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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

JUNE 2015

Patient-Centered Medical Home:


Comprehensive Care of Patients
with Diabetes and Hypertension

he patients cared for at


the Center for Diabetes
and Hypertension at the
Saint Peters Family Health
Center in New Brunswick
number in the hundreds. Many
are unemployed and have no
health insurance, some are
working but are underinsured;
others are immigrants who
have recently arrived in the
area while others are longtime
residents. Some did not know
they suffered from diabetes
and hypertension. All have
been unable to manage two
of the most chronic diseases
affecting adults today
because they do not have
a family doctor they see
regularly. Because of a new
model of care practiced at
the Family Health Center
the patient-centered medical
home they are now better
managing their health.

an increase in obesity
lack of compliance with
medication
financial concerns
lack of understanding
of disease processes
lack of understanding
about the relationship
between lifestyle and
developing diabetes
with hypertension.

The Centers patient stories


prove this to be true. A female
patient who until now has not
managed her diabetes and
hypertension is part of the
growing numbers in recent
years of long term, unemployed living in New Jersey
and throughout the country.
When she was referred to
the Center for treatment,
her A1C test result was 14.
Today it has been reduced
by more than 50 percent to
The patient-centered medical
Members of the patient-centered team include Lorraine Nelson, manager; Mallory Hancock,
6.1. The A1C test is used to
home serves adults 18 years
diagnose diabetes as well as
administrative assistant; Catherine Van Doren, RD, CDE; Rachael Carroll, APN; Yolanda Jorge,
of age and older and nonreveal
how well patients are
APN; Mary Rose Belostrino, LSW, social worker; Joan Gleason Scott, assistant vice president,
pregnant women who have
managing
their diabetes. The
Quality and Safety Management; and Eric Greene, Data Analytics.
diabetes and hypertension
test results reflect a patients
and have no insurance or are
average blood glucose over a
best are the ones who make lifestyle changes.
underinsured. The short term goal of the
three-month
period.
Specifically, the A1C test
Its hardly about the medications. Its the lifeprogram is to identify patients with both
measures what percentage of hemoglobin a
style
changes
that
make
the
difference.

conditions and provide them with the care and


protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
resources they need in one convenient locaNutritionist Catherine Van Doren, RD, CDE,
is coated with sugar (glycated).
tion. The long term goal is to reduce hospital
and Yolanda Jorge, APN, are charged with
A male patient who weighed close to 400
admissions and emergency room visits.
providing education and support. After patients
pounds
and whose kidneys were not
meet with a primary care physician at the
It is largely known that diabetes has reached
functioning
well is now on the road to better
Center, appointments are scheduled for a
epidemic proportions. In particular groups,
health because he has changed his diet
nutritional
consultation
and
a
separate
session
and also in communities where people do
dramatically and is taking insulin, one of the
where patients are taught about diabetes and
not have access to care, a program like this
medicines used to treat diabetes. Insulin is a
what patients can do to manage the disease
is important because you are able to provide
hormone produced by the cells in the pancreas
on their own. These visits last an hour. Its
the fundamentals of care to patients who
that helps to regulate glucose levels in the
at this stage that barriers are identified to
need it, says Anne Marie Van Hoven, MD, an
body. Patients with diabetes do not produce
successful self-management and treatment.
endocrinologist at the Center.
enough insulin.
Patients are invited to attend the Spanishlanguage support group or the EnglishThese fundamentals of care focus on the
The establishment of a medical home for
language group that meets once a month at
patients medical and social needs. In addition
the treatment of diabetes and hypertension
the How Lane Center. The nutritionist sets
to primary care and follow-up care, the staff
in underserved populations is tied to the
the agenda based on the patients needs and
provides education on managing medications;
Saint Peters mission of caring for all.
topics range from managing stress to basic
living and coping with chronic disease; nutrition
It aligns beautifully because we are helping
everyday concerns such as food shopping and
counseling; foot, skin and eye care; and
people who need our help the most, says
cooking healthy foods.
information about community resources.
Dr. Van Hoven. What I love most about this
It is important not to rush and to work at a
The beauty of this program is that it provides
program is that it treats the whole person
good pace so the patient does not become
education about the disease
which is the goal of all treatment. There is
overwhelmed, says Jorge. If the patient is not
and the nutritional managenothing about diabetes education that doesnt
comfortable, they cannot trust you; and if they
ment of the disease which
help everything, that doesnt improve overall
dont trust you, they dont come back.
is the foundation of diabetes
health. We are helping patients to become
management, adds Dr. Van
healthy.
Why diabetes and hypertension?
Hoven. As a physician,
According to research, underserved
I prescribe 10 to 15
populations are more at risk for developing
medications to everyone,
For more information, call our Patientdiabetes and hypertension as a complication of
but the patients who do the
Centered Medical Home at Saint Peters
five factors:
Family Health Center, 732-339-7672.
Anne Marie Van Hoven, MD

