Health and Wellness Program Spring 2016
Dear Resident: Inside these pages you will find important information on a variety of programs we offer at including health screenings, seminars, support groups, childbirth classes and cancer programs. There is also information on volunteer opportunities that may be of interest to you. At, your health is our top priority and we are here to assist you in times of need. These programs are meant to maintain and improve your health and complement the existing providers you rely on. Our mission is to prevent as well as treat disease. The team at is actively committed to keeping you healthy. I hope there is an opportunity for you and your family to visit us this spring and take advantage of the many programs here. We are proud to serve as your community hospital. In health, James F. Caldas President,
Table of Contents Community Services... 3 Support Groups... 5 Cancer Services... 8 Community Education... 9 Childbirth and Parenting Classes... 13 Professional Education Programs... 14 Volunteering at... 14 All programs in this guide are complimentary unless otherwise noted. 670 Stoneleigh Avenue Carmel, New York (845) 279-5711 TTY/Accessibility (800) 421-1220 Healthquest.org/phc 2
Community Services Weight Loss Surgical Options Have you tried all kinds of diets, only to have each one fail? If so, weight loss surgery may be for you. Bariatric surgeons on the medical staff of will explain the surgical options and the process of preparing for surgery. Thursday, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21 or August 18 (choose one) 4:30pm For more information and to register, call (845) 230-4797. Medication Take Back Don t flush your unused medication, bring it to us! Dispose of prescription medication, over-the-counter medication and pet medication. If possible, please keep all medication in its original packaging. We are not able to accept syringes, lancets or sharps of any kind. Saturday, April 23 9am 2pm Wagner Cancer Pavilion This event is sponsored by the Putnam County Communities That Care Coalition, the Putnam County Health Department and the Putnam County Sheriff s Office. For more information, call (845) 808-1390 ext. 43164. Egg Freezing for Fertility Preservation A woman s fertility begins to decline in her early 30s due to diminishing egg quality and number. Until recently, options were limited for women who delayed childbearing until later in life or who faced infertility due to cancer treatment. Now, thanks to scientific advances, women have the option to freeze their eggs for future use. Rachel A. Bennett, MD, FACOG*, a board certified reproductive endocrinologist and director of Westchester Reproductive Medicine (WRM), will describe how WRM uses the most effective egg freezing techniques to empower women to take charge of their fertility and family planning. Monday, May 9 6:30pm For more information and to register, call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2702 or email schisick@health-quest.org. TTY/Accessibility (800) 421-1220 3
Living Well If you have arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease or any other ongoing mental or physical health condition, this six-week educational workshop developed by Stanford University provides valuable tools and information regarding managing disease symptoms, maintaining proper nutrition, exercising, working with your healthcare provider and meeting personal goals. This interactive workshop meets once a week for six weeks and is facilitated by two trained peer leaders. Mondays, May 9 June 20 (No class May 30) 1 3:30pm There will be an informational session on Monday, May 2, at 1pm. For more information and to register, call (845)279-5711 ext. 2702 or email schisick@health-quest.org. Women s Health This informational symposium will explore breast cancer health and treatment, women s urinary and urological issues, and obstetric and gynecological issues and procedures. Information will be presented by a panel of CareMount Medical physicians, including Lyda Rojas-Carroll, MD*; Sheldon Axelrod, MD*; Mark Nogueira, MD*; Susan Vosko, MD*; and Katie Burgess, MD*. A question and answer session will follow each presentation. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served from 9 9:30am outside the auditorium. Saturday, May 14 9am Noon Michael T. Weber Community Auditorium For more information and to register, call (845) 230-4777 or email jmountai@health-quest.org. Total Joint Replacement Ongoing classes are offered for those having total hip or knee replacements. Speakers from the ambulatory surgery unit, pre-admission testing, nursing, case management and physical therapy will explain what to expect both before and after surgery. Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month 3 5pm Michael T. Weber Community Auditorium For more information and to register, call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2482. * In the spirit of keeping you well-informed, the physician identified is neither an agent nor an employee of Health Quest or any of its affiliate organizations. This physician has selected our facilities as the place where they want to treat and care for their private patients. 4
Support Groups Alzheimer s Caregivers Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer s disease can be draining, but you don t have to go it alone. Join us and receive the emotional, educational and social support needed to successfully care for someone with dementia. Third Thursday of the month 6:30 8pm Oncology Conference Room B Sponsored by the Alzheimer s Association Hudson Valley/ Rockland/Westchester, NY, Chapter 2900. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call (800) 272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/hudsonvalley. Bereavement Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam, Inc., in cooperation with, offers a professionally facilitated support group that provides an opportunity to learn how to cope with the feelings and changes that occur after the loss of a loved one. You will also be supported by other group members dealing with loss. Second Monday of the month 6:30 8pm Oncology Conference Room B Registration is required. For more information and to register, call Monica Hobson, LMSW, Bereavement Coordinator at Hospice Care, (914) 666-4228 ext. 1492. Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Support Connection, Inc. offer a support group for women who have been diagnosed with breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Led by a trained facilitator who is a cancer survivor, participants discuss all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. Third Wednesday of the month 7 9pm For more information and to register, call (914) 962-6402 or (800) 532-4290. TTY/Accessibility (800) 421-1220 5
