Event Calendar

Lectures

Heart Attacks - Emergency care at its best

Where: Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center - Centennial Hall
Date: January 24, 2007
Time: 6 p.m.
Info: This lecture will provide information on heart attacks, along with diagnosis and treatments.

To register for this lecture please contact the Community Outreach Department at (732) 321-7089.

Sleep Disorders - How to enjoy your next night's sleep

Where: JFK Medical Center - Conference Center
Date: February 14, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm
Info: This lecture will provide information on general sleep disorders, including descriptions and symptoms of a specific disorder, as well as management and treatments.

Please contact Community Relations at 732-321-7089 to reserve a seat.

Breast Cancer - Protect yourself, get a mammogram

Where: JFK Conference Center
Date: January 25, 2007
Time: 6 p.m.
Info: This lecture will provide information on screenings for breast cancer, along with diagnosis and treatments for the disease.

To reserve a seat please call the JFK Community Outreach Department at 732-321-7089.

Bariatric Surgery - Living a Healthier Life

Where: The Westwood in Garwood
Date: February 28, 2007
Time: 6 p.m.
Info: This lecture will address who is a "good canidate" for Bariatric Surgery along with some risk factors and suggestions of what to expect before, during and after surgery.

To register for this lecture please contact the Community Outreach Department at (732) 321-7089.

Stroke Awareness - How to become stroke smart

Where: JFK Medical Center - Conference Center
Date: March 21, 2007
Time: 6 p.m.
Info: This lecture will provide a general overview of the risks in addition to warning signs of a stroke.  Prevention methods and maintenance plans will also be discussed.

To reserve a seat please call the JFK Community Outreach Department at 732-321-7089.

Cancer Services

Coping With Cancer - Patient and Family

Where: JFK - Haven Hospice Oncology Unit Family Room
Date: January 23, February 27, March 27
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Info: Haven Hospice - (732) 321-7769

The Healing Journey - Relaxation for Cancer Patients

Where: JFK Medical Center Haven Hospice Library
Date: January 16, February 20, March 20
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Info: Rose Slirzewski (732) 321-7769

Voices of Healing - Breast Cancer Support Group

Where: JFK - Haven Hospice
Date: January 2, February 6, March 6
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Info: Tracy Grafton - (732) 321-7000 extension 66224

Support Groups

Aphasia Support Group

Where: JRI - Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Info: PLease call (732) 321-7063 to register.

Hearing Aid Education Classes

Where: JRI - Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Date: First three Wednesday's of every month
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Info: Please call (732) 321-7063 to register.

Bariatric Support Group

Where: Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center – Bariatrics Center
Date: January 18, February 15, March 15
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Info: Please call (908) 226-4200

Coping With Illness

Where: JFK - Haven Hospice
Info: Pre-registration is necessary and there is a nominal fee.  Please call (732) 321-7769 to register.

Wives of Stroke Victims

Where: JFK Outpatient Conference Room
Date: January 16, February 20, March 20
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Info: Rosemarie Picciuto - (732) 752-2644

Children's Bereavement Series

Where: JFK - Haven Hospice
Date: Held weekly in the Spring and the Fall
Info: PLease call Haven Hospice (732)321-7769 to register.

Laryngectomee Support

Where: JFK Medical Center
Date: January 15, February 19, March 19
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Info: (732) 321-7063

Head Injury Support Group

Where: Center For Head Injuries, Edison
Date: January 9, February 13, March 13
Time: 6 p.m.
Info: Dave Dipaolo - (732) 906-2640 extension 42885

Spousal Bereavement Group (For persons 55 and older)

Where: JFK - Haven Hospice
Date: January 16, February 20, March 20
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Info: Please call Haven Hospice (732) 321-7769 to register.

Young Spousal Bereavement Group (For persons under the age of 55 who have young children)

Where: JFK Haven Hospice
Date: January 9, February 13, March 13
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Info: Please call Haven Hospice 732-321-7769 to register.

Diabetes Education

Diabetes Support Group

Where: Diabetes Center of New Jersey - 308 Talmadge Road, Edison
Date: January 3, February 7, March 7
Time: 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Info: (732) 650-9207 or (800) 991-6668

Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy Support Group

Where: Diabetes Center of New Jersey - 308 Talmadge Road, Edison
Date: January 9, February 13, March 13
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Info: (732) 60-9207 pr (800) 991-6668

Medical Weight Management Classes

Where: Diabetes Center of New Jersey - 308 Talmadge Road, Edison
Date: January 10, 24, February 14, 28, March 14, 28
Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Info: Patients must come through our program in order to come to our free support group. (732) 650-9207 or (800) 991-6668

Women and Children

Maternity Tours

Where: JFK
Info: Call (732) 632-1632 for dates and times.

Maternity Tours – Free of Charge

Where: Available at JFK and Muhlenberg
Info: Please call JFK or Muhlenberg for
dates and times (908) 668-2353.
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