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dear friend,
If you’re like many of the 40 million Americans
who resolve each New Year to live healthier lives,
here’s good news. We’ve got the tools to help you
get there.
Our innovative website, atlantichealth.org, is
now live and features up-to-the-minute health
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from the health topics you want to know
more about to tracking your medications for a
particular condition. There’s even an interactive,
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A Reason to Smile
in CeLeBrationofNationalChildren’sDentalHealthMonth,several
localsites,includingMorristownMemorialHospital,hostedGiveKidsaSmile
Day on February 2. The day provided children with free
access to dental exams, fluoride treatments, X-rays, oral
healthcareinstructionandatoothcarekit,whichincludes
atoothbrush,flossandtoothpaste.
GiveKidsaSmileDayisjustonepartofMorristown
Memorial’syear-rounddedicationtochildren’sdental
health.Thehospitalofferscomprehensivetreatment
for children ages 12 and under without dental
coverage, including counseling, cleaning,
fluoride, extractions and fillings, as well
as caring for developmental disabilities for
hundredsofchildreneachyear.
“Good dental hygiene is essential to overall
health,” says Elizabeth Clemente, DDS, chair of the
dental department for Morristown Memorial Hospital.
“It prevents tooth decay and underweight issues, and
contributestoahealthyappearance.”
For more on dental health programs at Morristown
Memorial Hospital, visit atlantichealth.org.
Be Heart Smart
Hint: tHe answer is in tHis issue!
LittLe ChanGesinyourdietcanmakebigimprovementsinyour
hearthealth.Trythesetipstoeatyourwaytobettercardiovascularhealth.
“Cookchickenorturkeywithouttheskin,exceptwhenroasting—place
onacookingracksofatcandripaway,”saysDarleneHusch,RD,certified
diabeticeducatorforOverlookHospital’sCardiacRehabilitationprogram.“At
arestaurant,startwithasaladtofillyouup,askfordressingorsauceson
thesideandchoosegrilledchicken,broiledfishorleancutsofporkorsteak
fortheentrée,eatingaportionthesizeofadeckofcards.”
Allowyourselfasmallindulgenceoccasionally—oneortwosnacksor
mealsperweekisagoodplacetostart.
“Ifyouaresatisfiedwithasmallamountofbutter,sayateaspoonorless
aday,that’sfine,”saysMaryFinckenor,registereddietitianfortheCardiac
HealthCenteratMorristownMemorialHospital.“Ifyouliketousemore
butter,switchtooneofthetubmargarinespreads—mosthavenotransfats
andonlyafractionofthesaturatedfatofbutter.”
Remember,eatingisoneoflife’spleasures.Enjoyabalanceddietin
moderationforgoodhearthealth.
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of medical information is as close as the nearest
computer. A quick search can yield pages of
information from hundreds of websites—which
leaves you with another problem. How can you
easily separate the reputable sites from the
unreliable ones, and sort through the volumes of
information to find the pieces that interest you?
The answer may be as close as your in-box.
Forward-thinking healthcare organizations
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for information by offering programs that
deliver the latest, medically reviewed news and
information directly, via email.
One such program, introduced recently by
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Overlook
Hospital and the Goryeb Children’s Hospital, is
called My Atlantic Health News and My Kid’s
Atlantic Health News.
“This is a great tool that allows people to get
important personalized health information sent
directly to them,” says Joseph Trunfio, president
and CEO for Atlantic Health. “This is an easy
way for those interested in customizing their
own health newsletters to learn more about
conditions that affect them or their loved ones.”
You’ll be amazed at the variety of services
offered, including:
• a personalized health e-newsletter that allows
you to choose the current news and health
topics you’re interested in and introduces you
to programs available through Morristown
Memorial, Overlook and the Goryeb Children’s
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• health reminders for your loved ones and you
• links to websites with information about your
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• a special service that gives mothers-to-be
information on the development of their
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Caring for the
Body, Mind
and Spirit
When it CoMes to heaLinG after
surgery or a cardiac event, research suggests
there is a strong link between the mind and
the body. That’s why an approach to treatment
that includes conventional therapies such
as medication or surgical interventions as
well as complementary therapies such as
yoga, guided imagery or Reiki can often help
patients get back on their feet faster.
This type of approach, called integrative
medicine, is in use now at Morristown
Memorial Hospital.
“Our program works hand in hand with
conventional medicine,” says Emilie Rowan,
LCSW, coordinator of cardiac integrative
medicine for Morristown Memorial Hospital.
“Since its introduction here more than two
years ago, we’ve seen this combination of care
contribute to many positive outcomes.”
All inpatient services are free, thanks to a
grant from the Louise Washington Trust Fund
and include:
• jin shin jyutsu
• massage
• guided imagery
• gentle yoga
Following discharge from the hospital,
patients and their families are invited to
visit the Cardiac Health Center for continued
integrative services, including tai chi,
chair massage and meditation, as well as
heart-healthy lifestyle coaching and
smoking cessation.
