JULY 2008
Please Note: Parenting Insights and the Postpartum Support Group are no longer offered; the have been replaced by the New Moms’ Circle.
New Moms’ Circle Fee: None
July 1, 8, 25, 22, 29 2008
Saint Barnabas Medical Center offers a free, support group that meets weekly and is led by a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in prenatal and post partum adjustment. The group meets every 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 973-322-5360.
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Breastfeeding Support Group Fee: None
July 1, 8, 25, 22, 29 2008
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
(973) 322-5360.
Perinatal Bereavement Support Group Fee: None
July 2, 2008
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, Livingston, NJ 07039. To register, please call 973-322-5745 or the Saint Barnabas Social Work Services Department at
973-322-5855.
Childbirth Preparation Class Fee Applies
July 7, 2008
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.
Breastfeeding Basics Fee: $40
July 8 or 22, 2008
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.
Kidney Transplant Support Group Fee: None
July 8, 2008
This monthly group, led by the Saint Barnabas Renal Transplant Centers, was founded on the basis that ongoing support and education are vital to successful recovery and adaptation to life after transplantation. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston. For time and to register, please call Marcia Krupit, M.S.W., at 973-322-8461.
Osteoporosis Support Group Fee: None
July 10, 2008
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
July 12, 2008
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, Livingston, NJ 07039. Call for fee and to register, call Women’s Health/Parent Education Department at Saint Barnabas at
(973) 322-5360.
Siblings Class Fee: $40 per family
July 13, 2008
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 973-322-5360.
Teddy Bear Clinic Fee: None
July 23, 2008
Saint Barnabas Medical Center invites children between the ages of 4 and 8 to bring their Teddy Bears or favorite stuffed animals to this clinic to learn about medical equipment and procedures to become comfortable with visiting a hospital. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Saint Barnabas Health Care System Corporate Offices, 95 Old Short Hills Road in West Orange. Registration is required, please call 1-888-SBHS-123.
Lamaze Refresher Fee: $70
July 24, 2008
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.
AUGUST 2008
New Moms’ Circle Fee: None
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2008
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 973-322-5360.
Celiac Support Groups Fee: None
Adult Group: August 12, 2008
Children Group (ages 1 to 10): August 19, 2008
Teen Group (ages 11 to 18): August 26, 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. This month’s topic is GF Nutrition and Enriched GF products; the nutritional value of food and manufacturers that are enriching their gluten-free products will be addressed. All meetings are held at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave., in Livingston, NJ, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please call 1-888-724-7123 to register. For more information please visit www.koganceliaccenter.com.
Breastfeeding Support Group Fee: None
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2008
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
(973) 322-5360.
Siblings Class Fee: $40 per family
August 3, 2008
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 973-322-5360.
Childbirth Preparation Class Fee Applies
August 4, 2008
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.
Perinatal Bereavement Support Group Fee: None
August 6, 2008
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, Livingston, NJ 07039. To register, please call 973-322-5745 or the Saint Barnabas Social Work Services Department at 973-322-5855.
Breastfeeding Basics Fee: $40
August 5 or 9, 2008
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.
Kidney Transplant Support Group Fee: None
August 12, 2008
This monthly group, led by the Saint Barnabas Renal Transplant Centers, was founded on the basis that ongoing support and education are vital to successful recovery and adaptation to life after transplantation. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston. For time and to register, please call Marcia Krupit, M.S.W., at 973-322-8461.
Osteoporosis Support Group Fee: None
August 14, 2008
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.
SEPTEMBER 2008
Cancer Survivor Day : Celebration of Life
September 14, 2008
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 on Sunday, September 14, 2008. The special event, held from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Mayfair Farms in West Orange,NJ. Celebration of Life will feature inspirational stories of hope from cancer survivors, musical entertainment and a buffet brunch. For more general information about the event, please call Angela McCabe, LCSW, OSW-C, at (973) 322-2668.
To RSVP, please call 1 -888-SBHS-123, preferably by September 1, 2008.
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