The Health Care Advocacy Program of The Arc of New Jersey is pleased to announce the 2024 webinar series:

“Back to Basics” - Healthcare 101 for Individuals with IDD

This 4-part webinar series will provide an overview of healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with topics that include accessing preventive care, treatment options, visiting providers, oral health and dental care, dual diagnosis co-occurring mental health problems in individuals with IDD, and care for aging individuals.

Please join us on four Tuesdays - March 19th, April 16th, May 21st, and June 25th from 12:00pm - 1:30pm for each installment in this exciting new series.

Webinar #1

An Overview of Health Care, Provider Engagement, and Preventive Services

This webinar will include an overview of health care for individuals with IDD, evaluation and treatment, speaking with providers, being prepared for health visits, and the importance of regular preventive screenings and checkups.

Presenter:

John Nevins, D.O., FAAFP

Medical Director

Overlook Family Medicine Residency

Chatham Family Medicine

Overlook Medical Center

When:

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

12:00pm - 1:30pm

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Thank you.

Connor Griffin, MPH

Director, Health Care Advocacy

The Arc of New Jersey

985 Livingston Ave.,

North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Direct line and fax: 732.246.2567

healthcareadvocacy@arcnj.org

www.thearcnjhealthcareadvocacy.org

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