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Hunterdon Medical Center and Raritan Township Fire Company
To Host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

To mark the 10th anniversary of September 11th, Hunterdon Medical Center and the Raritan Township Fire Company will be hosting a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the hospital from 8 a.m. - noon. This charitable event is meant to honor those who perished and to support those responders still suffering the effects of the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center. The event is open to all firefighters, first responders and community members that would like to participate in the stair climb, which will take place in the parking garage on the campus of Hunterdon Medical Center. In addition, Hunterdon Medical Center will host a health fair on the first floor of the parking garage.

Registration for individuals is $25 per person and $100 for teams of five people. To register visit http://climb911.eventbrite.com or for more information e-mail: climb911@mail.21fire.org. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Feal Good Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to spread awareness and educate the public about the catastrophic health effects on 9/11 first responders, as well as to provide assistance to relieve these great heroes of the financial burdens placed on them over the last ten years.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Visiting Health and Supportive Services Offers a Helping Hand for New
Parents

While the birth of a child is both joyous and exciting, it can also be
aptly described as tiring. With so many responsibilities to contend with
on top of taking care of the new baby as best they can, new parents
could usually benefit from a helping hand or two. That little bit of
extra help is just what Hunterdon Healthcare’s Mother’s Helper
Service specializes in.

The Mother’s Helper Service is an in-home assistance program that
caters to the needs of new parents, whether it be their first or third
child. The Mother’s Helper Service is provided by Hunterdon
Healthcare’s Visiting Health and Supportive Services and offers either
a Companion or Certified Home Health Aide.

The Mother’s Helper Companions have completed specialized infant care
classes. They can assist new parents with baby care and household
chores, enabling parents to have some time for themselves. The
Companions also can provide:
● Infant care and sibling supervision
● Diaper changes and dressing
● Meal planning and preparation
● Grocery shopping
● Light housework
● Assist with errands
● Make beds and change linens
● Take baby or siblings for a walk
● Read and play games with siblings

The Certified Home Health Aides are specially trained to provide
personal care to mom and baby. In addition to all the services the
Companions provide, the Home Health Aide services also include hands on
care such as:
● Assistance with bathing/shampooing/skin care for baby
● Hair care
● Light massage/foot massage
● Infant feeding
A Registered Nurse will accompany the Certified Home Health Aide on the
first visit to develop a plan of care per the parent’s specifications
and needs.

The Companions and Certified Home Health Aides can be scheduled in 4
hour blocks of time with initial visit costs ranging from $105 for
Companions and $165 for Certified Home Health Aides. Additional 4 hour
block visits cost $80 for Companions and $105 for Certified Home Health
Aides. Gift certificates are available for the Mother’s Helper
Service. If you are interested in scheduling the Mother’s Helper
Service or would like additional information please call 908-788-2562.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

HMC Foundation Sponsors ‘A Culinary Affair’ to Benefit Hunterdon Hospice and Visiting Health and Supportive Services

On Monday, September 19th, Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation will
hold ‘A Culinary Affair’ at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse from 6:00 p.m.
- 9:00 p.m. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse is located at 88 Rte. 173 West in
Hampton (between exits 11 & 12 off Rte. 78). The event will feature a
sampling of fine food and wines from local establishments, which will
include: A La Carte, 55 Main, Baker's Treat, Benfatto Coffee,
Brunello’s, Catering by Maddalena’s, Dish, Hunterdon Hills
Playhouse, La Casa Bianca, Longhorn Steakhouse, Matt's Red Rooster
Grill, Market Roost Fine Catering, Max’s 31 - A Trattoria,
Metropolitan Seafood Co., Ol' West BBQ, Shop-Rite of Hunterdon
County,Sand Castle Winery, Inc., Gourmet Expressions Cafe, The Garden
Gourmet, The Perryville Inn, River Grille, The Ship Inn, Sette Luna,
Soriano’s Catering, Unionville Vineyards, Willie McBride and Wonderful
World of Wines. Restaurants are still signing up to part of this annual
fundraising event. This event is being co-sponsored by Hunterdon
Healthcare, Hunterdon HealthCare Partners, MidJersey Health Corporation,
Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates, Maglio Electric, LLC, Hunterdon
Palliative Care and Walgreens Homecare. In addition to copious amounts
of food and wine present, guest will be able to participate in a silent
auction with prizes ranging from restaurant gift cards to golf outings.

