WILLINGBORO, N.J. -- Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County is sponsoring a free program to help seniors understand their medical coverage from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the hospital located at 218A Sunset Road, Willingboro.

Robert E. Stedman, D.O., a family practitioner affiliated with the Lourdes Health System, is the guest speaker. Dr. Stedman's talk will be based on his recently published book, "Medicare for Baby Boomers & Beyond."

The event includes light refreshments, free parking, health information, giveaways and a book signing.

The program is free, but space is limited. To register, call 1-888-LOURDES (568-7337).

Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, a 249-bed community hospital, is part of Lourdes Health System, which includes Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden. Lourdes Health System is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, N.Y., and is a member of Catholic Health East, a health system with 34 hospitals in 11 eastern states. More information is available at www.lourdesnet.org and at www.che.org.