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OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER
Allan Frankel is celebrating his 60th birthday in April and is in the best shape of his life significantly aided by his recent shoulder surgery. “I have always been physically active,” says Allan. “I started swimming in my late teens and this activity took me all the way through my medical career. For decades I was swimming four to five miles a week and my shoulders were really taking a beating.” Allan spent 15 years working as an anesthesiologist at NewtonWellesley Hospital and is now a consultant for many health care organizations. “It became very difficult for me to keep up with swimming because of my shoulder pain,” adds Allan. “My nephew owns a CrossFit gym so I decided to give this work out a try. I really enjoyed this type of exercise, but it exacerbated the damage to my shoulders and I realized that it was finally time to get them evaluated.” Allan made an appointment with Timothy Foster, MD, Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at Newton-Wellesley to get to the bottom of his shoulder pain. “Dr. Foster did a very thorough evaluation of my shoulders and said I had done a really good job on both of them.” However, Allan’s right shoulder was in worse condition. “When I met with Allan and evaluated his shoulder pain, I recommended a subpectoral biceps tenodesis at Newton-Wellesley’s Outpatient Surgery Center,” explains Dr. Foster. “This procedure involves removing the diseased portion of the biceps tendon and transferring the attachment of the remaining portion of the tendon.” After meeting with Dr. Foster, Allan decided to move forward with the surgery. “My experience as a patient at the Outpatient Surgery Center was extraordinary,” says Allan.
“I am fitter now than I ever remember being. I couldn’t have gotten here without the surgery. Having this procedure has allowed me to move forward without pain and return to all of my favorite physical activities.” – Allan Frankel, Patient To see Allan’s video: www.nwh.org/allan Family HealthSource page 2
“The process was flawless. I knew ahead of time what to expect. I felt like everyone was interested in me as a patient and included me as a member of the team. Everyone at the Center seemed to me to be an expert at what they do. Overall, it was what you would hope this type of experience would be.” Allan had his surgery in February 2014 and then began the rehabilitation process. “There are many advanced surgical procedures of the shoulder and knee that require an accelerated rehabilitation program – this is not one of those procedures,” says Dr. Foster. “There have been many scientific and clinical studies that suggest a delayed rehabilitation protocol is advantageous to allow for tendon-to-bone healing. The surgery is performed through an arthroscope with three to four tiny keyhole incisions. The immediate post-operative period, and the ensuing month in a sling is often the most difficult for patients
due to the disruption of their normal activities, and the alteration in sleep patterns.” Allan understood the time frame for rehabilitation and was ready to accept the challenge. “I knew going into my procedure that this type of surgery has quite a lengthy rehab period,” says Allan. “For the first six weeks you are mainly focused on trying to stay comfortable. For me, sleeping was the hardest part. About four weeks after my surgery, I started physical therapy. I met with a physical therapist a couple times a week for about eight weeks to start strengthening my shoulder and get back to square one.” Allan was able to return to CrossFit in June, four months after his surgery. “I was able to do about 75 percent of what I normally could do. By September I was back doing the same exercises and weight as I was before surgery, but my right shoulder was still a bit weaker.” Now, a year after surgery, Allan has made a complete recovery. “I am fitter now than I ever remember being. I couldn’t have gotten here without the surgery. Having this procedure has allowed me to move forward without pain and return to all of my favorite physical activities.” Allan is glad he made the decision to come and see what his options were for regaining his quality of life. “As a former physician at Newton-Wellesley, I knew that I wanted to come here for my care. However as part of my consulting job I see health care systems throughout the world so I know firsthand the high-quality care that Newton-Wellesley offers. I received outstanding surgical care. I can’t imagine a better experience.”