Proceeds will benefit Hunterdon Hospice and Visiting Health and
Supportive Services. For more than 30 years Hunterdon Hospice has been
providing physical, spiritual, psychosocial and bereavement support for
people with a life-threatening illness and their families. Visiting
Health and Supportive Services has been providing certified home health
aides to care for chronically ill patients, sick children, and the
homebound elderly in the comfort of their own home for over 50 years.
Tickets to ‘A Culinary Affair’ are $75. For tickets, visit
www.culinaryaffair.kintera.org or call the Hunterdon Medical Center
Foundation at (908) 788-6141.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center Offers Program
To Help You Take Control of Your Health

The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station is
offering a 10-week class to help you “Take Control” of your health.
The “Take Control” program is a practical, lifelong approach to
weight loss and weight management. The class will be held Tuesdays
beginning September 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the Hunterdon Health and
Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station.

The class will focus on lifestyle behavioral changes using exercise and
healthy eating as your tools for weight management. Topics include
nutrition basics, food labels, ingredient lists, portion control, the
effects of stress on weight, learning how to become a healthier shopper,
exercise fundamentals, a session with a registered dietitian and more.

The fee for the Take Control class is $150 for members and $330 for
non-members with a 10-week membership to the Hunterdon Health and
Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station or $355 for non-members with a
10-week membership to the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in
Clinton and Whitehouse Station. Class size is limited. For more
information or to register for the “Take Control” Program call
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center Whitehouse Station at (908)
534-7600.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Mindfulness Meditation Class to Begin at Hunterdon Health and Wellness
Center

Recent research has demonstrated that mindfulness meditation can help
reduce stress, reduce blood pressure, help with depression and anxiety,
boost the immune system, reduce pain and generally enhance a feeling of
well being. Sounds too good to be true? You may want to try a class
on Mindfulness Meditation which will be held for 4-weeks on Thursdays
beginning September 8th. This class will meet at the Hunterdon Health
and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Mindfulness Meditation, often called insight meditation, is a spiritual
and relaxation practice. Mindfulness Meditation promotes relaxation and
concentration, helping us gain awareness of old habits and thinking that
can get in our way. In this class participants will learn the
meditation basics: breathing, posture, sitting and walking meditation
and mindfulness. This class is designed especially for the beginning
meditator who wishes to learn simple relaxation techniques.

The cost of the class is $43.00 for members of the Hunterdon Health and
Wellness Centers and $61.00 for non-members. The Hunterdon Health and
Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station is located at 537 Rte. 22 East in
Whitehouse Station. To register call 908-534-7600.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers Offers Martial Arts and Self
Defense Classes

The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers will be offering a series
Basic Martial Arts and Self Defense Classes beginning the week of
September 8th. These classes will be taught by Master Instructor, Ed
Barton, a private and corporate protection trainer for law enforcement,
military and security teams with 39 years experience. Mr. Barton is
also a registered nurse. Teachers also include, Kevin Peill, who has
ten years of experience and teacher of Kempo Ju-Jutsu and Jeff Alix, who
has seven years experience and is also a teacher of Kempo Ju-Jutsu.

Traditional Martial Arts
This class will focus on basic level techniques. The class is
motivational and empowering. Traditional Martial Arts will be offered
on Monday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.,
Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at
the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton. The cost of the
class is $100 for members of the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers
and $125 for non-members. To register call 908-735-6884.

Self Defense
This class is offered Monday, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, 8:30
p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m at the Hunterdon
Health and Wellness Center in Clinton and on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. –
12:00 p.m. at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse
Station. The cost of the class is $100 for members of the Hunterdon
Health and Wellness Centers and $125 for non-members. To register for
the class in Clinton call 908-735-6884 or in Whitehouse Station call
908-534-7600.

Self Defense for People Who Use a Cane
This class is for anyone who utilizes a cane in their daily life. The
class will be held on Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the
Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton.
The cost of the class is $54 for members of the Hunterdon Health and
Wellness Centers and $75 for non-members. To register call
908-735-6884.

