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Support Groups Bereavement Support Group (973) 322-5015 This eight-session group was established for individuals and families who have lost a loved one in the previous year. Both evening and day groups are offered, and led by a certified grief counselor. Breast Health Education (973) 322-7804 The Breast Center offers a variety of support and education programs for women including breast self-examination, lifestyle changes and risk identification. Women are given current, accurate information in an emotionally supportive environment. Breastfeeding Support Group (973) 322-5360 A free breastfeeding support group meets weekly following the New Moms’ Circle from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop helps you achieve the confidence and skills you need for a satisfying nursing experience and addresses topics such as proper latch-on and positioning and maintaining your milk supply. This group meets at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center at 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston. Newborns in car seats or strollers are welcome. For reservations and information, please call Women's Health Education at 973 322-5360. [ top ] Burn Education and Prevention (973) 322-8071 Offered by the Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation, this service presents prevention programs for people of all ages, as well as clinical education for EMS personnel. Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation's Mobile Safety House and newly restored antique fire engine are also available upon request. Burn Peer Support Group (973) 322-5276 Designed for burn patients and their families and friends, the monthly Burn Peer Support Group allows members to share their experiences and gain support during rehabilitation. The group also offers visitation and phone help. Cancer Support Groups and Programs (973) 322-2668 The Cancer Center offers a variety of support groups, both short - term and ongoing. Please call for further information or click on Counseling, Support Groups and Education for a description.
How Strong Are Your Bones? (973) 322-7830 Do you know what your bone density results mean? What is low bone density and what can you do about it? Get answers to these questions and more at our monthly educational program held at Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center. [ top ] Infertility Support Group (973) 322-5356
This group provides individuals with an opportunity to participate in group discussions related to the treatment of everyday obstacles associated with lymphedema. New Mom's Circle (973) 322-5360 Saint Barnabas Medical Center offers a free, six-week support group that is led by a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in post partum adjustment. The group meets on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), 200 South Orange Avenue in Livingston, across from the Livingston Mall. Topics include transitioning to parenthood, mood changes, baby blues vs. postpartum depression and myths of motherhood. A breastfeeding support group immediately follows. Free valet parking is available. To register or for more information, please call Women's Health Education at 973-322-5360.
[ top ] NICU Support Group (973) 322-5503 A comforting atmosphere is provided to parents struggling with the emotional stress of having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Ostomy Support Group (973) 239-1616 The Essex County Chapter of the United Ostomy Association offers this monthly support group which provides education and encouragement for ostomates, their families and patients approaching surgery. Outreach, peer-counseling, Enterostomal nurse referral and a newsletter are available with participation. Meetings held at Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center. [ top ] Perinatal Bereavement Support Group (973) 322-5745 Each month. parents who have experienced loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal demise or early infant death are offered a supportive environment and discussion led by a social worker. Postpartum Depression Support Group 1 (800) 300-0628 This group offers guidance, information and encouragement, as well as an opportunity for women to share their fears, concerns and experiences in a confidential setting where there are no discussion boundaries. Refractive Surgery Seminar (973) 322-7185 The Refractive Surgery Center holds free seminars for prospective laser vision correction surgical candidates throughout the year. Renal Transplant and Dialysis Support Groups and Programs The Renal Transplant Center offers a variety of programs to address the healthcare education and patient support needs of dialysis and transplant patients. Please call for further information or click on Support Programs.
[ top ] Resolve of New Jersey is a non-profit, national organization offering education, advice and support to couples and individuals learning to cope with infertility. Monthly meetings are held at Saint Barnabas. Sports Medicine Programs (973) 322-7330 The Sports Medicine Institute offers a variety of education programs for athletes, coaches and trainers, and community members throughout the year. Some of the programs offered include: Functional Fitness, Sports Specific Training Programs such as baseball and tennis, General Injury Prevention, Coaches' Clinics and Parents' Guide to Sports. Meetings held at Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center. Women’s Health/Parent Education (973) 322-5360 A variety of programs and classes addressing prenatal and parenting topics are offered, including Adoptive Parenting, Baby Care, Grandparenting, Lamaze Refresher, Marvelous Multiples, Pets and Babies, Prepared Childbirth, Sibling Preparation and VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). There is a cost for some programs. |
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