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

need a doctor? To find a Saint peters physician, call 1-855-sp-my-doc (1-855-776-9362).

zheimers/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

JULY 13, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

nt Peters Adult Day Center

JUNE 2015
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.

SUPPORT
GROUPS
Autism Family Support Group
JUNE 14, 3:00 pM 5:00 pM
877-886-9462

Alzheimers/Dementia Caregivers
Support Group
JUNE 14, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Saint Peters Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
Rachel Kallish, CSW 609-655-6853

COMMUNITY
MOBILE HEALTH
Services
For more information about

JUNE 18, 9:00 AM 11:00 AM


Ethicon, Corp., Bridgewater
Employees only.

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings


JUNE 3, 2:00 PM 3:30 PM
DeForest B. Soaries Residences at Somerset,
Franklin

JUNE 9, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

Bereavement Support Group


JUNE 4 & 18, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

JUNE 12, 9:30 AM 10:30 AM

732-745-8565

Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick


Employees only.

screenings and educational


programs, please call 732-745-8600, x8903.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group


JUNE 14, 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Lisa Lapinski, RD 732-745-8600, x8159

Vision Screening
JUNE 11, 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Childrens Insulin Pump Group


JUNE 8, 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
732-745-8600, x8751

Richard Stack Senior Apartment, Perth Amboy


Residents only.

Diabetes Education Support Group/


New Brunswick
june 17, 10:30 AM 11:30 Am

New Brunswick Senior Center, New Brunswick

Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES)


240 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
Call 732-745-8600, x5795, for more information.

JUNE 12, 11:00 AM 12:30 PM

Caregivers Support Group/Monroe


JUNE 11, 1:30 PM 3:00 PM
Saint Peters Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
Stephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, RN, APN
609-655-2220

SHARE Support Group

(for those who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth


or neonatal death)

JUNE 11, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

Irina Mariano-Brown, MSW, LCSW


732-745-8522

CANCER
Support
Breast Cancer Support Group
JUNE 1 & 15, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

Registration required.
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW 732-235-7011

Free Healthy Steps Exercise Class for


Cancer Survivors
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursdays, 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Saint Peters Sports Medicine Institute


562 Easton Avenue, Somerset
Call 732-745-8570 to register. Must have medical
clearance from a physician.

DIABETES
EDUCATION

Elijahs Promise Soup Kitchen, New Brunswick

JUNE 28, 1:00 pM 2:30 PM

Diabetes Self-Management Education


HELD MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS

Travelers Fellowship Community Church,


Piscataway

Blood Pressure Screening/Breast Health


Information
JUNE 11, 5:30 PM 8:00 PM
Immaculate Conception Carnival, Spotswood

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar/Cholesterol


Screenings
JUNE 19, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
East Brunswick Senior Center, East Brunswick

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings


and Heart Health Lecture
JUNE 30, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
John P. Franco Towers, New Brunswick
Residents only.

Registration and doctors prescription required.


732-745-6667

Gestational Diabetes
Self-Management Class
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

Registration and a doctors prescription required.


732-745-6667

PARENT
EDUCATION
For information, fees and registration, call Parent

Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise indicated.

Baby Care
JUNE 7, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM

Bone Density Screening


JUNE 25, noon 2:00 PM

Saint Peters Family Health Center, New Brunswick

Health Fair
JUNE 1, 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Stonebridge Adult Community, Monroe Township


Residents only.

JUNE 3, 9:00 AM noon

Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison


For school only.

