WELCOME TO THE SAINT BARNABAS WELLNESS INSTITUTEHeidi Rinsky Schnapp, MA, CSW is available onsite Monday through Friday. Consider her a liaison between you and the extensive roster of physicians, clinicians, and medical services available at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Please stop by to visit, call 973-322-5620, or email hschnapp@barnabashealth.org.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all programs by calling 973-322-5620 (Option 1) or emailing: hschnapp@barnabashealth.org.

Unless noted, all programs are free of charge.

Please call ahead in case of inclement weather. You will be notified if there is any program change.

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SCREENINGS AND ONGOING PROGRAMS

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AT THE JCCKnowing your numbers is an important part of maintaining your heart health. These free Blood Pressure Screenings are provided by Registered Nurses from Barnabas Health Homecare and The Heart Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

NUTRITION MINI CONSULT**By appointment

Deanna Schweighardt, RD, Saint Barnabas Outpatient Nutritionist

Eat well and feel well. Schedule a 15-minute appointment with the Outpatient Nutritionist.

Ask the Nutritionist from Barnabas Health Homecare and The Heart Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Email questions to hschnapp@barnabashealth.org and they will be answered by the Registered Dietitian.

INTEGRATIVE HEALING THERAPIES FOR STRESS REDUCTIONHolistic Nurse Coordinators from The Heart Center at Saint Barnabas will provide monthly sessions introducing the integrative healing therapies beneficial to enhancing quality of life. Each class will include hands-on experiential learning.

Fourth Thursday of the month from 11:00am–12:00pm

January Aromatherapy and Essential Oils February Benefits of Journaling March Gentle Cardiac Yoga April Reiki May Acupressure

WOMEN’S HEALTH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

For more information or to register please call Women’s Health at 973-322-5360

NEWBORNMOM BREASTFEEDING SOLUTIONS*with Dawn Cedrone, RN, MSN, IBCLC

*Daily by appointment

Through private one-to-one consultation, an IBCLC-certified lactation consultant can help prevent problems and provide new moms with the breastfeeding experience they envision.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 973-740-0040 or visit www.newbornmomsolutions.com (fee).

INFANT CPR FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILYThis entry-level course offers instruction by the CPR Training Center in child and infant CPR as well as foreign body airway obstruction (choking) training.

*Registration is required by calling The CPR Training Center: 973-926-7407 (fee)

First & third Saturday of the month from 10:00am–3:00pm. Registration required (fee).

First Sunday of the month from 12:30–5:30pm. Registration required (fee).

MEET THE DOULAA labor and support doula is a knowledgeable and experienced guide for childbirth. Join experienced doulas to learn more about the services and support they provide.

First Monday of the month from 6:00–8:00pm.

NEW MOMS’ CIRCLE AND BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTMONDAY MORNINGS

This free weekly support group is led by a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in post partum adjustment. New moms along with their babies are welcome to attend. A Breastfeeding Support Group follows.

MOMMIES MOODSFRIDAY MORNINGS

This professionally led support group for new moms focuses on mother-care rather than child-care. Discussions address issues of anxiety, sadness, irritability, and feeling scared and overwhelmed by the transition to motherhood.

*For further information and registration please call Lauren Meisels, PhD at 973-762-4147.

Up-to-date program information and monthly calendars can be found on the JCC website:

http://www.jccmetrowest.org/wellnessinstitute

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EVIDENCED-BASED TOOLS TO QUIT SMOKINGRoland Romano, LPC, CTTS, RRT, Community Outreach Coordinator, Saint Barnabas Lung Cancer Institute

One of the hardest addictions to shake is smoking—but quitting is the best decision you will ever make. Whether you’ve tried to quit smoking before or are thinking about it, get advice on what really works.

Feb 4 Tu 11:00am–12:00pm

THE RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENTS IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND OTHER MOVEMENT DISORDERSFiona Gupta, MD, Movement Disorder Neurologist at North Jersey Brain and Spine Center

Dr. Gupta will speak about the latest advancements in the research of Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders such as spasticity and dystonia.

Jan 8 W 12:00–1:00pm

MINDFUL EATING: BE YOUR OWN NUTRITION GUIDEStacey Pinke, MS, RD, Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine

Reducing processed sugar in the diet is an excellent first step in improving one’s health. This yoga and nutrition interactive workshop will explore the hidden sugars in our diet, the harm these sugars can cause in the body and how to reduce or eliminate these sugars from the foods we eat. A healthful, homemade snack will be served at the end of the workshop.

Jan 14 Tu 11:00am–1:00pm

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT (CBT) FOR INSOMNIAGary Goldberg, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

The National Institute of Health has determined that CBT is the only effective cure for Insomnia. The FDA has had warnings about taking sleeping pills. The CBT treatment for Insomnia gets people back to sleep without medication in a relatively short period of time.

