1. COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 2012
Emergency Department to Double
in Size Creating One of the
State’s Largest Pediatric EDs
S
aint Peter’s Healthcare System
has begun an exciting expansion
of the Emergency Department
at Saint Peter’s University Hospital.
The renovation and construction
project, which will be done in five
phases, calls for almost doubling the
size of the adult and pediatric
emergency departments from 18,000
square feet to approximately 29,000
square feet. The new Emergency
Department will be large enough to
accommodate 70,000 to 75,000
patients a year, creating shorter wait
times while giving patients the space
and privacy they deserve.
During Phase I, which is underway, a
new and expanded Pediatric
Emergency Department will be
constructed along with a new front Artist rendering of the new Saint Peter’s University Hospital Emergency Department.
entrance to the Emergency
Department. This renovation will Over the years, the number of patients care bay will be designed to treat
create one of the largest pediatric has grown to approximately 60,000 emergency situations such as heart
emergency departments in New Jersey, patients, including those treated by attack and stroke. Conditions such as
with 14 beds plus a minor care area. the staff of the hospital’s Stroke early pregnancy complications and
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s Program. As a designated primary OB/GYN emergencies will be treated
University Hospital, which provides stroke center, the hospital is staffed in the women’s health area. The rapid-
advanced and comprehensive, by a specialized stroke team that treatment section will provide more
specialized services to infants and includes emergency physicians, speedy services such as IV fluids and
children, is a state-designated neurologists and nurses with special X-ray imaging, enabling patients to
children’s hospital. The new front training in acute stroke management return home quickly and safely.
entrance will include a redesigned who are available 24 hours a day,
When the work is completed in about
visitors’ area, a new area for walk-in seven days a week. In addition,
two-and-a-half years, the Saint Peter’s
patients, and a new and expanded Saint Peter’s provides emergency
Emergency Department will hold 56
entrance for ambulances that will also angioplasty for patients who come to
beds. The vast majority will be four-
increase ambulance parking. the Emergency Department during a
walled private rooms with a small
heart attack.
The work will be done in stages with number of so-called “curtained rooms.”
no disruptions to services, explains “Ultimately, it’s all about patient care,” The entire Emergency Department –
Michael Hochberg, MD, chairman of Dr. Hochberg says. “We already see from equipment to flooring – will be
Emergency Medicine. As each stage patients effectively, safely and privately, brand-new.
is completed, the newly designed but it can get cramped. This is going to
“Privacy, speed and comfort are really
areas are expected to be opened open up the department and create a
what we are going for,” adds Heather
immediately. “Patient care will not be more patient-friendly environment.”
Veltre, RN, administrative director,
affected in any way, During Phase 2, the Emergency Emergency Services. “Patients want
at any time,” he says. Department will gain new adult and to be seen right away, be cared for by
Today’s Emergency pediatric “fast-track” rooms as well skilled and courteous staff in a nice
Department dates as additional treatment beds. More environment, and be able to go home
back to the 1970s treatment space will be added through faster.”
when about 40,000 Phases 3, 4, and 5. The renovations
patients were seen in will also create three treatment “pods,”
a year. each of which will focus on separate Visit saintpetershcs.com/services for more
treatment areas: acute care, women’s information about services at Saint Peter’s
Michael L. Hochberg, MD, FACEP University Hospital or call 732-745-8600.
Chair, Emergency Medicine
health, and rapid-treatment. The acute-
A LISTING OF PROGRAMS OFFERED THIS MONTH CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE SIDE.

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DECEMBER 2012
All programs are designed for community members and are held at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register for a program, call the contact number listed or visit our Web site at www.saintpetershcs.com/newsandevents/
SUPPORT COMMUNITY FREE SPECIAL EVENTS
GROUPS MOBILE HEALTH COMMUNITY BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS
Autism Family Support Group
DECEMBER 9, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Services
For more information about
LECTURES SEMINAR
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS AND 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
877-886-9462 screenings and educational TREATMENT For more information and to preregister,
Bariatric Support Group programs, or the CMHS corporate flu shot DECEMBER 3, 1:00 PM call Lisa Lapinski at 732-745-8600, x8159.
DECEMBER 13, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM program, please call 732-745-8600, x8903. Presenter: Nrupa Shah, MD
Lisa Lapinski, RD Whittingham Adult Community SAVE THE DATE
732-745-8600, x8159 Blood Pressure Screening Residents only.
DECEMBER 1, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Bereavement Support Group Kiddie Keep Well Camp LIVING WITH PAIN – WHAT YOU CAN MARTIN LUTHER KING ANNUAL
DECEMBER 6 & 20, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Senior Campers only. DO ABOUT IT LEGACY INTERFAITH PRAYER
732-745-8565
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings
DECEMBER 10, 1:00 PM SERVICE
Rossmoor Adult Community MONday, JANUARY 21, 2013
Bereavement Support Group DECEMBER 1, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Presenter: Manan Patel, MD 1:00 PM
DECEMBER 4 & 18, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Old Bridge Municipal Complex, Old Bridge Residents only.