Timothy Foster, MD, MS Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics, Newton-Wellesley Hospital Dr. Foster received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and his orthopaedic surgery residency at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Foster completed his fellowship in sports medicine at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital and his pediatric sports fellowship at Harvard University and Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and board certified in sports medicine through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Foster also holds a master’s degree from Dartmouth College through the Tuck School of Business and the Dartmouth Institute of Health Policy and Clinical Practice. For more information about Orthopaedic Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, please call CareFinder at 866-NWH-DOCS (694-3627) or visit www.nwh.org/ortho Family HealthSource page 3
Liz Rover Bailey, 44, from Needham developed her love for exercise later in her life. She grew up swimming and enjoyed walking but had never dedicated herself to a more rigorous program. “I really wasn’t in great shape and I was tired of pretending that having a gym membership was the same as going,” says Liz. “I was really curious about CrossFit and so three years ago I decided to give it a try. Working with free weights was unlike anything I have done.” CrossFit workouts incorporate elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics and other exercises. “For the first time in my life I found a workout that I loved. Around this time my best friend was diagnosed with colon cancer and the gym became my escape. She is doing great now, but the gym continues to be my stress relief.” During one of her workouts, Liz was doing double unders while jumping rope (the rope makes two passes per jump instead of one) and she slammed her legs into the ground. The next day she noticed her knee was tender and swollen, but she ignored it. “We went on vacation shortly after and did a lot of biking,” says Liz. “When I came back to the gym I noticed I was having a lot of swelling in my knee. I made an appointment with my primary care physician and she referred me to Dr. Quinn.” Liz came to see Daniel Quinn, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. “When I met with Dr. Quinn, he did a very thorough evaluation of my knee and thought it might be a torn meniscus. He scheduled an MRI to be sure and when the results came back, he was right!” Dr. Quinn recommended a meniscectomy surgery to remove part of the torn meniscus. “Since Liz’s meniscus tear was causing pain and swelling, I thought the best approach would be to remove the torn pieces of the meniscus to make the remaining meniscus smooth,” says Dr. Quinn. Liz left her initial appointment with Dr. Quinn thinking, “How soon can I get in?” “I was tired of not being able to do what I really wanted to do,” she adds. “I had read that recovery would be relatively easy and I was ready to be on my way back to being active.” She had day surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Outpatient Surgery Center on October 10, 2014.
“I was blown away by the Surgery Center. Everyone was so friendly and understanding. I felt like every person I came in contact with was both professional and personable.” Liz came home the same day as her procedure and didn’t even have to use prescription pain medicine. “I consider myself to be a wimp when it comes to pain, but I only needed Tylenol. We actually left for New York City the next day to visit family. I was weight bearing within a few days and four days after surgery I was back at the gym on a stationary bike.”
“I was blown away by the Surgery Center. Everyone was so friendly and understanding. I felt like every person I came in contact with was both professional and personable.” – Liz Rover Bailey, Patient
Dr. Quinn met with Liz a week after surgery and she already had a full range of motion in her knee. “Liz was a very motivated patient and her recovery shows all the work she has put in,” says Dr. Quinn. “This procedure is one of the most common in the United States and patients have a quick recovery.” Dr. Quinn explains that the Outpatient Surgery Center is a great place for patients to come for their procedures.“Our Center is a spectacular, nearly brand new facility,” says Dr. Quinn. “We have a smooth, efficient process for our patients with the goal of helping each and every patient have the most successful outcome possible. No one wants to have surgery, but when you have a doctor you trust, a dedicated health care team to help with each step and a great facility, the experience is much easier. “ Ten days after surgery, Liz was back at flying trapeze school, an activity she does regularly with her 14-year-old daughter. And six weeks after surgery, she was back at CrossFit doing all of the same activities as she had before her injury with slightly less weight. “I am 44 years old, but I’m actually 44 years young. I want another 40 years of being active and I’m so thankful to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for making that happen.”
Daniel Quinn, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon, Newton-Wellesley Hospital Dr. Quinn is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed his residency and internship at Tufts New England Medical Center, New England Baptist Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Quinn is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine.
To see Liz’s video: www.nwh.org/liz
For more information about Orthopaedic Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, please call CareFinder at 866-NWH-DOCS (694-3627) or visit www.nwh.org/ortho To see Dr. Quinn’s video: www.nwh.org/quinn
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Newton-Wellesley Outpatient Surgery Center, continued “Our surgeons treat a full spectrum of athletic injuries,” explains Dr. Foster. “We treat patients involved in high school, college and professional athletics, but we also treat recreational athletes such as runners, golfers and tennis players. The majority of our sports medicine surgeons are fellowship trained and certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Our goal is to restore musculoskeletal function to each patient, and return them to their normal daily activities. Our ultimate goal is restore the patient to a pre-injury level of function, and eventually return the patient to full athletic participation.”