Free demo classes will be open to the community on Wednesday, August
24th, Friday, August 26th, Saturday, August 27th and Monday, August
29th. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton is located at
1738 Rte. 31 North, Clinton and the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center
in Whitehouse Station is located at 537 Rte. 22 East, Whitehouse
Station.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Colorectal Cancer Screening Program at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center

The Cancer Education and Early Detection (CEED) program will be hosting
a community education program to discuss the FIT option for colorectal
screening on September 8th from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the conference
room at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center.

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths
in both men and women. The risk for colorectal cancer increases with
age; more than 90% of all cases are diagnosed in individuals who are 50
or older. Individuals who have a family history of colorectal cancer or
polyps are at a higher risk for developing this cancer. There are
several risk factors that can be modified such as obesity, physical
inactivity, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, a diet high in red and
processed meats, and a diet low in fruits and vegetables.

The American Cancer Society recommends that beginning at age 50 both
men and women who are at average risk for developing colorectal cancer
should begin screening. Screening can result in the identification and
removal of suspicious polyps before they become cancerous in addition to
the detection of cancer at an early stage. Screening guidelines for
colorectal cancer offer several options depending upon your health
status. It is important that you discuss with your health care provider
which option is the most appropriate for you. Screening options include
doing one of the following:
● A flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years
● A colonoscopy every 10 years
● A guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) or fecal
immunochemical test (FIT) every year

If you are concerned about not having insurance for these important
screening tests, coverage may be provided through the CEED grant at
Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Please call Marge Vellotti to
register for this program and for more information the CEED grant at
(908) 237-5409.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Hunterdon Medical Center’s Physical Therapy Offers Screening on Device
to Help Stroke and Neurological Patients

Imagine technology so advanced that it may help stroke and other
neurological patients to regain lost mobility and also may enable them
to achieve greater independence than they believed to be possible. This
highly sophisticated technology is available at Hunterdon Medical
Center. Hunterdon Medical Center’s Physical Therapy offers the NESS
L300 Foot Drop System to its outpatient locations. Central nervous
system injuries often result in foot drop--leading to instability and
difficulty walking. The NESS L300™ neuro-rehabilitation system is a
revolution in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) technology,
designed to help patients experiencing foot drop to regain mobility and
help "normalize" walking and gait. On Monday, September 12th a
screening day for the NESS L300 Foot Drop System will be held from 8:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Physical Therapy Office located at the
Sandhill Professional Building, 6 Sandhill Rd, Ste.101 in Flemington.
This is an opportunity for patients to try the product and see if it is
right for them.

The L300 uses wireless communication to "talk" to its components,
eliminating cumbersome wires and allowing the clinician the ability to
fine-tune settings while the patient is actually walking helping to make
it easier to walk on flat ground, uneven surfaces or climb stairs. This
device is worn on the lower-leg and foot in place of a foot brace. The
sensors help detect when the patient’s foot is in the air or on the
ground, and electrodes transmit painless electrical stimulation to the
peroneal nerve and anterior tibialis muscle to signal the calf muscle
and correct the gait. This user-friendly system is appropriate for a
broad range of conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury and
multiple sclerosis.

The screening is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment and
get pre-screened by phone, call 661-877-7020.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Free Hearing Seminar Offered at HMC

Hunterdon Medical Center’s Speech and Hearing Department will host a
Hearing Seminar on Tuesday, September 20th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
in the Auditorium at Hunterdon Medical Center located on the 1st floor
of the hospital at 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ.

This program will provide education on hearing loss and hearing aides.
Participants will have an opportunity to schedule a free hearing
screening at this program. To register call 908-788-6424.

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Hunterdon Medical Center and The Clinton Book Shop Present: A Flatter Belly for Good

As part of their Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies lecture series,
Hunterdon Medical Center and the Clinton Book Shop will host an evening
program, Flatter Belly for Good – Nutrition and Exercise Tips. This
program will be held on Thursday, September 15th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at
the Clinton Book Shop located at 12 East Main Street in Clinton
This program will be led by Amy Lara-Lowery, LPN, Personal Trainer at
the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers and Nicole Schaldone, MS,
Registered Dietitian, Advanced Gastroenterology and Nutrition. While
Ms. Lowery will train participants in which exercises are best to
tightened abdominal muscles and get results, Ms. Schaldone will provide
information on how slight changes to your lifestyle and diet can have a
slimming effect on your waistline. This program is an excellent
opportunity to speak with professionals and get your exercise and
dietary questions answered.

