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Greenwich Hospital
March - April 2013
Colon Cancer:
It’s a Cancer You Can
Actually Prevent
How much do you know about
colorectal cancer? That it’s one of
the most commonly diagnosed
cancers in the U.S.? That it’s one
of the only types of cancer that
can truly be prevented?
Nearly 90 percent of all colorectal
cancers start as precancerous
polyps – abnormal growths
attached to the lining of the
colon, or large intestine. Fortunately, they grow slowly. But
some, not all, will mutate and
become cancerous.
The only way to find and remove
these polyps is with a colonoscopy. This preventive screening
procedure, performed while
the patient is sedated, enables a
physician to examine the inside
of the colon with an endoscope –
a flexible, lighted tube that transmits images onto a computer
monitor.
As cancer awareness rises, “women
are becoming more diligent about
mammograms and men about
prostate screenings, yet both men
and women equally put off colon
cancer screening,” notes Felice
Zwas, MD, head of gastroenterology at Greenwich Hospital.
The procrastination is likely due
to the planning required, and
until you’ve actually had one,
the anxiety is usually worse than
the event itself.
Pregnancy Primer Fair
continued on page 6...
Whether you’re pregnant or planning to be, getting ready for that
bundle of joy is an exciting journey – physically and emotionally.
Learn more at our Pregnancy Primer Fair on April 13. Details on page 3.
Know Your Body!
A Message from the CEO of Greenwich Hospital
latest technology to screen and
treat patients. To learn more, join
us at a presentation in March to
commemorate national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Knowledge is power, especially
when it comes to gathering
information that can improve
your health and enhance the
quality of your life.
Sometimes knowledge comes
from health screenings, such
as a colonoscopy to check for
colorectal cancer, one of the
most commonly diagnosed and
preventable types of cancer.
Colorectal cancer has no symptoms in its early stages. That’s
why it’s important to have a
colonoscopy, which can reveal
suspicious polyps before they
become cancerous. The experienced gastroenterologists
at Greenwich Hospital’s
Endoscopy Center use the
If you’re interested in the
mysteries of the human body,
you’ll enjoy our new Mini-Med
Seminars, monthly sessions
about groundbreaking changes
in the field of medicine. Our
board-certified physicians will
focus on basic anatomy and
physiology, along with possible
cures and treatment options for
common diseases. Our first two
seminars will address degenerative joint disease and diabetes.
Ever wonder why female
athletes are more at risk for
injuries than men? The answers
may surprise you. Join us for
a discussion in April by an
orthopedic surgeon and sports
medicine specialist who is also
an accomplished triathlete.
If you’re thinking about having
a baby or preparing for childbirth, get all your questions
answered by hospital experts
and pediatricians at our Pregnancy Primer Fair in April.
Having access to the right information can help patients and
families make critical choices
that affect quality of life at any
state of an illness. Greenwich
Hospital’s palliative care team,
which includes physicians, a
nurse, social worker and chaplain, can provide the knowledge
and support patients and families need to make care decisions.
Did you know that hyperbaric
oxygen therapy is a painless,
noninvasive treatment for
chronic wounds and infections
that have resisted conventional
treatment? Contact Greenwich
Hospital’s Center for Hyperbaric
Medicine and Wound Healing to
learn if this treatment option is
right for you.
For more ways to expand your
knowledge about your body
and how to take care of it, check
out the scores of listings in this
issue of Health Extensions. It’s
never too late to learn!
Frank A. Corvino
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Inside this Edition
Pregnancy Primer Fair
Palliative Care
Spotlight on Medicine
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Women and Sports Injuries
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Mini-Med Seminars
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Program Section
Online registration available
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Ooooh, Baby!
Whether you’re pregnant or planning to be, getting ready for that
bundle of joy is an exciting journey, both physically and emotionally. Preparing for your baby can
begin even before you become
pregnant, and Greenwich Hospital’s annual Pregnancy Primer Fair
can get you off to a solid start.
Make a date to join us on April 13,
and learn from hospital experts
what you can expect before, during and after pregnancy. In a
relaxed and casual setting, you’ll
meet obstetricians and pediatricians affiliated with Greenwich
Hospital, take a tour of our
Birthing Center, and have a chance
to talk to physicians and nurses
from a variety of departments.
Specialists from Greenwich Fertility Center will also be on hand.
Take advantage of the opportunity
to get your questions answered
about these and other important
topics:
• Infertility options
• Labor and delivery
routines and options
• Pain management during
labor
• Maternity services
• Prenatal care and nutrition
• Breastfeeding
• Tender Beginnings program
The event is being coordinated
by registered nurses and lactation consultants Gretchen
Farrell and Michele Romano,
who also teach Tender Beginnings classes. (See page 17.)
“This is an ideal event for
parents-to-be who want to see
what Greenwich Hospital
offers in maternity services,”
says Farrell. “It’s a great way to
meet our physicians and staff.”
As one now-mom said after
attending last year’s Pregnancy
Primer Fair, “I found my OB
through that event, and my
pediatrician, too. I went on the
tour. It was an amazing day.”
Can’t make it? You can still
learn about maternity services
at Greenwich Hospital by
watching our new online video.
Visit greenwichhospital.org/
maternity.
7th Annual Pregnancy Primer Fair
Saturday, April 13
9-11am
Noble Conference Center
To register, call 203-863-3627 or 888-357-2409. Or register
online at greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
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“We don’t want
to inflict pain on
someone who, if
they had their voice,
would say, ‘this
isn’t me.’”
Guidance for Making
the Hard Decisions
When faced with a serious illness,
what kind of medical care do you
really want? If left up to you,
would you opt for the same care
that your family would choose for
you? If Dad could not speak for
himself, or your teenager were in
a car accident, would you know
their wishes? If not, how do you
make the right decision?
Many important care decisions
are based on fear, or on guilt or
lack of information,” says Donna
Coletti, MD. As medical director
of Greenwich Hospital’s newly
expanded Palliative Care Program, Dr. Coletti heads a team
of caregivers trained to help
patients and families make critical
choices that affect quality of life
at any stage of an illness. “It’s a
whole person-whole family
approach that addresses spiritual,
physical and psychological pain,”
she explains.
Who was this person before he got
sick? Was he independent? If he
knew the position he was in,
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would he want to be intubated?
“In cases where patients can’t
speak for themselves, these are
the types of questions we ask
their families,” says Dr. Coletti.
“We don’t want to inflict pain on
someone who, if they had their
voice, would say, ‘this isn’t me.’”
Patients who can still communicate may not want more treatment, she notes, but will agree
to it to please their children.
The palliative team, which
includes physicians, a nurse,
social worker and chaplain,
helps patients and families
understand the pros and cons
of various treatments, including
letting nature take its course.
Outpatient consultations and
counseling are available.
“Too often, we hear families or
patients say, ‘if I only knew,’”
Dr. Coletti says. She’s hoping to
hear less of that as more people
take advantage of palliative care
and opportunities to plan ahead.
Palliative Care:
The Right Choice
for You?
It might be, if you are
experiencing:
• Uncertainty about the
prognosis and goals
of care
• Difficult physical and
emotional symptoms
related to a serious
medical illness
• Decline in physical
health with multiple
hospitalizations
• Prolonged hospitalization with poor
prognosis
• Patient and family stress
with unresolved emotional or spiritual issues
• Questions or concerns
about a living will and
advance directives
For more information on
Palliative Care, call
203-863-4622.
Women’s Health Initiative Lecture
Why are women more at risk for injuries than
men when engaged in running, skiing,
swimming, soccer and other sports?
Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine
specialist Katie Vadasdi, MD, will share her
insights on this important issue for women of all athletic abilities at
our next Women’s Health Initiative lecture.
In addition to her medical practice at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery
Specialists in Greenwich, Dr. Vadasdi is an accomplished triathlete,
having completed Ironman competitions in 2007 and 2009. She is also
an alpine climber and has ascended Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount
Rainier and the Grand Teton, among others.
Join us on April 3, as Dr. Vadasdi offers her unique perspective as an
athlete and a physician who treats amateur, student and professional
athletes on a daily basis. Get facts and tips that can impact the quality
of life for active women of all ages:
• How differences in women’s anatomy, physiology and training
habits may contribute to more stress fractures and ACL tears than
men experience.
• The role age, hormonal changes and other factors may play in injury.
• Practical suggestions for keeping women athletically active and
healthy at any age.
Know your body!
Dr. Vadasdi earned her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School
and did a residency in orthopedics at the Hospital for Special Surgery
in New York. She completed fellowship training in shoulder, elbow
and sports medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, during
which time she served as assistant team physician to Columbia
University Athletics.
Spotlight
on Medicine
WGCH Radio (1490 AM)
Greenwich
Thursdays, 9-9:30am
Host: Tony Savino
Thursday, March 7
Mini-Med Seminars:
Know How Your Body Works
Kathy Carley-Spanier, RN, Director,
Community Health @ Greenwich Hospital
Thursday, March 14
Colonoscopy: It’s Worth the Prep!
Neal Schamberg, MD, Gastroenterologist
Thursday, March 21
Gender Differences in Sports Injuries
Katie Vadasdi, MD, Orthopedic
Surgeon
Thursday, March 28
Choosing the Right Hospital for
Joint Replacement Surgery
Tori Kroll, RN, ONC, Coordinator, Total Joint
Replacement & Spinal Fusion Program
Thursday, April 4
Babies 101: Learn All You Need to
Know at the Pregnancy Primer Fair
Michele Romano, RN, Lactation Consultant
Patricia Basciano, RN, Nurse Manager,
Maternity & Pediatrics
Thursday, April 11
Diagnosing and Treating
Barrett’s Esophagus
Neal Schamberg, MD, Gastroenterologist
Gender Differences in Sports Injuries:
Do Risks for Women Outweigh the Benefits?