Newton-Wellesley’s Outpatient Surgery Center is proud to announce it has been named a 2014 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing facilities that consistently achieved the 95th percentile of performance in Patient Experience. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationallyrecognized symbol of achievement in health care. Presented annually, the award honors institutions who consistently sustained performance in the top five percent of all Press Ganey clients for each reporting period during the course of one year. Press Ganey is the nation’s leading health care performance improvement company and partners with more than 11,000 health care facilities, including more than half of all U.S. hospitals, to reduce suffering and improve the patient experience.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Outpatient Surgery Center, located at 25 Washington Street in Wellesley, provides patients with the highestquality surgical care. The Center houses four operating rooms on the second floor and medical office space on the first floor in 17,000 square feet of space. The operating rooms at the Center are used for outpatient orthopaedic and hand surgical procedures and utilize state-of-the-art technology and equipment. “Since opening the Center, we have had an overwhelmingly positive response from our patients,” says Timothy E. Foster, MD, Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. “We are able to offer high-quality care in a beautiful, convenient location, which makes the day of surgery easier and more comfortable for patients and families.” The Orthopaedic Surgery Service is one of Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s largest clinical services. Patients of all ages with disorders of the musculoskeletal system are treated by highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons. The surgeons at the Center also treat many sports injuries for a wide spectrum of patients – from the recreational athlete to the elite college and professional athlete. Some common procedures performed include:
“We are proud to partner with the Outpatient Surgery Center,” says Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. “The award is a testament to Newton-Wellesley’s commitment to deliver more patient-centered care. By achieving and sustaining this level of excellence, the Center is benefiting patients and helping advance the quality of health care.” Family HealthSource page 6
• Arthroscopic Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstructions • Arthroscopic Knee Meniscal Surgery • Arthroscopic Knee Articular Cartilage Surgery • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs • Arthroscopic Shoulder Labral Repairs and Repairs for Shoulder Instability • Acromio-Clavicular Joint Stabilization
The Center offers patients access to the same arthroscopic and open surgical options as the main Hospital campus. Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows the surgeon to look inside a joint through a thin viewing instrument called an arthroscope. The arthroscope has a light source and a high definition video camera; the images are magnified and displayed in the operating room on a video monitor. The joint is expanded by the constant flow of saline and the magnified images provide a clear picture allowing the surgeon to work within the confined space of the joint. During an arthroscopic procedure, surgeons can inspect the joint surfaces and surrounding soft tissues including ligaments and cartilage structures such as the meniscus in the knee and labrum in the shoulder. This procedure is commonly used to repair articular cartilage defects, ligament injuries and meniscal or labral tears. Arthroscopic surgery is commonly performed on the knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, elbow and wrist. This technique is minimally invasive and it avoids muscle splitting and open surgical techniques, thereby offering patients several benefits including decreased pain and potentially a faster recovery time.
The Vernon Cancer Center Turns Five Newton-Wellesley Hospital working with Massachusetts General Hospital Five years ago, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, New England Hematology Oncology and Massachusetts General Hospital came together to develop a comprehensive cancer center that provides hematology/oncology with radiation oncology. Over the past five years, the Center has provided state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care in a nurturing setting close to home. The patientcentered care offered at the Center has evolved due to the great complexity in treating oncology patients and has resulted in many successes. The Cancer Center now has multidisciplinary conferences for breast, thoracic, GU, head and neck, gynecological oncology, malignant hematology and GI malignancies. The team is currently working to create new services such as a psychooncology, oncocardiology and survivorship programs to deal with many of the special challenges our patients face. For more information, visit www.nwh.org/cancer
Having a dedicated Outpatient Surgery Center improves patient care and ultimately benefits the patient. “The Outpatient Surgery Center allows Newton-Wellesley to conduct more extensive open and complex inpatient surgery in the operating rooms located on the main hospital campus, which increases efficiency in both locations,” explains Dr. Foster. “The Center is dedicated to outpatient surgery, and our entire staff is committed to excellence; this commitment results in an experience that is safe, comfortable and efficient for our patients and their families.”
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Awards&Recognition
NASA Web Video Series to Highlight Hubble Telescope’s Role in Breast Imaging Video Crew Visited Newton-Wellesley Hospital for Upcoming Documentary
The compassionate and talented physicians, nurses and staff of Newton-Wellesley Hospital are often the recipients of local, national and international awards and honors. We are proud to share the news of these recent accolades with the members of our community.
