Saint Peter’s Healthcare System has introduced a new service and expanded an established one to meet the

healthcare needs of those living in the flourishing community of Monroe and its surrounding towns. With more active adult communities being built and new families moving in, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System opened a Wound Care Center® and Hyperbaric Services and relocated its Comprehensive Care Group this month in a new facility at the Clearbrook Commons Medical and Professional Office Park, 294 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township.

A new wound care centerA new state-of-the-art wound care center equipped with hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers will be located on the second floor. Like The Wound Care Center® and Hyperbaric Services located in Saint Peter’s Center for Ambulatory Resources in New Brunswick, a team of doctors skilled in surgical and non-surgical techniques will treat hard-to-heal wounds. When necessary, they will prescribe treatment in hyperbaric oxygen therapy tanks housed in the Applegarth Road facility.

The multidisciplinary team of board certified physicians includes general surgeons, vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, internists, geriatricians, infectious disease specialists, physiatrists (specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation), and clinical wound specialists. The team formulates a personalized treatment plan for each patient who suffers from wounds caused by either venous and arterial disease; constant pressure on the skin (pressure ulcers or bed sores); osteomyelitis; radiation damage from cancer treatment; compromised skin grafts, flaps and replants; or re-opened surgical wounds, as well as other problem wounds.

Saint Peter’s first in area to use oxygen therapySaint Peter’s is the first hospital to offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) services in the Monroe area. HBOT increases the amount of oxygen in the blood so damaged tissue is nourished and can begin to repair itself. This cutting-edge technology helps control infection and enhances blood vessel formation. During hyperbaric (high pressure) oxygen treatments, patients recline in a special chamber that is filled with 100 percent oxygen at two to three times normal

air pressure. While in the chamber patients also breathe in the oxygen through masks. It is the high concentration of oxygen delivered right to the bloodstream through the mask that accelerates healing. The clear chambers, made of acrylic, are equipped with bedding so patients can lay comfortably and watch flat-screen televisions in the room or even sleep. During treatment the patient is closely monitored by a hyperbaric medicine techni-cian who works with the patient’s wound care physician and nurse to assure safety and effectiveness of the care received.

“There is a huge need for comprehensive wound care in the Monroe area,” says Margaret Moss, program director for the Wound Care Center® and Hyperbaric Services at Saint Peter’s. Aging is a significant risk factor for problematic wounds, she explains, adding that Monroe-area residents include 61,000 people age 60 and older, roughly 7,000 of whom are living with diabetes. Diabetes compromises healing due to its damage to the blood and nerve vessels in the feet.

Comprehensive primary care expandsThe Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s Comprehensive Care Group (CCG), originally located in the Pondview Plaza for more than 15 years, has expanded and relocated its practice to the new Applegarth Road facility. Saint Peter’s physicians will continue to provide primary care for adults 18 years and older at the Comprehensive Care Group at Monroe.

Access to primary care is believed to be the

hallmark of preventive care. At a time when studies show it is increasingly difficult to find primary care physicians, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System continues to extend its services beyond the borders of its New Brunswick-based hospital, says Renee DiMarzio, administrative director, Department of Medicine at Saint Peter’s.

In addition to its primary care services including internal medicine, geriatrics, prevention and wellness, the Comprehensive Care Group at Monroe provides the following specialized services offered by physicians affiliated with Saint Peter’s University Hospital:

• Breast Health and • Cardiac Care Surgery • EKGs and• Diabetes and Echocardiograms Thyroid Care • General Surgery• Gastroenterology • Rheumatology • Pulmonary Services • Podiatry • Urology

An open house at the new facility is scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 294 Applegarth Road.

For more information about the Wound Care Center® and Hyperbaric Services, please call 609-860-0008 or toll-free at 1-866-378-4132. To make an appointment or for more information about the Comprehensive Care Group (CCG) at Monroe, please call 609-409-1363. Also, visit saintpetershcs/ Hyperbaric-Wound-Care-Center/ or saintpetershcs.com/ccg/

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 2012

A LISTING OF PROGRAMS OFFERED THIS MONTH CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE SIDE.

