Saint Peter’s University Hospital has opened a new state-of-the-art Perinatal Center which houses its Maternal Fetal

Medicine practice, its High-Risk Pregnancy follow-up program, and its Antenatal Testing Unit. The Perinatal Center provides unique and highly skilled perinatal health care for women who anticipate or are experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.

This newly constructed center, located on the first floor of the Women and Children’s Pavilion, provides a more comfortable, roomy environment for patients. Decorated in the earth-tone colors and healing architecture used in all renovations throughout the hospital, the new center is home to the latest technology available for ultrasound and other prenatal testing.

The department is soon to begin using the latest ultrasound equipment manufactured by GE featuring the most advanced 3-D and 4-D imaging innovation. “Every time you upgrade a system you provide patients with the most accurate diagnosis and information and provide an

improvement in the level of care provided,” says A. Liam Ness, MD, the new director of the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Saint Peter’s has long been a leader in the area of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Nationally recognized for its perinatal care services, Saint Peter’s became the region’s first state-designated Regional Perinatal Center in 1981. There are more than 500 low-birth-weight babies delivered at Saint Peter’s University Hospital each year and cared for in the most established Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Central Jersey. The hospital’s more than 2,200 high-risk obstetrical (OB) clinic visits per year contribute to the large number of births that take place at Saint Peter’s. Saint Peter’s delivered the most babies in Central Jersey in 2011*, approximately 5,800 and close to the same number in 2012.

“We are licensed and equipped to manage the most complicated pregnancies and most medically fragile newborns,” said Edwin Guzman, MD, interim chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and former director of Saint Peter’s Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. “Our maternal fetal medicine program provides advanced diagnostic testing and high-risk pre- and postnatal care. Our team includes high-risk perinatal physicians, including Christopher Houlihan, MD, who has been at Saint Peter’s for more than 15 years, geneticists, a perinatal pathologist, perinatal nurses, pediatric surgeons, ultrasonographers, neonatologists, diabetes care and control specialists, and other high-risk support specialists. And our patients are now seen in this ultra-modern care setting.”

ServicesServices of the Perinatal Center include:Antenatal Testing Unit — The unit provides advanced ultrasound testing and interventional procedures, including:• First-trimester ultrasound screening for chromosomal abnormalities• 3-D/4-D ultrasound screening• Amniocentesis• Chorionic villus sampling• Fetal cardiovascular evaluation • Fetal surveillance

Infant and Pregnancy Loss Evaluation Service — Offers diagnostic services and treatment to couples who have suffered a pregnancy loss. Of the women who are treated at Saint Peter’s, 80 percent carry a healthy baby to term.

Infant Prematurity Assessment and Prevention Program — Offers diagnosis and treatment to prevent premature birth.

Other services

Women seen at the Perinatal Center also have access to services that are provided through Saint Peter’s state-designated Regional Perinatal Center. These include:

High-Risk Antepartum Unit — Pregnant women with chronic medical conditions or complex pregnancies are admitted to this 34-bed unit for observation and treatment in an attempt to bring such pregnancies as close to term as possible.

Institute for Genetic Medicine — Provides pre- and postnatal counseling, testing and treatment.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — A 54-bassinet unit for babies born premature or with special medical needs.

Perinatal Emergency Triage and Treatment Unit — The eight-bed unit serves as an “emergency room” for pregnant women. Patients admitted to this unit are cared for by obstetricians/ gynecologists and OB nurses who are experts in managing pregnancy complications.

Through an affiliation with Columbia University Medical Center, Saint Peter’s University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be part of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Network. This network, created by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, focuses on clinical questions in maternal fetal medicine and obstetrics, particularly with respect to the continuing problem of preterm birth.

For more information about Saint Peter’s Maternal Fetal Medicine services, visit SaintPetersHCS.com/Maternal Fetal Medicine or call 732-745-8549.

*NJDHSS 2011 Discharge Data

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2013

Saint Peter’s Opens New Perinatal CenterMaternal Fetal Medicine and Antenatal Testing

for High-Risk Pregnancy Offered Here

A. Liam Ness, M.D.

Edwin Guzman, M.D.

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

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SUPPORT GROUPSAutism Family Support GroupFEBRUARY 10, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM877-886-9462

Bariatric Support GroupFEBRUARY 14, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lisa Lapinski, RD 732-745-8600, x8159

Bereavement Support GroupFEBRUARY 7 & 21, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM732-745-8565

Bereavement Support GroupFEBRUARY 5 & 19, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMFor spouses and significant others 55 and older. Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center200 Overlook Drive, Monroe TownshipSean O’Brien, MSW, LSWLisa Sparaco, MSW, LSW 609-409-1363, Option 5

Caregivers Support Group/MonroeFEBRUARY 14, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMSaint Peter’s Adult Day Center200 Overlook Drive, Monroe TownshipStephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, RN, NP1-800-269-7508 or 609-655-2220

Alzheimer’s Support Group/Monroe FEBRUARY 12, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMSaint Peter’s Adult Day Center200 Overlook Drive, Monroe TownshipRachel Kallish, CSW Lisa Sparaco, MSW, LSW 609-655-6853 Craniofacial Boys & Girls Support Group(boys and girls ages 11 to 17 meet separately)MEETS SUNDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR Helene Knee, LCSW 732-745-7943

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

SHARE Support Group(pregnancy and infant loss support group)FEBRUARY 14, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM732-745-8600, x8522

DIABETES EDUCATIONChildren’s Insulin Pump GroupFEBRUARY 12, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Donna Dziedzic, RN, MSN, CDE 732-745-8600, x8751

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

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

COMMUNITY MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESFor more information about screenings and educational programs, or the CMHS corporate flu shot program, please call 732-745-8600, x8903.

