Kearny Health & Wellness Fair
In conjunction with the American Heart Association
February 9, 2024
KHS Gymnasium
Mindful Wellness, Health and Nutrition
We're bringing together a vibrant community of local businesses and school organizations to promote a healthier lifestyle for everyone. Discover a wealth of resources, from fitness and nutrition experts to mental health advocates, all eager to share their knowledge and support.
Explore interactive booths, participate in wellness activities, and engage with professionals who are passionate about fostering well-being. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and take positive steps towards a healthier you. Don't miss out on this enriching experience—mark your calendars for a day of wellness and community at our Health and Wellness Fair!
Booths and Participant Directory
Click on the link to explore each booth
Each participant table will offer information, experiences, and wellness activities designed to get our community moving and thriving!
Click on the QR code to rate and reflect on your experience.
Reach
About Our Club:
The REACH Program is a peer leadership organization dedicated to mediation and community outreach. Through active listening and by remaining a reliable source of consistent support, our members strive to instill positivity, respect, and understanding with their peers. Moreover, these peer leaders volunteer with community service-based and prevention projects in both the school and community in an effort to promote a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle, tolerance of differences, and positive living messages. The ultimate goal is to directly help those in need in their community and foster compassion towards others.
REACH aims to channel the power of community service towards compassionate connections and support for those in need by fostering an environment where students naturally become helpers. Our commitment extends to promoting a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle, embracing differences with tolerance, and spreading positive living messages.
Meeting Dates/Times
The REACH Club meets every other Wednesday before school in room 302.
Advisors:
Mrs. Keim, lkeim@kearnyschools.com
Ms. Viso, nviso@kearnyschools.com
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KHS Video Game Club
About Our Club:
In our fast-paced world, find solace in the immersive landscapes of your favorite video games. Our club is more than pixels on a screen; it's a sanctuary for self-discovery and focus. Unleash your inner warrior, strategist, or explorer, and let the virtual adventures guide you to a state of Zen.
Join our community where controllers become tools for mindfulness. Share strategies, swap stories, and experience the therapeutic side of gaming. 🕹️✨
Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to reset, and recharge in our haven of gaming mindfulness.
Meeting Dates/Times
The KHS Video Game Club meets every Tuesday after school in room 226
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Advisor:
Mrs. Lockard, mlockard@kearnyschools.com
Google Classroom Code:
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SBYS
About Our organization:
The Goal of the School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) is to help KHS teens maintain optimal mental and physical health, stay in school, find employment and pursue postsecondary education. All services are confidential, strictly voluntary and free. We offer academic support, employment counseling, recreation, trips, volunteering opportunities, and individual, group, and family counseling. Visit SBYSP in room 225N.
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Director:
Mrs. Elisa Griffitt, egriffitt@kearnyschools.com
Google Classroom Code:
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KHS COUNsling Department
About Our organization:
The mission of the Kearny School District Counseling Program is to advocate for all students. The professional school counselor collaborates with students, teachers, administrators, families and community members to ensure that all students in the Kearny school district develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for academic success and personal growth in our changing society.
Director:
Mr. Paul Measso, pmeasso@kearnyschools.com
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Student Government Association
The mission of the Student Government Association is to serve as advocates to the student body and be liaisons between the administration, faculty, and staff. We strive to ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels to uphold effective, accountable, and transparent leadership, ultimately reflecting the best interests of the students we serve.
Meeting Dates/Times
The SGA meets every Thursday before school in the auditorium.
Advisor:
Mr. Alan Correnti, acorrenti@kearnyschools.com
Google Classroom Code:
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KHS Self Advocacy Club
& Unified PE
About Our organization:
Self-Advocacy is a dynamic and empowering civil rights movement that champions the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities. It involves individuals voicing their opinions on matters they find significant, making it a universal capability. Combined with the Unified PE program, our students find strength in unity, fostering a sense of community and support.
Embracing one's strengths and taking pride in personal abilities is a fundamental aspect, coupled with the willingness to take risks and explore new opportunities. Self-advocacy is about pursuing aspirations, making decisions, and embracing the learning curve that comes with making mistakes. It extends beyond the individual to encompass active participation in the broader community.