Newton-Wellesley Named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Hospital Honor Roll NWH has once again been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care’s (HPHC) “Hospital Honor Roll.” The Hospital Honor Roll names those hospitals whose performance was among the top 25 percent of those measured nationally on a set of composite quality metrics. The metrics evaluate clinical process of care, patient experience and patient safety, and are based on CMS Hospital Compare and Leapfrog data. The Honor Roll is a key component of Harvard Pilgrim’s strategy for providing consumers with the information necessary to make critical health care choices. Honor Roll hospitals are noted in Harvard Pilgrim's printed and online provider directories, enabling members to evaluate and select hospitals based on quality measures.
Newton-Wellesley Awarded for Offering Employees Alternative Transportation Options Newton-Wellesley was recognized with an Excellence in Commuter Options (ECO) Pacesetters Award by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MassRIDES, the statewide travel options program, and MassCommute, the Massachusetts Coalition of Transportation Management Associations. The ECO Awards celebrate Massachusetts employers and their efforts to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging employees to utilize green, sustainable and healthy transportation options. “We are very proud of the work we’ve done to enhance our employees’ commuting options,” says David Corbin, Director, Facilities, Engineering, Public Safety and Parking. “We’ve partnered with MassRides to help coordinate alternate commuting options for employees, such as carpooling, biking to work, MBTA and telecommuting, where appropriate. We also implemented a shuttle service that connects our staff from the main Hospital and Wellesley Outpatient Surgery Center to the Woodland MBTA station, and offer 100 percent subsidized MBTA passes to all employees.” In the near future, Newton-Wellesley will roll out an incentive program through MassRides to provide rewards for commuting using alternate means (carpool, bike to work, etc). Plans are also in the works to provide special parking spaces for hybrid/ electric vehicles and carpool vehicles.
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It’s been proven through numerous research studies over the years that breast examinations and mammography help in the early detection of breast cancer. Twenty-five years ago, if a doctor saw a trouble spot on a mammogram requiring a biopsy, the only option was surgery to cut into the breast and obtain a tissue sample. Now, however, thanks in part to Hubble Space Telescope technology, most diagnostic biopsies are performed with a needle instead of a scalpel. For a quarter of a century the Hubble Space Telescope has played a crucial role in astronomical and science research – propelling significant discoveries in the study and exploration of dark energy and galactic formations and revolutionizing our view of how galaxies in the universe develop. “The exact same technology that NASA chose for Hubble was adopted by Hologic, Inc., a Bedford-based medical equipment company, for the digital spot mammography system in its prone biopsy table,” says Alan Semine, MD, Chief of Breast Imaging at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. “Both applications need high resolution to see fine details, wide dynamic range and low light sensitivity to shorten exposure time.”
In an effort to generate awareness of Hubble technology, the Space Telescope Science Institute will celebrate Hubble’s 25th anniversary this year and as part of the festivities, a video crew recently visited Hologic, Inc. and Newton-Wellesley Hospital to film segments for a documentary web series on the telescope’s impact on medicine. That, and other spin-off technologies, will be the focus of one of 13 web episodes scheduled to be released later this year. The videos will be hosted on NASA.gov and at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Dr. Semine recalls the days before charged coupled device (CCD) technology enabled the translation of light into electrical charges much like the sensor in a digital camera. Before that, doctors could only use X-rays and film to develop mammogram images, a timeconsuming process when doctors had to take multiple photos from different angles to triangulate the location of a tumor in the breast. “Today, we take it for granted that we have digital mammograms and digital chest X-rays, but two decades ago, a digital image of an X-ray was brand new,” says Dr. Semine. “It was the improved resolution that originated with the research of the Hubble that allowed us to apply it to a medical purpose.” Hologic’s stereotactic breast biopsy system images suspicious breast tissue more clearly and efficiently, saves patients time and money, reduces pain and radiation exposure and eliminates the scarring of more invasive techniques. “Everyday life has been dramatically changed by research,” adds Dr. Semine. “If we don’t continue to invest in research, we will miss out on important opportunities to extract technology that benefits patients.” Family HealthSource page 9
Childbirth Education Support Groups
Exercise Classes Fit & Fabulous
Gentle Yoga
Class includes a warm up, aerobics and strength training routine that promotes total body well being. Focus is on building strength and improving balance and posture. For all ages and abilities.
This class emphasizes relaxation, breathing, meditation and gentle exercise.