For more information about cardiac
integrative medicine at Morristown
Memorial, visit atlantichealth.org.
Superior Help for Shoulder Pain
for patients With rotator Cuff
tendon inJuries, whether caused by
the wear and tear of aging or an injury,
simply lifting their arm can cause intense
pain. When conservative methods fail and
surgery is required, the surgeon’s goals
are simple: perform a procedure that
speeds recovery and returns patients to
everyday life free from pain.
At Morristown Memorial Hospital,
Matthew France, MD, board-certified
orthopedic surgeon, has pioneered
a rotator cuff repair technique that
promises significant improvement in
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patient recovery time. He performs
arthroscopic rotator cuff tendon repair,
a minimally invasive surgery that uses
small punctures instead of incisions to
repair the torn tendon in the shoulder
and results in less pain and scarring.
Dr. France has assisted in developing
the KFx Suture Cross™ system for
rotator cuff repair. Approved by the Food
and Drug Administration, the system
simplifies surgical techniques, shortens
procedure time and reduces costs.
“The system creates a win-win situation
for surgeons, who are able to perform the
procedure using a simplified technique,
and also for patients, who receive a
better repair and recover more quickly,”
Dr. France says. “I’m proud to have
been a part of the development process.
It is always exciting to see a worthy
vision realized, and it is rewarding that
universally recognized and respected
leaders in the field of shoulder surgery
have embraced the system.”
For more information on this
revolutionary procedure, visit
atlantichealth.org.
Early
Detection
= Best
Protection
today’s tools and techniques
allow doctors to catch breast
cancer earlier than ever—and
a new kind of facility makes
it easy for patients to take
advantage of the latest advances
in one convenient place.
aCCordinG to the aMeriCan
CanCer soCiety, approximately
212,920 American women were diagnosed
with breast cancer in 2006, and 40,970
lost their lives to the disease. Despite
these alarming statistics, only 40 percent
of women age 40 or older schedule
regular screening mammograms.
Mammograms, combined with at-home
breast self-exams, remain the first line
of defense against breast cancer. But new
advances, such as digital mammography
technology and other cutting-edge
diagnostic tools, can help identify cancer
at its earliest stages—even in cases where
a mammogram is inconclusive. That’s
why many women are opting to have
their breast cancer screenings done at a
facility that offers them a wide range of
diagnostic and treatment options, all in
one place.
“Many breast centers offer only
mammograms and other basic diagnostic
equipment, but at the Carol W. and Julius
A. Rippel Breast Center, we go far beyond
the basics,” says Paul Friedman, DO,
medical director of the Breast Center. “We
are a full-service facility offering women
everything from digital mammography to
cutting-edge biopsy technology.”
Advanced technology
Before digital mammography,
women often had to undergo several
uncomfortable rounds of compression
during a mammogram before a
sufficient image was produced, and
wait a considerable time before having
their images viewed. With digital
mammography, however, a highresolution, accurate image is produced
and ready for viewing within minutes.
In addition to digital mammography,
the Center also offers breast magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) to produce
high-quality images of the breast and
computer-aided detection (CAD) software,
which provides a computerized second
review of mammograms to assist
radiologists in breast cancer detection.
“We also offer a full spectrum of
minimally invasive procedures—
including ultrasound-guided biopsy and
vacuum-assisted biopsy—in the event
a tumor is detected,” Dr. Friedman says.
“Our physicians and radiologists are
fellowship trained and board certified
in mammography, so patients can rest
assured knowing they are receiving the
best care from experienced professionals
who focus solely on breast imaging.”
More than Mammograms
Although mammograms and other
advanced technologies are essential
in the battle against cancer, education
and counseling also play key roles in a
patient’s success.
The Breast Center provides education
and information on a wide range of
breast health topics, all delivered by a
certified nursing educator. The Center
also offers genetic counseling to
patients and bone density scans to
test for osteoporosis.
“We want our patients to feel
comfortable and confident when they
visit us for screenings and procedures, so
we offer specialized radiologists and staff
in a spa-like setting,” Dr. Friedman says.
“Our comprehensive approach to breast
health allows our patients to receive the
care they need under one roof.”
For more information on the Carol W. and Julius A. Rippel Breast Center, visit atlantichealth.org.
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Combating
Childhood
Obesity
Help Your
Kids Stay Fit
(While They Have Fun)
“if hospitaLs, communities and schools work in a
collaborative effort to reduce obesity, we have a shot at making
a difference,” says Samantha Kenny, MA, TeenFitFX project
coordinator for the Goryeb Children’s Hospital. “Adolescence is
a key time for this to happen since it’s a transitional period in
life. If we catch kids now, we can help them grow into
healthy adults.”