Thursday, April 18
Palliative Care: Relieving Pain,
Symptoms and Stress
Donna Coletti, MD, Medical Director,
Palliative Care Program
Noble Conference Center
Thursday, April 25
Boosting Skills for Daily Living
Laurie Wallace, OT, Occupational Therapist
Wednesday, April 3
12Noon-1:30pm
Speaker: Katie Vadasdi, MD, Orthopedic
Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist
To register, call 203-863-4277 or 888-305-9253.
Or register online at greenwichhospital.org.
FREE. (Box lunch available: $10)
Listen to past interviews on our
website. Visit greenwichhospital.org
and click Newsroom, then Podcasts.
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Colon Cancer... continued from page 1
“Incidence of colon cancer peaks
in a person’s 60s, which is why
we suggest patients come in ten
years before then, at age 50,” Dr.
Zwas explains. “However, if you
have an immediate family member who has had colon cancer, or
multiple relatives who have had
different types of cancer, it’s recommended you have your first
colonoscopy ten years before the
age at which your family member
was diagnosed.”
Are You at Risk?
While genetics play a role, 80
percent of people who get colon
cancer have no family history of
it. Inflammatory bowel disease
(not the same as irritable bowel
syndrome) is another risk factor.
As for eating habits, Dr. Zwas
agrees with the scientific community that there is no direct
evidence that certain diets cause
Warning Signs
Polyps and colorectal cancer
don’t always cause symptoms.
That’s why regular screenings
are so important. Call your
doctor if you experience:
• Blood in or on your stool
(bowel movement)
• Stomach pain, aches, or
cramps that don’t go away
• Unexplained weight loss
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colon cancer. Nor do smoking
or alcohol.
Yet health experts are taking a
hard look at these same lifestyle
factors, along with lack of regular
exercise, to see if there is a connection. A diet low in animal fat
and filled with fruits, vegetables
and high-fiber whole grains is
generally recommended to
reduce the overall risk for
chronic disease.
If you don’t already have a
gastroenterologist, or GI doctor,
your primary care physician may
recommend one to you. Savvy
healthcare consumers may choose
to do some research on their own.
March is National
Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month
Risk,
Screening and
Prevention of
Colorectal
Cancer
Monday, March 18
6:30-8pm
Hyde Conference Room
Speaker: Neal Schamberg, MD,
Gastroenterologist
See page 19 for details.
Choosing Wisely
Vigilance. Look for a boardcertified specialist who finds
polyps above the national average of 15 percent. “It’s okay to ask
the doctor what his or her polyp
detection rate is,” encourages
Dr. Zwas. “A higher detection
rate means the doctor is taking a
careful look behind the natural
folds in the intestinal lining.”
High-tech. Access to the latest
technology is important, too.
“The new equipment at Greenwich Hospital’s Endoscopy
Center gives us extremely precise,
high-definition screen and scope
images,” Dr. Zwas says. “The
pictures are so clear, we’re picking up subtle and flat polyps we
would never have been able to
see five years ago.”
Even so, she cautions, “All the
high-def in the world isn’t going
to help if the patient’s colon isn’t
clean.”
The Preparation
Once you have selected a GI
doctor, you will have an initial
consultation to discuss your
medical history and ask questions. The doctor will also write
a prescription for the preparation
kit you must use the day before.
A clean colon is the most important first step for your procedure.
Preps differ: Some involve mixing
a powder with liquid; others are
in pill form. Either way, drinking
lots of fluid, at least a half-gallon,
is necessary. You will make many
trips to the bathroom that day, so
make sure you are at home with
no obligations to go anywhere.
Also, no food after midnight.
At Greenwich Hospital’s
Endoscopy Center, a registered
nurse will have contacted you
the day before your procedure
to review important medical
information and answer any
questions you might have.
The Day Of…
After your arrival and check-in,
your nurse will get you settled
and comfortable, and an IV will
be started. This allows the boardcertified anesthesiologist taking
care of you that day to administer
medicine and fluids so that you will
sleep during the colonoscopy and
stay hydrated. Your GI doctor,
anesthesiologist and registered
nurse will stay with you throughout
the procedure.
“When you wake up, you’ll feel as
if you’ve slept for eight hours,” says
Dr. Zwas. A nurse will offer you a
warm muffin and a beverage, and
once you have your aftercare instructions and are cleared for discharge,
you can go home. Start to finish, a
typical appointment is just a few
hours. Because of the sedation, you
will need someone else to drive. A
nurse will call you the next day to
see how you are doing.
Fifteen to 30 percent of patients will
have polyps removed during their
colonoscopy. These are sent to a lab
where a pathologist determines if they
are adenomatous (precancerous, or can
become cancerous) or hyperplastic
(noncancerous and not the type to
develop into cancer).
When Polyps Are Removed
The Internet is filled with information
about alternatives to the traditional
colonoscopy, such as sigmoidoscopy
and virtual colonoscopy. Neither is as
effective. A sigmoidoscopy only lets
the doctor see the bottom third of the
colon; and if polyps are detected during a virtual exam, the patient must
then undergo a standard colonoscopy
to have them removed.
“Overall, patients feel more comfortable with the traditional colonoscopy,”
says Dr. Zwas, “and detection rates are
much better today, so it remains the
gold standard.”
Dr. Felice Zwas (center) and the patient care team at Greenwich Hospital’s Endoscopy Center.
The Endoscopy Center of Greenwich Hospital
500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm
Greenwich Hospital’s Endoscopy Center offers advanced
technology in a comfortable setting with convenient hours,
prompt scheduling and minimal waiting time. A streamlined
admissions and discharge process allows most patients to
return home after just a few hours.
In addition to colonoscopy, the Center offers procedures
to diagnose and repair problems related to rectal bleeding,
constipation, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Procedures such
as these can prevent the need for conventional surgery.
The Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission,
the nation’s leading healthcare accrediting organization.
The following board-certified physicians provide colonoscopy
services at the Endoscopy Center of Greenwich Hospital:
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and
Westchester, PC
203-863-2900
• Jennifer Barro, MD
• Nelson Bonheim, MD
• Neda Khaghan, MD
• Neal Schamberg, MD
• Alan Selkin, MD
• Felice Zwas, MD
• Robert Goldblatt, MD
• Neil Shapiro, MD
Sound Shore Gastroenterology Associates, PC
914-253-9252
If you would like to have your procedure at the Endoscopy
Center of Greenwich Hospital, please let your doctor know
at the time of scheduling. We will make every effort to
accommodate your busy life!
For more information, visit
greenwichhospital.org/endoscopy-center.
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Healing Wounds With
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
When wounds don’t
heal, a boost of
oxygen often helps.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
(HBOT) is a painless, noninvasive treatment for chronic
wounds and infections that have
resisted conventional treatment.
It can be effective in treating late
effects of radiation, sometimes
experienced by cancer survivors.
Take, for example, a man who
has completed radiation treatment for prostate cancer. The
cancer is gone, but subtle pain
and bleeding persist because
nearby bladder tissue is still
irritated. Or an oral cancer
patient who
experiences bone
problems years
after radiation
treatment has
ended. HBOT is used to help
heal these and other stubborn
wounds.
HBOT entails several outpatient
treatments. The patient lies in a
see-through chamber where they
can take a nap, watch a DVD or
listen to music while breathing
100 percent oxygen under pressure. The oxygen stimulates the
growth of new blood vessels,
reduces swelling and inflammation, fights infection, and
accelerates the body’s healing
process.
Greenwich Hospital’s Center
for Hyperbaric Medicine and
Wound Healing also offers other
types of specialized wound care
for people with diabetes or poor
circulation. Treatments may
include removal of damaged
tissue or excess fluid, topical
medications or compression
therapy.
To learn more about HBOT, call
203-863-4505. You can make
your own appointment, or ask
your physician for a referral.
Most insurance, including
Medicare, is accepted.
Mini-Med Seminars: Ask the Experts
Spring Semester in Session
If you have an inquisitive mind
and are interested in the mysteries of the human body, then join
us for Greenwich Hospital’s
new Mini-Med Seminars. These
monthly sessions will introduce
you to the world of healthcare
and the groundbreaking changes
taking place in the field of medicine today.
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Presented by board-certified
physicians from Greenwich
Hospital, each seminar will focus
on basic anatomy and physiology, common disease conditions,
and possible cures and treatment
options. All are welcome. No
science or medical background
necessary!
Degenerative Joint Disease –
Causes, Symptoms and
Treatments
Wednesday, March 13
6:30-7:30pm
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Paul
Sethi, MD,
Orthopedic
Surgeon,
President/ONS
Foundation for
Clinical Research
and Education
Also known as osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease (DJD) affects
one in three Americans over age 65.
In this interactive seminar, hear the
latest research on DJD’s causes and
get useful information on surgical
and nonsurgical treatments.
Diabetes: Causes, Risk
Factors and Prevention
Wednesday, April 10
6:30-7:30pm
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Ranee Lleva, MD,
Endocrinologist
Diabetes affects
the body’s ability
to control glucose.
It is a major contributor to heart
disease and stroke,
kidney failure,
limb amputations and new cases of
blindness among adults. Learn
how to minimize your risk.
To register for either or both
sessions, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online
at greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
PROGRAMS
Healthy
Aging
Center for
Healthy Aging –
Enhance Your
Quality of Life!
Greenwich Hospital’s Center
for Healthy Aging offers a wide
range of programs to enhance
the quality of life for older adults
and their families. Professional
services are available in many
areas, including aging assessments, psychiatric screenings,
and programs and support
groups for family members in
caregiver roles.