Diabetes Give and receive support from others as you explore ways to keep your diabetes under control and live a healthier life. Third Tuesday of the month 6pm Third Floor Conference Room For more information and to register, call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2779. Mended Hearts This support group is open to all individuals with heart conditions, those preparing for heart surgery and those who have had heart surgery. First Tuesday of the month 12:30pm Third Floor Conference Room For more information and to register, call (845) 279-5711 ext. 5620. Mended Hearts Visitor Program Certified visitors are available to support and encourage heart patients and their families. If you are interested in speaking with one of our certified visitors, please contact the charge nurse/unit secretary on Putnam Hospital Center s Med/Surg 2 Unit at (845) 279-5711 ext. 2597, or Cathy Ahern in Cardiac Rehabilitation at (845) 279-5711 ext. 5620. 6
Support Groups Mental Health (Families & Friends) Sponsored by The Mental Health Association in Putnam County, in cooperation with, this group provides support for those who have a family member or friend dealing with a mental health issue. Thursdays 7pm Fourth Floor Partial Hospitalization Program Area For more information and to register, call (845) 278-7600 ext. 231. Neuro This monthly support group is for patients and families of those living with neurological disorders such as stroke/cva, brain injury, Parkinson s disease and Huntington s disease. Facilitated by the Rehabilitation Services Department, the group offers informational speakers, discussions, fellowship and support. Generally held the third Monday of the month 3 4pm For more information and to register, call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2483. Weight Loss Surgery This support group offers members the resources needed to meet their weight loss goals following bariatric surgery. Healthcare professionals provide education and nutritional support, and members make new friends who share the same experience. April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21 and August 18 6pm Michael T. Weber Conference Rooms For information, call (845) 230-4797. TTY/Accessibility (800) 421-1220 7
Cancer Services Oncology Nurse Navigator The nurse navigator is an oncology nurse who is the single point of contact for patients newly diagnosed with cancer. The nurse navigator can assist with scheduling initial tests and consultations and help the patient and family members understand his or her diagnosis and plan of care. Contact Dianne Toscano, RN, at (845) 230-4784 with any cancer-related questions. Look Good Feel Better Designed for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation, participants will learn specific techniques to help make the most of their appearance while undergoing treatment. May 4, July 6, September 7 or November 2 (choose one) 10am Noon Michael T. Weber Conference Room 3 For information or to register, call (800) 227-2345. Skin Cancer Screening Sponsored by The American Academy of Dermatology and, the screening consists of visual inspection of your skin by a dermatologist. Wednesday, June 15 4:30 8pm Wagner Cancer Pavilion Appointments are required and space is limited. Call (845) 279-5711 ext. 6263. 8
Community Education American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid CPR AED The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course is designed to meet the regulatory requirements for child care workers in all 50 states. It teaches child care providers and others to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. It covers the four steps of first aid and first aid skills such as finding the problem, stopping bleeding, bandaging and using an epinephrine pen. This program includes training in child CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED), infant CPR and a module in adult CPR and AED plus asthma care training for child care providers. Participants who complete the course will receive a certification card from the American Heart Association valid for two years. Ages 16 to adult. Saturday, March 19 9am 4pm Additional dates and locations are available. Preregistration and payment are required. Call (845) 475-9742. Cost: $65 Wilderness First Aid Certification Gain the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations in the wilderness. The fast-paced, hands-on training is designed for trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, kayakers, hunters and individuals working in remote locations. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning and practice skills in hands-on situations. You will learn to improvise medical care by creating makeshift items in your environment to assist with immobilization, bleeding control and other medical emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a two-year certification in Wilderness First Aid Standard by the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. This course does NOT offer a CPR AED certification card, but it can be taken in conjunction with our American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certification Course. Ages 16 to adult. Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10 8:30am 4:30pm both days Preregistration and payment are required. Call (845) 475-9742. Cost: $150 TTY/Accessibility (800) 421-1220 9
Babysitting Preparedness The Babysitting Preparedness course covers feeding, diapering, safety in the home, prevention of SIDS, prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, basic first aid skills, how to cope with a crying baby, pediatric CPR and how to start a babysitting business. The course is led by nationally certified instructors who also have experience as emergency responders in both professional and community environments. This class is popular among teens, expecting parents and grandparents. Participants who complete the course will receive a two-year certification from the American Safety and Health Institute. Ages 12 to adult. Bring lunch to class. Saturday, April 16 9am 3pm Preregistration and payment are required. Call (845) 475-9742. Cost: $45 Pet First Aid, CPR and Disaster Preparedness Help keep your dogs and cats safe by learning basic first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness. Participants practice hands-on CPR on lifelike furry pet mannequins. Participants who complete the course will receive a two-year certification from the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Ages 14 to adult. Sunday, May 22, or Saturday, September 17 8:30am 12:30pm Preregistration and payment are required. Call (845) 475-9742. Cost: $45 10