This program is free of charge. All participants will receive a guest
pass to be used at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in Clinton
or Whitehouse Station. To register call the Clinton Book Shop at
908-735-8811.

-- Edited by hunterdonmoms on Tuesday 30th of August 2011 03:15:37 PM

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Hunterdon Medical Center and YMCA Offers Weigh To Go,
A Weight Management Group For Kids

Hunterdon Medical Center and Hunterdon County YMCA are offering
“Weigh to Go,” a 4-week weight management program for kids ages 7
to 14. Weigh to Go will be held Wednesdays beginning September 14th
through October 5th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The class will discuss
nutrition from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and an exercise class will be held
from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The program will meet at the Deer Path Park
YMCA located at 144 Woodschurch Road in Flemington.

Weigh to Go will promote changes in food habits, exercise and
self-esteem. Weigh to Go is a non-diet approach to weight loss with
emphasis on making changes now that can be sustained long term.

Michelle Wright, MS, RD, will facilitate the nutrition portion of the
program and the YMCA fitness staff will focus on exercise. The fee for
the program is $90.00 which includes a free two month membership to the
YMCA. Pre-registration is required and a parent must attend with their
child. To register call the Center for Nutrition and Diabetes
Management at (908) 237-6920.

-- Edited by hunterdonmoms on Tuesday 30th of August 2011 03:17:11 PM

hunterdonmoms · Site Administrator

Hunterdon Hospice Will Offer Training for New Volunteers

Hunterdon Hospice has been providing care to families in this community
for over thirty years. Hospice is a special kind of care designed to
support and comfort people living with a terminal illness. When a
family receives hospice services a whole team of people are assigned to
see that they receive the most complete and comprehensive care possible;
and an incredibly important member of that team is the Hospice
Volunteer. Hospice volunteers receive training, which teaches them
about what hospice care is and it prepares them to provide care to
patients and their families. But hospice volunteers are not all direct
patient care volunteers. Many of our volunteers work in our office,
some help with our fundraisers, and some volunteers help us deliver
medicine and supplies to patients. In addition, Hunterdon Hospice is
looking for hairdressers who want to volunteer their time to cut and
style patients’ hair and also certified massage therapists to donate
their time to help comfort patient patients and their families.
Hunterdon Hospice is now accepting applications for its training
program, which begins on October 7th.

Volunteers provide valuable emotional support to both patients and
families and keep families connected to the community. They fill many
of the gaps and help wherever needed, such as providing respite to
caregivers and family members, running errands, being a companion to the
patient, and helping with household tasks. “Our volunteers are such
amazing people and are always willing to help out however needed. When
families are in need it is the little things in life that are important.
Volunteers form relationships with their patients and the patients’
loved ones. They provide whatever support is needed to enable the family
to continue to function,” explains Joy Stump, Volunteer Coordinator
for Hunterdon Hospice. Stump added, “I continuously hear from our
volunteers about how helping out with Hunterdon Hospice helps them keep
life in perspective. They always tell me how surprised they are by how
much joy and happiness doing this work brings them. They experience
moments of laughter and friendship. Patients teach them about life and
how to live your life with courage, dignity and always hope. Our
volunteers go home at the end of the day knowing they have helped make a
difference in someone’s life.”

The training program covers all aspects of volunteering so the
volunteer is prepared to be with patients and their families.
Hunterdon Hospice is a Medicare-certified, non-profit organization,
which coordinates home-based supportive services in the homes of its
patients. Training classes meet from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm on Fridays
starting October 7th and will go through November 16th. The classes
will be held at the Hospice Office located at 215 Route 31 South in
Flemington.

To arrange for an interview contact Joy Stump, Volunteer Coordinator at
908-788-2573 or e-mail her at stump.joy@hunterdonhealthcare.org. To
learn more about Hunterdon Hospice, log onto our website at
www.hunterdonhealthcare.org.