The Center for Healthy Aging
is located on the second floor of
the Watson Pavilion, around the
corner from the public elevator.
For information about services
and support groups, please
call 203-863-4373.
In addition to its outpatient
services, the Center works with
inpatients in Greenwich Hospital’s Carl and Dorothy Bennett
Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE)
Center. The ACE unit offers an
interdisciplinary approach to help
older adults maintain their independence and prevent physical
and mental decline while receiving treatment for acute illnesses.
JOIN GENERATIONS!
GENERATIONS is a FREE membership program offered by Greenwich
Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging
for adults age 50 and older. Members enjoy stimulating seminars
ranging from the science of laughter
to the joys of late-life learning. From
disease prevention to caring for
older relatives, GENERATIONS
aims to stimulate the mind and
encourage discussion.
Eligibility: Any person age 50 or
older who resides in the Greenwich
Hospital service area can join.
Among the special services offered
to GENERATIONS members are:
• Educational seminars and
workshops
• A no-cost discount prescription
card: Catalyst Scripts Prescription
Drug Discount benefit allows
you to save 10-30% on
prescription costs.
• Discounts on prescription
eyewear: Subscribe to Catalyst
Best Benefits Plan and save
10-60% on prescription eyewear.
• Lower cost dental services:
Subscribe to Catalyst Best
Benefits Dental Plan and save
on dental care when services
are rendered by a participating
provider.
• Hertz vehicle rental discounts
GENERATIONS
PLATINUM
For additional
benefits, choose
GENERATIONS PLATINUM for a
one-time fee of $65.
To join GENERATIONS or
GENERATIONS PLATINUM,
call 877-838-4888.
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Healthy Aging...continued
SUPPORT GROUPS
Support groups offered through the
Center for Healthy Aging are FREE.
However, we ask that you call ahead
before attending to make sure the group
is suitable for your needs. Please call
203-863-4375 for specific information
about support groups and locations.
WOMEN’S SPOUSAL
SUPPORT GROUP
This support group is designed for
women who provide care for a
chronically ill spouse. Find new
friends, practical information and
emotional support. The group provides a forum to address the many
concerns of spousal caregivers.
It also gives caregivers a muchneeded break or respite to be with
others living with a similar situation.
This group meets twice a month
(second and fourth Thursdays) at
the hospital’s Center for Healthy
Aging from 1:00-2:15pm.
Group size is limited to 10 members.
Please call 203-863-4375 to
preregister. FREE.
FAMILY CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP
Become a savvy caregiver. This group
provides support for adults who care
for a family member with Alzheimer’s
disease or other types of dementia.
Individuals meet twice a month to
talk with caregiving peers about
common difficulties and challenges.
Group members often have some of
the best advice and deepest understanding of the caregiver journey.
Led by a clinical social worker with
expertise in family counseling and
caregiver concerns, the group meets
the first and third Thursday of each
month at the hospital’s Center for
Healthy Aging, 1:00-2:15pm.
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Group size is limited to 10 members,
so please call 203-863-4375 to
preregister. FREE.
PROGRAMS
FAMILY CAREGIVING
CONSULTATION
Families caring for a person with
dementia or chronic disease meet
privately with an experienced,
licensed clinical social worker to
discuss specific family needs and
challenges related to caregiving.
The goal is to enable caregivers to
adequately address concerns and
make knowledgeable decisions.
To arrange a consultation, contact
Roni Lang, LCSW, at 203-863-4375.
Fee.
Depression and behavioral issues
that accompany memory loss or
dementia are common later in life.
Counseling, medication, or a combination of both, often helps patients
feel better, more productive and
satisfied with life. The Center for
Healthy Aging’s geriatric psychiatrist
is highly trained in the management
of emotional and behavioral problems related to aging.
PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION
For more information, call
203-863-4373. Fee.
COMPREHENSIVE
AGING ASSESSMENT
This in-depth evaluation is for
people with medical, psychological,
cognitive or social problems that
interfere with daily living. It provides
detailed information about current
health status and recommendations
to help prepare for the future. The
assessment is conducted by an
interdisciplinary team headed by
a board-certified geriatrician, a
physician who specializes in aging
issues. The team reviews medications,
and assesses mobility and the ability
to perform routine tasks. Referrals
and counseling are available regarding
nutrition, diabetes self-management
and support services. A detailed
report, including recommendations,
can be forwarded to your primary
care physician.
Call 203-863-4373. Fee.
Lecture
MENTAL HEALTH AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE –
UNDERSTANDING
CO-OCCURRING
DISORDERS
Tuesday, April 9
2:30-3:30pm
(Check-in begins at 2:15pm)
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Jeremy Barowsky, MD,
Psychiatrist
Mental illness covers a range of
medical conditions that can disrupt
thoughts, feelings, relationships
and daily function. It’s a struggle
for an estimated 30 percent of
Americans. Of these, nearly half
have both a mental illness and a
co-occurring substance use disorder
(COD).
In addition to COD’s emotional
impact, sufferers often experience
adverse financial, legal and occupational effects. There are significant
societal burdens as well. Yet despite
the prevalence of co-occurring
disorders, relatively few people
receive the appropriate dual treatment. Dr. Barowsky will highlight
the basics of COD, including signs
and symptoms, types of assessments and treatment. We will also
discuss resources for individuals
and families affected by COD.
To register, call 1-877-838-4888
or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
PROGRAMS
CHRONIC PAIN
EDUCATION FORUM
Chronic pain sufferers and their
caregivers are welcome to attend
these informative sessions. Meets the
first Tuesday of every other month.
(See also Chronic Pain Support
Group, page 24.)
Healthy Living
Lecture
ACHING JOINTS?
TREATING PAIN &
STIFFNESS
Learn about various preventive
measures, diagnostics, and treatments
for joint conditions. Our speaker,
physiatrist Janet Freedman, MD,
has 25 years of experience in physical
and rehabilitative medicine, treating
pain or immobility of the knees,
hips, shoulders and other joints.
Held Sunday, April 28, 11:20am12:30pm at First Congregational
Church, 108 Sound Beach Ave.,
Old Greenwich. Driving directions:
fccog.org.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
Community Health at Greenwich
Hospital provides a variety of health
promotion and health education
programs to the local community.
Blood pressure, metabolic and
blood glucose screenings, lectures,
displays and many other services
are available.
HEALTH CHECK!
For more information, call
203-863-3786.
BETTER
BREATHERS CLUB
A program for people with lung
disease, co-sponsored with the
American Lung Association. Anyone
with breathing difficulties or those
who want to learn more about them
are welcome.
Staying Active with Oxygen
Wednesday, April 10
12:45-2pm
55 Holly Hill Lane, Community
Room
Speaker: Greg Balek, Representative
for J & L Medical Supplies
Get the latest on using oxygen for
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). This meeting will
include an equipment demonstration and Q&A on oxygen therapy.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
A four-course meal for Greenwich
residents over age 55 with Senior
ID in the Greenwich Hospital
Cafeteria. Every Saturday and
Sunday, 12noon-2pm.
WEEKEND LUNCH BUNCH
Call 203-863-3690 for menu
information. Fee: $6.50.
Coping with Chronic Pain
through Mindfulness and
Acceptance
Tuesday, April 2
6-7pm
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Joshua Hrabosky, PsyD,
Psychologist
Some of the most effective treatments for long-term pain relief
focus more on the mind than on
medications and physical interventions for the body. Learn how
mindfulness and other Eastern
practices are being paired with
Western medicine to treat both
physical and psychological pain.
Dr. Hrabosky will describe the
science and the experience behind
this treatment and show examples
to the audience.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
GREENWICH HOSPITAL
LIONS LOW VISION CENTER
The Greenwich Hospital Lions
Low Vision Center provides services to people with low vision in
Fairfield and Westchester counties.
The Center helps those with moderate visual impairment to maximize their remaining vision and
enhance their quality of life.
By appointment with a physician
referral. Call 203-863-3984.
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Greenwich Hospital’s Department
of Infectious Diseases offers malaria
prophylaxis and many types of
immunizations required for foreign
travel, including yellow fever,
typhoid, meningitis, hepatitis A,
polio and Japanese encephalitis.
TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS
Our nurse will be on hand
at the following sites to
take your blood pressure
and answer your health
questions. Not available
on public holidays.
THE NURSE IS IN
For more information, call
203-863-4444. FREE.
GREENWICH
Greenwich Library
Health Information Center
Mondays, 11:30am-1:30pm
Greenwich Hospital
Cafeteria Atrium
Tuesdays, 10am-12noon
Byram Shubert Library
1st Tuesdays, 12:15-1:15pm
Perrot Library
2nd Tuesdays, 12:15-1:15pm
Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop
199 Hamilton Ave.
1st Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm
Center for Healthy Living
55 Holly Hill Lane
Thursdays, 9-11am
1st and 3rd Fridays,
10am-12noon
Hill House, Riverside
Sponsored by Community Health
at Greenwich Hospital
WESTCHESTER
Rye YMCA
Mondays, 9-11am
1st Wednesdays,
9:15-11:15am
Port Chester Library
Sponsored by Community Health
of Fairchester, affiliated with
Greenwich Hospital
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Try to schedule six weeks prior to
departure date. Call 203-863-3270
for an appointment. Fee.
CPR FRIENDS & FAMILY
(INFANT/CHILD)
A 2-hour course that covers
infant/child CPR, plus obstructed
airway. Suggested for parents and
caregivers. Not for those required
to attend a CPR course for the
workplace or a credential. Meets
American Heart Association
standards. Saturdays at 9am and
Thursdays at 6pm, 55 Holly Hill
Lane, 1st floor conference room.