Community Education American Heart Association Friends & Family CPR AED The Family & Friends CPR AED course teaches the life-saving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child automated external defibrillator (AED) use, infant CPR with breaths and relief of choking in an adult, child or infant. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment by using the American Heart Association s research-proven, practice-while-watching technique. This course is ideal for schools, community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning how to save a life. This course is NOT suitable for those who require a CPR certification card. Ages 12 to adult. Wednesday, June 1 5 9pm Preregistration is required. Call (845) 475-9742. Sports First Aid & Injury Prevention This course was developed to help coaches, athletic trainers, athletes and parents of athletes manage emergencies they will likely encounter while participating in sports. Topics include the phases of injury and the injury prevention model, prevention tips for sports-related injuries common to specific sports, and treatment for common injuries and illnesses. Participants will learn about assessment, bleeding control and shock management. Students will practice responding to simulated injuries to gain competency in skills. This course meets the NYS coaching requirements for first aid. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a two-year certification card from the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. This course does NOT offer a CPR AED certification card, but it can be taken in conjunction with our American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certification course. Ages 16 to adult. Saturday, July 9 9am 3pm Preregistration and payment are required. Call (845) 475-9742. Cost: $65 TTY/Accessibility (800) 421-1220 11
American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED This Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course covers basic first aid, CPR, maneuvers for choking victims and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Instruction will be provided for using techniques on adults, children and infants. This course is suitable for day care workers, construction workers, camp counselors and others who require a CPR certification card. Participants who complete the course will receive a certification card from the American Heart Association valid for two years. Textbook and materials included. Ages 16 to adult. Saturday, October 22 9am 3pm, Preregistration and payment are required. Call (845) 475-9742. Cost: $65 AARP Driver Safety along with the Putnam County Office for the Aging are co-sponsoring an 8-hour course designed to provide a refresher of the New York State driving regulations and a self-assessment of age-related changes that may affect a person s driving ability. Completion of the course may result in a 10 percent reduction in liability and collision insurance premiums and a reduction of up to 4 points from your driving record. Participants must be 50 years of age or older. Membership in AARP is not required. Preregistration and payment are required. Call (845) 808-1700. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members 12
Childbirth and Parenting Classes All childbirth and parenting classes are held in the Putnam Hospital Center Birthing Center Conference Room. Prepared Childbirth Designed to cover all aspects of labor and delivery, including the Lamaze method and cesarean section, this class is recommended for mothers in the last trimester of their pregnancy. 9am 5pm Registration required. Call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2516 for upcoming dates. Cost: $175 with $25 deposit Post-Delivery Breastfeeding Assistance Meet with s breastfeeding coordinators to ask questions, share concerns and receive assistance with breastfeeding in the postpartum period. Call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2511 for dates and times. Baby Boot Camp This interactive class covers basic newborn care topics for new parents. Call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2518 for dates and times. Pre-Delivery Breastfeeding Review breastfeeding basics before delivery. Call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2517 for dates and times. Grandparenting This class educates grandparents about changes in child care since they had their own babies. Call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2518 for dates and times. Siblings Learn the best approaches to introducing the big brothers and sisters to newborns. Call (845) 279-5711 ext. 2518 for dates and times. TTY/Accessibility (800) 421-1220 13
Professional Education Programs Call Education Department at (845) 279-5711 ext. 2763 for dates, times and fees for the following programs. If you have six or more people from your organization interested in an ACLS, PALS or BLS program, call for information about on-site programs. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification ACLS Recertification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification PALS Recertification Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Volunteering at Volunteers are a valued and essential part of. Our volunteer team is made up of more than 250 generous and talented men, women and students who give their time to make a difference to patients, families and hospital staff. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities and welcome you to join our team. Matching the right volunteer to the right position is essential to the success of our program, so we take the time to meet with each volunteer and review possible opportunities. Adult Volunteers To become a volunteer, download and complete the adult application from our website (healthquest.org/carmel/volunteer) and email it to mpiazza@health-quest.org. Junior Volunteers We will be interviewing for our summer Junior Volunteer program starting in April. If you would like to volunteer in our 2016 summer program, please download the Junior Volunteer application from our website (healthquest.org/carmel/volunteer) and contact our volunteer department at (845) 279-5711 ext. 4453 to schedule your interview. Please note that all Junior Volunteers must either be entering high school or at least 14 years of age. 14