We welcome the community to our programs that are designed to educate and inform. Programs are subject to change.
SEMINARS
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Hypertension:
Keeping it Under Control
Speaker: Dr. Vasyl Pidkaminetskiy Primary Care Physician
Trinitas Physicians Practice
1600 Saint Georges Ave., Suite 111 Rahway, NJ 07065
Call (908) 994-8939 to register.
TUESDAY, MAY 17
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Be Proactive: Protect Your Skin
In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Speaker: Carol Blecher, RN, MS, APN Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center
CORE Building, 1164 Elizabeth Ave., Elizabeth, NJ
(Enter parking lot from South Broad St., next to Firehouse) Light Dinner will be served.
Call (908) 994-8939 to register.
TCCC SUPPORT GROUPS
Conference Room A or Conference Room B
Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center
225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth New Jersey 07207
All events take place from 1pm to 3pm.
Call (908) 994-8535 for 2016 schedule.
Living with Cancer
Viviendo con Cáncer, Grupo De Apoyo
Living with Breast Cancer
Viviendo con Cáncer de Mama
Caregiving Support Group
Viviendo con Cáncer, Grupo De Apoyo
Viviendo con Cáncer, Apoyo Familiar
For more information on any TCCC support programs and to RSVP, please contact Roxanne Ruiz-Adams, LSW, (908) 994-8535. Por favor llame al (908) 994-8535 para confirmar su asistencia.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Health Services with Women In Mind
Trinitas helps provide women access to vital health services with a focus on preventive measures. These include educational programs and cancer screenings. Programs offered in English and Spanish.
To learn more about these services, contact Amparo Aguirre, (908) 994-8244 or at amaguirre@trinitas.org
Ask the Pharmacist:
Medication Management
Free of charge, by appointment only.
Monthly on the 4th Tuesday, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Call (908) 994-5237
TRINITAS HEALTH FOUNDATION EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 12
Gala Dinner Dance
The Venetian, Garfield, NJ
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
8th Annual Andrew H. Campbell Sporting Clays Tournament
Hudson Farm Club, Andover, NJ
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Annual Golf Classic & Spa Day
Echo Lake Country Club, Westfield, NJ
For more information about the Foundation or to learn more about its fundraising events, (908) 994-8249 or lciraco@trinitas.org.
Proceeds from these and other events benefit the patients of Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Making reservations for Foundation events is fast and easy on your American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover card!
For more information, visit
http://www.trinitasrmc.org/foundation.htm
MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS
Diabetes Management Support Group
Monthly, First Monday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Kathleen McCarthy, RN, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)
Open to both diabetics and non-diabetics who want to learn more about diabetes prevention.
65 Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey Call (908) 994-5502 for further information or registration
Sleep Disorders
If you or someone you know experiences problems sleeping, consider contacting the Trinitas Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center in Elizabeth. Another location can be found in Cranford at Homewood Suites by Hilton with easy access on and off the Garden State Parkway. Both centers are headed by a medical director who is board certified in sleep medicine, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and intensive care medicine, and is staffed by seven certified sleep technologists.
For further information, call (908) 994-8694 to learn more about the Trinitas Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center or visit www.njsleepdisorderscenter.org
Narcotics Anonymous
Monday 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm; Sunday 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Jean Grady, Community Liaison, (908) 994-7438 Grassmann Hall, 655 East Jersey St., Elizabeth
Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Jean Grady, Community Liaison, (908) 994-7438 Grassmann Hall, 655 East Jersey St., Elizabeth
HIV Education and Support Program
for HIV Positive Patients
Monthly. Call for scheduled dates/times.
Judy Lacinak, (908) 994-7605
Early Intervention Program Clinic, 655 Livingston St. Monastery Building, 2nd Floor, Elizabeth
Mental Illness Support Group (NAMI)
for Spanish Speaking Participants
4th Friday of each month except August, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Mike Guglielmino, (908) 994-7275
Martha Silva, NAMI 1-888-803-3413
6 South Conference Room, Williamson Street Campus 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth
TRINITAS CHILDREN’S THERAPY SERVICES
899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, NJ • (973) 218-6394
“10 Tips…” Workshops
The 10 Tips Workshop Series is in its last weeks for the 2015 – 2016 season. The series focuses on in-home or in-classroom activities. All information presented is appropriate for those who interact with children of all ages with an emphasis on preschool and school-aged children. Tips are geared toward home, school, and community environments.
All workshops take place at the Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services Center, 899 Mountain Ave, Suite 1A, Springfield NJ. We look forward to seeing you!
Workshops are $15 each with discounts available for enrollment in multiple sessions.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Activities to Improve Sensory Processing Skills
at home or in the classroom, Part 1
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Activities to Improve Sensory Processing Skills
at home or in the classroom, Part 2
Saturday, May 14, 2016 9:00 am – 12 noon
Repeat of April and May evening programs
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Activities to Keep Learning during the Summer
at home or in the classroom
For more information or to register for one or more workshops, please contact Christine German, OTD, OTR, at (973) 218-6394, ext. 4012, or email CGerman@trinitas.org
Spring Programs through May 2016
All programs are offered once a week for 45 minutes
at Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services, 899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, New Jersey 07081
These programs and/or group therapy sessions are a great alternative to individual therapy. They give children the opportunity to address key developmental areas in structured but busier environments that are more reflective of typical real-life home and school situations.
Cook with Us
Children learn the basics of daily nutrition and fitness as they prepare simple meals and snacks in a practical and fun environment. Overseen by a PT and personal trainer.
Scribbles to Script Handwriting Program
Handwriting for preschoolers through elementary school aged children in a fun atmosphere that uses multi-sensory activitiies to reinforce learning. Uses the Handwriting With-out Tears program. Helps to reinforce learning and make writing fun! Overseen by an OT.
Sports Readiness
An introduction for children into several fall/winter sports, including soccer, basketball, football, and kickball, in a non-competitive group setting. Overseen by a PT.
Social Butterflies
An opportunity for children to engage in activities to address turn taking, topic maintenance, appropriate ques-tion asking, following non-verbal cues, and using manners. Overseen by a speech & language pathologist and/or an OT.
Typing Whizkids
An opportunity for children to learn efficient keyboarding/typing skills, including key location and finger placement, and speed and accuracy. Overseen by an OT.
My Trinitas Movement Groups
3 – 6 months; 6 months -12 months; 18 months – 24 months, 2 – 3 year olds
Children and parents/caregivers will participate in move-ment-based activities to address social interaction, turn-taking, following directions, motor planning, coordination, and motor skills. Sign up for one week or more, up to a full 12 weeks.
Parents Night Out
Drop your child(ren) off for a few hours of fun play time, a movie and a snack, while mom and dad enjoy a much needed night out. Scheduled quarterly. Call for dates.
To register for any programs or for more information, please contact Kevin Nelson at knelson@trinitas.org,(973) 218-6394, ext. 13, or fax (973) 218-6351.
To learn more, visit www.childtherapynj.com
This page is sponsored by
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation
Inspired to Care, Inspired to Give
