May 2015
Programs and Events
Saint Barnabas Wellness Institute
at the JCC MetroWest
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Please see the reverse side for details,
registration information and applicable fees.
Heidi Rinsky Schnapp, M.A., CSW, is available onsite in the Wellness Institute office,
Monday through Friday, or by appointment. 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
[email protected].
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Breast Feeding Support
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
Tai Chi Chih 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Caregiver Support Group 1:30-2:30 pm
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Infant CPR
12:30 - 5:30 pm
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New Moms’ Circle 10:00 - 11:30 am
Oh My Aching Back (Part of the
Life Long Learning Series)
1:30 pm
Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
Tai Chi Chih
1:30 - 2:30 pm (Fitness Center)
Revitalize from Burnout
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Wellness Institute Closed
Memorial Day
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Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
Strength Training
1:30 - 2:30 pm (Fitness Center)
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Mommies Moods
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
Strength Training
1:30 - 2:30 pm (Fitness Center)
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Mommies Moods
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Sugar
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Breast Feeding Support
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
New Moms’ Circle 10:00 - 11:30 am
Breast Feeding Support
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
Tai Chi Chih
1:30 - 2:30 pm (Fitness Center)
Refresh for Spring: The Latest in
Surgical and Non-Surgical Facial
Rejuvenation 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
Strength Training
1:30 - 2:30 pm (Fitness Center)
Advances in Minimally Invasive
Hip Replacement
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Infant CPR
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
Support Group
1:30 - 2:30 pm
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Meet the Doula 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Mommies Moods
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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New Moms’ Circle 10:00 - 11:30 am
Saturday
Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
Strength Training
1:30 - 2:30 pm (Fitness Center)
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Blood Pressure Screenings
10:00 - 11:30 am
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Mommies Moods
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Blood Pressure Screenings
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Infant CPR
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mommies Moods
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Saint Barnabas Wellness Institute
May 2015
Programs and Events
at the JCC MetroWest
Unless noted, all programs are
free of charge, compliments of
Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
Registration is required for
all programs, as class space is
limited to the first 25 people.
Unless noted, to register please
contact:
Heidi Rinsky-Schnapp, MA, CSW
>973.322.5620
>[email protected]
In case of inclement weather,
call the Wellness Institute
Hotline at 973.322.5620,
press 1.
You will be notified if there
are any program changes.
Blood Pressure Screenings
May 21; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
May 28; 10:00 to 11:30 am
Knowing your numbers is an important part of maintaining your
heart health. These free Blood Pressure Screenings are provided
by Barnabas Health Homecare and The Stroke Center at Saint
Barnabas Medical Center. Registration is not required.
Nutrition
Ask the Nutritionist - Email questions to [email protected] and they will be answered by the nutritionist.
To schedule an outpatient consultation with Deanna Schweighardt,
RD, please call 973.322.5776 (fee).
Feeling Stronger - Feeling Better
This program is designed for individuals with Parkinson's Disease
and other neuromuscular/movement disorders.
Tuesday, May 5; 6:30 to 8:00 pm
If you are one of the millions of people suffering from pain in your
hip, it might be time to consider joint surgery. Join Timothy
Henderson, MD, a sport medicine fellowship trained and board certified orthopaedic surgeon with the Joint Institute at Saint Barnabas,
to learn more about the benefits of Anterior Hip Replacement, a
minimally invasive approach to hip surgery.
Sugar
Wednesday, May 6; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where is the sugar in our diet? How did it get there? Which are
the healthier, more energizing options to eat? Join Stacey Pinke,
MS, RD, from the Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine at the
Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, for a review the types of
sugars found in food.
Oh My Aching Back
Participants can talk, share, and learn from each other.
Caregiver Support Group - Monday, May 4; 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Revitalize from Burnout
Facilitated by Lee A. Dagger, LCSW, and presented in partnership
with Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey.
Tuesday, May 12; 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Do you want to enjoy life fully right now? Join Stacey Pinke, MS,
RD, from the Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine at the
Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, to explore ways to spice
up your life with food, creativity, joy and laughter. We'll discuss the
abundance of delicious foods which energize us, creative ways to
seek inspiration, and fun ways to work out. Let's create a community of support for one another.
Developed in conjunction with Sharon Tobey, JCC Fitness Director.
 Tai Chi Chih - Mondays from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
 Strength Training - Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
* Exercise Classes are free for JCC members and cost $5.00 for
non- members. Support groups are free of charge and located at
the Wellness Institute. Registration is required.
Free Skin Cancer Screenings
The Melanoma Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and local
dermatologists will provide free skin cancer screenings in May and
June. All are welcome and encouraged to attend, especially those
with abnormal-looking or changing moles. Please note screenings
will be held at the Atkins-Kent Building, 101 Old Short Hills
Road, Suite 401, West Orange, NJ (not the MetroWest JCC). An
appointment is required; for available dates and times, please call
1-888-724-7123.
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Advances in Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Part of the Life Long Learning Series Supported by
Saint Barnabas
Tuesday, May 12; 1:30 pm
Lower back and neck pain can deter people from performing even
the simplest of daily activities. Spine surgeons Alexandra Carrer,
MD, and Daveed D. Frazier, MD, will discuss the newest surgical
and non-surgical techniques available today for lower back and
neck pain. Free, registration required: 973-530-3474.
Exercise Classes*
Support Group - Friday, May 1; 1:30 to 2:30 pm
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Community Medical Education Lectures
Refresh for Spring: The Latest in Surgical
and Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
Monday, May 18; 7:00 to 8:00pm
Hear from Jeremiah Redstone, MD, a board-certified plastic
surgeon, skilled in the latest, most advanced techniques in
plastic surgery, including breast augmentation and reduction,
abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), rhinoplasty (nose job), facelifts
and eyelifts, as well as the full spectrum of injectables, such
as Botox® and Juvéderm.
Women’s Health & Education Department,
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Newbornmom Breastfeeding Solutions
with Dawn Cedrone, RN, MSN, IBCLC
Daily by appointment
NewBornMom Breastfeeding Solutions has provided
help to moms and babies for over 20 years. 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, visit
newbornmomsolutions.com or call 973.740.0400 (fee).
Infant CPR for Friends and Family
Saturday, May 2 or 16; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 10; 12:30 to 5:30 pm
When performed correctly, CPR can save a child’s life by restoring
breathing and circulation until advanced life support can be given by health
care providers. This two-hour, 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).
Meet the Doula
Monday, May 4; 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Birth is not something that should be feared, but rather looked
forward to with anticipation and excitement. A labor support doula is a
knowledgeable and experienced guide for childbirth. Join experienced
doulas to learn more about the services and support they provide.
Registration is required: 973.322.5360.
New Moms’ Circle and Breastfeeding Support
Mondays; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Women’s Health/Parent Education at Saint Barnabas offers this free,
weekly support group that is led by a licensed clinical psychologist
specializing in post partum adjustment. New moms along with their babies
are welcome to attend occasionally or each week. A Breastfeeding Support
Group follows. Please register online in the event of a cancellation (you
only need to register once): barnabashealthcalendar.org/sbmc. To learn
more, call 973.322.5360.
Mommies Moods
Fridays; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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.
Heidi Rinsky Schnapp, M.A., CSW, is available onsite in the Wellness Institute office, Monday through Friday, or by appointment. 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 [email protected].