Saint Peter’s Opens Wound Care Center and Expands Primary Care in Monroe

Open House October 24

Margaret Moss, program director for the Wound Care Center® and Hyperbaric Services at Saint Peter’s, talks with a patient during a hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment for a hard-to-treat wound.

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SUPPORT GROUPSAutism Family Support GroupOCTOBER 14, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM877-886-9462

Bariatric Support GroupOCTOBER 11, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Lisa Lapinski, RD 732-745-8600, x8159

Bereavement Support GroupOCTOBER 4 & 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM732-745-8565

NEW Bereavement Support GroupOCTOBER 2 & 16, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMFor spouses and significant others 55 and older. Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center200 Overlook Drive, Monroe TownshipLisa Sparaco, MSW 609-409-1363

Caregivers Support Group/MonroeOCTOBER 11, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMSaint Peter’s Adult Day Center200 Overlook Drive, Monroe TownshipStephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, RN, NP1-800-269-7508 or 609-655-2220

Alzheimer’s Support Group/Monroe OCTOBER 9, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMOCTOBER 29, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMSaint Peter’s Adult Day Center200 Overlook Drive, Monroe TownshipRachel Kallish, CSW and Lisa Sparaco, MSW 609-655-6853 Craniofacial Boys & Girls Support Group(boys and girls ages 11 to 17 meet separately)MEETS SUNDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR Helene Knee, LCSW 732-745-7943

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group OCTOBER 16, 11:30 AM 732-390-0422

Jump Start Autism New Parent Support GroupOCTOBER 18, 11:30 AM 877-886-9462

Pregnancy after Loss Support Group(for pregnant women who have previously experienced a loss)Registration required. Dawn Brady, MSW732-745-8600, x5214

SHARE Support Group(pregnancy and infant loss support group)OCTOBER 11, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM732-745-8600, x8522

CANCER SERVICES The American Cancer Society offers daily information and support to cancer patients and their families. Call 1-800-227-2345 to talk to a cancer information specialist 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit us online at www.cancer.org.

Breast Cancer Support GroupOCTOBER 1 & 15, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMOpen DiscussionRegistration required.Cancer Institute of New Jersey Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW732-235-7011

Gynecologic Cancer Support GroupOCTOBER 9, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMCancer Institute of New Jersey732-235-6792

Living with Cancer Support GroupOCTOBER 10 & 24, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMCancer Institute of New JerseyBarbara Hale, LCSW732-235-7557

COMMUNITY MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES For more information about screenings and educational programs, or the CMHS corporate flu shot program, please call 732-745-8600, x8903. Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings OCTOBER 12, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick OCTOBER 13, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM First Baptist Church, New Brunswick

OCTOBER 13, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mayor’s Wellness Health Fair, South Plainfield

OCTOBER 27, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM SCAP, 900 Hamilton Street, Franklin

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar/Cholesterol Screenings OCTOBER 24, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM American Standard, Piscataway Employees only.

Cholesterol Screening OCTOBER 3 & 4, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM OCTOBER 10, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Princeton University Health Services, Princeton

Health Fairs OCTOBER 5, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Michael Foods, Elizabeth Employees only.

OCTOBER 6, 9:00 AM – NOON South Brunswick Health Department South Brunswick Senior Center, South Brunswick Flu and pneumonia vaccines available for a fee.

OCTOBER 20, 9:00 AM – NOON Mayor’s Health Fair, Woodbridge

OCTOBER 21, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM East Brunswick Wellness and Lifestyle Fair Senior Center, East Brunswick.

Skin Cancer Screening OCTOBER 23, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Carteret Health Department, Carteret Call 732-541-3890 to make an appointment.

PARENT EDUCATIONFor information, fees and registration, call Parent Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise indicated.

Baby Care OCTOBER 1 & 8, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

OCTOBER 20, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Breastfeeding ClassOCTOBER 20, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Breastfeeding Support GroupOCTOBER 5, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM732-745-8600, x8820

Marvelous Multiples OCTOBER 15, 22 & 29 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

New Daddy Class OCTOBER 25, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

New Moms Support GroupOCTOBER 5, NOON – 1:00 PMLight lunch will be served at noon. Registration required.

