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Community Programs, Education Classes and Support Groups
Saint Barnabas Medical Center 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 or for more information, please call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360. Breastfeeding Support Group Fee: None This workshop helps you achieve the confidence and skills you need for a satisfying nursing experience. This group meets Tuesdays following New Moms’ Circle from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center at 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston. Newborns in car seats or strollers are welcome. For reservations and information, please call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360. Perinatal Bereavement Support Group Fee: None 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, please call 973-322-5745 or the Saint Barnabas Social Work Services Department at 973-322-5855. Pets and Babies Class Fee: $35/couple This informative seminar, sponsored by Saint Barnabas Medical Center, offers tips on introducing the family pet to the new baby. Ways to reduce pet jealousy, pet proofing the baby’s room and disease precautions are also addressed. The course is held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the hospital, located at 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. To register, please call the Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360. Lamaze Refresher Fee Applies This program is a review on breathing and relaxation skills for couples who previously attended a prepared childbirth series during a prior pregnancy. This course is held at 6:45 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. Call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360 for scheduling information and fee. Siblings Class Fee: $40 per family This class, ideal for the whole family, 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 a.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Care Center at 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. For reservations and information, please call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360. Childbirth Preparation Class Fee Applies First-time parents are prepared for pregnancy, labor and delivery and provided with 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. Call Women’s Health Education at Breastfeeding Basics Fee: $40 This prenatal workshop helps 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. Call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360 for scheduling information and fee. Celiac Support Groups Fee: None Adult Group: September 9, 2008 Children Group (ages 1 to 10): September 16, 2008 Teen Group (ages 11 to 18): September 23, 2008 For those diagnosed with celiac disease, these support groups can be a great resource for up-to-date information on current research, product information and availability, travel ideas, cooking suggestions and other lifestyle tips. Led by a Registered Dietitian, meetings address the challenges of the gluten-free lifestyle and provide a venue for networking, sharing recipes and experiences. All meetings are held at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave. in Livingston, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please call 1-888-724-7123 to register. For more information please visit www.koganceliaccenter.com. Healthy Diet for Better Breast Health Fee: None A nutritionist from the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center will identify several powerful foods for healthy breasts and overall good health; discuss antioxidants, phytochemicals, omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and other components that these foods contain. The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A&B, at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave. in Livingston. Please call 1-888-SBHS-123 to register or for more information. Osteoporosis Support Group Fee: None This group strives to bring people together who share concerns about the physical and emotional effects of osteoporosis and provides participants with an opportunity to share feelings, ideas and information in a supportive and caring environment. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston. To register and for information, please call 973-322-7830. Marvelous Multiples Fee Applies This course is designed specifically for women and their partners who are expecting a multiple birth. Due to the possibility of activity limitation, you should register as early as possible. Program covers childbirth preparation, newborn baby care and includes a tour of labor and delivery. The class is held on a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. Call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360 for scheduling information and fee. Saint Barnabas Medical Center National Cancer Survivors Day Fee: None In recognition of the 21st Annual National Cancer Survivor Day, The Cancer Centers of Saint Barnabas Medical Center invite patients to a Celebration of Life from 12 noon to 3 p.m., at Mayfair Farms in West Orange. Celebration of Life will feature inspirational stories of hope from cancer survivors, musical entertainment and a buffet brunch. The event is open to adults and children over the age of 16. To RSVP, please call 1 -888-SBHS-123, preferably by Grandparenting Seminar Fee: $20/person or $35/couple Saint Barnabas Medical Center will hold a Grandparenting Seminar which allows grandparents-to-be to discuss their concerns and receive information on the importance of grandparenting, advancements in childbirth, trends and changes in infant care and family communication. The course is held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. To register, please call the Women’s Health Education Department at 973-322-5360. The Kidney Transplant Support Group will not meet until further notice. Perinatal Bereavement Support Group Fee: None 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, please call 973-322-5745 or the Saint Barnabas Social Work Services Department at Siblings Class Fee: $40 per family This class, ideal for the whole family, 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 a.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Care Center at 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. For reservations and information, please call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360. Childbirth Preparation Class Fee Applies First-time parents are prepared for pregnancy, labor and delivery and provided with 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. Call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360 for scheduling information and fee. Updated Listing (this group does not address prenatal issues) New Moms’ Circle Fee: None Saint Barnabas Medical Center 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 or for more information, please call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360. Breastfeeding Support Group Fee: None This workshop helps you achieve the confidence and skills you need for a satisfying nursing experience. This group meets Tuesdays following New Moms’ Circle from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center at 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston. Newborns in car seats or strollers are welcome. For reservations and information, please call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360. Breastfeeding Basics Fee: $40 This prenatal workshop helps 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. Call Women’s Health Education at 973-322-5360 for scheduling information and fee. Osteoporosis Support Group Fee: None This group strives to bring people together who share concerns about the physical and emotional effects of osteoporosis and provides participants with an opportunity to share feelings, ideas and information in a supportive and caring environment. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston. To register and for information, please call 973-322-7830. Celiac Support Groups Fee: None Adult Group: October 14, 2008 Children Group (ages 1 to 10): October 21, 2008 Teen Group (ages 11 to 18): October 28, 2008 For those diagnosed with celiac disease, these support groups can be a great resource for up-to-date information on current research, product information and availability, travel ideas, cooking suggestions and other lifestyle tips. Led by a Registered Dietitian, meetings address the challenges of the gluten-free lifestyle and provide a venue for networking, sharing recipes and experiences. All meetings are held at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave. in Livingston, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please call 1-888-724-7123 to register. For more information please visit www.koganceliaccenter.com. Journey from Iraq… The Path to Wellness Featuring ABC’s Bob Woodruff Fee: None Saint Barnabas Medical Center invites community members to a special presentation with ABC news correspondent Bob Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff, the first American news anchor to be injured in a war zone while reporting in Iraq, will recount the events preceding and following the life-altering experience, describing his new perspective on career, family and health care, and how he coped and overcame difficult circumstances. The free presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp at Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain, 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. To register, please email wearesaintbarnabas@sbhcs.com or call 973-322-4325. Kidney Patient Transplant Symposia Fee: None The Saint Barnabas Medical Center Renal and Pancreas Transplant Program offers this free informal education seminar for those who are interested in pursuing kidney or pancreas transplantation. The program includes an update regarding advances in transplant surgery and transplant medicine as well as firsthand accounts from kidney recipients. The program will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. To learn more or register, please call (973) 322-2285. [ top ] |
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