We welcome the community to our programs that are designed to educate and inform. Programs are subject to change.
SEMINARS
Seminars, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the CORE Building, 1164 Elizabeth Ave., Elizabeth, NJ
(Enter parking lot from South Broad St., next to Fire House) Register online or call (908) 994-8939.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 • 5:30 pm
The Truth Behind Immunizations
Clark Sherer, MD, Chief of Infectious Diseases, Director of Medical Students Education
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/Immunizations
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 • 5:30 pm
Parenting Children with Autism: Strategies for Success from a Multidisciplinary Team
Carole Soricelli, MS, OTR
Director of Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services
899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, NJ 07081
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/AutismAwareness
THURSDAY, MAY 11 • 5:30 pm
Go Red for Women’s Event
Mirette Habib, MD, Interventional Cardiologist
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/GoRed
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 • 5:30 pm
Stroke: Who is at Risk?
Terry Finamore, MS, BSN, RN, Coordinator for Stroke and Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Programs
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/StrokeAwareness
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 • 5:30 pm
What Does Your Skin Say About You?
Carol Blecher, RN, MS, AOCN, APNC, Nurse Practitioner
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/SkinCancerDetection
THURSDAY, JUNE 8 • 5:30 pm
How Safe is Your Home?
Diana Youssef and Krystle Rodriguez, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinators, Habitat of Humanity
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/HomeSafety
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 • 5:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Diseases: Life after Diagnosis
Tim Clyne, BA, MSN, RN, CDP, Nurse Manager, HELP Program; Diane Reehil, MSN, GNP, CNN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, HELP Program; Johanna Thomas, BA, CDP, Elder Life Intervention Clinician, HELP Program
Register at www.TrinitasRMC.org/AlzheimersAwareness
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 2017 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.
TRINITAS HEALTH FOUNDATION EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 4
6:00 pm
Annual Gala Dinner Dance
The Venetian, Garfield, NJ
Join the foundation as they honor Connie Dwyer at this beautiful black tie event complete with fantastic live music, dancing, an incredible auction and amazing food and drink.
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!
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
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.
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
Winter/Spring Programs:
February 20-May 22
All programs are offered one time per week, for 45 minutes at Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services,
899 Mountain Avenue, Suite 1A, Springfield, NJ 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. Classes are grouped by skill and age level.
Scribbles to Script
Children from preschool (prewriting) through elementary school (cursive) have the opportunity to use the Handwrit-ing Without Tears program to learn pre-writing skills, proper letter formation, and writing within the given lines. Multi-sensory fine motor, visual-motor, and visual-percep-tual activities help to reinforce learning and make writing fun! 45-minute classes held once weekly.
Sports 1 Step at a Time
Children between the ages of 4 & 12 will have the opportunity to work with a PT to refine their skill set for several sports, including soccer, basketball, and kickball, in a non-competitive group setting. 45-minute sessions held once weekly. Mondays 4:15 – 5:00
Social Butterflies
Children between the ages of 4 & 12 have the opportunity to become social butterflies by engaging in fun non-challenging therapeutic activities overseen by a speech & language pathologist. Skills taught include turn taking, topic maintenance, appropriate question asking, following non-verbal cues, and using manners. 45-minute sessions held once weekly. Wednesdays 4:15- 5:00
Typing Whizkids
Children from 1st grade through middle school will partici-pate in functional tasks that will allow them to learn efficient keyboarding/typing skills. From key location and finger placement, to speed and accuracy children will learn this v a l u a b l e s k il l t h e c o r r e c t w a y w h i l e w o r k i n g with an OT. 45-minute sessions held once weekly. Thursdays 6:15 – 7:00
Cook With Us
An opportunity for children to work with a PT and certified personal trainer, to learn the basics of daily nutrition and fitness, and simple meal and snack preparation, in a practical and fun environment. 45-minute sessions held once weekly. Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:15
Parents Night Out
Please inquire about our quarterly “Parents Night Out” event. 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.
April 7th 6:00 – 8:30
June 9th 6:00 – 8:30
7th Annual Camp Trinitas
Now accepting registrations for Summer 2017
The program is the perfect opportunity to have children gain new skills or maintain recently-learned motor and academic skills without a full day or even full week commit-ment. Sign up for as many days or weeks as you would like. Sign up for a ½ day or a full day.
We will now be located off-site, with a classroom, an outdoor space, a playground, a kitchen, and a larger gym area! We will now be offering the option of either a ½ day or a full day!Allow your child to participate in a camp directly organized and supervised by skilled clinicians in their respective fields. Camp Trinitas is run by OT’s, PT’s, speech therapists, and ABA clinicians, to address each child’s specific needs.
Early Bird Special: 1ST 10 Camp Registrants receive a 10% discount.
Whole Camp Experience Special: Sign up for all 7 weeks and all 28 days and receive an additional 10% discount.
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
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