Jan 15 W 7:00–8:00pm

STIMULATING THOUGHTS! APPLICATIONS OF DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND OTHER NEUROLGICAL DISORDERSAdam Lipson, MD, FAANS, Union County Neurosurgical Associates

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy is an FDA-approved treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the risks and benefits of DBS therapy.

Jan 30 Th 7:00–8:00pm

COMMUNITY MEDICAL EDUCATION LECTURES

Up-to-date program information and monthly calendars can be found on the JCC website:http://www.jccmetrowest.org/wellnessinstitute

LUNG CANCER: EARLY DETECTIONRoland Romano, LPC, CTTS, RRT, Community Outreach Coordinator, Saint Barnabas Lung Cancer Institute

The Saint Barnabas Lung Cancer Institute is offering a free low-dose CT screening program for individuals who are at high-risk for developing lung cancer to identify abnormalities earlier—when it is most curable. If you are a current or former smoker, learn if you are eligible for this life-saving test.

Feb 12 W 7:00–8:00pm

HEART HEALTHY EATINGWhat you eat affects your risk for having a heart attack or stroke. Deanna Schweighardt, RD, an Outpatient Nutritionist at Saint Barnabas, will share ideas and recipes to help you eat heart healthy.

Feb 25 Tu 11:00am–12:00pm

PARENT SUPPORT GROUPFacilitated by Kristen Zeleny, LCSW, Pediatric Social Worker, Pediatric Developmental Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

This group is for caregivers of children who struggle with medical, developmental, educational, social, and emotional issues.

Feb 25 Tu 7:00–8:00pm

WHAT IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT? THE USE OF CANNABIS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAINBrett Gerstman, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with the New Jersey Spine Center

This educational session will review the history of cannabis use, current national legalization movements, the basic scientific rationale for its use, and its risks and benefits in the treatment of pain.

Feb 26 W 7:00–8:00pm

ASTHMA AND YOUA Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics specialist from Saint Barnabas Medical Center will enlighten us with an understanding of what triggers asthma, the current treatments and daily management techniques.

Mar 4 Tu 10:00–11:00am

WHAT IS CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)?Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics Services, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

A Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics specialist from Saint Barnabas Medical Center will discuss the triggers of COPD and how it can be treated.

Mar 11 Tu 10:00–11:00am

TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERSJeffrey Segal, MD, FACOG, Director of the Center for Urogynecology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Dr. Segal will present the current treatment options for common female pelvic floor disorders, including overactive bladder, painful bladder syndrome, stress urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Mar 26 W 7:00–8:00pm

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ASK THE EXPERT: ELLIOT GROSSMAN, MD, PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGYA pediatric neurologist specializes in treating children who have problems of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Please join us with your questions for Dr. Grossman.

Apr 2 W 7:00–8:00pm

UNDERSTANDING ADVANCED DIRECTIVES AND PRACTITIONER ORDERS FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT (POLST)Speakers: Maggie Lundberg, The Heart Center at Saint Barnabas and Chris Shubeck, Patient Representative, Saint Barnabas

Learn what you need to know about the difference between Advanced Directives and POLST. Plus, get advice on how prepare either document.

Apr 9 W 7:00–8:00pm Apr 10 Th 11:00am–12:00pm

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN IN THE “WEEKEND WARRIOR”Brett Gerstman, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with the New Jersey Spine Center

This educational session will review methods to avoid low back pain and the rationale behind conservative treatments for such a condition in the “weekend warrior.”

May 7 W 7:00–8:00pm

LIVING WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)Respiratory and Neurodiagnostics Services, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

This program will provide an overview of COPD, including what triggers the disease and the newest treatments.

May 8 Th 10:00–11:00am

KEEP COOL AND HEALTHY WITH KALE FOR BONE HEALTHStacey Pinke, MS, RD, Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine

Join us for a cooking demonstration and talk about the benefits of organic vegetables, kale, pine nuts, raisins, and organic home cooked meals for bone health.

May 14 W 7:00–8:00pm

LIVING WITH ASTHMARespiratory and Neurodiagnostics Services, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

This program will provide an overview of Asthma, including what triggers the disease, treatment, and daily management.

May 21 W 10:00–11:00am

SLEEP DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENTSLinda Zucchino from the Sleep Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

This program will provide an overview of common sleep disorders, including how they are diagnosed and treated.

May 21 W 7:00–8:00pm

Up-to-date program information and monthly calendars can be found on the JCC website:http://www.jccmetrowest.org/wellnessinstitute

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE GOING TO SLEEP AND OR STAYING ASLEEP?Jacqueline Morgado, RPSGT, The Center for Sleep Disorders at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Learn how your sleep schedule, bedtime habits, and choices make a difference in the quality of your nightly sleep.

Apr 30 W 7:00–8:00pm

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS

Please call 973-322-5620 (Choose Option 1) or email hschnapp@barnabashealth.org

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