We welcome the community to our programs that are designed to educate and inform. Programs are subject to change.
SEMINARS
All Seminars will be held at the
CORE Building, 1164 Elizabeth Ave., Elizabeth, NJ
(Enter parking lot from South Broad St., next to Fire House) Light dinner will be served. Call (908) 994-8939 to register.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
5:30 pm
Vaccines: When and why do I need
vaccines? Pneumonia, Flu etc.
Speaker: Dr. Clark Sherer
Medical Staff President
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
5:30 pm
Veins: Getting a Leg up on Varicose
Veins
Learn about Varicose veins their causes and treatments Speaker: Dr. Timothy Wu
Vascular Specialist
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
TBD
Diabetes: ABC’s of Diabetes
Learn to better manage, reduce risks and complications.
Speaker: Dr. Ari Ekmann, Chief of Endocrinology and Kathleen McCarthy, RN, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
TBD
Parkinson’s Disease: What is it and
coping with the diagnosis
Speaker: Dr. Vasyl Pidkaminetskiy
Primary Care Physician
COMMUNITY EVENTS
St. John’s Summit Concert Series
A variety of musical genres open to the community
Sunday, October 2, 2016 3:00 pm
The Zukerman Trio
Featuring the iconic Pinchas Zukerman
Tickets are $50 (Children 12 & under $30)
Saturday, November 5, 2016 7:00 pm
Wei Luo, the young multiple-award winning piano phenom Tickets are $30 (Children 12 & under $15)
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ
For tickets or more information visit
www.stjohnssummit.org/concert-tickets
or call (908) 206-4250.
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, NOVEMBER 17
Jazz Celebration
featuring David Sanborn
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ
For more information about the Foundation or to learn more about its fundraising events, (908) 994-8249 or nbrechner@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!
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.
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
Come take part in the 7th year of our highly successful Ten Tips Workshop Series. The series is for parents, teachers, or other individuals who work with young children and focus on practical strategies that can be easily implemented into daily classroom and/or home routines. All of our workshops offer suggestions that are appropriate for all children with an emphasis placed on children with special needs and those who may be on the Autism Spectrum.
All workshops take place at the Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services Center, 899 Mountain Ave, Suite 1A, Springfield NJ. Workshops are $15 each.
September 20, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Talking to Parents about a Struggling Student
October 18, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Understanding Early Intervention and Special Education Services
November 15, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Building Gross Motor Skills During
Small Group Activities
January 17, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Building Sensory/Attention Skills During Small Group Time Activities
February 21, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Building Sensory/Tactile Processing
During Circle Time Activities
March 21, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Building Gross Motor Skills
During Circle Time Activities
April 18, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Building Fine Motor Skills
During Circle Time Activities
May 16, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Building Sensory/Tactile Processing
During Large Group Activities Time Activities
June 13, 2017 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
10 Tips for Building Gross Motor Skills
into Large Group Activities
For more information or to register for this last workshops, please contact Christine German, OTD, OTR, at
(973) 218-6394, ext. 4012, or email CGerman@trinitas.org
Fall Programs: Oct . 10 – Jan . 20
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.
Scribbles to Script Handwriting Program
An opportunity for children from preschool (prewriting) through elementary (cursive) school to participate in multi-sensory fine motor, visual-motor, and visual-perceptual activities to learn prewriting skills , proper letter formation, and writing within the given lines using the Handwriting Without Tears program . Help 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, bowling, 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 question 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
for 3 – 6 months, 6 months – 1y/o, 1 – 2 y/o, & 2 – 3 y/o
Children and parents/caregivers will participate in movement-based activities to address social interaction, turn-taking, following directions, motor planning, coordination, and motor skills. Sign up for 1 week or the whole 12 weeks.
Cook With US
An opportunity for children to learn the basics of daily nutrition and fitness in a practical and fun environment while engaging in simple meal and snack preparation. Overseen by a PT and personal trainer.
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. Takes place quarterly.
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
