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Hunterdon Hospice Will Offer Volunteer Training

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:41:07 EDT

When: Oct 24, 2009 to Jul 29, 2010
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Are you a good listener, compassionate and empathetic towards others and want to help people in your community? Then you may want to consider becoming a volunteer for Hunterdon Hospice. Hospice offers a special kind of care designed to support and comfort people living with a terminal illness. Hospice volunteers receive training, which prepares them to provide care to patients and their families in Hunterdon County. Hunterdon Hospice is now accepting applications for its nine-week training program. Volunteers provide valuable emotional support to both patients and families and keep families connected to the community. They may assist with the patient's personal care, help with household tasks and errands, or provide respite to caregivers and family members. In addition, Hunterdon Hospice is looking for hairdressers who want to volunteer their time to cut and style patients' hair. "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 which transcend their role as a "volunteer." 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 that this is life-affirming work. They experience moments of laughter and friendship. Patients teach them about life and how to live ones 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 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on Saturday October 24th, and then 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on evenings 10/25- 10/29. 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.

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822

Prostate Cancer Screenings at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Ctr

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:41:56 EDT

When: Sep 22, 2009 to Jul 29, 2010
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Prostate Cancer Screenings Available at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center During September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center will be hosting a prostate cancer screening on Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Screenings will be given by Allen Kern, M.D., of Hunterdon Urological Associates and James Choi, M.D., of Adult and Pediatric Urology of Hunterdon. Men 50 and older, not presently under the care of a physician for prostate problems or not screened for prostate cancer in the past 15 months are encouraged to register. Men 35 years old are eligible if they are at high risk due to ethnicity or family history. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men, other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 192, 280 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States in 2009. About 27,360 men will die of this disease. The Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center staff wants you to know the following facts about the risk of prostate cancer. Risk Factors Ã¢â��Â� Heredity: Men who have close relatives-a father or brother, for example, with prostate cancer have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer themselves. Ã¢â��Â� Age: As with many cancers, the risk for prostate cancer increases with age. Ã¢â��Â� Race: For reasons still unknown, African American men have the world's highest rate of prostate cancer, two-thirds higher than white men in this country. Ã¢â��Â� Diet: Some studies have shown that a diet high in fat particularly animal fat and dairy products can contribute to prostate cancer. Although there usually are no symptoms, early prostate cancer can often be detected by screening. Screening for prostate cancer involves a simple blood test for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). In more advanced prostate cancer, signs that may be associated with cancer but also with non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate are: o The slowing down or weakening of the urinary stream o More frequent urination o Blood in the urine o Impotence o Pain in the hips, ribs, spine or pelvic bone Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center reminds the community that some of these symptoms can be associated with other diseases, and that the presence of cancer can be confirmed only through biopsy. Registration is required for the prostate screening by September 21st. If you would like to register, please call (908) 237-2337. Registration is required. The fee for the screening is $20 to cover the processing fee for PSA blood test and is payable at the time of testing.

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822

Benefits of Tai Chi Topic of Program - JULY 16

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:00:09 EDT

When: Jul 16, 2009 to Jul 29, 2010
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Benefits of Tai Chi Topic of Program

As part of their Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies lecture series, Hunterdon Medical Center and the Clinton Book Shop will host an evening program, The

Benefits of Taiji (Tai Chi). This program will be held on Thursday, July

16th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Clinton Book Shop located on Main Street in Clinton.

Taiji or Tai Chi is a noncompetitive, gentle physical exercise and

stretching that has existed for more than 2000 years. David Grantham, Tai

Chi Instructor at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center will demonstrate and explain how Tai Chi can be used to help reduce stress, increase flexibility, improve muscle strength and definition, increase energy, stamina and agility and promote serenity.

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.

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Flemington, NJ 08822

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
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Healthy Cuisine to Support Hunterdon Healthcare

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:51:08 EDT

When: May 15, 2009 to Jul 29, 2010
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Welcome in spring with a delicious dinner in support of Hunterdon Healthcare. The Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation (the fundraising entity of Hunterdon Healthcare) and Tbones, a Tuscan Steakhouse at the Bridgewater Marriott at 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ, have join forces for a special dinner on Friday, May 15, 2009 to benefit programs and services provided through Hunterdon Healthcare. The evening's $55 prix fixe dinner menu includes a choice of appetizer, a main course, and dessert, as well as a complementary glass of wine. Dinner price includes a choice of soft drink as well. Gratuity, tax and additional alcoholic beverages are not included. Menu choices reflect an assortment of healthy yet scrumptious options, including organic field greens or Tbones signature steakhouse chowder; and grilled naturally raised NY strip steak, organic salmon, Griggstown chicken, or truffled sweet pea and mascarpone ravioli. To round out the meal with a tasty finish, choose from crème brulee or a sorbet sampler. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation, the fundraising entity of Hunterdon Healthcare in Flemington, NJ. Join us for a delicious Friday night to celebrate the end of a long work week. Bring the family, friends and neighbors. A kids menu option will be available. Reservations are recommended. Contact Tbones directly to make a reservation - (908) 482-0007 - and please mention this benefit dinner event for Hunterdon Healthcare. As a special bonus to any guest supporting this benefit dinner event, Bridgewater Marriott is offering a promotional 1 night stay at a discounted price of $99 in their award-winning hotel, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Hunterdon Healthcare. Hunterdon Healthcare exists to prevent disease, illness and injury; to seek cures; relieve pain; give comfort; and inspire a healthy way of living. Hunterdon Medical Center, the flagship hospital, is acknowledged as a leader in developing comprehensive medical and health care services. Hunterdon Medical Center treats over 8,600 inpatients annually, with 33,000 Emergency Department visits and over 292,000 outpatient visits per year. The 178-bed hospital provides a full range of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic inpatient and outpatient hospital and community health services. For more information on Hunterdon Healthcare visit <a href="http://www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/" target="_blank">www.hunterdonhealthcare.org</a>. If you need a physician, call Hunterdon Medical Center's Physician Referral Service at 1-800-511-4HMC. For more information about Tbones and sample menus, visit <a href="http://www.tbonessteak.com/" target="_blank">www.tbonessteak.com</a>.

