Community Calendar of Events for January 2013.

1. COMMUNITY CALENDAR JANUARY 2013
Hospital Achieves “Senior Friendly” Status
– Focuses on Improving Care for Older Adult Patients –
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aint Peter’s University Hospital has Seniors can be at risk for certain conditions, Saint Peter’s is also designated as a
achieved “Senior Friendly” status for including anxiety, dementia, depression, falls, primary stroke center. The hospital is staffed
its NICHE (Nurses Improving Care incontinence, osteoporosis, and pain. In by a specialized stroke team that includes
for Healthsystem Elders) program. NICHE addition to NICHE initiatives, Saint Peter’s emergency physicians, neurologists and
hospitals such as Saint Peter’s commit integrated outpatient geriatric medicine nurses with special training in acute stroke
to excellence in the care of patients 65-years- program specializes in the diagnosis and management who are available 24-hours-a-
and-older. treatment of disease and the maintenance day, seven-days-a-week.
of good health and quality of life.
The “Senior Friendly” Programs and Services
status recognizes that Outpatient services at
Saint Peter’s has put in Saint Peter’s include
place a variety of Geriatric Evaluation and
programs, such as Management Services
Care Companions and (GEMS), a comprehen-
Silver Spoons, to assist sive assessment program
senior patients. The first that helps healthcare
program calls for professionals diagnose
volunteers to keep and develop a plan of
elder patients company; care for patients who
the second program suffer from Alzheimer’s
provides assistance disease and other forms
during meals. Additionally, of dementia. The Wound
the hospital has invested Care Center® and
time and resources to: Hyperbaric Services at
• implement the NICHE Saint Peter’s University
Geriatric Resource Hospital counts among
Nurse (GRN) model, the specialty services
• develop aging-sensitive provided for seniors. With
policies, and locations in Saint Peter’s
Center for Ambulatory
• obtain input of patients, Resources in New
families, and Brunswick and in a
community-based new facility in Monroe
providers in planning Township, the center is
and implementation a leader in the surgical
of NICHE initiatives. and nonsurgical treatment
of chronic nonhealing
The vision of NICHE is for all patients 65-and- As people age, their medical issues tend to wounds. Patients are treated by a multi-
older to be given sensitive and exemplary care. become more complex, explains Saint Peter’s disciplinary team of board-certified physicians
The Geriatric Resource Nurse model, an geriatrician Shira Goldberg, M.D. “When that includes general surgeons, vascular
educational and clinical intervention initiative, developing a care plan for geriatric patients, surgeons, plastic surgeons, internists,
calls for NICHE hospitals to train staff nurses physicians must use an geriatricians, infectious disease specialists,
as clinical resource persons on geriatric interdisciplinary approach that physiatrists and clinical wound specialists.
issues for other nurses on their unit. Based incorporates not only medical,
at New York University Hospital, NICHE is an but also the patient’s social The hospital’s three Comprehensive Care
international program designed to help and psychological needs. Group medical practices – in New Brunswick,
hospitals improve the care of older adults. A patient’s values and Piscataway, and at the new Monroe Township
preferences need to be facility – focus on providing primary and
“The NICHE designation and the ‘Senior specialty care for seniors, as well as resources
investigated and integrated
Friendly’ status are proof of our commitment for their caregivers. With a focus on quality of
into their individualized
to quality, patient-centered care for older Shira Goldberg, M.D. life, the goal is to provide patients with
treatment plan.”
adults,” says Linda Carroll, MSN, RN-BC, services and programs that help to maintain
director of Professional Practice and An interdisciplinary team of board-certified their health, and independence, and enhance
Clinical Education and Nursing Research physicians and healthcare professionals, their daily living.