Hi/Lo Aerobics & Muscle Sculpting Class consists of hi/low impact aerobics, muscle conditioning and stretching. Focus is on improving heart function, building strength, flexibility and endurance. For all ages and abilities, no dance experience required.
Low Impact Aerobics Aerobic class based on dance moves and includes arm and core strengthening exercises. Focus is on energy boost, improved heart function and stress reduction. For all ages and abilities, no dance experience required.
20/20/20 Cardio Combo This all-in-one group fitness class helps improve muscle strength, stretching & flexibility and endurance. Class consists of 20 minutes of hi/low aerobics, 20 minutes of muscle conditioning and 20 minutes of mat pilates. For all ages and abilities.
Pilates for Everybody Pilates mat work and gentle stretching to strengthen the core muscles, tone and increase flexibility in the back and spine. Will also improve balance, breathing, energy level and posture. All levels welcome.
Pilates & More Pilates mat class with props to strengthen and tone the total body. Class includes flexibility exercises to help prevent injuries. All levels welcome.
Introduction to Yoga
Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers programs and classes during pregnancy and throughout the early parenting period. Topics include prepared childbirth, natural childbirth, Cesarean birth, hypnobirthing, mind/body, breastfeeding and infant care. We also offer tours of our maternity unit and sibling preparation classes
Designed specifically for new students. Learn the basics of proper body alignment, gentle stretching, dynamic breathing and various techniques for relaxation. A great primer for any of our other yoga class offerings.
For a complete listing or registration information, please contact Childbirth Education at 617-243-6649 or visit www.nwh.org/classes
Yoga – All Levels For beginners through advanced students. Reduce stress and awaken awareness by using dynamic breathing, stretching, exercise, relaxation and meditation. Experience various techniques to use in meditation and yoga exercises. These classes are for students of all experience levels from beginner to advanced.
Prenatal Yoga This class is designed to meet the special needs of pregnant women. Release tension, stretch and increase strength, flexibility and energy. An excellent class for all fitness levels.
Non-aerobic routine of strength building exercises (standing and floor) using repetitions, resistance bands and hand weights. Focus is on using correct form for maximum strength gain and to improve posture, balance and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. For all ages with the ability to get down to and up from the floor.
Strength Training for Women Non-aerobic routine of strength building exercises (standing and floor) using repetitions, resistance bands and hand weights. Focus is on using correct form for maximum strength gain to improve posture, balance and reduce risk of osteoporosis. For women of all ages with the ability to get down to and up from the floor.
Stretch and Strengthen Non-aerobic routine of stretch and strength building exercises (standing and floor). Focus is on becoming/staying active and increasing muscle strength to improve health, posture, balance and reduce risk of osteoporosis. For all ages and abilities.
Tai Chi Through controlled, slow and rhythmic movements achieve a state of relaxation for your body and mind. Increase circulation, promote joint & muscle flexibility, increase strength and relieve stress. Over time, you will experience a marked improvement in concentration, range of motion and balance.
American Heart Association Courses
Healthy steps – The LEBED Method®. An effective therapeutic movement and exercise program to improve overall wellness, reduce pain, improve range of motion and reduce the symptoms and likelihood of developing Lymphedema. Led by a certified cancer exercise specialist. Please call 617-243-6644 to register.
This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR and foreign body airway obstruction for the infant, child and adult, and provide instruction in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Course is appropriate for daycare providers, nannies, lifeguards and people whose job requires them to respond to cardiac emergencies. Participants receive a two-year certification from the American Heart Association.
Lifestyle Programs Smoking Cessation Support Eight week program held in a caring and encouraging group format. Provides concrete strategies to use on working toward your goal of tobacco-free living.
Reiki 1, 2 and 3 Master Workshops This workshop covers the benefits, uses and history of the Usui Reiki System. Participants receive a Reiki attunement to enhance their ability to transmit life force energy through their hands. Includes instruction and practice time using all hand positions for giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment on self, family and friends. Participants will receive certification upon course completion.
