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Buy a large-brimmed hat
for your baby to keep the
sun away. Hats, however,
can make the head too
hot, so frequently check
your baby for signs
of overheating: red
cheeks, sweating or
dehydration.
Always make
sure your baby is
hydrated. This is
even more impor-
tant as tempera-
tures rise and your
child sweats. Serve
your child plenty
of water or diluted
juice; never serve
your baby sports
drinks or soda.
Do not put sunscreen on an infant 6 months or
younger. Shield your infant from direct sunlight,
especially during the hottest parts of the day.
Children get three times as much exposure to
the sun as adults. On a hot day, it could take
only three minutes for your child to burn. If your
child is old enough for sunscreen, use products
made for their age. Read labels! Dressing your
child in a lightweight, long-sleeved top and
lightweight pants gives great protection for
infants too young for sunscreen.
Turning on the air conditioning in the car? You might want to put
a light sweater on your infant. Also consider a light sweater if you
are moving from the heat of the outdoors to the cool of an air-
conditioned mall, restaurant or your home. Check your child to see
that he or she is adjusting to the new temperature.
Buying a small wading pool
for the yard or park will keep
your baby happy and cool.
Put the pool under a tree or
yard umbrella to keep it in
the shade. And, of course,
never ever leave your child
unattended near water. A
baby can drown in as little
as an inch of water left in a
bucket or bathtub.
Dont try to teach an infant
younger than 6 months to
swim and never let their
heads go underwater. If you
do decide to give your infant
swim lessons, do not rely on
their ability when it comes
to protecting themselves
from drowning. Make sure
the water temperature is at
least 82 degrees and keep
exposure to the water to
short intervals of about 10
minutes or less.
T
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ready to pack your precious little one into the car and
explore the outside world. Have you also packed a
few necessities to keep your child cool as the temps rise?
Having an elevated body temperature is known as hy-
perthermia, the antithesis of hypothermia (abnormally
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When they throw down the book bag
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If you have a concern about your
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discuss it with a health care provider,
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Keeping them healthy also means
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Adam Slack was lying to himself.
He told his family and friends he was
only 450 pounds. But one day, as he
struggled onto an MRI table after
injuring his back, he would have to face
the truth.
The machine had a weight limit of
525 pounds. It whirred to life, only to
promptly shut down again. And thats
when he knew he was in trouble.
In the most condescending, rude
way, the technician said they would
refer me to a veterinary clinic, Slack
said. The machines they used there
were for horses. I never went I could-
nt stand the humiliation.
Yet even that wasnt enough motiva-
tion. He was too big, he figured, and it
was just too late.
Instead, he kept eating the same way
he had for years: two family-sized bags
of potato chips; a whole pizza loaded
with toppings then dipped in ketchup
and mayo; salad bowls piled full of fries.
Most of the time, he said, those were
the snacks.
I was never hungry because I was
always eating, said Slack, 37, of Mays
Landing. Eating was just something I
did because it was there.
The moment that changed his life
arrived in June 2008.
While working the night shift as a
security guard at the Trump Plaza casi-
no, the floor started to seem like it was
bubbling and tilting.
I just went to my knees, he said. I
dont even remember getting to the
ambulance.
At the hospital, Adams blood pres-
sure was more than twice the healthy
range for a man. The doctor at his side
asked if would prefer a long or short
obituary.
He weighed 585 pounds. Thats a size
68.
Infuriated, Slack kicked the doctor
Staff photo/Craig Matthews
Adam Slack of Mays Landing, now at 211 pounds, puts on an old shirt to demonstrate just how much weight hes lost. I was never hungry because I was always eating, he said.
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585 to 211 pounds
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out of his hospital room and spent the
next two hours alone with his thoughts
and the doctors brutal truth.
Everyone wants to leave a legacy
behind, he said. All I knew was that I
didnt want to leave my wife and kids
without a father.
He woke up the next morning with a
new agenda.
If he wanted to see his next birthday,
he needed to lose weight.
Michele, his wife of 15 years and high
school sweetheart, was skeptical.
I didnt think he could do it, she
admits now. I didnt think he had the
self-control.
In the end, it was their children
son Collin, daughters Autumn and
Madisen, and now baby Lorelai who
restored Adams willpower.
A constant struggle
Coming from a Polish background in
which food plays a central role in family
life, Slack has been heavy since child-
hood.
By seventh grade, he was 200 pounds
and struggling to remain in control. He
played baseball to stay active, but drew
cruel criticism from the other kids on
the team.
He learned to make fun of himself as
a form of self-defense.
I spent a lot of time making fun of
myself so that other people wouldnt,
Slack said.
Adam and Michele married in 1997,
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Adam Slack and his wife, Michele, back when he weighed nearly 600 pounds. Michele says she was skeptical her husband could pull off this ambitious plan to lose weight but she was wrong.
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and had their son Collin a year later.
Adams weight increased gradually,
aggravated further by his later back
injury.
A hundred pounds turned into 200.
Two hundred turned into 400.
Now, his wife was forced to tie his
shoes every time they ventured outside.
He could barely drive. Even shower-
ing was difficult.
Going out in public was not only a
physical test, but also an emotional one
for the entire family.
Collin Slack, now 13, remembers
those moments well. People would
always mutter under their breath when
we would walk by.
I was a sideshow to everyone, Adam
added. Inside (my head), I was just
screaming. Theres a point where youre
not defending yourself anymore. Youre
just angry. Its raw.
While Michele accepted her hus-
band as he was, Adams mother never
minced words.
Shed say, Youre not the person I
knew, he recalls. Eventually, I just
told her to lay off. Im not proud of that.
Starting over
Slacks close call was humbling, but
it allowed him to see himself for the
first time. Still, at a weight of 585
pounds, where should he start?
First, he needed a change of scenery.
The casino cafeteria at work was a
huge temptation, especially during
breaks.
He accepted a security guard posi-
tion at AtlantiCare Regional Medical
Center in Pomona.
Employees can use the fitness equip-
ment and resources at the hospitals
LifeCenter for a discount.
I never paid for a personal trainer,
but got a lot of advice from them, Slack
said.
Trainers and doctors all agreed
walking was a good place to start.
Step one: Start out slow. Once a day,
every day, he walked to a stop sign at the
end of his street.
He never missed, no matter how he
felt, no matter if it rained or snowed. He
even walked in the aftermath of a devas-
tating ice storm in 2008.
One block eventually turned into
two. Suddenly, there were fewer people
mocking him as he passed by with his
old dog, Thunder.
At home, he pared his diet to the bare
essentials: vegetables, protein for mus-
cle and a scant amount of carbs. He
allowed no wiggle room for fear of fail-
ure.
The first two weeks were the hard-
est, Michele Slack said. There were
moments where he would stand in
front of the refrigerator, just looking.
The first 100 pounds melted off in six
months, and the second 100 pounds were
gone just as quickly.
If he had to eat healthy, he thought,
the Slack home would do without
tempting frozen treats and greasy foods,
and the family switched from 10- to 8-
inch plates, decreasing their portion
sizes.
Submitted photo
Adam Slack with wife Michele and children (from left) Madisen, Autumn and Collin. Slack said family motivated him to lose weight: All I knew was that I didnt want to leave my wife and kids without a
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A new man
Today, almost exactly three years
since his close call in the hospital, Slack
weighs in at 211 pounds.
His wife has dropped weight, too, and
their children have come to realize veg-
etables actually taste good.
While he still has about 30 pounds
left to lose to meet his target, he no
longer has to weigh himself on the casi-
nos loading dock.
So far, hes lost a staggering 374
pounds.
Now, Adam is hooked on staying
physically fit. He spends 2 1/2 hours at
the gym a few times a week, coaches
Collins baseball team and even out-
plays his daughters sometimes.
Recently, he was inducted into the
Mays Landing Athletic Association.
Hes also a new father again Lore-
lai is 21 months old. And while she will
never know her father at his heaviest,
her siblings will always remember his
accomplishment.
They cant wait for the familys
return trip to Disney World, where dad
finally will be able to join them on the
scary rides.
As for Adam, he now has a new
appreciation for life.
I really believe that anything is pos-
sible now, and it can only get better
from here. Failure just isnt an option
anymore.
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585 pounds
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Staff photo/Craig Matthews
Adam Slack demonstrates how much weight he lost by fitting two of his daughters Autumn (left)
and Madisen inside one of his old shirts.
Need help
losing weight?
After losing nearly 400 pounds, Adam
Slack has a new goal inspiring others to
believe they can make the change, too.
And yes, this means you. If you need a few
words of advice or inspiration, the Mays Land-
ing father of four is ready to help.
If my story can help someone lose even 20
or 30 pounds, I want to be a part of that experi-
ence and do what I can to help,Slack says.
To reach Adam Slack, send email to
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It takes a lot of food to turn the average guy into a 585-pound adult.
To lose it takes discipline and careful choices. It means controlling portion sizes
and eliminating fatty foods. It also helped that his family switched to a
smaller plate size. Mays Landing resident Adam Slack described a typical
day in his life before and after his dramatic weight loss.
BEFORE
Breakfast
Slack, like many overweight people, skipped
the rst meal of the day on many occasions.
When pressed, here is a typical breakfast:
Q A dozen eggs, scrambled with an entire
half-pound bag of shredded cheese.
Q An entire loaf of white bread, bacon and
sausage, biscuits and gravy.
Lunch or dinner
Slack said he often liked to go out to eat
several times a week after work before
coming home to eat dinner. He also went
out to eat with his family at least once a
week. Heres a typical meal:
Q A whole pizza with pepperoni and sausage
dipped in ketchup and mayo.
Q Whole package of hot dogs, ve or more
hamburgers and hot wings.
Q Three whole chicken breasts, mashed po-
tatoes and macaroni and cheese.
Q Three pounds of white pasta in alfredo
sauce with sausage and garlic bread.
AFTER
Breakfast
Q Protein shake every morning, and an egg
white omelet with tomatoes twice a week.
Lunch
Q Salad for lunch, heavy on the celery, cu-
cumber and carrots. He sometimes adds a
skinless grilled chicken breast.
Q Tuna salad with olive oil.
Dinner
Slack now dines out with his family less
than once a month and sticks to low-calo-
rie menu options when he does. Hes a fan
of salad bars and soup.
Q Chicken breast with cucumbers and
sun-dried tomatoes.
Q Steak on occasion, with broccoli and
black pepper and wild grain rice.
Q Whole wheat pasta hes a big fan of
spinach linguine with a sugar-free red
sauce and clams on occasion.
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Cook veggies in
microwave bags
To use microwave steaming bags,
ut washed vegetables into the bag,
eal it and toss it in the microwave.
Minutes later, you have steamed veg-
tables without adding water or oil.
One of the biggest excuses for not
ooking heart-healthy meals is the
me it takes, but you can whip up a
eart-healthy meal while reaping all
he benets of eating vegetables and
ean meat or poultry with little or
o oil. Vegetables are high in ber,
nd a diet rich in ber can help lower
lood cholesterol and reduce your
isk of heart disease.
Use skim milk
You dont have to switch all at once.
Try easing yourself into it. Go from
whole milk to 2 percent, then 1 percent milk,
and before you know it, youll be a skim milk
acionado. One cup of whole milk has almost
5 grams of saturated fat, whereas skim/nonfat
milk has only 0 125 grams not to mention
Use a margarine
spray instead
of butter
If youre looking to save calo-
ries and saturated fat, using a
margarine spray such as I Cant
Believe Its Not Butter or Smart
Balance is a good way to start (10
calories per 10 sprays). Butter has
100 calories per tablespoon and
contains more than 7 grams of
saturated fat.
Use garlic instead of salt
People who signicantly cut back
amount of salt in their diet could redu
hances of developing cardiovascular disease
ercent, according to a report published in t
ritish Medical Journal. By using garlic instead
f salt, you not only get the benet of lower
lood pressure, you also get the health perks
f garlic, such as ghting cancer and pos-
ibly reducing the risk of heart attack and
troke by lowering total and LDL (bad)
holesterol without affecting HDL (good)
holesterol.
Read a heart
health guide
The Healthy Heart Handbook for Wom-
n includes current statistics, quizzes and
harts. With new information on women
nd heart disease and practical suggestions
or reducing the risk of heart-related prob-
ems, its a must-read for women who want
o show their hearts some love. The hand-
Eat salmon instead of steak
Instead of that big, thick steak that has saturated fa
and is high in calories, try wild salmon, which has
high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids. These acids
signicantly reduce the risk for sudden death caused by
cardiac arrhythmias and decrease deaths from many caus
in patients with coronary heart disease. They also preven
the formation of clots and act as anti-inammatories.
Deliver messages in person
Instead of emailing, calling or IMing your ofce
or neighbor, try walking. Even a little exercise h
lower blood pressure. Bottom line: Even a few minutes a
is better than nothing.
Make the
switch to
olive oil
Avoiding certain saturated
fats can be one of the keys
to heart health (being a
healthy weight and eat-
ing right also matter), so
switching from your cur-
rent oil to olive oil which
has some good fat can
help. However, this doesnt
mean you can use it with
impunity it still has 120
calories per tablespoon. So
use it sparingly, or try using
a cooking mister or spray.
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Garlic
Garlic is one of the most flavorful and healthy ingredients in the world. Although it
isnt often the headliner in a dish, it adds a potent or subtle depth of flavor. To test that concept,
try making a rub of minced garlic, minced fresh rosemary and olive oil for the next fat steak you
put on the grill. Garlic is often so key to a dish that leaving it out would be unthinkable, such as
in classic pesto.
Whether you want just a hint of garlic or a big hit, theres certainly no shortage of recipes
from appetizers to sides and we offer some that will make use of those last few vegetables
from the garden.
CLASSIC PESTO
1 cup sweet basil leaves, washed
and dried completely
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts
5 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup canola/olive oil blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
In a food processor combine basil, cheese, nuts, garlic and two tablespoons of
the canola/olive oil blend. Process to blend and, with the motor still running,
slowly add the remaining oil so the mixture emulsifies. Add salt and pepper to
taste. Can be refrigerated up to two days. Yield: 1 3/4 cups.
Recipe and photo courtesy Canolainfo.org
CRUNCHY GARLIC GARBANZOS
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
Drain and rinse beans well. Dry beans on a kitchen towel or paper towels.
Cover and roll them a bit, then remove any skins that have loosened.
In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika and
cayenne pepper. Place dry garbanzos in a medium bowl, pour in seasoned oil and
mix well so beans are all coated.
Spread beans out well in a single layer on a baking sheet (line it with parch-
ment paper if desired for easier cleanup). Roast in a 400-degree preheated oven
for 30 to 35 minutes. Shake pan about halfway through. At about 30 minutes,
test crunch factor of the beans and continue cooking until they reach the
desired crunch. Sprinkle with salt immediately after removing beans from the
oven. Serve hot or room temperature. If not serving immediately, store in air-
tight container once theyve cooled.
Note: This will make a small batch, enough for a few snacks. If you are hav-
ing a crowd, make more they are addictive! Use any variation of spices to taste
more cayenne if you like more heat, for example.
Recipe from Health Connection archives
EASY ROASTED POTATOES
1 teaspoon McCormick dill weed
1 teaspoon McCormick garlic
powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick black
pepper, coarse ground
2 pounds red potatoes, cut into
wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix dill, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss potatoes with oil in a large bowl, sprinkle seasoning mixture over potatoes
and toss to coat. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined 15-by-10-by-1
baking pan. Bake 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden grown.
Yield: 6 servings.
Recipe and photo courtesy McCormick.com
GRILLED CHIMICHURRI BEEF KEBABS
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon
juice
3 cups fresh cilantro, packed
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak or beef
tenderloin
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in
water for 30 minutes
Combine lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, pepper flakes, oregano, salt and canola
oil in a blender. Process to form a thick puree. Taste and season with red pepper
flakes and salt as desired. Place 2/3 cup of the puree in an airtight container and
refrigerate, reserving for sauce.
Cut beef into 1 1/2-inch cubes, place cubes in a resealable plastic bag with the
remaining puree, squeeze out excess air. Marinate in refrigerator for at least
four hours or overnight, turn as needed to coat evenly.
Heat grill to medium high. Clean with a stiff brush, then rub with canola oil.
Remove beef cubes from marinade and thread onto skewers, leaving a bit of
space between each cube. Discard marinade, sprinkle salt on kebabs to taste.
Grill until nicely charred with defined grilling marks, about two minutes
per side for medium-rare, three minutes per side for medium, and four minutes
per side for medium-well. Drizzle some of the chimichurri sauce over the kebabs,
serve hot or at room temperature, and serve remaining sauce on the side. Yield:
4 servings.
Note: Chimichurri sauce is also delicious as both a marinade and sauce for
grilled flank steak, skirt steak, strip steak, pork chops, pork loin, chicken or
even tuna. Marinate meat at least four hours or overnight, and fish up to one
hour.
Recipe and photo courtesy Canolaoil.org
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SAUTEED SNAP PEAS & ASPARAGUS
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed to
about half
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas (trim
ends and remove strings)
Salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 large cloves garlic
Pinch red pepper flakes
Sherry or balsamic vinegar
(optional)
Bring a large pot of water to a simmering boil. Add about three tablespoons
of salt and the asparagus tips (reserve the woody stems for soup stock or discard).
Have a large bowl of ice water ready, and add about a tablespoon of salt to the
water bath. Blanch the asparagus for about three minutes and plunge them
into the ice water. Let cool for about five minutes. Pat dry. Repeat with snap
peas. (This can be done well ahead.)
Coat the bottom of a large skillet with the olive oil. Smash the garlic with
the side of a knife, remove the paper and put the garlic and the red pepper flakes
in the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and starts to
turn golden, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove garlic cloves and discard.
Add snap peas and asparagus to the pan, saut, stirring occasionally, for
about five minutes until they are heated through and start to turn a little gold-
en at the edges. Remove pan from heat, add a splash of vinegar if desired, and
serve hot or room temperature.
Recipe from the Health Connection archives
More recipes on Page 16
STIR-FRIED BABY SPINACH
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
12 ounces baby spinach leaves,
washed and dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
In a wok or skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and
ginger, stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add salt and then the spinach.
Stir-fry spinach to coat with oil, garlic and ginger.
When the spinach has wilted to about one-third of its original size, add the
sugar. Stir-fry for about two more minutes. Drizzle with sesame oil. Cook for
another 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, pour off any excess liquid and serve
immediately. Yield: 6 servings.
GARLICKY GREEK YOGURT DIP
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup Cabot Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup Cabot sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and fresh ground pepper to
taste
In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients except salt and pepper,
and process until smooth. Season to taste. Transfer mixture to a bowl and serve
with warm pita or other flatbread, cut into pieces.
Recipe and photo courtesy Cabotcheese.coop
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CHEESY GARLIC DIPPING OIL
1/4 cup light or regular olive oil*
2 tablespoons grated Romano
cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Crusty bread, warmed
Combine oil, garlic and pepper flakes, stir in cheese. Serve on a small plate
with a basket of crusty bread slices.
* Dont use extra-virgin olive oil for this; the taste is too strong.
Recipe from Health Connection archives
ROASTED TOMATOES
4 medium-ripe tomatoes, cut in half
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-
leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
oregano
Place tomato halves on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle each half with
the oil. In a small bowl combine onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bread crumbs.
Stir to combine, then sprinkle the mixture on the tomatoes.
Roast tomatoes at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes or until the tomatoes are
very tender. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top and serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 serv-
ings.
RAW GARLIC
The smaller the garlic is cut, the stronger the fla-
vor: One whole clove of garlic will be milder than a
sliced or minced clove. Generally, one clove will pro-
vide one teaspoon of chopped garlic, and that one clove
is equivalent to about 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Garlic can be sliced, chopped, crushed, diced, minced or
ground to a paste with the back of a knife blade and
some salt. It all depends on the texture and flavor
desired in the recipe at hand.
ROASTED GARLIC
When garlic is roasted, the cloves turn into a tasty,
nutty puree, and the pungent taste of raw garlic is
gone. Remove excess white paper around the head but
do not separate the cloves. Wrap each head tightly in
foil, roast in a 400-degree oven for about 50 minutes.
Let sit at least 15 minutes or more until cool enough to
handle. Some recipes call for squeezing each clove, but
its much faster to squeeze the entire head into a small
bowl. Mash with a fork to get a consistent puree.
ELEPHANT GARLIC
This is much milder than garlic, but is simpler
when a recipe calls for multiple heads of roasted garlic
or when a milder garlic flavor is desired.
GARLIC SAUTEED IN OIL
Coat the bottom of a skillet with about four table-
spoons of olive oil. With the side of a knife, smash three
large garlic cloves, remove paper and put the cloves in
the skillet. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little
zip. Cook over medium heat until garlic is very fra-
grant and starts to turn golden, about seven to 10 min-
utes. Remove garlic and your oil is ready. This is an
excellent way to cook fresh, leafy greens, such as
spinach, kale and chard, which take just a few minutes
of sauting to be ready. Garlic oil prepared this way
adds great flavor to sugar snap peas, asparagus and
string beans (which should be blanched in simmering
salted water first; this can be done well ahead).
GARLIC POWDER
This will provide the flavor of garlic but not the
texture. Its good when you want the garlic to melt into
liquids or protein. About 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder
is equal to one clove of garlic.
GARLIC SALT
This is a mixture of garlic powder and salt. If you
use it, and your recipe also calls for salt, reduce the salt
by three teaspoons for every teaspoon of garlic salt you
use.
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Garlic comes in many forms
By CHET KALETKOWSKI
South Jersey Healthcare
President and CEO
Last month, South Jersey Health-
care hosted the first of two community
meetings in which we shared informa-
tion with our neighbors about our pro-
grams and services.
Its a rewarding opportunity for me,
as well as the members of our boards of
trustees, to let the community know
how were living up to our mission of
providing high-quality health services
that improve the lives of all we serve.
A recent community benefit bench-
marking study of 54 New Jersey hospi-
tals conducted by the New Jersey Hospi-
tal Association compared South Jersey
Healthcare to a peer group of hospitals.
South Jersey Healthcare scored the
highest of its peer group in community-
building activities.
SJH dedicates close to 12 percent of
its net revenue to community benefit
activities, and we scored higher than 94
percent of hospitals in our peer group in
total community benefit.
Providing community benefit is cen-
tral to our mission, and Id like to share
with you some of the programs and serv-
ices we offer to improve the health of
everyone in our community.
South Jersey Healthcare is a real
and essential health care safety net for
our community, and we take this
responsibility seriously.
As a not-for-profit health care
provider, we demonstrate daily our com-
mitment to serve everyone who comes to
us for care regardless of their ability
to pay.
And because we live in a vibrant and
diverse community, our neighbors have
a wide variety of health needs and chal-
lenges. Thats why were dedicated to
helping our neighbors maintain their
health through every stage of their
lives.
Obesity is a serious health concern
that affects children in our community.
It puts our kids at risk for developing
diseases later in life, such as diabetes
and heart disease.
To address this issue, South Jersey
Healthcare developed Success through
Exercise, Physical Fitness and Sharing
Information or STEPS for Kids.
The program has successfully helped
dozens of overweight children and their
families lead healthier lifestyles by
engaging them in simple exercises and
nutrition education. We offer another
nutrition program, iHealthy Family, at
local ShopRite supermarkets to teach
families about healthy eating and shop-
ping.
As our children grow, many of them
face a new set of health challenges. In
fact, teen pregnancy is one of our com-
munitys top health concerns. Thats
Community service is our mission
SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE
Submitted photo
South Jersey Healthcares STEPS for Kids program helps dozens of overweight children and their families.
See SJH on Page 19
why South Jersey Healthcare leads the
charge in receiving a five-year, $5 mil-
lion national grant to develop the Part-
nership for Healthy Teens.
This innovative program replicates
the Carrera teen pregnancy education
model in the Vineland and Bridgeton
schools. The evidence-based program
has successfully reduced teen pregnan-
cy in other urban areas in the country.
We all face a variety of health chal-
lenges as we age, and one of the most
common and most serious diseases is
cancer. It touches the lives of nearly
everyone. To help increase early detec-
tion and increase the odds of beating the
disease, South Jersey Healthcare has
provided thousands of free cancer
screenings here in our community.
For those battling breast and prostate
cancer, South Jersey Healthcare also
offers free support and education
through the Breast Cancer Bridge Pro-
gram and our Mens Cancer Coordinator.
These patient navigators serve as
health care advocates, helping people to
navigate their cancer journeys. Cancer
patients also can find support among
their peers at South Jersey Healthcares
prostate, breast and thyroid cancer sup-
port groups.
Through support groups like these
and a variety of other courses and pro-
grams, South Jersey Healthcare offers a
wealth of community education not
only about preventing serious disease,
but also about healthy living. We also
reach out to those in our community
who dont regularly come through the
doors of our hospitals by hosting a vari-
ety of health fairs and community
events that offer valuable health infor-
mation to our neighbors.
Were proud of the efforts of our staff,
physicians and board members to
improve the health and well-being of
our community.
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From Page 18
HEALTH NEWS BRIEFS
Surgeon joins Rothman
at Egg Harbor location
EGG HARBOR TWP. Dr. Zachary
D. Post is the newest joint surgeon at the
Rothman Insti-
tute, the
regions largest
orthopedic prac-
tice.
Post began
seeing patients
in the Philadel-
phia-based
institutes Egg
Harbor Town-
ship office on
July 18.
The institute
is based in
Philadelphia.
Were delighted to have Dr. Post join
the Rothman organization, CEO Mike
West said.
His wealth of knowledge in joint
surgery will be a wonderful addition to
our Egg Harbor team.
Post previously was an orthopedic
surgeon in private practice in Montana
and Utah. His areas of expertise include
hip and knee arthroplasty and recon-
struction.
His Egg Harbor office is at 2500 Eng-
lish Creek Ave., Building 800. For infor-
mation, call (800) 321-9999 or visit
www.RothmanInstitute.com.
South Jersey Healthcare
gets high-tech CT scanner
VINELAND South Jersey
Healthcare has introduced the latest
computed tomography (CT) technology
to the region, the 64-slice CT scanner.
The new Philips Brilliance CT Scan-
ner features advanced technology that
produces split-second, high-quality
images.
With this new scanner, South Jersey
Healthcare doctors say they will be able
to more effectively detect and treat a
range of life-threatening conditions,
including heart disease, cancer, stroke
and lung disease.
Patients who need a CT scan will
find the hospital systems new scanner
offers a more pleasant experience, SJH
officials say. With shorter scan times,
patients will be asked to carry out one
brief breath hold during each scan.
Older patients and those with
breathing difficulties or some other dis-
tress will really appreciate the shorter
exams, says Mario Sergi, director of
radiology. Well have them in and out
much faster, and their doctors will be
able to access detailed, definitive results
within minutes.
All CT scanners use X-rays. However,
SJHs Radiology Department says it
uses the lowest amount of X-ray energy
required to produce quality images
while ensuring patient safety.
Dr. Zachary D. Post
By DIANA MENESES
Special to Health Connection
New mothers who experience signs of
depression may not even know it.
But what if they saw small tear-off
cards with helpful information in loca-
tions they frequent most: supermarkets,
community centers, day cares and
churches?
Women may realize they are experi-
encing symptoms and know where to go
for help without reading more than a
couple of lines.
The state Department of Health and
Senior Services is distributing informa-
tional palm cards on the signs of postpar-
tum depression and other perinatal mood
disorders throughout Cumberland Coun-
ty.
The small cards are part of a
statewide program to help women who
are experiencing perinatal depression,
and their families, find information
and services.
There are several locations in
Vineland where you can get the cards:
Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E.
Chestnut Ave.
Sacred Heart Parish, 1010 E. Lan-
dis Ave.
Chestnut Assembly of God, 1059 W.
Landis Ave.
South Vineland United Methodist
Church, 2724 S. Main Road.
Pentecostal Church of God, 1115 S.
Main Road.
First United Methodist Church,
700 E. Landis Ave.
Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 4680
Dante Ave.
New Life Tabernacle, 69 W. Landis
Ave.
Mount Pisgah Methodist Church,
315 W. Plum St.
Voice Of Deliverance New
Covenant Church, 1413 E. Chestnut Ave.
Catholic Charities, 810 E. Montrose
St.
About the cards
The Speak Up When Youre Down
palm card available in both English
and Spanish lists signs of perinatal
depression, which may include:
Crying.
Feelings of hopelessness, guilt or
worthlessness.
Lack of interest in family and
friends.
The cards also direct people who want
help to the statewide Family Helpline at
(800) 328-3838, which is staffed 24/7 to
answer questions about perinatal mood
disorders and available resources.
The cards also list the comprehensive
informational website at (www.njs-
peakup.gov).
The state launched campaign in 2005
to encourage mothers experiencing
symptoms of postpartum depression to
seek medical help and to reduce the
social stigma associated with depression.
When the postpartum depression
screening bill was signed into law in
2006, the campaign expanded to assist
health care providers in implementing
the new law, and to educate women and
family members about the benefits of
screening. New Jersey became the first
state in the nation to require that
health care professionals educate and
screen all new mothers for postpartum
depression.
It can affect any woman who has
recently had a baby, ended a pregnancy,
miscarried or who has stopped breast-
feeding.
One woman in eight will experience
postpartum depression.
In New Jersey between 11,000 and
16,000 women suffer from the disorder
every year.
Talking about the disorder and other
perinatal mood disorders is the first
step.
If you or someone you know may be
suffering from postpartum depression
or other perinatal mood disorders, visit
www.njspeakup.gov or call (800) 328-3838 for
additional information and services.
Important advice you
can hold in your hand
From staff reports
BRIDGETON Complete-
Care Health Network recent-
ly welcomed a new physician
and nurse practitioner to the
staff at its Bridgeton office.
Dr. Mark A. Oswald of Had-
donfield will see patients at
CompleteCare Pediatric &
Family Medical Professionals
on Irving Avenue. He complet-
ed his medical residency at
the West Jersey-Memorial
Family Practice Residency
Program at Virtua in
Voorhees in 2005.
Oswald worked as a staff
physician at Unity Health
Care Inc. at Congress Heights
Health Center in Washington,
D.C. He also has worked as a
house doctor in the intensive
care unit at Virtua Hospital
in Marlton; a medical house
officer in the intensive care
unit in West Jersey Health
System of Virtua in Voorhees;
and a hospitalist at Virtua in
both the Voorhees, and Marl-
ton locations.
Cecelia M. Kane is a family
nurse practitioner who relo-
cated from Texas to New Jer-
sey to join CompleteCare.
Since her licensure as an
advanced practice nurse in
2002, Kane has practiced in
urgent care centers, hospitals
and schools in five states in
the South and throughout the
Delaware Valley.
Kane also works as the
health and wellness program
director at Kingdom
Covenant Christian Center in
Vineland.
Also new to the Complete-
Care staff is Charmane Dixon-
Murriell, APN, of Wil-
liamstown. As an adult nurse
practitioner, she sees patients
at the CompleteCare Adult &
Specialty Medical Profession-
als and CompleteCare Med-
ical and Dental Professionals
locations in Vineland.
Dixon-Murriell is an Army
veteran who served from 1988
to 1996. She has worked
throughout Pennsylvania
and New Jersey in home
health care, surgical assis-
tance, adult care and care of
individuals with developmen-
tal disabilities.
United Way to distribute
$1.65M to community
GALLOWAY The United Way of
Atlantic County is broadening its reach
this year by investing $850,000 in local
programs. An additional $800,000 in
donations will be distributed to area
charities.
Our focus remains on community
impact, said Brian K. Jackson, presi-
dent of the board of directors for United
Way of Atlantic County and chief of
staff at Richard Stockton College of
New Jersey. We research the needs that
are present in our community and
develop agendas that provide both
short-term assistance but more impor-
tantly, long-term solutions.
The United Way has been at work in
the county for the past 70 years, helping
to meet the financial and material
needs of local communities. Its four
areas of service are basic needs and
independence, community health, men-
tal wellness and substance abuse pre-
vention, and safer neighborhoods.
The greatest concerns in the past
year have been in the area of basic needs
and independence, Jackson said.
A quarter of the invested funds will
be used in programs focusing on food,
shelter and utility costs. Job skills
training, literacy programs, and child
care services also will receive aid.
A complete listing of programs and
agencies funded can be found online at
www.unitedwayac.org. For information, call
(609) 404-4483.
New STD testing sites
announced in county
The Cumberland County Health
Department has added two locations for
its STD testing clinic. The program
helps to prevent and reduce the
instances of sexually transmitted dis-
eases in the county through education,
screening, treatment and surveillance.
The clinic is free and provides confi-
dential testing and treatment for STDs
including gonorrhea, syphilis and
chlamydia. Testing and counseling for
HIV/AIDS are also available.
During the clinics, patients are
offered several vaccines, including hep-
atitis A and B, Tdap and Gardasil
(which is used to prevent cervical can-
cer in women, genital warts, herpes, and
HPV.
Appointments are not necessary to
attend the clinic. The new locations are:
Fam Care Building, 30 Magno-
lia Ave., Bridgeton, NJ 08302;
Registration: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays.
For more information, call (856) 327-
7602.
Vineland Public Health Nursing
Office, 610 Montrose St., Suite 1,
Vineland, NJ 08360.
Registration: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays.
4000, ext. 4806.
For questions or concerns about sexu-
ally transmitted diseases, visit the Cum-
berland County Health Department at
www.cshealth.org. Questions about the clinic
can be directed to (856) 327-7602.
Joseph D. Wachspress, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Board Certied Specialist in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Selected by Peers as New Jersey Top Doc in Cardiology
(New Jersey Magazine, 9/05)
Jiten Rana, M.D., F.A.C.C.,
Board Certied Specialist in Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine
Kris Rainear, D.O., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.O.I.
Board Certied Specialist in Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine
Jack F. Quinlan Jr., M.D., F.A.C.C.,
Board Certied Specialist in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
working with
Debby R. Frazier, MSN, FNP-C, BC
IN-OFFICE TESTING:
Nuclear Stress Testing
Holter Monitoring Echo/Doppler
Stress Echo Arterial and Venous Dopplers
Cartoid Dopplers Abdominal Ultrasound
HOSPITAL TESTING:
Transesophageal & Transthoracic
Tilt Testing Echocardiogram
Cardiac Catheterization
CLINICS OFFERED:
Congestive Heart Failure/Cardiomyopathy Coumadin Management
Arrhythmia/Pacemaker/ Debrillator Lipid Clinic Blood Pressure Checks
Peripheral Vascular Disease
We are an accredited Nuclear Cardiology & Echocardiography Lab
Afliated With University Of Pennsylvania-Penn Cardiology
WACHSPRESS, RAINEAR & RANA
CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A.
1076 East Chestnut Ave Vineland 856-692-7979
DJ-881053741
HEALTH NEWS BRIEFS
Mark A. Oswald Cecelia M. Kane Charmane Dixon-Murriell
Health workers join
CompleteCare team
Addiction Support: Narcotics
Anonymous will meet from 2 to 3 p.m.
Sundays at SJH Elmer Hospital and
from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Sundays at SJH
Bridgeton Health Center. For more
information, call (800) 992-0401.
Addiction Support: Alcoholics
Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sat-
urdays at SJH Bridgeton Health Cen-
ter and 11 a.m. Sundays at SJH Elmer
Hospital. For more information, call
(800) 322-5525.
Advanced Cardiac Life Sup-
port, initial course: The next ACLS
class will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sept. 1-2 at SJH Regional Medical Cen-
ter. For more information call (856) 641-
7535.
Advanced Cardiac Life Sup-
port, recertification: A class will be
held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 as well as 5
p.m. to finish Sept. 21 at SJH Regional
Medical Center. For more information,
call (856) 641-7535.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Ses-
sions will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays
at SJH Bridgeton Health Center and at
11 a.m. Sundays at SJH Elmer Hospital.
5525.
Alzheimers Disease Support
Group: The Alzheimers Support
Group of Cumberland County meets at
7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each
month at the Millville Center of Gene-
sis Eldercare, 54 Sharp St., Millville.
3079.
Alzheimers Family Caregiv-
er Support Group: The Alzheimers
Family Caregiver Support Group will
meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 at the
Friends Home, Woodstown. For more
Bariatric Support Group: An
information and support group for
those who are thinking of having
bariatric (weight loss) surgery, includ-
ing gastric bypass and LAP-BAND pro-
cedures will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug.
24 and Sept. 28 at SJH Fitness Connec-
tion in Vineland. Another meeting will
be held 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at SJH
Elmer Hospitals 2
nd
floor community
room. For more information, call (856)
641-8398.
Bariatric Support Group: A
new beginnings group for those in the
first year after weight-loss surgery will
be meeting 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 and a
graduate support group for those who
are one to five years post-op will be
meeting 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at SJH Fit-
ness Connection in Vineland. For more
Blood Drives: The American Red
Cross regularly schedules blood drives
in South Jersey. For specific dates, times
and locations, call (800) GIVE-LIFE.
Brain Injury Support: A sup-
port group for people who have suffered
brain injuries meets at 7 p.m. on the
first Tuesday of every month at the
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
of Vineland, 1237 W. Sherman Ave.,
Vineland. For more information, call
(856) 697-7342.
Breastfeeding Classes: A
breastfeeding class will be held from 7
to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 at SJH Elmer Hospital.
The next class at SJH Regional Medical
Center will be held in October. For more
Back to Work and Breastfeed-
ing: A class will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 6 at SJH Vineland Health Center.
For more information or to register, call
(856) 641-7535.
Cancer Program: The American
Cancer Societys Look Good Feel Bet-
ter program teaches female cancer
patients beauty techniques to help
restore their appearance and self-image
during chemotherapy and radiation
treatments. The next free session will
be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at SJH
Regional Medical Center, garden level
conference room. For more information
or to register, call the American Cancer
Society at (800) 227-2345.
Cancer Resource Center: The
center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
in the Breast Cancer Bridge Program
Office at the SJH Elmer Hospital.
There also is a 24-hour center in the
waiting area of the Transitional Care
Unit at SJH Regional Medical Center.
Free. No appointment necessary.
Cancer Screenings: Free screen-
ings for breast, cervical, prostate and
colorectal cancers are offered at South
Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical
Center. The services are available to
uninsured people, ages 40 to 64. For
more information or to make an
appointment, call (856) 641-8686.
Cancer Support: South Jersey
Healthcares Breast Cancer Bridge Pro-
gram offers support for women diag-
nosed with breast cancer. A community
education nurse who also is a breast
cancer survivor will meet with the
patient in person or on the phone to
offer advice, information and support.
The program is partially funded
through the Susan G. Komen Founda-
tion. For more information, call SJH
Regional Medical Center at (856) 641-
7974 or SJH Elmer Hospital at (856)
363-1514.
Cancer Support: A breast cancer
support group will meet 6 to 8 p.m. Aug.
30 and Sept. 27 at the SJH Scarpa Can-
cer Pavilion conference room. For more
Cancer Support: The Man to
Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
meets from 7 to 9 p.m. July 27 and Aug.
24 and Sept. 28 at SJH Fitness Connec-
tion, 1430 W. Sherman Ave., Vineland.
8674.
Cancer Support: A thyroid can-
cer support group will meet 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at SJH Fitness Con-
nection. For more information, call
(856) 641-8670.
Child-safety Seat Inspections:
The Cumberland County Sheriff s
Department offers free child-safety seat
inspections from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tues-
days at the Millville Rescue Squad, 600
Cedar St. For more information, call
(856) 451-4449, ext. 107.
Childbirth Education Class: A
one-day class will be held from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Sept. 17 at SJH Regional Medical
Center. A four-week class will be held 7
to 9 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 1 at
SJH Regional Medical Center. For
more information, call (856) 641-7535.
Childbirth Refresher Class:
7538.
Childrens Health: The STEPS
program teaches fitness and nutrition
to kids. It is open to Vineland students
ages 8 to 12, as well as their parents. The
program is held at the Cumberland
Cape Atlantic YMCA in Vineland. For
more information or to register, call
Lisa Scheetz at (856) 691-0030, ext. 119.
Childrens Health: Shots for
Tots of Cumberland County offers free
immunizations for uninsured children
up to age 18. The shots are offered from 9
a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of
the month at Vineland Community
Nursing Service, Suite 1, 610 Montrose
St. Vineland, and from 10 a.m. to noon on
the fourth Thursday of the month at
First United Methodist Church, 2nd
and Pine streets, Millville. For more
information, call (856) 453-2160 or (856)
794-4261.
Childrens Program: South Jer-
sey Healthcares sibling class prepares
older children for the arrival of a new-
born. For more information, call (856)
641-7535.
Community Healthcare: Fami-
lies are now being enrolled in NJ Fami-
lyCare, which covers doctors visits, pre-
scriptions and hospital stays for
low-income uninsured adults, children
or caregivers. For more information,
call 451-4700, ext. 2047.
CPR, adult, child and infant:
For information, dates and times, call
(856) 641-7535.
CPR, community class: Classes
are held at SJH Fitness Connection. For
CPR, Heartsaver course: Class-
es will be held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 24
and Sept. 28 at SJH Regional Medical
Center. For more information, call (856)
641-7535.
CPR Healthcare Provider
CPR initial course: The course will
be held 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13 as well as
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 24 at
more information and registration, call
(856) 641-7535. Classes also will be held
at SJH Elmer Hospital in November.
1806.
CPR, healthcare provider
renewal: Classes will be held 8 to 11
a.m. Aug. 30, Sept. 13 and 27, as well as
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 8 and 22 at SJH
Regional Medical Center. For more
information, call (856) 641-7535. Classes
will be held at SJH Elmer Hospital 6
p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 and 8 a.m. to 12
p.m. Sept. 29. For more information, call
(856) 363-1806.
Depression Support Group:
For information, call (856) 825-3521.
Diabetes Exercise Program:
Classes are held at SJH Fitness Connec-
tion. For more information, call (856)
696-3924.
Diabetes Self-Management
Education: This four-week program
offered by South Jersey Healthcare
Elmer gives basic information about
diabetes to those diagnosed with the dis-
ease. To register or for more informa-
tion, call (856) 641-7535.
Diabetes Support Group: The
group will meet 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at
Diabetes Workshop: Under-
standing Diabetes, a free class will be
held between noon and 1 p.m. Wednes-
days Sept. 14 and 28 at SJH Regional
Medical Center, and at noon to 1 p.m.
Thursdays Aug. 24, Sept. 1 and Sept. 15
at SJH Elmer Hospital. Registration
required. For more information, call
(856) 641-7535.
Diabetes and Pregnancy: Class
is held at SJH Regional Medical Cen-
ter. Must pre-register. Call (856) 641-
7535 for class dates, times and to regis-
ter.
Grandparents Class: For more
information, including meeting dates
and times, call (856) 641-7538.
Grief Support: Helping Hands
is a support group for parents who have
lost an infant or experienced a miscar-
riage. For more information, call (856)
507-2768.
Grief Support: A support group
for adults living with a loss meets for
daytime and evening sessions. For a
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Treatment for menopause
offered at Vland practice
VINELAND In the coming years,
more than 50 million women will be in
menopause.
To help them ease into the change,
Vineland Gynecological Associates is
personalizing their treatment of
menopausal women with Novo-Pelli Bio-
Identical Hormone Replacement Thera-
py (BHRT pellets) or bio-identical
creams.
The pellet and cream programs have
been developed to have the same molecu-
lar structure as the hormones produced
by the female body.
A series of lab tests run on a
menopausal women will determine the
type and amount of hormones they need.
Once prescribed, the bio-identical pel-
lets or creams can be picked up at a local
pharmacy.
Weve always found that women feel
their best when their treatment is cus-
tomized to their individual needs. BHRT
can work in many different ways, and
each woman will respond in accordance
with her physiology, said Jonathan
Gewirtz, MD, FACOG. It is our priority
to ensure that each program is adminis-
tered specifically for the patient, there-
fore allowing her to experience the full,
positive experience of the therapy.
VGA provides comprehensive gyne-
cology services and reproductive medi-
cine for the female patient, including
gynecologic screening exams, adolescent
medicine and contraceptive care, major
and minimally invasive gynecologic sur-
gery, including laser surgery, in-office
endometrial ablation and sterilization,
and laparoscopy. VGA also provides
incontinence therapies, well womens
care, basic infertility evaluations, pre-
conception care, and pre- and post-
menopausal care.
For information or to schedule an
appointment, visit www.VGAVineland.com or
call (856) 462-6350.
Regional Medical Center
ICU staff receives award
VINELAND The medical inten-
sive care unit staff at South Jersey
Healthcare Regional Medical Center
was recognized this spring with the
Gold designation of the Beacon Award
for Excellence.
The Beacon Award is presented to
members of medical units it deems out-
standing for efforts to continuously
improve the quality of their care, opti-
mize patient outcomes, and promote a
positive and supportive work environ-
ment. Their Gold designation is the
highest honor any unit can receive.
Only two Gold designations were award-
ed this year.
The award marks the hospitals med-
ical ICU as both a trend-setting unit
and a place where incoming staff mem-
bers can be mentored and encouraged in
a positive atmosphere.
Mental illness group
meets monthly in Vland
VINELAND NAMI Cumberland
County, the local chapter of the Nation-
al Alliance for Mental Illness, gathers
once a month to discuss the needs and
struggles of people dealing with mental
illness, their friends and caregivers.
Together, they form a community of
support, education and advocacy for the
mentally ill.
Meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on
the third Monday of each month at
Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E.
Chestnut Ave. For information, contact
Samuel Levy at (856) 691-9234.
NAMI Atlantic County meets from 7
to 9 p.m. on the second Monday of each
month at Absecon United Methodist
Church, W. Church St. and Pitney Road,
Absecon. For information, contact Gail
Dembin at (609) 927-0215.
schedule or for more information, call
South Jersey Healthcare at (856) 575-
4277.
Grief Support: The Parents Liv-
ing with a Loss Support Group meets at
the Vineland Health Center, Suite 240,
1038 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. For loca-
tion and information, call (856) 507-2768.
Heart Failure: A free class will
be held 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays at SJH
Regional Medical Center. For informa-
tion or to register, call (856) 641-7535.
Heart and Lung Support Group:
The group meets at SJH Regional Med-
ical Center. For more information, call
(856) 641-7748.
