Event Calendar

Lectures

Back Pain Seminar

Where:	JFK Conference Center, Classrooms, 70 James Street (across the street from Medical Center)
Date:	Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time:	6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Info:	Do You Suffer From Lower Back Pain? Join Drs. Joseph Lombardi and James Patti as they speak at a FREE seminar about back pain and lumbar spinal stenosis.  The seminar will discuss: the natural progression of back pain; lumbar stenosis; and treatment options, including minimially invasive surgical techniques. Space is limited. Please call 732.321.7089 by Monday, May 5th to reserve your seat.

In The Shadow of My Son

Where:	JFK Conference Center, 70 James Street (across the street from Medical Center)
Date:	Monday, May 19, 2008
Time:	Performance begins at 6:00 p.m. with Q&A session to follow (see below for details)
Info:	A Play About Postpartum Depression and Broader Cultural Views of Motherhood. Open to the Public -- Free of Charge. Monday, May 19th 5:30 p.m.                           Registration & Refreshments 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.      Play Performance 7:30 p.m.                           Question & Answer Session with Playwright and Director To reserve a seat please contact Beverly Honore at 973.268.2280 or bhonore@gatewaymch.org.

Cancer Services

Radiation Therapy Orientation

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	Every Other Friday
Time:
Info:	For radiation therapy patients and families.  Meetings are held every other Friday throughout the year.  Please call 732.321.7769 to register or for more information.

Coping with Cancer--Patient and Family

Where:	Haven Hospice
Date:	April 29, May 27, June 24
Time:	2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Info:	For more information, please call Haven Hospice at 732.321.7769.

The Healing Journey--Relaxation for Cancer Patients and Family

Where:	JFK Medical Center, Haven Hospice Library
Date:	April 15, May 20, June 17
Time:	6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Info:	Please call Haven Hospice for more information at 732.321.7769

Brain Tumor Support Group

Where:	St. Luke's, North Plainfield
Date:	April 3, May 1, June 5
Time:
Info:	For times and additional information, please call 732.321.7000 ext. 62874.

"Insight" Cancer Support Group

Where:	Jewish Community Center of Scotch Plains
Date:	Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 20
Time:	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Info:	For additional information or to register, please call the Oncology Counselor at 908.668.2248.

Voices of Healing- Breast Cancer Support Group

Where:	Where: JFK Medical Center -- Physicians Rehab Conference Room
Date:	April 1, May 6, June 17
Time:	Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Info:	Info: Pre-registration is necessary. For further information, please call Tracey Grafton at 732.321.7000 x 66224.

Caregivers Support Group

Where:	Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Date:	Varying Wednesdays
Time:
Info:	Please call 908.668.2328 for dates and times.

Ostomy Support Group

Where:	Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center - Crane Room
Date:
Time:
Info:	Please call 908.668.2855 for dates and times.

Support Groups

Child Loss Support Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- Haven Hospice
Date:	April 8, May 13, June 10
Time:	4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Info:	For parents who have lost a child of any age.  Pre-registeration is necessary.  Please call 732.321.7769 to register.

Aphasia Support Group

Where:	JFK Johnson Rehab. Institute - Dept. of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Date:	Every Wednesday
Time:	1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Info:	Please call 732.321.7063 to register.

Hearing Aid Education Classes

Where:	JFK Johnsons Rehab. Institute - Dept. of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Date:	First three Wednesday's of every month
Time:	10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Info:	Please call 732.321.7063 to register.

Young Spousal Bereavement Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- Haven Hospice
Date:	April 8, May 13, June 10
Time:	7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Info:	A spousal loss group for persons under 55 years of age.  Please call Haven Hospice to register at 732.321.7769.

Laryngectomee Support Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	April 15, May 20, June 17
Time:	2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Info:	Please call 732.321.7063 to register.

Coping with Illness

Where:	JFK Medical Center--Haven Hospice
Date:	Periodically -- from Jan. through March
Time:	Call for details
Info:	Meetings are held periodically from January through March.  Pre-registration is necessary and there is a nominal fee.  Please call 732.321.7769 for more information.

Wives of Stroke Victims

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- Outpatient Conference Room
Date:	April 15, May 20, June 17
Time:	7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Info:	To register, please contact Rosemarie Picciuto at 732.752.2644.

Bariatric Support Group

Where:	Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center - Bariatrics Center
Date:	April 17, May 15, June 19
Time:	5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Info:	Please call 908.226.4200 for more information.

Children's Bereavement Series

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- Haven Hospice
Date:	Held weekly in Spring and Fall
Time:	6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Info:	For children who have experienced a loss.  Age appropriate groups are held weekly throughout the winter.  Pre-registration is necessary and there is a nominal fee.  To learn about times and dates or to register, please call Haven Hospice at 732.321-7000 ext. 62071.

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Support Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- NJ Neuroscience Conference Room
Date:	April 19, May 17, June 21
Time:	10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Info:	To register or for more information, please call Nancy Vassallo at 732.321.7000 ext. 65362.