Education at Saint Peter’s University all of whom are trained in geriatric medicine,
Hospital. “Our participation in the NICHE works with patients and their families to Other outpatient resources include:
program allows us to continually maintain the develop a comprehensive plan of care for • Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center at Monroe
high standard of care that has always been improved overall quality of life. Township
available at Saint Peter’s. This leads to greater
satisfaction rates for our patients, their families Areas of specialty at Saint Peter’s include: • Margaret McLaughlin McCarrick Care
and our staff.” diabetes; diagnosis and treatment of Center, a not-for-profit skilled nursing
depression and anxiety; diagnosis and facility in Somerset
In the United States, 8,000 people turn 65 treatment of memory loss; hormone • Community Nursing Services, such as
every day. By the end of 2011, the senior replacement therapy; minimally invasive onsite nursing, blood pressure checks and
population of America reached almost 49 surgery; nutrition; orthopedic services, educational programs at a number of adult
million. By 2025, it is expected to grow to including hip resurfacing and knee communities in Monroe Township
nearly 72 million, according to the Department replacement; pain management; promoting
of Health and Human Services and the State and maintaining health, strength and
Department. functional abilities; and wound care and Visit SaintPetersHCS.com/geriatric/ to learn
hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for more about our geriatric services. To find
nonhealing chronic wounds. a doctor affiliated with Saint Peter’s visit
SaintPetersHCS.com/findaphysician/
A LISTING OF PROGRAMS OFFERED THIS MONTH CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE SIDE.

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JANUARY 2013
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 WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR
Autism Family Support Group
JANUARY 13, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Services
For more information about
LECTURES THURSday, JANUARY 10
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
For more information, and to register, call Lisa
877-886-9462 Preventing and Treating Hearing Loss
screenings and educational
JANUARY 14, 2:00 PM Lapinski at 732-745-8600, x8159
Bariatric Support Group programs, or the CMHS corporate flu shot
Presenter: Charles Highstein, MD
JANUARY 10, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM program, please call 732-745-8600, x8903.
The Ponds Adult Community, Monroe Township PALLIATIVE VS. Curative Care
Lisa Lapinski, RD Residents only. wednesday, JANUARY 16
732-745-8600, x8159 Blood Pressure Screening
4:30 PM
JANUARY 11, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Bereavement Support Group
JANUARY 3 & 17, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
New Brunswick Senior Center, New Brunswick
PARENT Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center
Pondview Plaza
732-745-8565 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings
JANUARY 10, NOON – 2:00 PM EDUCATION call Parent
For information, fees and registration,
200 Overlook Drive
Monroe Township
Bereavement Support Group South Brunswick Senior Center @ Municipal Presenter: Kathleen McElwee, RN,
JANUARY 15, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Complex, South Brunswick Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
For spouses and significant others 55 and older. indicated.
Light refreshments provided by our sponsors.
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center JANUARY 11, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Baby Care Registration is required; please call 609-655-
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick JANUARY 7 & 14, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sean O’Brien, MSW, LSW
6853 by January 11.
Lisa Sparaco, MSW, LSW JANUARY 15, 9:00 AM – NOON JANUARY 12, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
609-409-1363, Option 5 Middlesex County One Stop Career Center MARTIN LUTHER KING ANNUAL
Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick Breastfeeding Class
Caregivers Support Group/Monroe JANUARY 12, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM LEGACY INTERFAITH PRAYER
JANUARY 13, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM JANUARY 16, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Breastfeeding Support Group SERVICE
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center Hall’s Corner, East Brunswick MONday, JANUARY 21
JANUARY 4, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 1:00 PM
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Residents only. 732-745-8600, x8820
Stephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, RN, NP Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center
1-800-269-7508 or 609-655-2220 JANUARY 17, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Infant Massage Call 732-745-8551
Quailbrook Senior Center, Franklin JANUARY 2, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Alzheimer’s Support Group/Monroe
JANUARY 8, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM JANUARY 24, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Marvelous Multiples
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center Richmond Towers, Plainfield
JANUARY 28, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM SAVE THE DATE
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Residents only. New Mom Support Group
Rachel Kallish, CSW AMERICAN HEART
Lisa Sparaco, MSW, LSW
JANUARY 4, Noon – 1:00 PM
JANUARY 28, 10:00 AM – NOON Light lunch will be served at noon. ASSOCIATION
609-655-6853 Perth Amboy Office on Aging, Perth Amboy Registration required. GO RED for women
Craniofacial Boys & Girls Support Group Postnatal Yoga and Exercise Class CAMPAIGN
(boys and girls ages 11 to 17 meet separately)
MEETS SUNDAYS DURING CANCER (four-week sessions) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
THE SCHOOL YEAR
Helene Knee, LCSW
SERVICES
The American Cancer Society offers daily
HELD FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Registration required.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center. Celebrate
the nationwide campaign promoting heart health.
