Virtua offers a variety of fundraising events and health and wellness programs this July.
July 1, 2010 - Virtua offers the community comprehensive health education programs. For more information or to register for the following classes, please call 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823) or visit Virtua’s web site at www.virtua.org. All classes are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Breastfeeding Class
Friday, July 9 and 16 and Wednesday, July 14
Whether you are planning to breastfeed or still not sure, this class is for you. Learn all about breastfeeding and gain practical tips from breastfeeding specialists. It is recommended that you take the class during/after the seventh month of pregnancy. Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. at Destination Maternity, 901 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. Cost is $40 per couple. Fathers and/or support persons are encouraged to attend. **
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Thursday, July 15
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, who is caring for you? The caregiver support group provides an opportunity for family members, friends, caregivers and other interested individuals to meet regularly to discuss the challenges of caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Groups are free and shared information is kept confidential. The group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Moorestown Estates, 1205 N.
Church St., Moorestown, N.J. **Fox Chase Virtua Health Cancer Program Second Opinion Service
Friday, July 23
Fox Chase Virtua Health Cancer Program patients can get a one-time second opinion visit with Paul Engstrom, MD, a Fox Chase Cancer Center physician. Dr. Engstrom provides the patient and the referring doctor with information and treatment recommendations. Patients may be seen from 2 to 5 p.m. at Virtua Health Cancer Program, Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave., 4th floor, Mount Holly, N.J.
Fee is $300 if insurance is not accepted. Appointments are necessary. **
CANCER
Women’s Cancer Connection
Wednesday, July 14
Women with ovarian, cervical or uterine cancer can meet with others and share information on the treatment, diagnosis, emotional impact and unique concerns. The class is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rohrer Center for HealthFitness 2309 Evesham RD, Voorhees, N.J.**
Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, July 20
Men living with prostate cancer may attend an educational, informational and emotional support group. The Fox Chase Virtua Cancer Program sponsors this American Cancer Society support group meeting, which is offered on the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly,
N.J. **
MISCELLANEOUS
Virtua Parkinson’s Support Group
Wednesday, July 21
For those living with Parkinson’s disease, this group provides self-help and education for patients, family members and caregivers. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Virtua Health and Rehabilitation Center at Mount Holly, 62 Richmond Ave., Mount Holly, N.J. **
NUTRITION/WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
New Beginnings Weight Loss Surgery Orientation
Thursday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 20
Attend an orientation to Virtua’s New Beginnings weight loss program to find out about gastric bypass and Lap-Band surgery, including program expectations, preparing for surgery and care after the procedure. This free orientation will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July 1 at Virtua‘s Barry D. Brown Health Education Center, 106 Carnie Blvd., Voorhees, N.J. and from 6:30 to 8:30 on July 20 at the Health & Wellness Center in Washington Township, 239 Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd., Suite 365, Sewell, N.J. **
SENIORS
Fit, Fabulous and Over Fifty
Thursday, July 8
Stay fit and fabulous while learning about health topics and enjoying a healthy lunch. Join us from noon to 1 p.m. at Virtua’s William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd., Voorhees, N.J. The cost to attend is $5 per person payable at the door and includes lunch. **
SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance)
Monday, July 19
Get help with any questions about Medicare and other insurance related questions. This program is offered at Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly, N.J. from 9 a.m. to noon. **
Mind, Body and Soul
Tuesday, July 20
Learn about health and lifestyle topics that stimulate the mind, body and soul. Join us from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Virtua Camden, 1000 Atlantic Ave., Camden, N.J. The program is $5 per person and includes lunch. **
Breakfast Club
Monday, July 26
Join old friends and meet new ones at our monthly breakfast gathering. Join us from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly, N.J. The cost to attend is $5 per person at the door. **
Stroke Support Group
Tuesday, July 27
Learn about the advances in medicine, exercise, and treatment for stroke. This professionally facilitated support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Virtua Health and Rehabilitation Center, 62 Richmond Ave., Mount Holly, N.J. **
Virtua is a comprehensive multi-hospital healthcare system headquartered in Marlton, NJ. Its mission is to deliver a world-class patient experience through its programs of excellence in cancer treatment, cardiology, orthopaedics, women’s health, pediatrics, surgery, neuroscience and wellness. A non-profit organization, Virtua employs 8,400 clinical and administrative personnel, and approximately 1,800 physicians serve as medical staff members. Virtua has distinguished itself as one of the first Six Sigma organizations in healthcare, as an early adopter of clinical and digital technologies, and for its innovative partnerships with nationally renowned organizations such as GE Healthcare, Fox Chase Cancer Center and A.I. duPont Hospital for Children. It has been honored twice with the New Jersey Governor’s award for Clinical Excellence and recognized with the Leadership Award for Outstanding Achievement by Voluntary Hospitals of America. Virtua has been honored as the #1 Best Employer in the Delaware Valley by the Philadelphia Business Journal and is the recipient of the Consumer Choice Awards by National Research Corporation. Virtua is proud to be the official southern New Jersey sponsor of the Go Red for Women and Start! Walking Movements. For more information, visit our website at www.virtua.org or call 1-888-VIRTUA-3 (1-888-847-8823)