For spouses and significant others 55 and older. Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center DECEMBER 3, 10:00 AM – NOON DECEMBER 11, 3:00 PM Call 732-745-8551 for more information.
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Old Bridge Senior Center, Municipal Complex, Clearbrook Adult Community
Sean O’Brien, MSW, LSW Old Bridge Presenter: Manan Patel, MD “spring is in the air”
Lisa Sparaco, MSW, LSW DECEMBER 12, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Residents only. fashion show
609-409-1363, Option 5 Milltown Senior Center, Milltown SATURday, march 23, 2013
DIZZINESS, PARKINSON’S GAIT AND Sponsored by The Auxiliary of Saint Peter’s
Caregivers Support Group/Monroe Health Fairs BALANCE University Hospital
DECEMBER 13, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM DECEMBER 11, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM DECEMBER 11, 1:30 PM Pines Manor
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center Canal Walk Adult Community Concordia Adult Community
2085 Lincoln Highway, Edison
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Residents only. Presenter: Richard Behar, MD, and
Stephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, RN, NP Seema Dixit, MD
Price: $60.
1-800-269-7508 or 609-655-2220 DECEMBER 16, 9:00 AM – NOON Residents only. Call 732-745-6641 for more information.
Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, New
baby fair
Alzheimer’s Support Group/Monroe
DECEMBER 11, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Brunswick
PARENT SUNDAY, april 28, 2013
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township CANCER EDUCATION call Parent NOON-3:00 PM
Local vendors and various Saint Peter’s
Rachel Kallish, CSW
Lisa Sparaco, MSW, LSW SERVICES
The American Cancer Society offers daily
For information, fees and registration,
Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise
departments will feature their services.
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center
609-655-6853 indicated. Call Parent Education at 732-745-8579 for
information and support to cancer patients and
Craniofacial Boys & Girls Support Group their families. Call 1-800-227-2345 to talk to a Baby Care more information about the event or about
(boys and girls ages 11 to 17 meet separately) cancer information specialist 24 hours a day, DECEMBER 3 & 10, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM reserving a vendor table.
MEETS SUNDAYS DURING seven days a week or visit us online at DECEMBER 15, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
THE SCHOOL YEAR www.cancer.org.
Helene Knee, LCSW Breastfeeding Class
732-745-7943 Breast Cancer Support Group DECEMBER 15, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
DECEMBER 3 & 17, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Interstitial Support Group Guest speaker and open discussion. Breastfeeding Support Group
DECEMBER 18, 11:30 AM Registration required. DECEMBER 7, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
732-390-0422 Cancer Institute of New Jersey 732-745-8600, x8820
Jump Start Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW Marvelous Multiples
New Parent Autism Support Group 732-235-7011 DECEMBER 3, 10 & 17, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
DECEMBER 20, 11:30 AM Gynecologic Cancer Support Group New Daddy Class
877-886-9462 DECEMBER 11, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM DECEMBER 27, Noon – 1:00 PM
NEW Latina Women with Cancer Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Support Group 732-235-6792 New Mom Support Group
DECEMBER 8, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM DECEMBER 7, Noon – 1:00 PM
Living with Cancer Support Group Light lunch will be served at noon.
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center DECEMBER 12, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Light lunch will be served. Free, but registration Registration required.
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
requested. Sessions conducted in Spanish. Call Barbara Hale, LCSW Postnatal Yoga and Exercise Class
908-658-5400 for more information. 732-235-7557 (four-week sessions)
Pregnancy after Loss Support Group HELD FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
(for pregnant women who have previously
experienced a loss)
DIABETES Registration required.
Registration required.
Dawn Brady, MSW
EDUCATION Prenatal Nutrition Class and Tour
DECEMBER 11, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Registration required.
732-745-8600, x5214 Children’s Insulin Pump Group
Linda Hudak, MS, RD
DECEMBER 11, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
SHARE Support Group 732-745-7930
Donna Dziedzic, RN, MSN, CDE
(pregnancy and infant loss support group) 732-745-8600, x8751 Prenatal Yoga and Exercise Class
DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (four-week sessions)
732-745-8600, x8522 Diabetes Self-Management Education
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS Saint Peter’s is on Facebook and
HELD MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
Registration and doctor’s prescription required.
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM YouTube. Like us on the Saint Peter’s
Registration required.
732-745-6667 University Hospital, The Children’s
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Gestational Diabetes Hospital at Saint Peter’s University
Self-Management Class MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, or ALL-DAY
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS SESSIONS SECOND AND FOURTH Hospital and Saint Peter’s Adult Day
WEEKENDS
Registration and a doctor’s prescription required.
732-745-6667 Registration required. Center Facebook pages. Subscribe to
Sibling Class our Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
DECEMBER 1, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
channel and join the community which
Visit our website at saintpetershcs.com/ has watched videos about our services
maternity/ to watch our Maternity
Virtual Tour more than 16,000 times.
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