JUNE 1 & 8, 7:00 PM 9:30 PM


Breastfeeding Class
JUNE 20, 9:00 AM 11:30 AM
Breastfeeding Support Group
JUNE 5, 1:00 PM 2:30 PM
Marvelous Multiples
JUNE 1, 8 & 15, 7:00 PM 9:30 PM

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group


JUNE 9, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

JUNE 4, 11:00 AM 1:00 PM

New Daddy Support Group


JUNE 25, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

St. John Neumann Diocesan Center, Piscataway


Employees only.

Latina Women with Cancer


Support Group
JUNE 13, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM

New Mom Support Group


JUNE 5, noon 1:00 PM

JUNE 10, 10:00 AM 1:00 pM

Postnatal Yoga and Exercise Class

Cancer Institute of New Jersey 732-235-6792

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 Group


JUNE 10 & 24, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Barbara Hale, LCSW 732-235-7557

maternity tourS

Clearbrook Adult Community, Monroe Township


Residents only.

(four-week sessions)

FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM 7:15 PM


Registration required.

JUNE 15, 10:00 AM 1:00 pM

Prenatal Yoga and Exercise Class

The Ponds Adult Community, Monroe Township


Residents only.

(four-week sessions)

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS


7:00 PM 8:30 PM

JUNE 17, 2:00 PM 5:00 pM

Green Living and Wellness Fair, Hillsborough


Township Municipal Building, Hillsborough

Registration required.

health fair
hindu american
temple and cultural
center
saturday, june 6
noon - 4:00 PM

Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple


31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ
Saint Peters Community Mobile Health Services
staff will be among the departments representing
Saint Peters Healthcare System.

saint peters annual


community Golf outing

tuesday, june 9
7:00 am Registration
8:00 AM shotgun start
12:30 Lunch and awards

Forsgate Country Club


375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township
Individual Golfer - $300; sponsorships are available.
For more information contact Saint Peters
Foundation at 732-745-8542.

ciclovia 2015
sunday, june 14
11:00 am 3:00 pm

Streets of New Brunswick close along


Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Patterson Street and
George Street so pedestrians can walk, ride bikes
and enjoy outdoor fun. For more information, visit
www.newbrunswickciclovia.com

bariatric WEIGHT LOSS


SEMINAR
THURSday, JUNE 14
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM

For more information, and to register, call Lisa


Lapinski, RD, at 732-745-8600, x8159.

EMS Education Series


thursday, JUNE 25
7:00 pm
topic: burn review

Free; refreshments served. CEU credits.


Call 908-238-3254 to register.

SAVE THE DATE

edisons 25th annual


family day
sunday, JUNE 14
11:00 Am - 4:00 PM

NJ Convention and Expo Center at Raritan Center,


97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison. Admission Fee $5.
Call 732-819-8800 or 732-248-7361 for more
information.

Prepared Childbirth Classes


MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, or ALL-DAY
SESSIONS SECOND AND FOURTH
WEEKENDS

JUNE 23, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM

Regency Adult Community, Monroe Township


Residents only.

JUNE 24, 8:30 AM noon

Registration required.

Montgomery Township Wellness Fair

View our interactive maternity tour, which


includes pictures of our private labor and
delivery suites and our modern mother/
baby units, at www.saintpetershcs.com/
MaternityTour and to get an idea of what
you can expect when you deliver at
Saint Peters.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sibling Class
JUNE 20, 12:30 pM 1:30 pM

JUNE 29, 1:00 PM 4:00 pM

Somerset Run Adult Community, Somerset


Residents only.

Are you at risk for diabetes


and hypertension?

Sun Damage Screening Using the


DermaScan Machine
JUNE 2, 10:00 AM 12:30 PM

If you do not have insurance or not enough


of it to manage chronic illnesses such as
diabetes and hypertension, call Saint Peters
Patient-Centered Medical Home at
Saint Peters Family Health Center, 123 How
Lane, New Brunswick, at 732-339-7672.

Hillsborough Senior Center, Hillsborough

To schedule a tour, call Parent Education


at 732-745-8579.

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.

254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

732-745-8600

800-269-7508

www.saintpetershcs.com

Top Performer on
Joint Commission
Key Quality
Measures
2012

Catholic hospital sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen

| State-designated childrens hospital and regional perinatal center


| Affiliate of The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

Major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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