Call 203-863-4277 or 888-305-9253
to register. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. Fee: $65.
The American Heart Association (AHA)
strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support and has
developed instructional materials for
this purpose. Use of these materials in
an education course does not represent
course sponsorship by the AHA, and
any fees charged for such a course do
not represent income to the Association.
CORPORATE
HEALTH SERVICES
Our Occupational Health Services
department works with companies
to keep their employees healthy.
Programs are tailored to meet
each company’s needs. Preventive
services include pre-employment
and executive physicals, on-site
immunizations, travel immunizations and injury risk assessment.
Work-related injuries are treated at
75 Holly Hill Lane, Monday-Friday,
8am-4:15pm.
No appointment necessary. The
hospital’s Emergency Department
treats injuries at other hours.
For more information, call
203-863-3400. Fee.
This health and fitness education
program is offered in schools to
elementary, middle school and high
school students. Taught by a nurse
educator, topics include nutrition,
first aid, proper hygiene and the
dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drugs
and inhalants.
BODY GUARDS
For more information, call
203-863-4444. FREE.
TEXT TELEPHONES FOR
THOSE WITH IMPAIRED
HEARING OR SPEECH
Greenwich Hospital has text
telephones for those with hearing
or speech impairments.
Call 203-863-3240 (VOICE)
or 203-863-3248 (TTY) for
information. FREE.
AARP
SAFE DRIVING COURSE
Learn about current rules of the
road, operating your vehicle safely
in today’s challenging driving environment, and adjusting to common
age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. This 4-hour
course is offered on Saturdays, twice
a month, at Greenwich Hospital.
To register, call 203-863-4277
or 888-305-9253. Fee: $12/
members, $14/nonmembers.
PROGRAMS
HAVING SURGERY?
SCOUTS PROGRAM/
MEDICAL EXPLORING
Middle and high school students
get an in-depth look into various
healthcare careers in this monthly
after-school program. Participants
will tour and learn about a variety
of hospital settings and speak with
professionals in the medical field.
Sponsored with the Boy Scouts of
America, Greenwich chapter.
Role of the Pathologist
Tuesday, March 12
3:30-4:30pm
Cafeteria Conference Room
Speaker: Richard Eisen, MD,
Pathologist
In the hospital setting, pathologists
have the last word in diagnosing
tumors. These medical specialists
carefully examine tissue samples
from the tumor, first with the naked
eye, then under a microscope. The
resulting interpretation and diagnosis can have a major impact on the
patient’s choices.
To register or for more information,
call 203-863-4444. Or email
[email protected]. FREE.
Knowledge is power! If you’re planning to have surgery at Greenwich
Hospital, find out what to expect
before, during and after your stay.
Please note: We have separate classes for
general and orthopedic surgery. Choose
the one that’s right for you.
GENERAL SURGERY
EDUCATION
Prepare yourself and loved ones
for your upcoming surgery at
Greenwich Hospital and your
postoperative care. Whether it’s
abdominal, GYN, ear/nose/
throat or another type of general
surgery, this class will answer
your questions and tell you
what to expect, from admission
through recovery. Taught by a
certified surgery nurse and a
licensed case manager. Classes
are held at the hospital every
other Thursday, 5:30-7pm. (Adult
patients only.)
To register, call 203-863-3627 or
888-357-2409. Or register online
at greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
Feeding the Hospital
Tuesday, April 9
3:30-4:30pm
Cafeteria Conference Room
Speaker: Joseph Isabelli, Operations
Manager, Food and Nutrition
Services
It’s important for hospitals to
provide a pleasant dining experience for patients, visitors and staff.
Food prep, ordering, and planning
for special meetings are the responsibilities of the dietary department.
Learn about their key role.
To register or for more information,
call 203-863-4444. Or email
[email protected]. FREE.
VENUS CLINIC &
HIV PROGRAM
Confidential pregnancy testing along
with screening, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases,
including HIV. Services provided in
cooperation with the Greenwich
Dept. of Health, Town Hall, 101 Field
Point Rd., 3rd floor. HIV services
available 8:30am-4pm, MondayFriday. Pregnancy testing and STD
services: Tuesdays and Thursdays,
2-5pm. Community education for
schools and groups too.
Call 203-622-6496. FREE.
HIP AND KNEE
EDUCATION
Prepare yourself and family
or friends for your upcoming
orthopedic surgery at Greenwich
Hospital and your post-operative
care. Get answers to any questions you might have either
before or after surgery. Your
teachers will be an orthopedic
nurse and a physical therapist,
and you will meet with a social
worker and home care coordinator to help plan for your hospital
discharge. These 1½ -hour
classes alternate their focus –
hips one week, knees the next.
Held at the hospital on
Wednesdays at 12:30pm.
To register, call 203-863-3627 or
888-357-2409. Or register online
at greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
Greenwich Hospital health
experts are available to speak to
corporate or private groups
about a variety of topics such as
Heart Attack Prevention and Alert,
Women and Heart Disease, Stress
Management, Dining Out the
Healthy Way, Shopping Tips and
Nutrition Labels, and more.
SPEAKERS BUREAU
For a complete list of topics or to
inquire about a speaker for a group,
call 203-863-4444.
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This holistic, energy-based
therapy uses physical or noncontact techniques to facilitate
the health and healing of body,
mind and spirit. Endorsed by
the American Holistic Nurses
Association, Healing Touch is
offered by trained volunteers
to inpatients at Greenwich
Hospital.
HEALING TOUCH
For more information, call
203-863-3222. FREE.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
PROGRAM
Greenwich Hospital offers a variety
of mind/body services for both inpatients and outpatients. For the services
listed below, please call our Volunteer
Office at 203-863-3222.
• Healing Touch
• Massage Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster™
• Reflexology
• Stress Management & Meditation
Integrative Medicine specialist
Henri Roca, MD, offers the following
services on an outpatient basis.
Call 203-863-3615.
• Acupuncture & Hypnotherapy
• Benchmarking Your Health –
An Executive Level Service for
Non-Executives
• Biofeedback for Adults and Teens
• Environmental Medicine and
Detoxification
• Functional Nutritional Counseling
• Integrative Functional Medicine
for Children, Adults and Elders
• Medication Supplement
Consultations
• Stress Resiliency
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PREPARE FOR SURGERY,
HEAL FASTER®
This is a 75-minute consultation
with a certified registered nurse.
Learn mind/body techniques that
will help you relax before surgery
and visualize recovery. You will
also receive the book, Prepare For
Surgery, Heal Faster, and a guided
visualization CD.
For an appointment, call
203-863-3222. Fee.
Music therapist Dr. Amy Zabin
leads a journey into deep relaxation using crystal singing bowls,
flute, guitar and guided imagery.
Held Tuesdays, 12:30-1pm in the
hospital chapel.
MUSIC AND MEDITATION
Walk-ins welcome. No registration
required. FREE.
HEALTHY LIVING
SINGING GROUP
Love to sing? The Center for
Healthy Living has a singing
group that meets every Tuesday
to practice and learn new songs.
The “Holly Hill Tones” sing
throughout the community and
are available for performances.
For more information, call
203-863-3756. FREE.
A variety of parenting classes
and support groups are available
according to the age of your child,
from infancy through high school.
PARENTS EXCHANGE
For more information, see page 18.
Personalized Pilates exercise
instruction in our fully equipped
studio. Sign up solo or with a
partner. Offered through our
Weight Loss & Diabetes Center.
See details on page 16.
PILATES FOR YOU
MEDICAL FITNESS
PROGRAM
This individualized exercise and
nutrition program is for people
with diabetes, obesity, multiple
sclerosis, cancer, osteoporosis,
stroke, physical impairments,
Parkinson’s, and those who have
had bariatric surgery. An exercise
physiologist and dietitian will
create a customized fitness plan
to maximize your cardiovascular
health and physical strength.
Call 203-863-3756 for more
information and reservations.
Fee.
VOLUNTEER AT
GREENWICH HOSPITAL
Greenwich Hospital volunteers
are a wonderfully diverse group
of professionals, retirees, empty
nesters and students from Connecticut and New York. Their
service and generosity of spirit
make a real difference in the lives
of patients and their families. The
hospital offers a wide range of
volunteer opportunities, from
greeting visitors to transporting
patients, to working in the medical
units, satellite offices, and the
Auxiliary’s Thrift and Gift shops.
To learn more, call 203-863-3222
or visit greenwichhospital.org
and click on “Volunteers.”
PROGRAMS
Greenwich Hospital's
Weight Loss & Diabetes
Center offers a team
approach to treating
obesity and Type 2
diabetes. For more
information, call
203-863-2939.
Weight Loss, Diabetes & Nutrition
Healthy eating can be a challenge. Yet it’s key to maintaining good health and
lowering the risk of diabetes and other types of disease. Greenwich Hospital’s
services and programs help you make good nutritional choices, lose weight if
you need to, and prevent or manage diabetes.
Learn how to manage your diabetes
in a fun, interactive group setting.
This ongoing training series empowers participants to take charge of
their diabetes through education
and demonstrations on a variety of
pertinent topics. Foot care, meal
planning, exercise, cooking and
“how-tos” are all addressed in a
productive and relaxed environment. Open to anyone with diabetes.
Held Thursdays, 12noon-1pm, at
55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich.
DIABETES BOOT CAMP
March 7
What is Diabetes?/Nutrition and Blood
Glucose
March 14
Physical Activity/Home Blood Glucose
Monitoring
March 21
Meal Planning/Food Label Reading
March 28
Goals of Self-Management/Managing
Acute Complications
April 4
Portion Control/Timing Meals & Meds
April 11
Foot Care/Reducing Risk of Chronic
Complications
April 18
Special Situations: Dining Out/
Celebrations
April 25
Medications for Diabetes Management
Check out our online calendar at
greenwichhospital.org for more
details.
