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NOVEMBER 2014
oncussions are
common among
student athletes in
sports, particularly football
and soccer. The recent
deaths of three high
school athletes from
around the country
have raised concerns
again about the dangers
of sports injuries. But
you dont have to be a
student athlete to suffer a
concussion. School-aged
individuals (ages 6-21)
can suffer a concussion
during every day play at
home or in gym class.
A mild traumatic brain
injury caused by a blow
to the head or to the body
with an impulsive force
transmitted to the head,
this invisible injury disrupts the brains normal
physiology which can affect mental endurance
and function, causing the brain to work harder
and longer to complete even simple tasks.
Cognitive and physical rest are essential to
recovery.
A patient should see a concussion specialist
if they are still symptomatic at three weeks
or have the following risk factors for delayed
recovery: history of ADHD or a learning
disability, depression, anxiety, history of
multiple concussions, migraines, symptoms
lasting two to three weeks.
Arlene Goodman, MD, pediatric sports
medicine specialist at Saint
Peters Sports Medicine
Institute and head of the
concussion program launched
this fall, answers your most
frequently asked questions
about concussions.
Arlene Goodman, MD
Unequal pupils
Convulsions
Severe or increased
headache
Unusual/increased
drowsiness
Projectile or repeated
vomiting
Severe personality
changes
Weakness in either arm(s) or leg(s)
Numbness in the face/extremities
Bleeding/clear fluid from the ear/nose
Unusual stiffness in the neck area
A LISTING OF PROGRAMS OFFERED THIS MONTH CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE SIDE.
november 2014
All programs are designed for community members and are held at Saint Peters University Hospital, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register for a program, call the contact number listed or visit saintpetershcs.com/newsandevents.
CANCER
SERVICES
Breast Cancer Support Group
SUPPORT
GROUPS
Autism Family Support Group
NOVEMBER 9, 3:00 pM 5:00 pM
877-886-9462
Alzheimers/Dementia Caregivers
Support Group
NOVEMBER 11, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
COMMUNITY
MOBILE HEALTH
Services
For more information about
PARENT
EDUCATION
For information, fees and registration, call Parent
Baby Care
NOVEMBER 8, 9:00 aM 1:00 PM
Breastfeeding Class
NOVEMBER 22, 9:00 AM 11:30 AM
732-745-8600, x8820
Grandparents Class
NOVEMBER 6, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Infant Massage
NOVEMBER 4, 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Marvelous Multiples
NOVEMBER 3, 10 & 17, 7:00 PM 9:30 PM
Health Fair
NOVEMBER 5, 11:00 AM 2:00 pM
free community
lectures
DIABETES
EDUCATION
Registration required.
Registration required.
Sibling Class
NOVEMBER 22, 12:30 pM 1:30 pM
Gestational Diabetes
Self-Management Class
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
stroke screenings
tuesday, NOVEMBER 4
wednesday, NOVEMBER 5
monday, NOVEMBER 17
Preventing a Fall
NOVEMBER 11, 1:30 PM
wednesday, NOVEMBER 26
Nutrition
NOVEMBER 13, noon - 1:00 PM
saturday, decEMBER 6
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
diabetes education
support group/Monroe
THURSday, NOVEMBER 13
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
(four-week sessions)
ABCs of Medicare
NOVEMBER 5, 1:00 PM
wednesday, november 5
5:00 pm - 7:30 PM
732-745-8565
SPECIAL EVENTS
thursday, decEMBER 9
11:00 AM - NOON
diabetes education
support group/
New Brunswick
thursday, decEMBER 10
10:30 AM - 11:30 Am
This calendar is for information only. Do not rely on it to make healthcare decisions on your own; instead, talk with your healthcare provider for advice and treatment. Do not ignore medical advice or delay
seeking it because of something you read here. We do not suggest or endorse that you have any tests, use products, or use other information in this document without advice from your healthcare provider.
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Key Quality
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2012