Effective self-advocacy also involves managing emotions to ensure that one's message is heard, as well as cultivating curiosity and asking questions. In essence, self-advocacy is the journey of learning how to speak for oneself and autonomously make decisions that shape one's life.
Meeting Dates/Times
Every other Wednesday before school in room 221N
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Advisor:
Ms. Maryanne Moran
mmoran@kearnyschools.com
Mrs. Lauren Incorvaia
lincorvaia@kearnyschools.com
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HOSA
About Our organization:
HOSA is a worldwide organization for those looking to pursue a career within the healthcare industry. Our goal is to educate those looking to be future healthcare professionals and help them develop the leadership and technical skills they will need in the field.
Along with the curriculum and skills you will learn in your classes, this club allows us to participate in fundraisers to help the community, run food drives to give back, and volunteer for different events in order to enhance the delivery of compassionate care to all of those around us.
Meeting Dates/Times
All Medical and Dental students enrolled at KHS are automatically invited into the organization.
Advisor:
Mrs. Margaret Martone-Biondo, mmartonebiondo@kearnyschools.com
Google Classroom Code:
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Meeting Dates/Times
Monthly meetings during periods 4, 5, and 6
Advisor:
Mrs. Patricia Tellez
ptellez@kearnyschools.com
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Sona Dores Dreamers
About Our Club:
This group welcomes all multilingual learners who are new to the country and KHS.
The goal of this group is to create a safe place for newcomers to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns. Our monthly discussions center around encouraging participants to dream big, work hard, and not let any obstacles stop them from achieving their goals. Interested students are welcome to attend the next meeting on Friday, February 2, during lunch periods 4, 5, or 6. Hope to see you there!
Este grupo da la bienvenida a todos los estudiantes multilingües que son nuevos en el país y en KHS.
El objetivo de este grupo es crear un lugar seguro para que los recién llegados compartan sus pensamientos, ideas e inquietudes. Nuestras discusiones mensuales se centran en alentar a los participantes a soñar en grande, trabajar duro y no permitir que ningún obstáculo les impida alcanzar sus objetivos. Los estudiantes interesados pueden asistir a la próxima reunión el viernes 2 de febrero durante los períodos de almuerzo 4, 5 o 6. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Este grupo dá as boas-vindas a todos os alunos multilíngues que são novos no país e na KHS.
O objetivo deste grupo é criar um lugar seguro para os recém-chegados compartilharem seus pensamentos, ideias e preocupações. Nossas discussões mensais giram em torno de incentivar os participantes a sonhar grande, trabalhar duro e não permitir que nenhum obstáculo os impeça de alcançar seus objetivos. Os alunos interessados são bem-vindos para participar da próxima reunião na sexta-feira, 2 de fevereiro, durante os períodos de almoço 4, 5 ou 6. Esperamos vê-los lá!
Meeting Dates/Times:
Family night will be held at Kearny High School Cafeteria on March 6, 2024, at 6 pm.
Advisors:
Cristina Velez: cvelez@kearnyschools.com
Matthew Diglio: mdiglio@kearnyschools.com
Google Classroom Code:
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Teen PEP
About Our organization:
The Teen Prevention Education Program (Teen PEP) utilizes peer-to-peer education to increase students’ knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors associated with healthy decision-making.
Teen PEP is implemented in high schools as a course for-credit that meets daily. Carefully selected junior and/or senior students are enrolled in the Teen PEP course and provided with educational training that addresses a range of topics related to sexual health. These peer educators, in turn, conduct a series of structured workshops with groups of younger peers, faculty, and parents/caregivers.
Teen PEP also includes a parent and caregiver involvement component. Peer educators organize and facilitate a Family Night event for peers and their parents/caregivers to provide an opportunity for parent-teen dialogue about sexual health issues.
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Karen Profenna
About Our organization:
Karen Profena is a mom to her therapy dog, Sophie, who is trained in tricks, agility and obedience. Karen and Sophie visit organizations and local communities to spread awareness on the many positive impacts of therapy dogs.
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Pomptonian
About Our organization:
Pomptonian Food Service has been serving students with nutritious, high quality food menus since 1958. The organization also provides customized service, farm-to-table education, and nutrition awareness programs for school-aged children
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Contact:
Toni Bowman
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Become One Wholeness
About Our organization:
Offering functional Yoga therapy and teacher training, Become One serves to integrate therapeutic elements into Yoga practices, webinars, and in-house classes.