Coming together
Oneofthekeysto lifelong
goodhealthis
A multidisciplinary panel collaborated to develop the
design and content of the TeenfitFX.com website, as well as
educational materials to be shared with schools, parents and
community leaders.
Students from six Morris County middle schools have been
chosen to participate in the program, which will evaluate how
much change takes place in their health-related activities.
A Feature-Packed resource
maintaining a healthy body weight. And because
so many of our
eating habits are shaped
when we’re young, teaching kids how to make
smart food choices can put them on the
road to a lifetime of healthy
eating—and
thatcanhelpmakeadentinthenation’sgrowing
obesityproblem.
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To get your teen on the right track
for a healthy adulthood, visit the
Goryeb Children’s Hospital page at
atlantichealth.org.
Along with general health and fitness information, recipe
suggestions, a virtual food court and quizzes, two of the
website’s main interactive features are:
snack attack. Users enter what type of snack they would like,
for example, something crunchy, and are given several choices—
chips, baked crackers or carrot sticks. Kids click on their choices
to see useful information, such as nutrition label details, clearly
defined portion sizes or the number of sit-ups necessary to burn
the amount of calories in the chosen food.
virtual vending machine. Kids’ favorite drinks, from milk
to sodas to flavored coffees, are offered. Users press a button,
and their drink is “dispensed” along with interesting facts and
nutritional information about their selection.
ApilotversionofProjectTeenFitlaunchedinJanuary2007withagroup
ofMorrisCountymiddleschoolstudents.Afterthepilotiscomplete,apublic
launchofthewebsiteisexpectedinmid-2008.
Take Charge of Your Health
New online tools make it easy.
if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, chances are you’ve sought out a facility that uses the
most sophisticated tools and treatments available today. so why settle for less when it comes to
managing your treatment? today, there are advanced tools you can use to manage every aspect of
your treatment—and the best part? they’re completely free.
When you’re underGoinG CanCer treatMent, it’s easy to get
overwhelmed. There’s so much you need to know, so many questions to
ask, so many decisions to make and so much to keep track of. But new
online tools are available that can help you take control of your health,
keep track of your treatment, and take an active role in your own care.
One such tool, My Health, is being offered to cancer patients at the
Atlantic Health hospitals. My Health is not just health information; it’s
an interactive tool to help you manage the personal attributes of your
illness and treatment plan.
“We want cancer patients to be empowered with information,” says
Lydia Tarta, RN, director of oncology services for Atlantic Health. “We
are the first hospital system in the metropolitan New York area to
offer this technology, and we hope it will be a valuable resource for
our patients.”
Special Patients, Special Care
While plans for other condition-specific areas are coming soon,
cancer patients can access the following unique features right now,
including:
My Care team. Lists all of your physicians and key office staff
phone numbers in one place for quick access.
My treatment plans. Organizes and stores your individual
treatment plan so you know what to expect during each phase of
treatment.
My diary. A secure online journal where you can record your
thoughts, emotions and feelings. There are also separate nutrition and
pain management journals.
My profile. Build your medical history by storing all of your
important personal, insurance and health information, such as
allergies, immunizations, past illnesses and past surgeries, in one
easy-to-access, safe place.
My side effects. Keep track of how you feel during treatment,
both for your own understanding and to share with your doctor.
You can even display your data in graphs, view trends and print out
information to take with you.
My Medications. A virtual medicine cabinet where you can list all of
the medications you take, including over-the-counter and prescription
drugs prescribed by other physicians. The system will even remind you
when it’s time to refill a prescription.
“My Health is a powerful organizational tool for our patients,” says
Tarta. “Having all the information in one place helps patients and
their families keep track of appointments, medications, physicians and
treatment plans.”
Registration and an activation key from your physician at
Morristown Memorial and Overlook Hospitals grants access to the
password-protected features of My Health—virtual custom file
cabinets for all your healthcare information.
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patientscanalsoaskbillingquestions,
requestapaymentplanormakea
paymentquicklyandeasily,fromany
computer.AtlanticHealthprovidesa
secureconnectiontoallpatientswith
convenientonlineaccountmanagement.
CommunicationfromtheMyHealth
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security.Patientsmayreceivereminders
forflushots,forexample,orrequest
appointments,trackthestatusofrequests
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Opening the Doors to a New
Standard of Care
private hospital rooms are quickly becoming the new standard because they go a
long way toward helping eliminate some of the most common patient complaints,
such as excess noise and a lack of privacy. But new evidence shows they can also
help increase safety and speed healing time.
in faCt, when the American Institute of Architects
released their 2006 recommendations on hospital
design, they came out strongly in favor of private
rooms because of their ability to improve patient
care. That’s why, when Morristown Memorial
Hospital began making plans for its expansion of
the new Gagnon Heart Hospital and its modernized
maternity pavilion, those plans called for private
patient rooms.