Physician referral required to
register. Call 203-863-2939. May
be covered by your insurance
provider for up to 10 sessions.
This group meets monthly to
discuss a variety of diabetes topics
including eye health, neuropathy,
foot care, heart health, selfmanagement tools, and more.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Exercises for Performing
Spring Activities
Monday, March 11
7-8:30pm
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Richard Becker, MS,
Exercise Physiologist
No registration necessary.
For more information, call
203-863-3929. FREE.
New Developments
in Diabetes Care
Monday, April 8
7-8:30pm
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Judith Goldberg-Berman,
MD, PhD, Endocrinologist
No registration necessary. For more
information, call 203-863-3929.
FREE.
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WEIGHT LOSS &
DIABETES CENTER
Greenwich Hospital is the first
in the country to put together
a complete team of medical
professionals to treat obesity and
Type 2 diabetes. In this highly
personalized program, patients
are thoroughly assessed to identify
the root causes of their condition.
Genetics, environment and lifestyle
are considered in the resulting
treatment plan.
Each patient typically meets weekly
with a psychologist/dietitian, and
monthly with an endocrinologist,
a chef/dietitian, and an exercise
physiologist/dietitian. Participants
will also undergo a sleep study
directed by a pulmonologist. After
six months, patients who opt for
weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
will have satisfied the presurgery
requirement for a physiciansupervised weight-loss program.
For more information, call
203-863-2939. The Center
accepts all major forms of health
insurance.
IN THE KITCHEN:
ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS
WITH THE CHEF
healthy recipes and learn how to
plan healthy meals – all from a
registered dietitian.
For a personalized culinary learning
experience, consider a healthy cooking session with Chef/Dietitian
Gavin Pritchard. Name your topic!
Whether you’re interested in glutenfree, low-glycemic, vegetarian, or
curious about sauces, snacks or
spices, Chef Gavin is happy to tailor
a class just for you. Held at the
Weight Loss & Diabetes Center at
55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich,
1st floor. Times are flexible to meet
your needs.
For more information or an
appointment, call 203-863-2939. Fee.
See page 20.
For more information, call
203-863-2939. Fee.
Call 203-863-2939. Fee.
NUTRITION AND CANCER
Private counseling and nutritional
advice for a variety of needs, including weight control, diabetes management, pregnancy and just healthy
eating. Find out about the nutritional
value of your current diet, plus get
NUTRITION SERVICES
Personalized Pilates instruction is
now offered by appointment in
our fully equipped studio. Sign up
solo or with a partner. Pilates uses
equipment and mat exercises to
enhance core and overall body
strength, flexibility and balance.
Our certified exercise physiologist
tailors each class to your fitness
level. Appointments are available
Monday-Friday and some Saturdays
at 55 Holly Hill Lane.
PILATES FOR YOU
TAKE OFF POUNDS
SENSIBLY (TOPS)
The Greenwich Chapter of TOPS
meets weekly for weigh-in, mutual
support and education. Achieve
and maintain a healthy weight
through positive lifestyle choices.
Held Mondays, 12:30-1:30pm, at 900
King St. (ground floor), Rye Brook,
N.Y. (Take Arbor Dr. off King St.,
then first right.) No meetings on
public holidays.
Visit tops.org, or call
203-863-4444. Fee.
CROHN’S & COLITIS
SYMPOSIUM
See page 23.
FOOD ALLERGY
SUPPORT GROUP
See page 23.
DIABETES: CAUSES, RISK
FACTORS AND PREVENTION
See page 8.
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PROGRAMS
Postpartum massage eases recovery
from labor and birth by alleviating
muscle strain and soreness and
promoting healing. Nurturing
touch and support to new mothers
provides emotional relief, too.
This inpatient service is offered by
our Integrative Medicine program.
Physician clearance required.
POSTPARTUM MASSAGE
To register, call 203-863-3222. Fee.
Tender Beginnings
All Tender Beginnings classes require preregistration. To register, call
203-863-3655 or email us at [email protected].
Our office hours are weekdays from 8am-3pm. Please note: Rooms, times
and classes are subject to change.
FERTILITY AND
IVF SERVICES
A full range of state-of-the-art clinical
treatments and assisted reproductive
laboratory technologies (ART) is
conducted by board-certified reproductive endocrinologists. Services
are delivered in supportive, personalized and private office settings in
Greenwich and in Tuckahoe, N.Y.
High pregnancy success rates. Affiliated with Greenwich Hospital and
NYU Fertility Center.
For more information, visit
greenwichivf.com. For an appointment, call 203-863-2990 (Greenwich)
or 914-793-2990 (Westchester). Fee.
BABY CARE CLASS
FOR PARENTS
This 2-hour class offers essential
learning for expectant parents,
including feeding, bathing, cord care,
sleep patterns and proper car seat use.
(For Infant CPR, see page 12.)
*To register, please call or email. Fee.
A 2-hour class for expectant
parents focusing on all aspects of
breastfeeding, from delivery room
to postpartum. Explore breastfeeding
issues such as establishing good milk
supply, nutrition and pumping.
Taught by a registered nurse on our
maternity staff who is credentialed
as an International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
*To register, please call or email. Fee.
This specialized massage supports
the childbirth process by reducing
anxiety and stress, and relaxing
muscles involved in labor and birth.
Massage during labor helps the
mother keep calm and focused
throughout labor and delivery. This
inpatient service is offered by our
Integrative Medicine program.
Physician clearance required.
MASSAGE DURING LABOR
To register, call 203-863-3222. Fee.
Find inspiration, comfort and
wisdom in the practice of Kundalini
prenatal yoga. These ancient teachings can help you achieve mind/
body/soul harmony as your body
prepares for pregnancy and
beyond. A certified instructor
will teach you safe and effective
yoga positions and thoughtful
meditations to create inner strength,
a strong body and a quiet mind.
Physician clearance and consent
form required for participation.
PRENATAL YOGA
*To register, please call or email.
Fee.
This hour-long class offers gentle
exercises, meaningful poses and
thoughtful meditations in the
traditions of Kundalini yoga.
Strengthening, stretching, toning
and balancing techniques help
achieve mind/body/soul harmony
during this often intense, emotional
and glorious postpartum period.
Bond with your baby and meet
other moms, too. For new moms
and their babies, ages 6 weeks9 months.
MOMMY AND ME YOGA
*To register, please call or email.
Fee.
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CHILDBIRTH
PREPARATION CLASSES
PARENTING PROGRAMS
Parents Exchange offers a variety
of parenting classes that are
divided according to the age of
your child, from infancy through
high school. Meetings are facilitated by a child development
professional who helps you
build on your own strengths and
develop new insights from other
parents with similar challenges,
questions or concerns. Participants have made lifelong friendships in this safe and nurturing
environment.
Parents Exchange
A 6-week course addressing the
needs of the newborn (under 4
months of age), and the physical
and emotional adjustments of
parenthood. Designed for mothers who have recently given birth.
Topics include: Recovering from
Birth; How Do We Learn to
Become Parents?; Who Was I
Before I Became a Mother?;
Developmental Stages; Sex,
Love and Babies; Returning to
Work; and Self-Esteem – Mom
and Babies. Led by a member of
our maternity nursing staff. A
Tender Beginnings program.
Newborn Mothers Group
*To register, please call or email.
Fee.
CPR FRIENDS & FAMILY
(INFANT/CHILD)
See page 12.
A 1-hour class that helps big brothers
and sisters adjust to a new baby in
the family. Includes a video about
siblings and a tour of the nursery and
postpartum unit. For children ages
3-8 and their parents.
SIBLING CLASS
*To register, please call or email.
FREE.
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• Infant/Toddler
(ages 4-30 months)
• Early School Years
(Pre-K–Grade 4)
• Later School Years
(Grades 5-12)
Groups meet weekly for 1½
hours, over a 14-week semester.
Sponsored by Community Health
at Greenwich Hospital.
Call 203-863-3794 for information
and registration form, plus
schedule. Fee.
This 1½-hour session introduces
grandparents to their changing role
and relationship as parents and
grandparents. They will also learn
about prenatal and infant care in
today’s world, plus car seat and
essential infant safety information.
This class is for current and expecting
grandparents. Held quarterly. (For
Infant CPR, see page 12.)
GRANDPARENTING TODAY
Registration is required for all
classes. Please call 203-863-3655
or email tenderbeginnings@
greenwichhospital.org. Fee.
For First-Time Parents
These classes offer preparation
for childbirth and include a tour of
the Birthing Center. Prospective
parents should register as early as
possible. Options are three-session,
two-session, or one-session classes.
Refresher Class
Review of labor process, and
breathing and relaxation techniques.
Ideal for parents who have already
delivered a baby or have had a long
interval between pregnancies.
Cesarean Section Class
This one-session childbirth class
prepares expectant parents who
are scheduled for a cesarean delivery. Topics include preparing for
delivery, relaxation techniques,
cesarean section room procedures,
pain management, postpartum
recovery, and the role of the
partner/support person.
Mothers who deliver at Greenwich
Hospital can schedule a return visit
48-72 hours after discharge for a
mother/baby assessment. The visit
is with a registered nurse on our
maternity staff credentialed as an
International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
POSTPARTUM VISIT
Call 203-863-3569. FREE.
*To register, please call or email. Fee.
* Tender Beginnings Registration/Information – Phone: 203-863-3655
Email: [email protected]
PROGRAMS
TENDER BRIDGES
FOR NICU PARENTS
A newborn’s stay in a neonatal
intensive care unit can be a
stressful experience for families.