The team at Become One believes that Yoga is not only a physical practice, but also a tool for healing and personal growth. With a focus on mindfulness and self-awareness, their therapy programs aim to address specific physical and mental health concerns through tailored Yoga sequences and techniques. In addition to therapy, they also offer teacher training programs to equip aspiring teachers with the knowledge and skills to incorporate therapeutic elements into their classes. Whether you're looking to heal from an injury, manage stress and anxiety, or simply deepen your Yoga practice, Become One has something to offer for everyone.
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Contact:
Jody Domerstad & Dan Boistis
becomeonewholeness@gmail.com
201-754-8165
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aMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
About Our organization:
Established in 1915, the American Heart Association strives to provide education, treatment, research and awareness about the dangers of heart disease and the positive effects of cardiovascular health.
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Brittany Rehain
New Jersey regional mailing address
4217 Park Place Court
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (609) 208-0020
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Liberty Family Success Center
About Our organization:
Established in 1971, this science-backed prevention program offers strategies to identify and enhance strengths within the individual, family, and school environment in an effort to promote healthy and sound decision making opportunities.
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Contact:
Lissett Ruiz
Phone: (201) 622-2210
Kearny recreation department
About Our organization:
The Town of Kearny Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the coordination of recreational sports and cultural programs for all residents of the Town of Kearny. The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to improve the quality of life for our residents through a vast range of recreational programs and the provision of high-quality recreational facilities.
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Contact:
Ralph Cattafi, rcattafi@kearnynj.org
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Fernando Coehlo
About our organization:
A former Kearny graduate, Fernando Coehlo is a motivational speaker, yoga instructor and personal coach who has been able to parlay his life long struggles into a realm of healing. Using conscious breathing techniques and targeted purposeful movements to get individuals to release trapped energy and unlock their potential for transformation and healing, Coehlo’s unique blend of meditative breathing and mindful consciousness allows indivduals to move past their personal pain to a more transformative state.
Fernando travels the world teaching yoga and speaking publicly. He is available for virtual bookings and a limited number of private sessions.
Website:
fernrabbit.com
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Kearny Prevention Coalition
About Our organization:
The Kearny Prevention Coalition meets monthly to collaborate with community stakeholders to spread awareness about the effects of underage drinking, marijuana use and vaping. The Kearny Teen Prevention Coalition was formed in 2018, with participants attending youth leadership initiatives.
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John Corbett & Jennifer Fonseca
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Dr. John Branwell
Complete foot and Ankle Care
About Our Organization:
Specializing in the care of feet and ankles, Dr. John is a leading expert in addressing issues such as foot pain, deformities, and injuries. By focusing on the foundation of our body, Dr. John’s podiatry practice contributes significantly to our overall well-being. Taking steps towards podiatric wellness is a proactive measure for a healthier, more comfortable life, ensuring that individuals can stand, walk, and move with ease.
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Hudson County Youth Leadership Council
About Our Organization:
The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) was created by the Department of Health and Human Services to promote civic engagement and leadership in Hudson County’s young people by providing opportunities for high school students to become active citizens, learn first-hand about local government and initiate educational campaigns and activities targeting their peers. The focus of 2021-2022 YLC will be youth mental health and wellness. The group will meet for an eight-month period which will include meetings and activities focused on increasing knowledge of mental health and social and emotional awareness and cultivating leadership and advocacy skills. Contact Janine Verdi at jverdi@hcnj.us for more information.
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Janine Verdi
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Kearny Public Library
About Our Organization:
Step into the rich tapestry of Kearny's history and knowledge at the Kearny Public Library and Kearny Museum, proudly established in 1908. This cultural hub serves as a beacon, preserving the town's heritage and fostering a love for learning. The library offers a treasure trove of literature, resources, and community events, promoting literacy and intellectual growth. Meanwhile, the museum serves as a time capsule, showcasing artifacts that narrate Kearny's evolution over the past century
Website:
Kearny Public Library
Contact:
Josh Humphrey | Director
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Kearny Wellness
Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Sports Rehab
About Our Organization:
The Kearny Wellness Center specializes in a comprehensive approach to well-being, with a particular focus on sports rehabilitation, acupuncture, and chiropractic care for individuals of all ages. A team of experienced and dedicated professionals is committed to helping patients achieve their health and fitness goals. Be it a sports injury, relief from chronic pain, or an enhancement to overall wellness, Kearny Wellness provides a holistic and personalized approach to care. From tailored rehabilitation programs to the ancient healing art of acupuncture and the precision of chiropractic adjustments, they offer a harmonious blend of traditional and modern techniques.