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822

Community Invited to Attend Hunterdon Healthcare's Annual Me

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:30:54 EDT

When: May 7, 2009 to Jul 29, 2010
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Hunterdon Healthcare System will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, May 7th at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Hunterdon Medical Center. During the meeting new trustees will be elected and Robert Wise, President and CEO for Hunterdon Healthcare will give a presentation regarding achievements in 2008. The event is open to the public.

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822

Hunterdon Hospice Youth Art Bereavement Program

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:14:10 EST

When: Feb 19 to May 7, 2009
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Hunterdon Hospice Youth Art Bereavement Program: Healing Children Through Art The Hunterdon Hospice Youth Art Bereavement Program is for children ages 5 to 18 who have experienced a loss. The 12-week series will be held every Thursday beginning February 19th Ã¢â�¬â�� May 7th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at The Senior Center at 4 Gaunt Place, Building 1 in Flemington. The fee for the program is $35 per family. The Hospice Youth Art Bereavement Program is sensitive to the differences of a childÃ¢â�¬â�¢s response to death and loss. Ã¢â�¬Å�The creative arts therapy model focuses on teaching children healthy coping skills and how to deal with their grief. Since art therapy does not necessarily rely on verbal communication, a child who is shy or not able to articulate their feelings can work through their grief by using art,Ã¢â�¬Â� stated Patricia Watts-Scheffel, LCSW, Facilitator of the Hospice Youth Art Bereavement Program. Children are assigned to groups based on their development age. Ã¢â�¬Å�Being with peers who have had similar experiences normalizes the grief process. Through this interaction children learn to emphasize with others, which can give them insight into their own pain. Listening and observing other childrenÃ¢â�¬â�¢s expressions of grief may also help them openly express their own grief,Ã¢â�¬Â� explained Watts-Scheffel. While children are involved in the art program, parents can attend a special bereavement support group to help them cope with their own grief. In addition, the group helps parents learn about their childÃ¢â�¬â�¢s perception of loss, as well as interventions for coping with their own grief. Ã¢â�¬Å�So often, in our society, those who are suffering after the loss have very little support. This program helps children by providing art therapy projects and by giving them the opportunity to talk about their feelings. The parents group provides adults the opportunity to gain insight into their childrenÃ¢â�¬â�¢s grief process and find support for their own grief,Ã¢â�¬Â� explained Watts-Scheffel. To register or for more information call Hunterdon Hospice at (908) 788-6600. Side Bar: Goals of Youth Art Bereavement Program Ã¢â�¬Â¢<PRE style="DISPLAY: inline"> </PRE>Realize that there are many feelings associated with grieving, and that it is acceptable to express either one or all of them. Ã¢â�¬Â¢<PRE style="DISPLAY: inline"> </PRE>Feel comfortable in a safe environment where they can talk about their feelings. Ã¢â�¬Â¢<PRE style="DISPLAY: inline"> </PRE>Experience some of their memories in a positive way. Ã¢â�¬Â¢<PRE style="DISPLAY: inline"> </PRE>Create a positive self image. Ã¢â�¬Â¢<PRE style="DISPLAY: inline"> </PRE>Use various methods to help them cope when they are feeling down or confused. Ã¢â�¬Â¢<PRE style="DISPLAY: inline"> </PRE>Communicate their thoughts and feelings to the important people in their lives. Ã¢â�¬Â¢<PRE style="DISPLAY: inline"> </PRE>Recognize that living goes on despite the grief caused by death. Caption Pictured: One example of a project created to express feelings of loss during the Youth Art Bereavement Program offered by Hunterdon Hospice.

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822

HMC To Host 3rd Annual Latino Health Fair

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:56:09 EST

When: Nov 22, 2008 to Jul 29, 2010
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Hunterdon Medical Center will host the 3rd Annual Latino Health Fair on Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hunterdon Medical Center, 1st floor lobby. Free screenings including blood pressure checks, Body Mass Index, Diabetes and Cardiac Risk Assessment and more will be available at the fair. Also free flu shots will also be available for adults and children. Learn about Hunterdon Medical Center programs and services as well as local agencies in the community. All attendees will receive a physician resource guide from Hunterdon Medical Center which was made possible through a grant from Merck. Elizabeth Koorie, M.D., Family Practice Physician at Hunterdon Medical Center will give a presentation entitled "Ask the Doctor" from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Auditorium at the hospital. Ivonne Kyle, RN will speak about "Bed Bugs" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. In addition, Bright Tomorrows Child Care Center will host an indoor Baby Yard Sale during the fair. Used toys, clothing, high chairs and more. All proceeds benefit Bright Tomorrows Child Care Center at Hunterdon Medical Center. Spanish Interpreters will be available. The Link will provide a shuttle pick up at 10 a.m. from St. John's Church in Lambertville to Hunterdon Medical Center and then back to Lambertville after 2:00 p.m. For more information call Maria Montano, Latino Outreach Coordinator at 908-237-7039. Pictured below: Pictured (#1 Flu shot) right to left - Marianne McEvoy, RN, MPA, Director of Public Health Nursing and Education gives a flu shot to 15 month old Emily Manjarrez Vargas while Emily's mother, Analidia Vargas, looks on.

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822

Hunterdon Health & Wellness, Whitehouse Sta, Open House

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:52:10 EST

When: Nov 20, 2008 to Jul 29, 2010
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Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station Hosts Open House Come work out for free! The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station will hold an open house on Thursday, November 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy access to the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center amenities which includes: cardio and weight equipment, pool and whirlpool, blood pressure checks, body fat screenings and free chair massages. In addition, attendees can participate in the following special classes: 5:00 - 5:55 p.m. - Hi/Lo 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Personal Training Information Session 5:30- 6:15 p.m. - Water Aerobics 5:30-6:15 p.m. - Qu-Jong 6:15-6:45 p.m. - Experience Mindfulness Meditation 6:00-6:30 p.m.-Rock Climbing Demonstration 6:45-7:30 p.m. - Tai Chi 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Body Step 7:00-7:30 p.m. - Personal Training Information Session 6:45-7:30 p.m. - Water Aerobics 7:15-8:15 p.m. - Zumba Attendees will enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks from Bagel Junction, Flamango's Restaurant, GNC and Jerry's Place. Other vendors include, the Hunterdon Running Shop and Fitness Apparel by Celeste Amann. Special incentives if you join for a year on November 20th include: $50 enrollment fee, 30 minute massage, 30 minute personal training session, $10 off any 6-week class, free t-shirt and two guest passes. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center is located at 537 Rote 22 East in Whitehouse Station. For more information call 908-534-7600.

Pictured below: Scott Saltzman, Personal Trainer at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station and Clinton Township, demonstrates how to use the rock climbing wall at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station.

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822

Elizabeth Gilbert, Author of Eat, Pray, Love To Speak HCHS

ezhelp@eggzack.com (EggZack.com Help) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:45:03 EST

When: Dec 10, 2008 to Jul 29, 2010
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Elizabeth Gilbert, Author of Eat, Pray, Love To Speak A Benefit for Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center and Hunterdon County Library Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center and the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library Presents: Life Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, on Wednesday, December 10th at Hunterdon Central Regional High School's Auditorium, 84 Route 31, Flemington. The event will begin with registration from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the program from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Expansive, exploratory, playful, bright and armed with a comic's sense of timing, Elizabeth Gilbert is most famous for her recent book Eat, Pray, Love (Viking, 2006), the story of the year she spent traveling around the world in search of personal restoration after a difficult divorce. The result is a book which has exploded in popularity with women across the planet. Published in over 30 languages with over five million copies in print, Eat, Pray, Love is embraced as warmly by critics as by readers. Gilbert is also the author of three other books. Her first, a collection of short-stories entitled Pilgrims, was a New York Times Most Notable Book and a finalist for the PEN-Hemingway Award. This was followed by the novel Stern Men and the critically acclaimed The Last American Man, a nonfiction account of the back-to-basics woodsman Eustace Conway. Nominated for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Last American Man compellingly explores America's long-standing intrigue with a luxury-free, pioneer lifestyle. Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center is a partner of Fox Chase Cancer Center. Its comprehensive services include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical research, early detection and screening programs, support groups, educational programs, nutrition counseling, psychosocial support, complimentary therapies and cancer risk assessment. The Friends of the Hunterdon County Library are a group of dedicated volunteers who share a mutual love of books and the library. Through fund-raising, such as the annual spring book sale, the Friends provide funding to the Hunterdon County Library allowing them to provide additional programming and services to the community. The Friends also sponsor an outreach program to bring the library to homebound members of the community. The Hunterdon County Library provides hundreds of thousands of books, DVDs and audio materials for the enrichment of its community. Tickets are $45 per person. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center and the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library. The Clinton Book Shop will be selling Elizabeth Gilbert's books at the event. To register visit www.hunterdonhealthcare.org or www.hclibrary.us to download a registration form. For more information call the Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation at 908-788-6141.

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Hunterdon Health Care
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822