Heartsaver First Aid (Adult and Pediatric)*
Alopecia Areata Support Group, Massachusetts Asthma & Allergy Foundation Breastfeeding Support Group Cancer Support Groups Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Childbirth Loss Support Groups Frontotemporal Dementias Heart Failure Prevention & Monitoring Program Multiple Sclerosis Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Support Group, MA/NH National Alliance of Mental Illness
Covers topics such as foreign body airway obstruction (choking), use of an epinephrine pen (epipen), shock, head injury, wounds, nosebleeds, fractures, poisons, drowning, insect bites, bandages, dressings, stroke & heart attack. Also reviews basic CPR skills. Course is appropriate for daycare providers, nannies, lifeguards and others who respond to illness and injuries.Participants receive a two-year certification from the American Heart Association.
Overeater’s Anonymous
Heart Saver CPR, AED and First Aid Combination Class*
Smoking Cessation Support Group
AHA First Aid class & AHA Heartsaver® CPR class for infant, child and adult includes AED training and testing. Covers first aid topics such as foreign body airway obstruction, use of an epipen, shock, head injury, wounds, nosebleeds, fractures, muscle injury, poisons, drowning, insect bites, bandages and dressing, heart attack and stroke. Participants receive a two-year certification from the American Heart Association.
HealthCare Provider CPR (BLS - Basic Life Support) HealthCare Provider CPR is for medical and allied health professionals. Class includes adult, child and infant CPR, as well as two-person CPR, ambu bag use and instruction in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants receive official two-year certification from the American Heart Association.
CPR for Family & Friends
Everything you need to know to be a responsible babysitter: what to do in an emergency, choke saving, first aid, diapering and more. A certificate is awarded.
An American Heart Association informational course providing the basic skills of CPR for infants/children and adults and how to help an infant, child or adult who is choking. Course does not provide official CPR certification and is appropriate for parents, grandparents, family members, babysitters and other lay rescuers.
For program details and registration information, please visit www.nwh.org/classes or call the Wellness Center at 617-243-6221.
The Office of Child Care Services has approved Heartsaver® classes for daycare providers. Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers Heart Saver courses at a discount to childcare providers in the Newton, Waltham, Wellesley, Weston and Needham area.
Babysitter Training
Children’s Alopecia Project (CAP) Support Group
Diabetes Management Program Heart Saver CPR with AED*
Strength Training
Alcoholics Anonymous
Attention Deficit Disorder Group for Adults
Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Survivors
For exercise class details and registration information, please visit www.nwh.org/classes or call the Wellness Center at 617-243-6221.
Al-Anon (for Family & Friends of Alcoholics)
Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson’s Support Group of Greater Boston Prostate Cancer Support Group Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) Vestibular Disorders Support Group: Living with Dizziness/Vertigo Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups • New Patient Instructional Group • Community Support Groups • 0-6 Month Post-Surgery Group
Well Spouse Support Group Young Widow/Widower Support Group 55 and younger You Are Not Alone: Straight Spouse Network, Boston Chapter For support group details and contact information, please visit www.nwh.org/support
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UPCOMING EVENTS Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation’s
16th Annual Gala Saturday, May 9, 2015, 6:00 pm Westin Copley Place Boston
Skin Cancer Screening Thursday, May 28, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Newton-Wellesley Hospital, East Lobby
This year’s event will benefit Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Obstetrics Service. Festivities will begin promptly at 6:00 pm and will include cocktails and a silent auction followed by dinner, a fabulous live auction, Fund-A-Need, dancing and other surprises! For more information, please visit www.nwh.org/gala
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than one million cancers are diagnosed annually. Make your appointment for a FREE skin cancer screening by a NewtonWellesley Hospital dermatologist. Appointments are required and can be made by calling CareFinder at 617-243-5900. For more information, please visit www.nwh.org/community
Bike Wellness Day
Annual Senior Supper
Sunday, May 17, 2015, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center 159 Wells Ave, Newton
Thursday, June 11, 2015 Health Screenings 3:00 pm, Dinner 4:30 pm Newton-Wellesley Hospital
An event for local cyclists to receive free injury screenings, health and wellness tips and Ask a Doc opportunities from our Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Team at our new state-of-the-art Ambulatory Care Center. In addition to health services, helmet checks, simple repairs and maintenance and an air pump for tires will be offered. This family event will also have a bike decorating station for children. For more information, please visit www.nwh.org/community
The evening will feature dinner served by Newton-Wellesley Hospital staff, health screenings and entertainment. $5 per person. Free parking. Seating is limited so make reservations by calling 617-243-5900. Health screenings are first come, first served. For more information, please visit www.nwh.org/community