that came to support us and offered their free services to citizens of Old Tappan.
Wellness Talk #5
Speaker: Dr. Irfan Admani
Time: 6-7pm Thursday, April 20th, 2023
Location: Old Tappan Fire House
231 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan NJ
Topic: Heart Health
Wellness Talk #4
Speaker: Kristin Mullins
Time: 6-7pm Thursday, March 16, 2023
Location: Old Tappan Fire House
231 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan NJ
Topic: Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Wellness Talk #3
Speaker: Dr. Gian Varbaro
Time: 6-7pm Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Location: Old Tappan Fire House
231 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan NJ
Topic: Long term effects of COVID-19
Wellness Talk #2
Speaker: Brian Greco
Time: 6-7pm Thursday, January 19, 2023
Location: Old Tappan Fire House
231 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan NJ
Topic: The Effects of Social Media
Wellness Talk #1
Speaker: Varsity House Joe Riggio
Time: 6-7pm Thursday, November 17, 2022
Location: Old Tappan Fire House
231 Old Tappan Road, NJ
Topic: Staying Healthy during the Holidays
September 25, 2022
St. Pius Church Old Tappan
St. Pius Church in Old Tappan organized a talk about Mental Health Awareness. Brandon Marshall, 13-year veteran of NFL and former NY Giant and Jet player joined the mass this Sunday to talk about his own mental health journey. He also encouraged all age groups to talk about their emotions, feelings, etc. telling them that “asking for help is not a sign of weakness” and that “it’s ok to not be ok.” Invited by Father Kevin Kilgore, Old Tappan Board of Health members also attended.
Old Tappan St. Pius Church Mental Health Talk
1-5pm September 10, 2022
Stone Point Park, Old Tappan
Old Tappan Board of Health (BOH) created a wellness survey to gain insight on how the members of the community viewed their own health and the major health issues in town.
Every person who filled out a survey had their name entered into a raffle which consisted of prizes generously donated by local businesses. Prizes included:
Varsity House: Free 14-Day Trainings (2)
Varsity House: Free 45 minute PT assessment and magnet
Varsity House: 26 oz Insulated Blender Bottle
Varsity House: T-shirt
Starbucks: Stainless Steel Cups (2)
Starbucks: Coffee Mug
Starbucks: Coffee Beans (2)
Crave Chocolate: $20 gift card (2)
Huge thank you to Varsity House, Old Tappan Starbucks, and Crave Chocolate for the donations as well as everyone who filled out our survey!