Smooth transition
According to Peter Palmer, project manager for
Morristown Memorial Hospital, the addition was
necessary to meet northern New Jersey’s need for
inpatient beds.
“One of the major changes we’ve seen in
health care is the move to all private rooms to
reduce infection and increase safety and patient
satisfaction,” Palmer says. “By making this transition
to private rooms, we’re able to change the entire
feel of the hospital while making it safer for
everyone involved.”
Better for new Mothers
Each year, more than ,500 babies are born at
Morristown Memorial, making the hospital the area’s
leading provider of maternal care. The hospital
has always provided postpartum rooms that were
equipped to be either private or double rooms, but
wanted to provide a more comfortable environment
for mothers recovering from labor and delivery.
“We’re a regional perinatal center for the area,
and we have always provided the highest level of
care to mothers and babies,” says Fran Drigun, RN,
MSN, director of the women’s and children’s service
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lines for Morristown Memorial Hospital. “By opening
new, private rooms, we are able to provide the same
outstanding level of care that we have for years,
while offering mothers and their families and friends
more of the ‘softer side’ of medicine.”
The new 6-bed postpartum unit—part of the
Meade Pavilion—is reminiscent of a four-star hotel.
Each private room features beautiful furniture
and room for a guest to stay overnight with the
mother, as well as its own bathroom with a shower.
Medical equipment is hidden in cabinets, and special
attention has been paid to the artwork in the room.
“We realize that the birth of a child is a special
time for any family, yet the mothers are very tired
after giving birth and need a calm place to rest,”
Drigun says. “We want them to relax comfortably
in the rooms and enjoy this experience with their
family and friends.”
In addition to the new postpartum rooms, the
expansion will feature a 55-bassinet nursery
and a spa that will provide mothers with a
complementary massage during their stay. Full-time
lactation services will be offered to support mothers
during their initial breastfeeding experience and
an education room will be available for programs
as well.
“While parents expect that a hospital will provide
them with a safe delivery and excellent medical care,
they want much more from a hospital today than just
that,” Drigun says. “With the new addition, we’re able
to provide outstanding care with the extra services
that new parents want.”
For more information about Morristown
Memorial, visit atlantichealth.org.
“We’rearegionalperinatalcenterforthearea,andwehave
alwaysprovidedthe highestlevelofcaretomothers
andbabies.Byopeningnew,privaterooms,weareableto
providethesameoutstandinglevelofcarethatwehavefor
years,whileofferingmothersandtheirfamiliesandfriends
moreofthe‘softerside’ofmedicine.”
—Fran Drigun, RN, MSN, director of the women’s and children’s service lines for
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Looking to the Future
Planningforthemorethan100,000-square-foot
MeadePavilionbeganaboutfiveyearsago,and
constructionbeganinthefallof2005.TheMeade
Pavilionisthefirstinaseriesofconstructionprojects
underwayatMorristownMemorialHospital,with
severalotherexcitingadditionseitherintheworksor
nearcompletion.
•InDecember of 2007,MorristownMemorialwill
addanewfrontlobbytothehospitaltoimprove
theentranceandaccessibilityofthehospital.
•InAugust of 2008,MorristownMemorialplans
toopentheGagnonHeartHospital,whichwill
featurefouropen-heartsurgeryoperatingrooms,
fourendovascularoperatingrooms,apost-cardiac
intensivecareunit,acardiacadministrativecenter
andconferencecenter,newareasfornuclear
cardiologyandnoninvasivediagnosticcardiology
andvasculardiagnosticservices.Additionally,the
five-floor,250,000-square-footGagnonHeart
Hospitalwillhaveanew10-bedcardiaccare
unit,aneight-bedpost-cardiacsurgical
intensivecareunitand25-,27-and
36-bedtelemetryunits.
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GERDismost
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Taking the Heat Off Heartburn
it’s happening again. you’ve just eaten a big meal. you sit back on the couch, relax, turn on the television and your
chest starts to hurt so much it feels like it’s on fire. this time, an antacid might not be enough.
freQuent or Constant
heartBurn is the most common
symptom of gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD). GERD is a condition
in which stomach acid flows back into
your esophagus. This constant backflow
of acid can damage the lining of your
esophagus, causing it to become irritated
and inflamed.
The conventional method for
diagnosing and monitoring GERD is
a technique that involves snaking a
catheter through the patient’s nose and
into the esophagus, where it remains for
24 hours to monitor the patient’s
acid levels.
“This method is extremely
uncomfortable and disrupts daily
activities,” says Thomas Amrick, MD,
chief of gastroenterology for Overlook
Hospital. “Now there is a more accurate
and comfortable way—the Bravo™ pH
Monitoring System.”
belt. The patient is asked to keep a daily
diary of reflux symptoms. Then, the diary
and the information transmitted from
the capsule are analyzed and a report
is generated.
