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Bereavement Weekly Support Group
Every Tuesday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm (September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30)
This support group is for individuals who are confronted with long-term grief and helps them through the stages of coping with loss. The Bereavement Support Group will be held at the Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration is not required. Please call Kathleen Holahan at 732-730-9112 for information. Free.
Caregivers Weekly Support Group
Every Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:30 pm (September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30)
Every Wednesday from 11:45 – 1:45 pm (September 3, 10, 17 and 24)
This support group meeting is for individuals who are feeling isolated, alone and overwhelmed as they care for an elderly loved one or friend. Sponsored by Kimball Medical Center and Ocean County Office of Senior Services, this group is facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker who offers support and education for caregivers to enhance their coping skills and maintain balance in their lives. The Caregivers Support Group will be held at the Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration is not required. Please call Kathleen Holahan at (732) 730-9112 for information. Free.
Glucose Screening
Wednesday, September 3 from 9:15 – 10:15 am
Are you at risk for diabetes? According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 20 million people in this country have diabetes, and 41 million have pre-diabetes – a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Left unchecked, these conditions can lead to long-term organ damage, especially to the heart and circulatory system. Kimball Medical Center is offering a glucose screening at the Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration is requested by calling the Saint Barnabas Health Care Link at 1-888-724-7123. Free.
Prostate Cancer Screening
Thursday, September 4 from 12 – 3 pm
If you’re a man over 40 considered at risk for prostate cancer, or over the age of 50 and have not had a digital rectal examination or PSA blood test within the last year, call today and register for Kimball Medical Center’s free prostate cancer screening. The comprehensive screening takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE) performed by one of four Urologists affiliated with Kimball Medical Center who are participating in the screening: Mukaram Gazi, M.D., Vance Moss, M.D., Kiritkumar Pandya, M.D. and Charles Tomaszewski, M.D. The PSA blood test measures the level of a protein that often increases in the blood when prostate cancer develops. The DRE allows the doctor to physically check for lumps or other unusual features on the prostate gland itself. The combination of both tests offers participants the most comprehensive level of screening and diagnostic accuracy. Each year, according to the American Urological Association (AUA), more than 200,000 American men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. It’s the second most common cause of cancer in men after skin cancer, and the second leading cause of death. If detected early however, there is nearly a 100 percent survival rate.
The prostate cancer screening will be held at the Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration is requested by calling the Saint Barnabas Health Care Link at 1-888-724-7123. Free.
Diabetes Support Group
Thursday, September 18 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
This month, learn a variety of safe armchair exercises to keep you moving and stay healthy. The Diabetes support group is for individuals with diabetes and their families. A Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian-Certified Diabetes Educator provide diabetes management strategies through diet, exercise, reducing complications, new treatments and the latest research information. The Diabetes Support Group will be held at the Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration is required by calling the Saint Barnabas Health Care LINK at 1-888-724-7123. Free.
Arthritis Support Group
Thursday, September 25 from 11 am – 12 pm
Join Robin Midouhas, NP, from the Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center, for an open discussion on Depression and Arthritis. A Registered Nurse will also be available for additional discussion and to answer questions. The Arthritis Support Group will be held at the Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration is required by calling the Saint Barnabas Health Care LINK at 1-888-724-7123. Free.
Date: August 27, 2008
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@sbhcs.com
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