Through our Tender Bridges
program, parents of babies in
Greenwich Hospital’s NICU can
reach out to other parents who
have been in similar situations
and can offer support.
If you would like a NICU parent
contact, either during or after
your baby’s stay, please call or
email. FREE.
Tour of the hospital’s pediatric
unit for school or community
groups or anyone anticipating
the hospitalization of a child.
Short video included. Offered
Monday through Friday, by
appointment.
PEDIATRIC ORIENTATION
Call 203-863-3553. FREE.
Adult Maternity Tours: Walk
through the Birthing Center and
visit the postpartum unit where
you will be during your stay.
Offered periodically throughout
each month. For health and
safety reasons, children are not
permitted on adult tours.
TOURS
Please note: Tours are included in
all childbirth classes.
*Registration required. Please call
or email for tour dates and times.
FREE.
Sibling Tours: Familiarize
children with the nursery and
postpartum unit.
*Registration required. Please call
or email for tour dates and times.
FREE.
Oncology Services
Lecture
RISK, SCREENING AND
PREVENTION OF
COLORECTAL CANCER
Colorectal cancer is the third most
common cause of cancer in the
United States. It affects both men
and women equally and often has
no symptoms in its early stages.
Gastroenterologist Neal Schamberg,
MD, will discuss the value of
colonoscopy screenings and
detection and removal of polyps.
Held Monday, March 18, 6:30-8pm
in the Hyde Conference Room.
To register, call 203-863-3627 or
888-357-2409. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
HEALING TOUCH @
BENDHEIM CANCER
CENTER
This holistic, energy-based program
complements the care of radiation
and chemotherapy patients while
they receive treatment at the
Bendheim Cancer Center. Soothing
techniques performed by trained
volunteers facilitate healing by
helping patients relax.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
To request this service, speak with
your nurse when you come for
treatment. FREE.
GREENWICH HOSPITAL
SPA NIGHT AND
EYEBROW CLINIC
LOOK GOOD…
FEEL BETTER
If you are a woman undergoing
radiation and chemotherapy treatments, join us for this great evening
of makeup and fun. Learn how to
deal with the loss of eyebrows, and
get complimentary pampering from
our Healing Touch volunteers. Free
eyebrow kits, too, along with stepby-step instructions. Refreshments
served. Held Thursday, March 21,
5:30-7:30pm, in the Hyde Conference
Room.
In this hands-on program for cancer
patients, you’ll learn about skin care,
makeup, wigs and scarves to help
you look and feel better during this
transitional period of your life.
Co-sponsored with the American
Cancer Society. Held Thursday,
March 7, 4:30-6:30pm, in the Noble
Conference Center.
To register, call 203-863-3627 or
888-357-2409. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
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“I CAN COPE” SERIES
This series, held twice a year, is
designed to help cancer patients
and their families best manage the
disease and its treatments.
Session I
Managing the Effects of
Illness and Treatment
Tuesday, March 5
6:30-8pm
Cafeteria Conference Room
Speaker: Beverly Drucker, MD,
Oncologist
Dr. Drucker will provide specifics
about cancer treatments and modalities. Conventional, investigational
and alternative methods will be
discussed, as well as targeted
therapies.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
Session II
Nutrition and Cancer
Tuesday, March 12
6:30-8pm
Hyde Conference Room
Speaker: Barry Boyd, MD,
Oncologist
Find out how good nutrition,
weight management and exercise
can reduce cancer risks and
improve a diagnosis.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
Session III
Mobilizing Resources
and Support
Tuesday, March 19
6:30-8pm
Cafeteria Conference Room
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Speaker: Judy Holding,
Oncology Chaplain
The emotional impact of cancer
can be just as strong as the physical
concerns for both the patient and
the family. At this session, you'll
learn coping strategies.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
Offered through our Physical
Therapy Department, this 3-month
program is available to patients who
have completed breast cancer treatment at Greenwich Hospital. It
includes a consultation with a dietitian and tailored exercises to restore
strength and range of motion to
the affected arm. Referral required.
NEXT STEPS
For information, call 203-863-4350.
FREE.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED
WITH BREAST CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP
For newly diagnosed patients with
breast cancer who are seeking
information and support. An
experienced cancer counselor
facilitates this 8-week program on
Mondays from 12:30-2pm at the
Smilow Specialty Physician Suite on
the 3rd floor of the Watson Pavilion.
Initial consultation required.
To register, call 203-863-3704. FREE.
Greenwich Hospital’s Bendheim
Cancer Center, in cooperation with
Yale-New Haven Hospital and Yale
School of Medicine, offers a cancer
genetics program that enables
patients to determine if they carry
a cancer gene mutation. Staffed
by Danielle Campfield, a genetics
counselor from the Yale School of
Medicine.
CANCER GENETICS
To learn more about this service,
call 203-764-8400. Fee.
NUTRITION
AND CANCER
Greenwich Hospital cancer patients
and their caregivers will get helpful,
healthy hints on maintaining weight
during and after treatment. Monthly
classes will be held on first Thursdays for breast and prostate patients,
and third Thursdays for patients
with GI, lung and other cancers.
Held from 1-2pm at 55 Holly Hill
Lane, 1st floor Community Room.
Registration required. Call
203-863-2939. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
PRE-LUMPECTOMY
CONSULTATION
Breast cancer patients who will
undergo lumpectomy surgery can
meet one-on-one with a registered
nurse to ask questions and learn what
to expect before and after surgery.
For an appointment, call
203-863-4350. FREE.
FREE MAMMOGRAM
PROGRAM
Free mammograms are available for eligible women through
the Greenwich Hospital Partnership for Breast Health.
Offered at the Greenwich
Hospital Breast Center, located
in the Bendheim Cancer Center,
77 Lafayette Court, across the
street from the hospital. You
may qualify if you are 40 or
older, are low-income, and have
no health insurance. Supported
by the Breast Cancer Alliance in
cooperation with Greenwich
Hospital and the Greenwich
Radiology Group.
Appointment required. Please
call 203-863-3031.
PROGRAMS
PRE-MASTECTOMY
CONSULTATION
Breast cancer patients who will
undergo mastectomy surgery are
invited to meet one-on-one with a
registered nurse to ask questions and
understand what to expect before and
after surgery, and get information on
drains and dressings.
For an appointment, call
203-863-4350. FREE.
PREPARE FOR SURGERY,
HEAL FASTER®
See page 14.
This YWCA program for women
who have had breast cancer surgery
consists of group discussions to
identify and share common concerns,
as well as floor and swimming
exercises. If you are three weeks
or more postoperative and have
your physician’s permission, join
us on Mondays at 12:30pm.
ENCORE AT THE YWCA
If you would like a buddy for your
first time or more information, please
call 203-869-6501, ext. 131. FREE.
POST-TREATMENT BREAST
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Patients in the post-treatment phase
of breast cancer can join this group
to continue to gain knowledge and
support. Our experienced cancer
counselor will facilitate sessions on
the second and fourth Mondays
of the month from 6-8pm. Initial
consultation required.
To register, call 203-863-3704. FREE.
SELF-HYPNOSIS SKILLS
FOR CANCER PATIENTS
Relaxation, visualization, and
imagery are ways to access the body’s
capacity for healing. Self-hypnosis
uses these tools for pain reduction,
anxiety, side effects of treatments and
general well-being. Learn more from
Kathleen Conway, APRN, a nurse and
cancer counselor who has advanced
training in hypnosis and is a clinical
member of the American Society for
Clinical Hypnosis. Held Mondays
from 3-4:30pm. Initial consultation
required.
To register, call 203-863-3704. FREE.
An experienced psychotherapist
offers counseling and stress management to help patients and families
cope with cancer. Information on
local support resources and educational programs is also available.
Offered at the Smilow Specialty
Physician Suite on the 3rd floor
of the Watson Pavilion. A Community
Health at Greenwich Hospital service.
CANCER COUNSELING
For an appointment or more
information, call 203-863-3704.
FREE.
WHEN A PARENT
HAS CANCER
An experienced cancer counselor
will discuss such topics as explaining
your illness to your children, handling their questions and worries,
and managing life. Learn how your
children can grow from, rather than be
hurt by, being part of a family affected
by cancer. Monday mornings (time
to be determined) at the Smilow
Specialty Physician Suite on the 3rd
floor of the Watson Pavilion.
To register, call 203-863-3704. FREE.
Parking for Cancer
Patients
Special permit parking is
available for patients with
cancer on the mid-level of the
Cohen Pavilion lot.
Ask your oncologist or our
radiation therapy staff. FREE.
PROSTATE CANCER
EDUCATION FORUM
Take advantage of educational
programs on prostate cancer
and opportunities to meet
knowledgeable, supportive
prostate cancer survivors. Meets
first Monday of the month.
Sponsored by Community
Health at Greenwich Hospital.
Is Robotic Surgery Right
for You?
Monday, March 4
6:30-8pm
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Judd Boczko, MD,
Urologist
Robotic prostatectomy is a
minimally invasive procedure
to remove prostate cancer. Get
the latest on this treatment and
its possible side effects.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online
at greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
Learn and Share
Monday, April 1
6:30-8pm
Noble Conference Center
Facilitators: Diane DeMain, RN,
MS; and Stephen Corman, MS,
Peer Coordinator, Prostate
Cancer Education Forum, and
Secretary, National Alliance of
State Prostate Cancer Coalitions
Ask questions about treatment
options or share your treatment
experiences with the group.
Discussion will include complications from treatments and how to
deal with them.
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online
at greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
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Cardiovascular Services
HEART FAILURE
EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
Greenwich Hospital provides comprehensive cardiovascular care, including
treatment for coronary heart disease, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, high blood
pressure and rheumatic heart disease. Our continuum of services ranges from
risk identification and prevention programs through highly advanced procedures
such as emergency angioplasty, performed in conjunction with the Yale New
Haven Health Heart Institute at Greenwich Hospital.
