Saint Barnabas Medical Center Announces January 2017 Calendar of Events

Diabetes Self-Management Class

January 4, 11, 18 and 25; 6:00 to 8:00 pm | Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston: The Diabetes Self-Management Class, available for all ages, is taught by certified diabetes educators, nurses and nutritionists, and includes four two-hour classes plus a one-hour follow-up class. Topics covered include Diabetes disease process, nutritional management, physical activity, medications, monitoring, prevention, detection, and treatment of acute and chronic complications, goal setting and problem solving, and psychosocial adjustment. Both day and evening courses are available. A fee applies and pre-registration is required: 973-322-2174 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

Weight Loss Surgical Options

It’s not about losing weight overnight. It’s about staying healthy over time.

January 4; 6:00 pm | Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston: The New Jersey Bariatric and Metabolic Institute is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Qualifications. Our program, led by accomplished laparoscopic bariatric surgeons as well as a multidisciplinary team of experts, is one of a few free standing facilities in the US to have this prestigious designation. Beginning with a navigator, every aspect of the program, including bariatric surgery, will be clearly presented so you can make the right choice. Free; registration required: 973-322-7433 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmceve...

Memory Health
January 9; 12:30 pm | Saint Barnabas Wellness Institute, JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange: Join Rosemary Gorman, APN, Program Director of Geriatric Health and Disease Management at the Barnabas Health Medical Group, to discuss steps you can take to stay sharp and reduce memory loss. Free, registration required: 1-888-724-7123 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

January 11; 6:00 pm | Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston: The New Jersey Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Saint Barnabas offers a monthly specialized support group for patients who have had bariatric surgery. This informal group provides an opportunity for patients to discuss weight loss surgery experiences. Each support group offers additional educational and networking opportunities for participants. We welcome patients who are preparing for surgery as well. All meetings are run by a registered dietitian and a licensed psychologist. Free, registration required: 1-888-724-7123 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

Hepatitis B Clinic
January 14; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Center for Asian Health, Atkins Kent, Suite 408, 101 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange: While one in 10 Asians have the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), only one in three are aware that they are infected. The Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center will provide free Hepatitis B Screening and follow-up vaccinations for individuals affected by HBV. For more information visit: www.liverbwell.com

Successful and Healthy Aging
January 16; 2:30 pm | Winchester Gardens, 333 Elmwood Ave., Maplewood
Join Rosemary Gorman, APN, Program Director of Geriatric Health and Disease Management at the Barnabas Health Medical Group, to discuss the natural progression of aging and the steps you can take to ensure you are taking care of your physical, mental and social well-being. Free, registration required: 1-888-724-7123 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

Vision Health & Vision Screening

January 17; 10:30 am to Noon | Livingston Senior Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave., Livingston: Join Dr. Caroline R. Moshel, an ophthalmologist from Saint Barnabas Medical Center, to discuss the different diseases and issues that affect your visual health. Dr. Moshel will discuss signs and symptoms, as well as preventative care and treatment options. Free, registration required: 1-888-724-7123 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

Get to the Heart of Health
January 19; 10:30 am | SAGE at Calvary Church, 450 Essex Fells Rd., Essex Fells: Maureen Smith, RN, MSN, Nurse Manager for Cardiac Rehabilitation at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, will review the symptoms and treatments of heart failure and discuss preventative measures. Free blood pressure screenings will be provided during and following the lecture. Free, registration required: 1-888-724-7123 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

Celiac Support Group
January 19; 6:30 to 8:00 pm | Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, Conference Room B: Join Julianne Chlodnicki, RD, Clinical Coordinator at The Kogan Celiac Center at Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, who leads this monthly group designed for sharing and exchanging ideas, recipes and tips on living a gluten-free lifestyle. Free; all ages are welcome. For more information, please call 973-322-7272.

Healthy Living
January 20; 11:00 am | Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell: Join Julianne Chlodnicki, RD, Clinical Coordinator for The Kogan Celiac Center of RWJBarnabas Health, to discuss how maintain a healthy weight after the holiday season. Free, registration required: 1-888-724-7123 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

Healthy Aging Women
January 26; 12:30 pm | Essex County Courthouse, 450 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Newark: As women age, along with new opportunities, they often face a variety of health-related issues. Join Vanessa Parisi, DO, OB/Gyn from Saint Barnabas Medical Center, to discuss issues that can be affected by hormones, mental, and physical health, and how to adapt a healthy lifestyle. Free, registration required: 1-888-724-7123 or www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

In addition, the Women’s Health Education Program offers an extensive array of childbirth and parenting services and programs. To learn more: www.barnabashealth.org/sbmcmat... or 973-322-5360.