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Contact:
Jazlin Gonzalez, Tiffany Pereiria, Stephany Espinal, Louis Perrone
(201) 565-3995
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NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4s)
About Our Organization:
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families has launched a statewide, innovative hub-and-spoke model of services and resources to support youth mental wellness. The new model, the NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) network, creates 15 regional hubs that provide prevention and brief intervention services to New Jersey public school students, parents/caretakers, and school faculty.
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Contact:
Mariam Basta
Tigger Stavola Foundation
About Our Organization:
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families has launched a statewide, innovative hub-and-spoke model of services and resources to support youth mental wellness. The new model, the NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) network, creates 15 regional hubs that provide prevention and brief intervention services to New Jersey public school students, parents/caretakers, and school faculty.
Program Enrollment
Program Enrollment
Students and/or parents/caregivers will be enrolled into the program via an online enrollment form.
- Enrollment form can be accessed by scanning a QR code or by texting in keyword: TIGGER to the short code 43386
- Participant will receive a text message with a link to the online enrollment form
- Once enrollment form is completed and submitted, parent/caregiver will receive a confirmation text that the student has enrolled in the program
- Program lasts through the end of the school year
Contact:
Cathy Soya, Director of School Partnerships
Introducing
We are all faced with situations where we need help making good, healthy, safe choices. The
LED by Tigger program is here to help, especially when it comes to vaping, marijuana, alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Get Rewarded for Being Your Best Self
Made for you: Once you text in to enroll, you’ll answer
a few questions to help us get to know you better and shape the information you get from LED by Tigger.
Resources: We’ll text you links to articles, music, even
meditations, and occasionally ask you questions to test your knowledge of what you’re learning. These will help give you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to be the best version of yourself.
Rewards: Did we mention you’ll get rewards to
recognize your progress? Watch for texts with links to
gift cards to Dunkin’, Chipotle, and Jersey Mike’s Subs — and treat yourself to rewards for your participation!
Why Should I Participate?
How Do I Sign Up?
The real world presents situations that challenge us to tap into our best selves and handle them safely. LED by Tigger
Text TIGGER to 43386 or scan the QR code.
will provide ways
to help you make smarter decisions when tough-to-handle situations come your way.
And who doesn’t like a free breakfast from Dunkin’?
Do I Need My Parent’s Permission?
No, in order to sign up you do not need parental consent but they will be notified that you’re participating. Rest easy — any information
you share is 100% confidential.
Message & data rates may apply according to your carrier rate plan. There are no additional charges. You may unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP.
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Kearny Department of PUblic Health
About our organization:
The Kearny Department of Public Health strives to promote physical and mental health, and to prevent disease, injury and disability amongst the residents of Kearny.
Website:
Kearny Department of Public Health
Contact:
Annie McNair, amcnair@kearnynj.org
Margaret Berko, Spenscer Jovellanos, Vanessa Villafuerte
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Inter-County Council on Drug & Alcohol Abuse
About Our Organization:
ICCDAA is an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility located in Kearny, providing medication assisted therapy in our clinic to opioid using individuals.
ICCDAA is committed to destigmatizing the associations with drug and alcohol abuse by providing resources, education, and information to the community.
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Contact:
Paola L. Castano
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US ARMY
About Our Organization:
The Army, as one of the three military departments (Army, Navy and Air Force) reporting to the Department of Defense, is composed of two distinct and equally important components: the active component and the reserve components. The reserve components are the United States Army Reserve and the Army National Guard.
Quality of Life programs promote the health and well-being of the Army's people, increasing recruiting and retention and reducing overall stress and uncertainty. Increased quality of life for Soldiers, Army civilians, and families is directly tied to increased Army readiness.
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