STROKE EDUCATION
SUPPORT GROUP
Whether you’re at risk for a stroke,
have a loved one who has suffered
a stroke, or just want to know more,
this monthly meeting will offer
valuable information on related
topics including nutrition and safety,
emotional support and medication
management. Meets the second
Wednesday of every month, 5-6pm
in the Pemberwick Conference Room.
For more information,
call 203-863-4444. FREE.
For people having difficulty speaking and understanding language as a
result of stroke, head trauma or other
causes. Led by a speech pathologist
and featuring periodic guest speakers, sessions offer opportunities to
share experiences and to communicate in a supportive environment.
Family members are welcome. Meets
the third Thursday of every month,
11am 12:15pm in the Cafeteria
Conference Room.
APHASIA SUPPORT GROUP
Preregistration required. Call
203-863-3240. FREE.
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HEART HEALTH
EDUCATION
Presentation and discussion for
people with heart disease and their
loved ones, as well as anyone at risk
for heart disease (high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, diabetes,
etc.). Held Tuesdays every other
month. Sponsored by Community
Health at Greenwich Hospital.
Exercises for a Healthy
“2013” Heart
Tuesday, April 9
6:30-8pm
Noble Conference Center
Speakers: Richard Becker, MS,
Exercise Physiologist, Pulmonary
and Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
Start the New Year right with simple
exercises to strengthen your heart’s
muscle tone, improve sleep, lower
your blood pressure and help reduce
stress, anxiety and depression. Exercise can be easier than you think!
To register, call 203-863-4277 or
888-305-9253. Or register online at
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
Heart failure is the inability of
the heart muscle to pump enough
blood through the body. If you
or a loved one suffers from this
condition, please join us to get
valuable information, support
and resources. Facilitated by a
healthcare professional, meetings
are held the first Wednesday of
every month.
Sleep Apnea and the Heart
Wednesday, March 6
4-5pm
Cafeteria Conference Center
Speakers: Dave Polaski, Director,
Respiratory Care Services
To register, call 203-863-4444.
FREE.
Exercise and Congestive
Heart Failure
Wednesday, April 3
4-5pm
Cafeteria Conference Center
Speakers: Lisa Elpi,
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
To register, call 203-863-4444.
FREE.
For weather cancellations,
call 203-863-3164.
CARDIAC AND
PULMONARY
REHABILITATION
Exercise, diet modification and
stress management for people
who have coronary artery or
pulmonary disease. Day and
evening classes, Monday-Friday.
Call 203-863-3756 or ask your
physician for a referral. Fee.
(May be eligible for third-party
reimbursement.)
PROGRAMS
Community Support Services
Chronic conditions, addictions,
the loss of a loved one and
other burdens can be lightened
with compassionate support.
Greenwich Hospital offers a
variety of resources to help
you cope.
Special Event
CROHN’S & COLITIS
SYMPOSIUM
At this half-day event, a variety
of medical experts will be on hand
to give you the latest on treatments
and coping strategies for these
chronic GI conditions. Sponsored
by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Greater New York and
Fairfield/Westchester Chapters.
Saturday, April 27
8:30-9am (Check-in and Breakfast)
9am-12:30pm Presentations
Noble Conference Center
Speakers: Gastroenterologists
Nelson Bonheim, MD, and
Neal Schamberg, MD; Pediatric
Gastroenterologist Anthony Porto,
MD, MPH
To register, email [email protected]
or call 646-430-1139. Fee: $10.
SLEEP APNEA
SUPPORT GROUP
For patients with sleep apnea
who may be having problems
with their CPAP therapy or are
just looking for more information.
Sessions may include lectures, case
discussions, vendor presentations
or roundtable talks. Meets every
other month, third Mondays,
7:30-9pm. Run by the Greenwich
Hospital Sleep Center. Next
meeting: March 18.
For more information, call
203-863-3167. FREE.
FOOD ALLERGY
SUPPORT GROUP
Support, discussion and information
on celiac disease and food allergies
is the format for this group, facilitated by a healthcare professional.
Meets quarterly.
Celiac Disease:
Facts and Food Tips
Tuesday, April 9
6:30-8pm
55 Holly Hill Lane,
Community Room
Speakers: Anthony Porto, MD,
MPH, Pediatric Gastroenterologist;
Gavin Pritchard, RD, CDE,
Culinary Dietitian
Join us for an informal discussion
on celiac disease, ranging from
symptoms to diagnosis and treatment. You’ll also learn about helpful
consumer products, recipe modification, and cooking considerations.
Culinary demonstrations, small
tastings and recipes will be
provided.
To register or for more information,
call 203-863-2939 or email
valerie.pisano@
greenwichhospital.org. FREE.
BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH CENTER
Greenwich Hospital offers a
variety of programs for those who
suffer from emotional distress and
other behavioral health issues. Our
Adult Treatment Program addresses
the entire range of psychiatric disorders to enable optimal functioning.
Child and Adolescent Programs
help with sleep and appetite disturbances, anxiety and mood disorders,
learning disabilities, family transitions and major psychiatric illnesses.
We also treat after-effects of psychological and physical trauma.
For more information, call
203-863-3316. Fee.
MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORT GROUP
These discussion and support
sessions for families of individuals
affected by mental illness are
cosponsored with the National
Alliance on Mental Illness. Held
the third Thursday of every month,
6:30-8pm, in the Cafeteria Conference Room.
For more information, call
203-329-0687. FREE.
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Smokers who want to quit or
cut back can take advantage of
the nationally recognized Smoke
Stoppers smoking cessation
programs and a variety of
program options.
SMOKE STOPPERS
For more information or to set
up a consultation, please call
Community Health at Greenwich
Hospital, 203-863-4444.
CHRONIC PAIN
SUPPORT GROUP
This 8-week program is a resource
for learning and sharing skills to
cope with changes caused by persistent pain. Learn how to regain
positive emotional energy, reduce
discomfort, and enhance the effects
of prescribed medications. Facilitated by Joanne Mortimer, MS,
BCIAC. New series starts Wednesday, March 6, in the Belle Haven
Conference Room. Attendance from
the beginning of the session is recommended. (See also Chronic Pain
Education Forum, page 11.)
Preregistration required. For more
information, call 203-496-4574. FREE.
Meet new people, hear current news
on lupus and learn ways to stay
healthy. Guest speakers will be
announced. Meets first Tuesdays,
6:30-8pm, at 900 King St. (ground
floor conference room), Rye Brook,
N.Y. (Turn onto Arbor Dr. off King St.)
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 5.
LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP
For more information, call
914-438-1997 or 914-490-2990. FREE.
LYME DISEASE
SUPPORT GROUP
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This monthly group offers information and assistance with issues
concerning tickborne diseases, as
well as guidance for coping with the
challenges and complications of
Lyme disease. Share feelings and
concerns with others suffering
from Lyme’s effects. Facilitated
by Angela La Manna, LCSW.
Sponsored by the Greenwich Dept.
of Health, Greenwich Hospital
and Lyme Research Alliance, Inc.
(formerly Time for Lyme). Meets
first Thursdays at Greenwich Town
Hall, 7-8:30pm.
For more information,
call 203-969-1333. FREE.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
EDUCATION SERIES
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic
neurological illness that impacts
everyday living. This series offers
patients and caregivers an opportunity to expand their understanding
of the disease and share strategies
for coping with its effects. Facilitated by a healthcare professional.
Nine Ways MS
Impacts Your Body
Tuesday, March 26
6:30-7:30pm
Cafeteria Conference Room
To register, call 203-863-4444. FREE.
HOME HOSPICE CARE AND
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAMS
Greenwich Hospital’s Home Hospice
Program allows patients who are in
the last stages of life to receive care
in the comfort of their home surrounded by loved ones. The goal is
to enhance the quality of life for
terminally ill patients and provide
emotional support to their families.
Home hospice continues after the
death of a loved one, with personal
bereavement visits and follow-up
for family members.
For information, call 203-863-3882.
Individuals and families who are
grieving the death of a loved one
often find comfort from counseling.
BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING
Family and personal sessions are
facilitated by an experienced
psychotherapist at the Bendheim
Cancer Center, 77 Lafayette Place.
Call 203-863-3704. FREE.
SPOUSAL LOSS
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
This eight-week program offers
comfort and support to anyone
who has lost a spouse or significant
other. Learn about the symptoms of
grief, what is “normal” and how to
cope with the loss of a life partner.
Facilitated by Andrea Raynor,
Greenwich Home Hospice spiritual
care counselor. Weekly sessions are
held Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. Next
series runs April 4-May 23.
Preregistration required. For more
information call 203-863-3892.
FREE.
PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP
For families who have suffered a
perinatal loss through miscarriage,
stillbirth or neonatal death. Meets the
second Wednesday of each month,
7:30-9:30pm at Greenwich Hospital.
For more information, call
203-863-3417. FREE.
THE DEN FOR
GRIEVING KIDS
A nondenominational peer support
center providing a safe, caring environment to help families cope with
the loss of a parent, sibling, grandparent or close friend. Children
ages 3-17 and their parents or adult
caregivers are grouped according
to age or type of loss. Initial
appointment required. A program
of Family Centers, Inc., in cooperation with Greenwich Hospital. Held
Monday and Wednesday evenings,
twice a month, from 6:30-8:30pm.
For more information, call
203-655-4693. FREE.