732-745-7943 information and support to cancer patients and Prenatal Nutrition Class and Tour
Free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and
Pregnancy after Loss Support Group their families. Call 1-800-227-2345 to talk to a JANUARY 22, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM counseling provided by the Community Mobile
(for pregnant women who have previously cancer information specialist 24-hours-a-day, Registration required.
Health Services staff. Call 732-745-8600, x8903
experienced a loss) seven days a week or visit us online at Linda Hudak, MS, RD
for more information.
Registration required. www.cancer.org. 732-745-7930
Dawn Brady, MSW Prenatal Yoga and Exercise Class
732-745-8600, x5214
Breast Cancer Support Group
(four-week sessions)
FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER
JANUARY 7, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM LOOK GOOD/FEEL BETTER
SHARE Support Group Guest speaker and open discussion. HELD WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM monday, MARCH 11
(pregnancy and infant loss support group) Registration required. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
JANUARY 10, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Cancer Institute of New Jersey Registration required.
Center for Ambulatory Resources. A program of the
732-745-8600, x8522 Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW Prepared Childbirth Classes American Cancer Society. Free makeovers for
732-235-7011 MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, or ALL-DAY women undergoing treatment for cancer. Call
DIABETES Gynecologic Cancer Support Group SESSIONS SECOND AND FOURTH
WEEKENDS
1-800-227-2345 to preregister.
EDUCATION JANUARY 8, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cancer Institute of New Jersey Registration required.
“spring is in the air”
732-235-6792 Sibling Class
Children’s Insulin Pump Group fashion show
JANUARY 8, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM NEW Latina Women with Cancer JANUARY 5, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM SATURday, march 23
Donna Dziedzic, RN, MSN, CDE Support Group 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
732-745-8600, x8751 JANUARY 12, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Visit our website at saintpetershcs.com/ Sponsored by The Auxiliary of Saint Peter’s
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center maternity/ to watch our Maternity Virtual University Hospital to benefit the hospital’s
Diabetes Self-Management Education
HELD MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
Light lunch will be served. Free, but registration Tour. Breast Center programs.
requested. Sessions conducted in Spanish. Call Pines Manor
Registration and doctor’s prescription required. 908-658-5400 for more information.
732-745-6667 2085 Lincoln Highway, Edison
Living with Cancer Support Group Price: $60.
Gestational Diabetes Call 732-745-6641 or email
Self-Management Class JANUARY 9 & 23, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cancer Institute of New Jersey saintpetersfashionshow@gmail.com for
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS more information.
Barbara Hale, LCSW
Registration and a doctor’s prescription required.
732-235-7557
732-745-6667 baby fair
SUNDAY, april 28
NOON - 3:00 PM
Local vendors and various Saint Peter’s
departments will feature their services.
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center
Call Parent Education at 732-745-8579 for
more information about the event or about
reserving a vendor table.
This calendar is for information only. Do not rely on it to make healthcare decisions on your own; instead, talk with your healthcare provider
for advice and treatment. Do not ignore medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read here. We do not suggest or
endorse that you have any tests, use products, or use other information in this document without advice from your healthcare provider.
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