“Since Bravo remains in the esophagus
for a longer period of time, you get a
much more accurate reading,” Dr. Amrick
says. “Unlike conventional methods, this
approach does not require a catheter
to remain inserted through the nasal
passage, so it does not interfere with
normal patient activities such as
swallowing, eating and drinking.”
In and Out
In most cases, the capsule is placed
during a routine endoscopy procedure
in which it is attached to the wall of the
esophagus. Several days after the test, the
capsule naturally falls off the esophagus
wall and passes safely through the
digestive tract.
“The Bravo monitoring system allows
for more precise diagnoses of GERD in
cases that may not present with typical
symptoms like chest pain and chronic
coughing,” Dr. Amrick says. “The bottom
line is that Bravo is a much more patientfriendly procedure that yields more
accurate results.”
For a referral to an Atlantic Health
physician, call 1-800-247-9580 or visit
atlantichealth.org.
Patient Friendly
Bravo does not require a 24-hour
catheter placement to measure acid
levels. A capsule, about the size of a
gel cap, is temporarily attached to the
wall of the esophagus. The capsule
remains in the esophagus and collects
acid measurements for up to 48 hours,
transmitting the readings to a small
receiver that can be worn on the patient’s
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Positioningthecapsuleintheesophagus RecordingpHandtransmittingdatato
receiver
Are You
ConcussionAware?
Don’t take that bump
on the head lightly—a
concussion can be serious
business for kids at play.
If you hit your head and experience
neurological symptoms such as headache,
dizziness, nausea, amnesia or ringing
in your ears, you may have suffered a
mild traumatic brain injury known as a
concussion. Often the symptoms are due
to the force of an impact that causes the
brain to bump up against the inside of
the skull, but a concussion doesn’t always
mean you’ll lose consciousness. Any of
the symptoms listed above are consistent
with a concussion and should be
taken seriously.
“Concussions can have long-term
consequences if not recognized and
treated correctly,” says John Knightly,
MD, neurosurgeon for the Atlantic
Neuroscience Institute. “Immediate
diagnosis and treatment for this
condition can prevent further injury or,
in rare cases, even death.”
Caring for Concussions
The Atlantic Neuroscience Institute
Concussion Center at Overlook Hospital
specializes in sports-related and other
mild traumatic brain injuries and offers
comprehensive care and programs for
children and adults suffering from
concussions. Morristown Memorial
Hospital plans to open a similar program
in the future.
The Atlantic Neuroscience Institute
Concussion Center’s program also follows
up with patients who come to Morristown
Memorial and Overlook Hospitals’
emergency departments with mild head
injuries to determine the duration of
symptoms and to offer additional support
for patient recuperation. Each patient’s
follow-up status is entered into the
Center’s mild brain injury registry in
order to learn more about concussion
recovery and to provide information
on the support that is available to
the community.
repeated and compared to the baseline
data to help assess the degree of injury.
This testing provides clinicians with
objective data for measuring recovery
and determining when the patient can
return to normal activities, including
competitive or contact sports.
“Repeat concussions can be a much
more severe issue in a patient who
already has concussion symptoms,“
Dr. Knightly says. “We want to make sure
that athletes who experience concussions
don’t return to play before they have
completely healed.”
The goal of the Center is to return
patients back to normal activities at
work, school and play as quickly and
as safely as possible.
Heading Off Concussions
The Center encourages student athletes
to obtain a baseline test before the sports
season starts. Each athlete’s individual
baseline parameters is recorded. In the
event the student athlete has a mild
traumatic brain injury, the testing is
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For more information
about concussion care,
visit atlantichealth.org.
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Please call 1-800-247-9580 to register for any of these programs.
All programs are free unless otherwise indicated. Atlantic Health also offers a wide range
of parenting classes on topics including prepared childbirth, infant care and nutrition.
For more information, please call 973-971-5027.
Stress Management Series
This four-part series will help you understand the
effects of stress on the body and learn coping and
relaxation techniques.
Fee: $140 for series
Atlantic Mind Body Center, Second Floor,
Thebaud Building
95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown
Presenter: Carole Reifsnyder RN, HNC, ACH,
Board-Certified Holistic Nurse and Stress
Management Instructor
Part 1: Understanding the Stress Response
Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Part 2: Effective Relaxation Skills for Managing Stress
Wednesday, March 14, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Part 3: Coping Strategies for Dealing with Stressful
Life Events
Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Part 4: Stress and the Human Energy Field—
Self-Care Techniques
Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Children and Parenting
Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic
“Sports Awareness for Educating Today’s Youth” is
a three-hour program based upon the Minimum
Standards for Volunteer Coaches; Safety Orientation
and Training Skills Program (NJAC 5:52.)