PROGRAMS
ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER
EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT AT GREENWICH HOSPITAL
Our Addiction Recovery Center
offers a variety of options to people
seeking high-quality alcohol and
substance abuse treatment. These
include Matrix, an intensive outpatient program shown to achieve
higher completion rates and significantly greater incidences of longerterm abstinence from drugs and
alcohol. ARC’s continuum of care
includes initial stabilization, early
recovery skills, individual therapy,
continuing care, family education
and counseling. Program counselors
are graduate-trained and licensed in
substance abuse, social work, and
family therapy.
Intensive Outpatient Program is
an ideal step down from inpatient
care or stand-alone treatment for
active addictions. Using the Matrix
model described above, it focuses on
changing behavior to prevent relapse.
Meets four days a week. Morning
and evening groups available.
Outpatient Program offers members
the opportunity to share struggles
common to the recovering addict/
alcoholic. This treatment phase is
crucial to maintaining long-term
abstinence while dealing with real
life issues. Individual treatment plans
are developed to meet the needs and
goals of each patient. Meets twice
a week.
Continuing Care Group helps
develop skills that promote personal
growth and continued abstinence in
those who are firmly established
in recovery. Meets once a week.
Morning and evening groups
available.
Family Group supports loved ones
whose lives are often placed on hold
because of the patient’s illness. Meets
once a week.
Medication Consultations are
available to help treat psychiatric
and/or addictive disorders in current
patients of the Addiction Recovery
Center.
These are fee-based programs.
For more information, please call
203-863-HOPE (4673) or visit us
online at greenwichhospital.org.
12-STEP PROGRAMS
Greenwich Hospital’s Addiction
Recovery Center and other substance
abuse professionals acknowledge,
appreciate and believe in the use of
the 12-Step Program of Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA) and other selfhelp groups based on AA principles.
The following programs meet weekly
at Greenwich Hospital.
Held Sundays, 1pm, Cafeteria Conference Room. No registration needed.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
For more information, call
203-869-5221. Or visit aa.org or
ct-aa.org. FREE.
Meets Thursdays, 8pm, Cafeteria
Conference Room. No registration
needed.
AL-ANON
For more information, call
888-825-2666. Or visit ctalanon.org.
FREE.
Meets Thursday, 8pm, Pemberwick
Conference Room. No registration
needed.
ALATEEN
For more information, call
888-825-2666 or visit
al-anon.alateen.org/for-alateen. FREE.
DA
(DRUGS ANONYMOUS)
Meets Saturdays, 6:30pm, back of
Cafeteria. No registration needed.
For more information, call
203-863-4673. FREE.
Meets Sundays, 5pm, Cafeteria
Conference Room. No registration
needed.
LIFERING
For more information, call Mona,
917-539-9927 or visit lifering.org.
FREE.
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Community Support
Services...continued
Lecture
MENTAL HEALTH AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
See page 10.
PARKINSON’S
SUPPORT GROUP
Weekly education, support, exercise
and social activities for people with
Parkinson’s, their families and caregivers. Meets Tuesdays, 1:30-3pm,
at the Eastern Greenwich Civic
Center, 90 Harding Rd., Old
Greenwich.
Tuesday, March 5
Exercise with Miriam Shaw, RPT;
Caregiver Support
Tuesday, March 12
Eric Huang, Clinical Pharmacist
Tuesday, March 19
Exercise with Miriam Shaw, RPT;
Caregiver Support
Tuesday, March 26
Learn and Share
Tuesday, April 2
Exercise with Miriam Shaw, RPT;
Caregiver Support
Tuesday, April 9
Learn and Share
Tuesday, April 16
Exercise with Miriam Shaw, RPT;
Caregiver Support
Tuesday, April 23
Catherine Brennan,
Elder Law Attorney, Greenwich
Tuesday, April 30
Exercise with Miriam Shaw, RPT;
Caregiver Support
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For more information, call
203-863-4444. FREE.
Directions to
Greenwich Hospital
Merritt Parkway Southbound: Exit 31. Right onto North Street. Approximately
4 miles to Maple Avenue. Left onto Maple to stop light. Right onto Putnam
Avenue (Route 1) to Lafayette Place. Turn right. Hospital campus is straight
ahead on left, with Sherman and Gloria H. Cohen Pavilion to your right.
Merritt Parkway Northbound: Exit 31. Left onto North Street (same as above).
I-95 Southbound: Exit 3. Right onto Arch Street. Continue past Railroad
Avenue to Soundview Drive. Left onto Soundview Drive. At top of hill,
right onto Field Point Road. At second traffic light, bear left. Cross Putnam
Avenue (Route 1) onto Dearfield Drive. At circle, bear right onto Lake
Avenue. Hospital will be on left, and Sherman and Gloria H. Cohen
Pavilion/Bendheim Cancer Center will be straight ahead.
I-95 Northbound: Exit 3. Left onto Arch Street (same as above).
Free parking is available in the hospital’s underground garage. Upon
entering, follow the signs to the right for the Helmsley Medical Building,
and to the left for the Watson Pavilion.
Program Index
HEALTHY AGING
Aging Assessment
p. 10
GENERATIONS
p.
Family Caregiver Support Group
Family Caregiving Consultation
Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Lecture
Psychiatric Evaluation
p. 10
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Women’s Spousal Support Group p. 10
HEALTHY LIVING
AARP Safe Driving Course
Aching Joints Lecture
Better Breathers Club
Body Guards
Chronic Pain Education Forum
Corporate Health Services
CPR Classes
General Surgery Education
Healing Touch
Health Check!
Hip/Knee Education
Integrative Medicine Programs
Lions Low Vision Center
Medical Fitness Program
Music and Meditation
Nurse Is In
Parents Exchange
p. 12
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p. 12
p. 18
Pilates for You
Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster®
Scouts Program/
Medical Exploring
Singing Group
Speakers Bureau
p. 16
p. 14
p. 13
p. 14
p. 13
Text Telephones for
Hearing/Speech Impaired
p. 12
Volunteering
p. 14
Travel Immunizations
Venus Clinic & HIV Program
Weekend Lunch Bunch
WEIGHT LOSS, DIABETES
& NUTRITION
Crohn’s & Colitis Symposium
Diabetes Boot Camp
p. 12
p. 13
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p. 23
p. 15
Diabetes Lecture
p.
In the Kitchen
p. 16
Diabetes Support Group
Food Allergy Support Group
Nutrition and Cancer
Nutrition Services
Pilates for You
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p. 23
p. 20
p. 16
p. 16
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) p. 16
Weight Loss & Diabetes Center
p. 16
TENDER BEGINNINGS
Baby Care Class
Breastfeeding Class
Childbirth Preparation Classes
(Series, Refresher, Cesarean)
CPR (Infant/Child)
Fertility and IVF Services
Grandparenting Today
Massage During Labor
Mommy and Me Yoga
Parenting Programs
p. 17
p. 17
p. 18
p. 12
p. 17
p. 18
p. 17
p. 17
p. 18
(Newborn Mothers, Parents Exchange)
Pediatric Orientation
Postpartum Massage
Postpartum Visit
Prenatal Yoga
Sibling Class
Tender Bridges for NICU Parents
Tours (Adult, Sibling)
ONCOLOGY SERVICES
p. 19
p. 17
p. 18
p. 18
p. 18
p. 19
p. 19
Cancer Counseling
p. 21
ENCORE at the YWCA
p. 21
Cancer Genetics
Colorectal Cancer Lecture
Free Mammograms
Healing Touch
“I Can Cope” Series
p. 20
p. 19
p. 20
p. 19
p. 20
Look Good...Feel Better
p. 19
Behavioral Health Center
p. 23
Next Steps
p. 20
Crohn’s & Colitis Symposium
p. 23
Newly Diagnosed with Breast
Cancer Support Group
Nutrition and Cancer
Post-Treatment Breast
Cancer Support Group
Pre-Lumpectomy Consultation
Pre-Mastectomy Consultation
Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster ®
Prostate Cancer Education Forum
Self-Hypnosis Skills
Spa Night and Eyebrow Clinic
When a Parent Has Cancer
CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES
Aphasia Support Group
Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab
Community Blood
Pressure Screenings
Heart Failure Education
and Support
Heart Health Education
Stroke Education Support Group
p. 20
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p. 21
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p. 14
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Bereavement Counseling
Chronic Pain Support Group
Den for Grieving Kids
p. 24
p. 24
p. 24
Food Allergy Support Group
p. 23
Lupus Support Group
p. 24
Home Hospice Care and
Bereavement Programs
Lyme Disease Support Group
Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Lecture
Mental Health Support Group
p. 24
p. 24
p. 10
p. 23
Multiple Sclerosis Education Series p. 24
Parkinson’s Support Group
Perinatal Bereavement
Support Group
Sleep Apnea Support Group
Spousal Loss Bereavement
Support Group
Smoke Stoppers
p. 26
p. 24
p. 23
p. 24
p. 24
p. 22
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Addiction Recovery Center
(Inpatient/Outpatient Programs,
12-Step Programs)
p. 25
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Health Extensions
NonProfit Org
U.S. Postage
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Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-4697
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another step closer to free.
Being closer to free means being closer to the day when cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease. For
those with cancer, it also means being closer to the specialized medicine and the science that are making that
happen. Which is why we’re pleased to announce that the leading specialists and advanced treatment facilities
of Greenwich Hospital have now joined with Yale-New Haven’s Smilow Cancer Hospital at its new Greenwich
Hospital campus. For the people of this area, it means access to all the resources and pioneering treatments of
Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, southern New England’s only NCI-designated cancer center. It’s
another reason the world is closer to free.
Greenwich Hospital Campus
Smilow Cancer Hospital – Greenwich Hospital Campus
Bendheim Cancer Center, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Breast Center
For more information call 203.863.3000 or visit closertofree.com