Community Calendar

Chocolate, Sex and Cabernet: How to Save Your Life the Easy Way - Sold Out
October 7, 2009  6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
Atrium, Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston

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, MD, 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. Registration is required; please call
973-322-4331.

Empowerment Through Knowledge: Annual Breast Cancer Treatment Update
October 14, 2009 
Registration: 6 p.m.  Program: 6:15 p.m. 
Islami Auditorium, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston

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. A light dinner will be served. Pre-registration is required by calling 973-322-2668. 

An Evening with Meredith Vieira
October 21, 2009 
Door open: 7:10 p.m.  Program: 7:30 p.m. sharp
Temple B’nai Jeshurun, 1025 South Orange Avenue, Short Hills

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. Registration for this free program is requested by calling 1-888-SBHS-123, option 4 or emailing teamlink@sbhcs.comComplimentary parking will be provided.

Nothing Comes Between You and Your Genes
October 28, 2009  6 p.m.
Conference Rooms A/B, Ambulatory Care Center 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039

This complimentary program will feature two experts: Dr. Michele Blackwood, MD, FACS, Director of Breast Health and Disease Management, and Janice Berliner, MS, CGC, board-certified genetic counselor, The Cancer Center. Dr. Blackwood will discuss breast cancer screening and follow-up for those who are low, moderate or high risk. Ms. Berliner will then discuss the basics of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer from a genetics perspective, the importance of family history, genetic testing and counseling, and risk assessment. To register or for more information, please call 1.888.SBHS.123 (1.888.724.7123).

Support Groups and Educational Programs

Many support groups and free community education programs are offered at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center. Please call the numbers below for more information.

All area codes are 973.

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