Fee: $35
Thursday, March 22, 6:45 to 10:00 pm
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Malcolm Forbes
Amphitheater
Health and Wellness
Qi Gong
Qi Gong calms the mind and the body while
promoting relaxation, reducing stress and boosting
your energy level. Pre-registration and prepayment
are required.
Fee: $16 per class or $84 for six weeks
Tuesdays, 5:45 to 6:30 pm
Atlantic Mind-Body Center, Second Floor, Thebaud
Building
95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown
Presenter: Ameurfina H. Nazario, MS, and Atlantic
Mind-Body Movement Clinician
12 well aware
Wu Tai Chi (Beginner, Intermediate and
Advanced Classes)
Are You Afraid to Ask About Colorectal
Cancer?
Tai Chi promotes relaxation and improves energy.
Pre-registration and prepayment are required.
Fee: $16 per class or $84 for six weeks
Beginner Class, Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Beginner Class, Saturdays, 10:00 to 11:00 am
Intermediate Class, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Advanced Class, Saturdays, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Atlantic Mind-Body Center, Second Floor, Thebaud
Building
95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown
Presenter: Ameurfina H. Nazario, MS, and Atlantic
Mind-Body Movement Clinician
Join us for a private lecture as we discuss screening
options, prevention and treatments. Free screening
kits will be available.
Wednesday, March 7
Screening Kits: 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Lecture: 7:00 pm
Fellowship Village
8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge
Presenter: Purnima V. Balachandran, MD
Sun Style Tai Chi Class for Arthritis
from the Arthritis Foundation
(Beginner)
Tai Chi promotes relaxation and improves energy.
Pre-registration and prepayment are required.
Fee: $16 per class or $84 for six weeks
Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Atlantic Mind-Body Center, Second Floor, Thebaud
Building
95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown
Presenter: Ameurfina H. Nazario, MS, and Atlantic
Mind-Body Movement Clinician
Hypnosis for Weight Reduction
An audiotape and monthly support are available.
Fee: $60
Tuesdays, February 20, March 27 and April 24
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Conference Room, Level B
95 Madison Avenue, Morristown
Presenter: Certified Hypnotherapist
Properly Caring for Your Prostate
Join us for a special community night as we discuss
common prostate issues and how robots are playing
an important role in treatment.
Monday, March 5, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Wyndham Garden Hotel
1000 International Drive North, Mt. Olive
Presenter: Perry M. Sutaria, MD
Menopause: Everything You Wish Your
Mother Had Told You
Have you been experiencing hot flashes or mood
swings? Come learn more about menopause.
Friday, March 16, Noon to 1:00 pm
West Essex YMCA
321 South Livingston Ave, Livingston
Presenter: Raquel B. Dardik, MD
A Comforting and Compassionate
Approach as the Caregiving Journey
Ends
Join us for a presentation from people who offer
supportive services.
Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Suite B-06, Level B
95 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Presenters: Gayle Cornish, RN, MPH, Patient
Representative and Michele Cameron, MA, BSN, RN,
Manager, Community Outreach, Atlantic Home Care
& Hospice
Physical Fitness for the Older Adult
Learn about the benefits of exercise and how it’s
never too late to start.
Tuesday, March 27, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Auditorium A,
Level B
Elder Care Made Easier: 10 Steps to
Help You Care for an Aging Loved One
A nationally known elder care expert will discuss
common issues involved with caring for aging
parents and loved ones. Book signing to follow.
Fee: $10
Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Malcolm Forbes
Amphitheater, B Level
Presenter: Marion Somers, PhD
calendar of events
The Possible Dangers of Diabetes
Eating for Peak Performance
Learn about this complex and often-misunderstood
disease that can cause devastating complications.
A free diabetes screening will be provided before
the lecture.
Tuesday, March 27
Screening: 1:30 to 2:00 pm
Lecture: 2:00 pm
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Auditorium A,
Level B
Learn about the importance of fats, proteins and
carbohydrates for optimal performance and the
potential impact of supplemental chemicals on
physical performance.
Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Center for Physical Therapy and Sports
Rehabilitation
310 Madison Avenue, Morristown
Presenter: Sara Miller, MS, RD
Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation
An audiotape and monthly support are available.
Fee: $60
Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Conference Room, Level B, 95 Madison Avenue,
Morristown
Women’s Day at Jazzercise
Join us for a free class, attend a lecture on the
“Female Knee” and receive free blood pressure,
glucose and body fat screenings.
Saturday, March 31
Class: 9:00 to 10:00 am
Lecture: 10:00 to 10:30 am
Screenings: 10:30 am to Noon
First Presbyterian Church
14 Hanover Road, East Hanover
Presenter: Paul Lombardi, MD
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
This 10-week recreational land exercise program
uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility
and range of motion.
Fee: $30
Wednesday, April 4, 10:00 am to Noon
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute
95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown
Presenters: Instructors are certified by the North
Jersey Regional Arthritis Center and the Arthritis
Foundation.