Pediatric Epilepsy Support Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center - NJ Neuroscience Conference Room
Date:	April 9, May 14, June 11
Time:	6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Info:	To register or for more information, please call Diane Poracky at 732.321.7000 ext. 67425.

Pediatric Autism Support Group (parents only)

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- JFK Johnson Rehab. Institute -- Pediatric Rehabilitation
Date:	April 22, May 27, June 24
Time:	7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Info:	To register or for more information, please call Norma Prisco at 732.548.7610.

Head Injury Support Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- Center for Head Injuries Conference Room
Date:	April 8, May 13, June 10
Time:	6:00 p.m.
Info:	To register or for additional information, please call Cathleen Worthington at 732.906.2665.

Osteoporosis Support Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Date:	Varying Tuesdays
Time:	7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Info:	For more information, please call 732.321.7056.

Spousal Bereavement Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center -- Haven Hospice
Date:	April 15, May 20, June 17
Time:	7:00 p.m. -- 8:30 p.m.
Info:	A spousal loss group for persons 55 years of age and older.  Please call Haven Hospice at 732.321.7769 to register.

Benign Brain Tumor Support Group

Where:	Please call for location
Date:	Second Monday of each month
Time:	7:00 p.m.
Info:	The group is led by Beth Rosenthal, who has diagnosed with a brain tumor over 20 years ago. Beth is passionate about telling her story to spread awareness as well as helping those with similar issues. For further information, including the changing meeting locations, please call Beth at 732.767.0019.

Middlesex County Stroke Support Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center - Therapeutic Recreation Room
Date:	April 2, May 7, June 4
Time:	7:15 p.m.
Info:	To register or for additional information, please call Frank Roche at 732.969.2097.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Where:	Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Date:	April 24, May 29, June 26
Time:	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Info:	Please call Camille Honig, RN, at 908.668.2388 for additional inforamtion.

Diabetes Education

Diabetes Support Group

Where:	Diabetes Center of New Jersey
Date:	April 2, May 7, June 2004
Time:	1:30 p.m OR 7:00 p.m.
Info:	Located at 308 Talmadge Road in Edison. Please call 732.650.9207 or 800.991.6668 for more information. Participants have the option of attending the afternoon or evening session.

Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy Support Group

Where:	Diabetes Center of New Jersey
Date:	April 14, May 13, June 10
Time:	7:15 p.m.
Info:	Located at 308 Talmadge Road in Edison. Please call 732.650.9207 or 800.991.6668 for more information.

Medical Weight Management Classes

Where:	Diabetes Center of New Jersey
Date:	April 9, 23; May 14, 28; June 11, 25
Time:	1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. OR 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Info:	Located at 308 Talmadge Road in Edison. Please call 732.650.9207 or 800.991.6668 for more information. Particpants have the option of attending the afternoon or evening session. Note: Only open to patients who come through JFK Medical Center's program.

Women and Children

Infant & Child CPR - Fee

Where:	American Heart Association Porgram
Date:
Time:
Info:	Please call 908.668.2353 for additional information.

Maternity Tours -- JFK Medical Center

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:
Time:
Info:	Please call Donna Wiegers at 732.632.1632 for more information.

Post Partum Support Group

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	April 9, May 14, June 11
Time:	1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Info:	Please call Donna Wiegers at 732.632.1632 to register.

Breastfeeding Course - Fee

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	April 23, May 13, June 4
Time:	7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Info:	Please call Donna Wiegers at 732.632.1632 to register or for additional information.

Sibling Course - Fee

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	April 2, May 2, June 2
Time:	6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Info:	This program is intended for 3 to11 year olds. Please call Donna Wiegers at 732.632.1632 to register.

Lamaze- Preparation for Childbirth - Fee

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	Varying -- Monday through Friday
Time:	9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Info:	Please call Donna Wiegers at 732.632.1632 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) for registration, fees and dates.

One Day Infant Care Course - Fee

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	April 6, May 4, June 7
Time:	9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Info:	Program focuses on the care of infants -- from birth to one year of age. Please call Donna Wiegers at 732.632.1632 to register or for more information.

Safe Sitter Babysitting Course

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	April 19
Time:	8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Info:	Intended for 11 to 13 year olds. Please contact Domma Wiegers at 732.632.1632 to register or for additional information.

Prenatal Exercise Program - Fee

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	April 28; May 5 & 12 OR April 30; May 7, 14 & 21
Time:	7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Info:	Please call Donna Wiegers at 732.632.1632 to register.

Postnatal Mother-baby Exercie Program

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	May 7, 14, 21, 28 AND June 4, 11
Time:	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Info:	Please call Donna Wiegers at 732.632.1632 to register.

Infant Care - Fee

Where:	JFK Medical Center
Date:	April 6, May 4, June 7
Time:	9:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Info:	Please call Donna Wiegers, 732.632.1632, for additional information and registration.