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings FEBRUARY 2, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Kiddie Keep Well Camp Senior Campers only.

FEBRUARY 4, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Franklin Township Public Library, Somerset

FEBRUARY 11, 10:30 AM – NOON Montgomery Senior Center, Skillman

FEBRUARY 13, NOON – 1:30 PM Jamesburg Senior Center, Jamesburg

FEBRUARY 15, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen, New Brunswick

FEBRUARY 16, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM South Brunswick Public Library Book Sale

FEBRUARY 26, 10:00 AM – NOON Hillsborough Senior Center, Hillsborough

FEBRUARY 27, NOON – 1:30 PM SHIPS 1 Soup Kitchen @ St. John’s Episcopal Church, Somerville

Blood Pressure Screening/Sun Damage Screening Using DermaScan Machine FEBRUARY 27, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Adult Learning Center, New Brunswick Adult School students only.

Cholesterol Screening FEBRUARY 15, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM New Brunswick Senior Center

Vision Screening FEBRUARY 20, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Warrenbrook Senior Center, Warren

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

Breast Cancer Support GroupFEBRUARY 4 & 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMGuest speaker and open discussion.Registration required.Cancer Institute of New Jersey Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW732-235-7011

Gynecologic Cancer Support GroupFEBRUARY 12, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMCancer Institute of New Jersey732-235-6792

Latina Women with Cancer Support Group FEBRUARY 9, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center Light lunch will be served. Free, but registration requested. Sessions conducted in Spanish. Call 908-658-5400 for more information.

Living with Cancer Support GroupFEBRUARY 13 & 27, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMCancer Institute of New JerseyBarbara Hale, LCSW732-235-7557

FREE COMMUNITY LECTUREHeart Health FEBRUARY 19, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Spotswood Senior Center, Spotswood

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

Baby Care FEBRUARY 4 & 11, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

FEBRUARY 9, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Breastfeeding ClassFEBRUARY 9, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Breastfeeding Support GroupFEBRUARY 4, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM732-745-8600, x8820

Grandparents ClassFEBRUARY 7, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Marvelous Multiples FEBRUARY 4, 11 & 25, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

New Daddy Class FEBRUARY 28, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

New Mom Support GroupFEBRUARY 1, NOON – 1:00 PMLight lunch will be served at noon. Registration required.

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

Prenatal Nutrition Class and TourFEBRUARY 26, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMRegistration required. Linda Hudak, MS, RD732-745-7930

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

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

Sibling Class FEBRUARY 2, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Visit our website at saintpetershcs.com/maternity/ to watch our Maternity Virtual Tour.

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

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

FEBRUARY 2013

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

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION GO RED FOR WOMEN CAMPAIGN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11:00 PM - 4:00 PMSister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center. Celebrate the nationwide campaign promoting heart health. Free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and counseling provided by the Community Mobile Health Services staff. Call 732-745-8600, x8903 for more information.

WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 7:15 PM - 9:30 PM For more information, and to register, call Lisa Lapinski at 732-745-8600, x8159

FOR WOMEN WITH CANCERLOOK GOOD/FEEL BETTER MONDAY, MARCH 116:00 PM - 8:00 PMCenter for Ambulatory Resources. A program of the American Cancer Society. Free makeovers for women undergoing treatment for cancer. Call 1-800-227-2345 to preregister.

“SPRING IS IN THE AIR” FASHION SHOW SATURDAY, MARCH 23 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Sponsored by The Auxiliary of Saint Peter’s University Hospital to benefit the hospital’s Breast Center programs. Pines Manor 2085 Lincoln Highway, Edison Price: $60. Call 732-745-6641 or email saintpetersfashionshow@gmail.com for more information.

DIABETES: FROM HEAD TO TOE SATURDAY, MARCH 238:30 AM - 3:30 PM Fourth Annual Education Conference North Brunswick Township High School 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick Call 732-469-7979, ext. 3510 for more information. Community Mobile Health Services will provide free medical screenings from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Also scheduled: bilingual seminars, cooking and fitness demonstrations, and children’s activities.

KIDFESTSATURDAY, MARCH 23 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Rutgers University College Avenue Gynasium Staff of The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s will provide health information and education. Co-sponsored with Magic 98.3 FM. Visit magic983.com for more information.

BABY FAIR SUNDAY, APRIL 28 NOON - 3:00 PM Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center Local vendors and various Saint Peter’s departments will feature their services. Call Parent Education at 732-745-8579 for more information about the event or about reserving a vendor table.

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