Postnatal Yoga and Exercise Class(four-week sessions)HELD FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Registration required.

Prenatal Nutrition Class and TourOCTOBER 23, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMRegistration required. Linda Hudak, MS, RD732-745-7930

Prenatal Yoga and Exercise Class(four-week sessions)HELD WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Registration required.

Prepared Childbirth ClassesMONDAYS, THURSDAYS, OR ALL-DAY SESSIONS SECOND AND FOURTH WEEKENDSRegistration required.

Sibling Class OCTOBER 27, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

DIABETES EDUCATIONChildren’s Insulin Pump GroupOCTOBER 9, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Donna Dziedzic, RN, MSN, CDE 732-745-8600, x8751

Diabetes Self-Management Education HELD MONDAYS AND TUESDAYSRegistration and doctor’s prescription required.732-745-6667

Gestational Diabetes Self-Management ClassHELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYSRegistration and a doctor’s prescription required. 732-745-6667

254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 | 732-745-8600 | 800-269-7508 | www.saintpetershcs.com

Catholic hospital sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen | State-designated children’s hospital and regional perinatal center

Regional medical campus of Drexel University College of Medicine | Affiliate of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

OCTOBER 2012

All programs are designed for community members and are held at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register for a program, call the contact number listed or visit our Web site at www.saintpetershcs.com/newsandevents/

BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM For more information and to preregister, call Lisa Lapinski at 732-745-8600, x8159.

FREE PROSTATE SCREENINGS KNOW YOUR STATS Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s Community Mobile Health Services is offering free prostate screenings:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Appointments from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMSaint Peter’s University HospitalCenter for Radiation Oncology254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Appointments from 3:45 PM – 5:45 PMComprehensive Care Group at Monroe294 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Appointments from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMSaint Peter’s Family Health Center123 How Lane, New Brunswick

Free parking available at all sites. To schedule an appointment, call Community Mobile Health Services at 732-745-8600, ext. 8903.

JOIN EMPLOYEES OF THE SAINT PETER’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR UPCOMING WALKS AND RUNS

CENTRAL NEW JERSEY HEART WALK AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21Johnson Park, Piscataway Activities begin at 8:30 AM Walk begins at 10:00 AM Call 1-800-242-8721

FOURTH ANNUAL WALK FOR DIANE FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 AMStart: 9:00 AM www.theamyfoundation.org

CENTRAL JERSEY STEP OUT WALK TO STOP DIABETES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27In cooperation with our partner, the American Diabetes Association TD Bank Ballpark, BridgewaterRegistration: 2:00 PM; Walk: 3:30 PM 1-888-DIABETES

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28New Jersey Convention and Expo CenterAt Raritan Center, Edison, NJRegistration: 7:30 AM; Walk: 9:00 AMcancer.org/stridesonline

DIABETES: FROM HEAD TO TOE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 4th Annual Education Conference North Brunswick Township High School 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick Call 732-649-7979, ext. 3510 for more information. Free medical screenings, bilingual seminars, cooking and fitness demonstrations, children’s activities

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

TEA PARTY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 1:30 PM Concordia Adult Community, Monroe Township Breast Health Awareness presentation. Residents only.

“WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST HEALTH”THIRD THURSDAY FREE COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES AT SAINT PETER’S URGENT CARE CENTERLOCATED IN THE VILLAGE SHOPPES AT MONTGOMERY 1378 ROUTE 206, SKILLMAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 7:00 PM Presenters: Lisa Hopkins, MD, and Melissa Martinez, RN, APN

Seating is limited. To register call the Saint Peter’s Urgent Care Center at 609-497-4597.

You are invitedOPEN HOUSE

WHAT: Tour the Facility Meet the Doctors Health Screenings

WHERE: Wound Care Center® and Hyperbaric Services and Comprehensive Care Group 294 Applegarth Road Monroe Township

DATE: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

TIME: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm