Gentle Yoga
Click on the weekday above to register for this monthly series.
This slow-paced class includes breathwork, stretching, and a flow of poses which will help to improve flexibility and reduce stress. A gentle flow, balancing, and a cool down are also incorporated into the class. This is ideal for those who desire a relaxed practice of yoga. Beginners are welcome.
Chair Yoga
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This gentle form of yoga incorporates standard yoga poses while sitting on or standing next to a chair. This class is an adaptation of a standard yoga class and will improve flexibility, concentration, and strength while reducing stress and joint strain.
Prenatal Yoga
Tuesday Series (9 - 9:45 a.m.)
Expectant mothers will learn how to use gentle postures, stretching, breathing, toning, relaxation and meditation to help them keep fit and feel good during pregnancy. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel, two pillows or cushions, a yoga tie or a regular tie for stretching.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group
Wednesdays (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
During these uncertain times, parenting may cause anxious feelings. So we are offering a virtual support group to give parents-to-be and new parents an opportunity to safely connect and share experiences. This group will be moderated by a registered nurse and lactation consultant from Penn Medicine Princeton Health who can answer any questions you have. Parents of babies up to 6 months old are welcome.
Ask the Lactation Consultant
Mondays (7 - 8 p.m.)
Join our weekly group anytime you need breastfeeding support. This interactive discussion group will give pregnant and breastfeeding families an opportunity to ask questions of a Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness board certified lactation consultant.
Mindful Movement (for Oncology)
Thursdays (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
To register and for a link to join, please call 609.853.6787.
This rejuvenating class combines gentle exercises with yogic breathing, guided imagery, and meditation. The low-impact program provides patients who are undergoing cancer treatment with an effective workout for the body and the mind, helping them reduce stress and focus on taking care of themselves.
Cancer Prevention and Treatment for Women
TUE. February 1 (3 - 4 p.m.)
Early detection and treatment of cancer saves lives. Join Noah Goldman, MD, board certified in gynecologic oncology, to learn about the various forms of cancer that impact women, cancer prevention through screening, and treatment options if cancer is detected. Dr. Goldman is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group
TUE. February 1 (7 - 8 p.m.)
THU. February 3 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
WED. February 16 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
To register and receive the link to join virtually, please email donna.post@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
This supportive community welcomes individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, as well as those considering the surgery. Join us to discuss and share strategies for dealing with the physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes related to weight-loss surgery. Group sessions are facilitated by Bariatric Coordinator/Nurse Navigator Donna Post, RN-BC, in conjunction with our board certified bariatric surgeons Wai Yip Chau, MD, board certified surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, and Lisa Dobruskin, MD, Director of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Princeton Medical Center, or other healthcare professionals from Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. The support groups are sponsored by the Center for Bariatric Surgery & Metabolic Medicine at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.
Birthing Basics
TUE. February 1, 8 & 15 (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
$125 per couple.
This three-week, comprehensive program for expectant parents provides information and answers to questions concerning labor and delivery. Parents will learn the signs of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, and comfort measures to promote a positive birth experience.
Heart Failure Series:
Harnessing the Power of Protein
WED. February 2 (4 - 5 p.m.)
Join Beth Young, MS, RDN, CSOWM, registered dietitian nutritionist, for this discussion about the importance of protein in your diet and what meats and vegetables can provide lean protein. Participants will also learn the best cooking methods to reduce the saturated fat found in many sources of animal protein foods.
Restorative Yoga (for Oncology)
WED. February 2 & 16 (7 - 8 p.m.)
To register and for a link to join, please call 609.853.6787.
This class meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and is open to both current patients and those who have completed cancer treatment. Restorative Yoga provides healing for the body and mind. Prior experience is not necessary.
UNITE: Perinatal Loss Bereavement Support Group
WED. February 2 (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
Princeton Health invites you and your loved ones to join us in remembrance of babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the virtual service by sharing a poem, story, photo or memory of your beloved baby.
Infant Massage
SAT. February 5 (12:30 - 2:30 p.m.)
$15 per couple.
Join us in a virtual meeting to learn how to skillfully provide calm and soothing touch for your infant and other children as well. Prepare a warm and quiet space with a blanket, exercise mat or large towel. We recommend the use of grapeseed or sunflower oil (test on baby's ankle or wrist 24 hours before class to ensure there are no skin sensitivities). Please wait at least one week after baby's most recent immunization to join this class.
Bumps, Bands and Balls:
Fitness Series for Expecting Moms
MON. February 7 - March 14 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
$60 per person.
Join our pelvic health physical therapists for this prenatal fitness and education class, featuring pregnancy-safe exercises and movements, as well as lessons that will help keep you physically fit through your pregnancy and prepare you for childbirth. Sessions include low-impact cardio exercises, postural strengthening exercises, movements and stretches to prepare for birthing, and breathing exercises. The program will also include lessons on topics such as: guidelines for exercise during pregnancy, warning signs to stop exercising, and physically preparing for childbirth. Participants should dress in comfortable exercise clothing and bring water. Participants must have their doctor’s clearance to exercise. Call 1.888.897.8979 to obtain the clearance form.
Demystifying Infectious Disease:
An Overview of Common Infections and Treatments
TUE. February 8 (3 - 4 p.m.)
Join pharmacist Sarah Hoffmann, PharmD, BCPS, to learn about common infections and the appropriate treatments, how a specific antibiotic is chosen for a specific condition, the best way to take antibiotics, common side effects, and how you can help prevent antibiotic resistance.
Breast Cancer Support Group
TUE. February 8 (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
To register and for a link to join, please call 609.853.6787.
This group meets the second Tuesday of the month and welcomes breast cancer patients in all phases of their journey to attend, along with their family members, and/or caregivers. Share experiences and triumphs, solutions for coping with treatment side effects, effective communication with your healthcare team, and concerns about recurrence in a supportive and problem-solving environment. This support group is co-facilitated by Mary Kiensicki, RN, CBCN, Breast Health Navigator at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center’s Breast Health Center, and Karen Davison, RN, BSN, OCN, a nurse with the Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center.
Journey Back: Stroke Support Group
WED. February 9 (2 - 3 p.m.)
To register and receive the link to join virtually, please call Jenny Bestwick, LCSW, at 609.853.6359.
Journey Back welcomes individuals who have experienced a stroke, as well as their loved ones and caregivers, to attend this peer support group that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Facilitated by Jenny Bestwick, LCSW, Acute Rehabilitation Social Worker with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, the group helps those touched by stroke work toward increased independence, adjust to life after stroke, and provide support and hope to one another. There will be occasional presentations by experts in stroke and rehabilitation.
Heart Failure Series:
Medications & Heart Failure Exacerbation
WED. February 9 (2 - 3 p.m.)
Recognizing signs of a heart failure exacerbation can help prevent future hospitalizations for those with cardiac issues. Join Sarah Tobin, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, for this informative discussion on what may cause a heart failure exacerbation, how to treat it, and what you can do to prevent it.
Autism Diagnosis and Intervention
WED. February 9 (6 - 7 p.m.)
This informative program is an opportunity for parents, caretakers, and educators to learn more about this disorder, including the importance of early screening and diagnosis to improve the outcomes for children with autism. Learn about interventions and therapies as well as local resources with Katherine Doyle, MD, board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Doyle is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
Post-Treatment Cancer Support Group
WED. February 9 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
To register and for a link to join, please call 609.853.6787.
This support group is for individuals who have completed their cancer treatment within the past 18 months. Led by an oncology nurse navigator, the group offers participants an opportunity to share personal experiences and offers helpful resources and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress sometimes associated with the transition from active treatment to living beyond oncology treatment. (You can also participate in-person at the Princeton Medicine Princeton Cancer Center Conference Room at 1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro).
Self-Care Series: Journaling
WED. February 9 (7 - 8 p.m.)
This program is part of our Self-Care series, held on the second Wednesday of each month. Each month focuses on a new self-care topic. In our busy lives it can be difficult to stop and clear your mind, which is an important part of coping with life’s ups and downs. Join Jamie Benjamin, LPC, NCC, ACS, a licensed counselor and Clinical Manager of Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Women’s Program, for a discussion on how to use journaling as an outlet to help process the events of today and reset for tomorrow.
Heart Failure Series:
Living With Heart Failure Support Group
WED. February 9 (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
WED. February 23 (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
This support group, led by Bram Ader, RN, cardiac nurse with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, will help participants set, track, and achieve both personal and team goals related to improved heart failure management. Participants will be receive practical day-to-day tips to help keep heart failure from disrupting their everyday lives.
Understanding ADHD
THU. February 10 (7 - 8 p.m.)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 11 percent of American children, ages 4 to 17, have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), making them more likely to experience challenges in social situations or school. Join Bert Mandelbaum, MD, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Penn Medicine Princeton Health and Saranga Bhalla, DO, board certified psychiatrist with Princeton Mental Health (Dr. Bhalla's private practice), for a discussion on various strategies to support children and adolescents with ADHD. Dr. Mandelbaum is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
SAT. February 12 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
$40 per person.
This men-only course is designed for fathers-to-be to gain knowledge in parenting skills and develop skills for caring for their newborns. Greg Barron, Daddy Boot Camp master coach, along with new dads, will demonstrate how to hold, comfort, diaper and play with their babies, including these tips and tools: how to calm a crying baby, planning for baby's arrival, pets and babies, car seat safety, and the importance of parental teamwork. Feel comfortable, ask questions, and express your concerns and joys about fatherhood.
Diabetes Support Group
TUE. February 15 (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
To register and receive the link to join virtually, please call 609.853.7890.