Hip/Knee Replacement: Are
you having a total hip or knee replace-
ment? Millville Center Genesis
HealthCare offers free pre-surgery
rehabilitation seminars at 2 p.m. on the
third Wednesday of every month. To reg-
ister, call (856) 327-2700
HIV Testing: Free, rapid diag-
nostic HIV testing is available by
appointment at Vineland Health
Department, Suite 1, 610 Montrose St.,
Vineland. For more information, call
(856) 794-4000, ext. 4806.
Mental Illness: The National
Alliance on Mental Illness Cumber-
land County Chapter meets from 7 to 9
p.m. on the third Monday of each month
at Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E.
Chestnut Ave., Vineland. For more
information, call (856) 691-9234 or (856)
794-9987.
Narcotics Anonymous: Nar-
cotics Anonymous will meet from 2 to 3
p.m. Sundays at SJH Elmer Hospital
and from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Sundays at
SJH Bridgeton Health Center. For
Nutrition: i-Healthy Family is
a free, five-week nutritional series for
parents.
Parenting Support: Baby Talk
Tea, a discussion group for moms of
babies up to 7 months of age, is held 9:30
to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at SJH Vineland
Health Center, 1038 E. Chestnut Ave.
Babies are welcome. For more informa-
tion, call (856) 641-7538.
Parenting Support: Baby Talk
Tuesdays, a free program dealing with
parenting issues, for moms with babies
and tots to 3 years of age, is held from 1
to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at SJH Fitness
Connection, Aerobic Room II. For more
Parenting Support: The next
newborn series of classes will be held
from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19 at SJH
Pediatric Advanced Life Sup-
port, initial course: The next PALS
class will be held in October at SJH
Pediatric Advanced Life Sup-
port, recertification: A course will
be held from 5 p.m. to finish Sept. 12 at
more information call (856) 641-7535.
Radiology Support: A patient
education seminar is held at 5:15 p.m. on
the second Wednesday of each month at
the Center for Diagnostic Imaging, 1450
E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. The event is
free, but RSVP is requested. Space is
limited. Call (856) 794-1700 or visit
www.CenterForDiagnosticImaging.com.
Senior Class: This class is for
seniors who want to make new friends,
learn about healthy living and enjoy an
educational luncheon with fellow sen-
ior citizens. The next class will be held
in October at the SJH Fitness Connec-
tion in Vineland for lunch and educa-
tional presentations from health
experts. Joining Senior Class is easy,
and there is a $6 fee for each lunch. If
you are interested in joining, call
Suzanne Bauer at (856) 575-4214.
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Clinic: The Vineland Health Depart-
ment holds a STD testing and treat-
ment clinic from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays at
the Newcomb Outpatient Building,
1038 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. Clinic
is located on second floor. No appoint-
ment is necessary. For more informa-
tion, call (856) 794-4000, ext. 4806.
Stroke Support: A stroke sup-
port group meets at 2 p.m. on the second
Tuesday of every month at the Health-
South Rehabilitation, 1237 W. Sherman
Ave., Vineland. For more information,
call (856) 697-7342.
Tai Chi: Classes run through the
Arthritis Foundation and are held at
SJH Fitness Connection. For more
Tourette Syndrome Family
Support Group: For more informa-
tion, including dates and times, call
(908) 575-7350.
Volunteer Training: South Jer-
sey Healthcare HospiceCare offers
training for volunteers who want to
help with bereavement support. For
Weight Management: One-on-
one weight management counseling is
available through South Jersey
Healthcares Outpatient Nutrition
Department. A physician prescription
is required, as well as insurance and
referral if necessary. Patients should
check with their individual health
plan to see if services of a registered die-
titian are covered. To schedule an
appointment, call (856) 641-7532.
Weight Management: The Bet-
terFit Weight Loss is a 12-week pro-
gram that includes consultations with
certified personal trainer and a regis-
tered dietitian at SJH Fitness Connec-
tion. The fee is $300 per person. For
more information or to enroll, call (856)
696-3924.
Yoga: Classes are held at SJH Fit-
ness Connection. For more information,
call (856) 696-3924.
Yoga Mommies: A six-week class
is held 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sundays at
SJH Fitness Connection. For more
information and registration, call (856)
696-3924.
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HEALTH NEWS BRIEFS
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Guidance Center
LPN Case Manager
LPN for Medical Outpatient Dept.
Exp working with adults with
mental health diagnosis,
License required
M-F 9 to 5 some evenings
No weekends or on call
Generous health and time
benets, retirement plan Friendly,
team oriented work environment
Please mail reumes to
Human Resources at:
2038 Curmel Rd. P.O. Box 808
Millville, NJ 08332 or
email to: jobs@ccgcnj.org or
fax to: (856) 765-0241
women and minorities are
encouraged to apply
we are an EOE/AA employer
Van Driver,
Part Time
Driving vans for adult day
program 1.5 to 2 hours in AM
and 1.5 to 2 hours in afternoon
Requires a minimum of
High School Diploma,
& Valid N.J. Drivers License.
Friendly, team oriented work
environment
Please mail resumes to
Human Resources at
2038 Carmel Rd. P.O. Box 808
email to jobs@ccgcnj.org or
fax to (856) 765-0241
women and minorities are
encouraged to apply
Cumberland County
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PROGRAM
DIRECTOR
Master's degree required in
social work, psych or counseling for
outreach program providing
services "in home"
5 years experience in
serving/treating families,
2 years supervisory
experience required
Position has a required on call
component.
Generous health and time
benefts, retirement plan
Friendly, team oriented work
environment
Please mail resumes to
Human Resources at:
2038 Carmel Rd. P.O. Box 808
email to: jobs@ccgcnj.org or
fax to: (856) 765-0241
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
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BILINGUAL
DENTAL
RECEPTIONIST
and a
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Needed for Busy
Vineland Dental Ofce.
RDA & CDA License
Required for Dental Assistant.
Email Resume To:
annika444@aol.com
Call: 609-909-0170
or 215-284-9009
Fax: 609-909-0176
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Social Services-Addictions
Nonprot has a clinical position
available in Cumberland County.
Duties include substance abuse
assessments and treatment
referrals. Candidates must have
two years of substance abuse
experience, experience with
ASAM criteria and the DSM-IV
TR, and hold a Masters degree and
LCADC or signicant progress
toward. A Bachelors with a
CADC may also be considered.
Excellent benets, generous time
of and exible work schedule. No
weekends or evenings.
EOE M/F/D/V
Specify salary requirements
in cover letter and send to
lgrif th@ncaddnj.org
No phone calls please, we are only able
to respond to those candidates who
meet our qualications.
DJ-77120234
Part Time or Full
Time. Top pay.
Vineland & Salem
County Ofces
DENTAL
HYGENIST
Call: 609-909-1070
or 215-284-9009
Fax: 609-909-0176.
Email:
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