National Alcohol Awareness Day
Participants will fill out a brief written screening
form and speak to a licensed chemical dependency
professional. An educational video will be shown.
Thursday, April 5, 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute
95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Sixth floor waiting area
All About Eyes
Attend this informative lecture and learn all about
both common and uncommon eye problems.
Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Rockaway Township Library
61 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway
Presenter: Sean C. Lalin, MD
Heart Health
Preventing and Controlling High Blood
Pressure
Learn the importance of controlling your numbers
and how it can help to reduce your risk for other
life-threatening diseases.
Tuesday, February 20, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Auditorium A,
Level B
Healthy “Hearty” Soups and Stews
Learn how to prepare heart-healthy soups and
stews. Samples will be offered.
Tuesday, February 27, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Bernardsville Library
1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville
Presenter: Annette Rossi, RD
Wednesday, March 14, 9:00 to 11:30 am
Madison YMCA
111 Kings Road, Madison
Thursday, March 15, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Lakeland Hills YMCA
100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes
Monday, March 19, 10:00 am to Noon
West Morris YMCA
14 Dover Chester Road, Randolph
Respiratory Screenings
Are you a smoker or exposed to secondhand
smoke, or do you have a chronic cough or allergies?
A simple spirometry will let you know if you
have evidence of airway obstruction. Individual
counseling and educational handouts will
be provided.
Tuesday, April 17, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Lakeland Hills YMCA
100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes
Wednesday, April 18, 9:00 to 11:30 am
Madison YMCA
111 Kings Road, Madison
Thursday, April 19, 10:00 am to Noon
West Morris YMCA
14 Dover Chester Road, Randolph
Screenings
Cholesterol Screenings
A non-fasting finger stick gives an immediate total
cholesterol, HDL and TC/HDL ratio. Blood pressure
will also be checked. Discuss your results and receive
individual counseling along with educational
handouts.
Fee (for all dates): $10 per person
Wednesday, February 14, 9:00 to 11:30 am
Madison YMCA
111 Kings Road, Madison
Thursday, February 15, 10:00 am to Noon
West Morris YMCA
14 Dover Chester Road, Randolph
Tuesday, February 20, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Lakeland Hills YMCA
100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes
Diabetes Screenings
Learn your number and your risk for Type 2
diabetes. Individual counseling and educational
handouts will be provided.
Support Groups
Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
Support Group
Thursdays, March 1 and April 5
11:00 am to Noon
Atlantic Mind-Body Center, Second Floor,
Thebaud Building
95 Mount. Kemble Avenue, Morristown
Presenter: Dr. Michael Horowitz
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Support
Group
Registration is not required.
Thursdays, March 8 and April 12
10:30 am to Noon
Morris County Library
30 East Hanover Avenue, Whippany
Osteoporosis Support Group
Registration is not required.
Thursdays, February 15, March 15 and April 19
10:30 am to Noon
Madison YMCA
1 Randolph Stoddard Drive, Conference Room,
Madison
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Healing Hearts
after heart attacks and other
cardiac events, rehabilitation is
essential to ensure the heart
regains full strength.
the CardiaC heaLth Center
heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, and although there is
no cure, you can prevent the condition from developing. Early detection and
education are the best weapons against heart disease—both of which are offered
to the community all year through a variety of events, including the annual heart
health fairs.
atMorristownMemorialHospitaloffersa
comprehensiveapproachtorehabilitationfor
patientsontheroadtorecovery.Thethreephasecardiacrehabilitationprogramisavailable
toallpatients,notjusttothosewhohave
experiencedaheartattack.
“Weseealltypesofpatientswithalltypes
ofdiagnoses,”saysJeremySabatino,RN,
coordinatoroftheCardiacHealthCenterfor
MorristownMemorialHospital.“Ourcomprehensiveprogrameducatespatientsonfitness
andnutritioninasafe,supervisedsetting.”
take Your Health to Heart
More than an exercise Program
Overlook’s annual heart fair offers free health screenings to the first 100 people
who sign up, as well as valuable information sessions, raffles, display tables and
prize giveaways.
“Our cardiac health fair is a free and easy way for the community to receive
education on a wide range of heart-related topics,” says Joyce Passen, BSN, manager
of community health for Overlook Hospital. “Knowledge is power, and we hope
people will take steps to guard themselves against the disease.”
The Take Your Health to Heart Fair will be held Saturday, February 10 from 8:30
am to 1 pm.
Duringthesecondandthirdphasesofrehab,
skillednursesworkwithpatientstodetermine
thebestwaytomonitorbloodpressure,heart
rateandotherlevelsthataffecthearthealth.
Whenpatientsaredischargedfromthe
hospital,theyenterphasetwo—theeducation
andexerciseportionoftheprogramwhere
theyareofferedawiderangeofmodalities,
including:
• aerobics
• freeweights
• taichi
• jyutsu
• yoga
“Whenourpatientsreachtheoutpatient
cardiacrehabilitationphaseandbegintheir
exerciseroutines,theyarealreadyfurtherdown
theroadtoahealthierlifestylethanwhenthey
startedtherehabilitationprocess,”Sabatino
says.“Weareproudtoseeourpatients
walkawayeatingbetter,lookingbetterand
feelingbetter.”
For more information on the Cardiac
Health Center, visit atlantichealth.org.
The Heart of the Matter
february is american heart Month, and Morristown Memorial and
overlook hospitals are ready to help you take care of your heart
through screenings, lectures and more.
Cardiovascular Health Fair
Morristown Memorial’s Cardiovascular Health Fair will offer free screenings,
lectures and giveaways, and focuses on education relating to vascular conditions.
“Cardiac and vascular conditions go hand-in-hand and must be treated together
if you are to overcome the diseases,” says Vicki Hughes, RN, manager of community
health for Morristown Memorial Hospital. “Proper education is essential in winning
the war against cardiovascular disease, and our health fair is an easy way to begin
the battle.”
Morristown Memorial and Overlook Hospitals offer a wide range of heart-related
screenings, lectures and other programs throughout the year. Call 1-800-247-9580
for more information or to register, or visit atlantichealth.org to learn more or to
sign up for your free, personalized heart-health newsletter.
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Everything your Heart Desires
MorristoWn MeMoriaL has the largest cardiac surgery program in New
Jersey, with the best outcomes in the state. When it comes to cardiac care, there’s
only one place to go for world-class physicians and leading-edge technology—
Morristown Memorial Hospital.
the Heart Success Program
More than this
According to Frank Smart, MD,
cardiologist, chair of cardiology,
vice chair of the department of
cardiovascular medicine for Morristown
Memorial Hospital and vice chair of the
cardiovascular service line for Atlantic
Health, congestive heart failure has a
mortality rate that is 80 percent higher
than that of cancer. To help treat this
often debilitating condition, Dr. Smart
has created a Heart Success program
with three main goals:
1. teach patients how to take care
of themselves. As with any chronic
disease, such as diabetes or asthma,
one of the best things patients can
do is learn to regulate their own
treatment. Patients are shown how to
change their medications based on
their weight and how they are feeling.
A nurse practitioner is available to
patients for further direction and
reinforcement. Through this selfempowerment, patients are able to
achieve independent lifestyles.
2. utilize new therapies, medications
and experimental devices. These
therapies—often not yet approved by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)—are tracked to see if they
improve patient care and produce
successful outcomes. If outcomes are
positive, this may lead to quicker FDA
approval, resulting in more patients
who benefit from such innovative
treatments.
3. help patients achieve a better
quality of life. Advanced medical and
surgical therapies are available to help
patients get back on track and resume
a reasonable amount of activity.
Along with the Heart Success program,
cardiac patients at Atlantic Health
benefit from:
• the latest in diagnostic testing
procedures, including a 64-section
computed tomography (CT) scanner, a
revolutionary tool in the fight against
heart disease
• a lifesaving cardiac electrophysiology
program offering specialty-trained
electrophysiologists who participate
in a variety of clinical trials, a heart
rhythm management program and
cardiac resynchronization therapy
(CRT), which can significantly improve
quality of life for heart failure patients
• the Gagnon Heart Hospital with
250,000 square feet of new operating
and procedure rooms, 148 private
patient rooms, a chest pain observation
center, a second electrophysiology lab
and the latest in noninvasive cardiac
imaging
For more information on the
Heart Success program at
Morristown Memorial Hospital,
visit atlantichealth.org.
“Heart disease is the number one killer of both men
and women in the United States, so prevention and
treatment of cardiac conditions are of the utmost
importance. We want our community to know we
are here—and we can make a difference.”
—Frank Smart, MD,cardiologist,chairofcardiology,vicechairofthe
departmentofcardiovascularmedicineforMorristownMemorialHospital
andvicechairofthecardiovascularservicelineforAtlanticHealth
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We’ll get him off your child’s chest.
The Respiratory Children’s Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital
At Morristown Memorial Hospital, we promise to help your child breathe easier.
As the largest pediatric pulmonary group in the state, we have the training and
experience to identify and address all respiratory issues, from exercise limitations
to asthma to sleep apnea. Symptoms could include chronic cough, excessive
fatigue, and loud snoring. And we’re one of a select few to have a designated
Cystic Fibrosis Center. Your child has complete access to a full spectrum of care,
from respiratory therapists to nutritionists to physicians, with additional
Respiratory Center locations at Overlook Hospital, Sparta and Raritan.
Which means you can breathe easy, too.
To find a pediatric pulmonologist at Overlook or Morristown Memorial Hospital
call 800-247-9580 or visit atlantichealth.org.
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