Kidney and Pancreas Patient Transplant Symposia Fee: None
October 1, 2009
The Renal and Pancreas Transplant Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is holding a free Transplant Symposium for people with chronic kidney disease and their families. The informal education seminars will include information on eligibility for kidney and/or pancreas transplantation as well as updates regarding advances in transplant surgery and transplant medicine. The program will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Islami Auditorium at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. Registration is required by visiting http://www.saintbarnabas.com/renalsymposium or calling 973-322-2285.
Ninth Annual Miracle Walk
October 4, 2009
The Ninth Annual Miracle Walk was created by a group of parents to benefit the 56-bed NICU at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. The walk, which will be held rain or shine, begins at 10:30 a.m. in Verona Park, Verona, NJ (registration opens at 9 a.m.). The scenic route follows a stroller-friendly path around the park. Participants may walk any distance that is comfortable for them. For more information about Miracle Walk, call 973-322-4259, email miraclewalk@sbhcs.com, or visit miraclewalk.com.
Siblings Class Fee: $40 per family
October 4, 2009
Women’s Health/Parent Education at Saint Barnabas offers a class for the whole family which is designed to reduce children’s anxieties when separating with their mothers at the time of delivery. This class promotes a good feeling about the hospital and provides children with realistic expectations of newborn babies. Classes are held on a Sunday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Care Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. To register, call 973-322-5360.
New Moms’ Circle Fee: None
October 6, 13, 20, 27 2009
Women’s Health/Parent Education at Saint Barnabas offers a free, six-week support group that is led by a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in post partum adjustment. The group meets on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston, across from the Livingston Mall. Topics include transitioning to parenthood, mood changes, baby blues vs. postpartum depression and myths of motherhood. To register, call 973-322-5360.
Breastfeeding Support Group Fee: None
October 6, 13, 20, 27 2009
Women’s Health/Parent Education at Saint Barnabas sponsors this free workshop to help you achieve the confidence and skills you need for a satisfying nursing experience. This group meets the first four Tuesdays of every month from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston. Newborns in car seats or strollers are welcome. For reservations and information, call 973-322-5360.
Breastfeeding Basics Fee: $40
October 6 or 20, 2009
Women’s Health/Parent Education Department at Saint Barnabas offers a prenatal workshop to help mothers achieve the confidence and skills necessary for a satisfying nursing experience once their baby is born. The class is held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. To register, call 973-322-5360.
Chocolate, Sex and Cabernet:
How to Save Your Life the Easy Way Fee: None
October 7, 2009
This free program is more of a “Ladies’ Night Out,” sponsored by the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Community Advocates and Women’s Council. The evening, which includes cocktails and gourmet stations, will feature an insightful presentation by M. Michele Blackwood, M.D., Director of Breast Health and Disease Management. Dr. Blackwood, a nationally-recognized breast surgeon, will share her recommendations for leading a healthy life which includes drinking wine and eating chocolate. The program will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Atrium at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston, NJ 07039 (across from the Livingston Mall). Registration is required, call 973-322-4331.
Maternity Orientation Fee: None
October 7, 2009
Women’s Health/Parent Education at Saint Barnabas offers this free seminar, designed for expecting mothers planning to deliver at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Islami Auditorium at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039. There is no fee and registration is not required.
Perinatal Bereavement Support Group Fee: None
October 7, 2009
Those who have experienced a loss during pregnancy or the death of a newborn often benefit from sharing their distress and receiving support from others who have suffered a similar tragedy. The group offers this support to help parents come to terms with their grief. Meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. To register, call 973-322-5745 or the Saint Barnabas Social Work Services Department at 973-322-5855.
Empowerment Through Knowledge:
Annual Breast Cancer Treatment Update Fee: None
October 14, 2009
This free program, presented by The Cancer Centers of Saint Barnabas Medical Center as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is an opportunity for breast cancer patients and their families to hear from a multidisciplinary team of physician experts regarding current topics in the treatment of breast cancer. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a light dinner and the presentations from 6:15 to 9 p.m. in the Islami Auditorium at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. Pre-registration is required by calling 973-322-2668 by September 2.
An Evening With Meredith Vieira Fee: None
October 21, 2009
Saint Barnabas Medical Center invites community members to “An Evening with Meredith Vieira.” The nine-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, co-host of NBC’s Today show, wife and mother of three will share stories from her unique career which spans 30 years. She will discuss how she maintains a balance between work, family and health care concerns. This free Saint Barnabas presentation will be held at Temple B’nai Jeshurun, 1025 South Orange Avenue in Short Hills, N.J. Doors will open at 7:10 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Registration is requested by calling 1-888-SBHS-123, option 1 or emailing teamlink@sbhcs.com. Complimentary parking will be provided.
Childbirth Preparation Class Fee Applies
October 26, 2009
Women’s Health/Parent Education at Saint Barnabas offers this class for first-time parents to help prepare for pregnancy, labor and delivery and provide instruction in baby care and a tour of the maternity unit. This course consists of four evening classes held once a week from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. Condensed weekend series are available. To register, call 973-322-5360.
Don’t Let Hip and Knee Pain Keep You Out of the Game:
The Latest Treatments for Hip and Knee Pain Fee: None
October 29, 2009
If your hip or knee pain is dramatically reducing the quality of your life, you should attend this informational seminar which will include a presentation from Richard Rosa, M.D., a physician with The Joint Institute at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road in Morristown, N.J. Advanced registration is requested by calling 1-888-SBHS-123 (1-888-724-7123).