This group provides resources and support for those living with diabetes, and their loved ones. A certified diabetes educator with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center’s (PMC) Diabetes Management Program facilitates meetings. For more information on PMC’s Diabetes Management Program and its full range of educational services, including monthly day and evening classes, glucose monitoring, and one-to-one counseling with a nurse and dietitian, who are certified diabetes educators, please call 609.853.7890 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
WED. February 16 (12 - 1:30 p.m.)
Penn Medicine Princeton Health’s Head & Neck Cancer Support Group of Central Jersey meets the third Wednesday of the month and provides encouragement, a safe setting for sharing concerns and problems related to life after cancer, education, and a social outlet for cancer patients, their families, and loved ones. This support group is facilitated by Amy Heffern, MS, CCC, SLP, Speech Pathologist at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
The Value of Eating a Planned Lunch
WED. February 16 (2 - 3 p.m.)
Eating a balanced lunch is an important part of keeping your body and mind functioning efficiently as you go through the day. But without a little advanced planning you can end up skipping your afternoon meal, eating an unhealthy takeout meal, or filling up on snack foods. Join Heather Bainbridge, EdM, MA, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Princeton Medical Center, to learn how lunch can benefit your health and work performance, and simple ways to plan for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Cancer Support Group
WED. February 16 (2:30 - 4 p.m.)
This group meets the third Tuesday of the month and brings individuals with cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, communicating effectively with your healthcare team, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, maintaining healthy relationships personally and professionally, and managing concerns about recurrence. This program is facilitated by Lois Glasser, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, and a healthcare professional from Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
Heart Failure Series:
Monitoring Symptoms of Heart Failure
WED. February 16 (4 - 5 p.m.)
Join Tejal Narkhede, MPT, a physical therapist with Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation, and learn how to identify and monitor symptoms of heart failure, what to do when you are experiencing symptoms, and how to modify activities of daily living.
Weight-Loss Surgery: Is It Right for Me?
WED. February 16 (6 - 6:30 p.m.)
To register and receive the link to join virtually, please email donna.post@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
Severe obesity is a serious health condition. Those considering surgical weight-loss options can join Lisa Dobruskin, MD, FACS, Director of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Princeton Medical Center, for an overview of traditional and minimally invasive surgical weight-loss options, including laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic stomach banding.
Shoulder Pain: Problems and Solutions
THU. February 17 (6 - 7 p.m.)
Click here to learn more or to register. You will be redirected to register through Mercer County Library.
Attend this informative program to learn about common problems in and around the shoulder joint. Presented by William Rossy, MD, specializing in orthopaedic surgery, the program will address techniques to maximize function and minimize pain. Dr. Rossy is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
THU. February 17 (7 - 9 p.m.)
Expectant parents will learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, getting started, positioning, nutrition, pumping, and avoiding common problems at this informative program. This class is taught by an internationally board certified lactation consultant.
Labor Fundamentals
SAT. February 19 (10 - 11 a.m.)
$25 per couple.
This program will include a virtual maternity tour, and parents will learn the signs of labor, warning signs, and when to go to the hospital.
Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention
TUE. February 22 (7 - 8 p.m.)
Discover what you can do to lower your risk for heart attack and stroke at this invaluable program led by Phil Tran, RN-BSN, Stroke Coordinator with Princeton Medical Center (PMC). Learn the early warning signs of a stroke, when to seek medical attention and prevention methods, as well as which heart conditions can lead to a stroke. PMC is a state-designated Primary Stroke Center.
Heart Failure Series:
Palliative Care for Heart Failure Patients
WED. February 23 (12 - 1 p.m.)
Palliative care is specialized medical care that provides an extra layer of support for people with serious illnesses, and it can benefit heart failure patients and their families. Individuals living with heart failure and their loved ones are invited to join Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Joy Hertzog, DNP, APN, AGPC-C, ACHPN, for this educational discussion addressing what palliative care is, who would benefit from it, and how to arrange for palliative care for you or your loved one.
Baby Care
THU. February 24 (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
$50 per couple.
How will we care for our baby? What does it mean when a baby cries? How do we bathe our baby? This program is designed to help create confidence in your parenting skills with an in-depth discussion of infant care, feeding choices, soothing techniques, safe sleep practices, choosing a pediatrician, and more.
How to Be Carb Savvy
FRI. February 25 (2 - 3 p.m.)
Carbohydrates may have a bad reputation these days, but they still play a part in a balanced diet. Join Heather Bainbridge, EdM, MA, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Princeton Medical Center, for an informative discussion on carbs, the part they play nutritionally, and the healthiest way to fit them into your diet.
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health
Bereavement Support Group
MON. February 28 (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Click here to sign up. You will be redirected to Princeton Senior Resource Center's website.
This is led by Sherri Goldstein, LCSW, Bereavement Coordinator with Penn Medicine Princeton Hospice Program, this group welcomes community members who need support and assistance coping with grief and loss.
