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Extra help in battlingExtra help in battlingpregnancpregnancy depressiony depression

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Health profession classifieds 24

Healthy eating: Garlic 14

Heart-healthy choices 12

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Local help,support groups 22

South Jersey Healthcare: Community service 18

ON THE COVER: Adam Slack of Mays Landing shows the dramatic difference in his clothing size after losing

almost 375 pounds.Photo by Craig Matthews. Cover design by Joe Moore.

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HEALTH CONNECTION September 2011 7

By MELISSA PILEIROStaff Writer

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Adam Slack was lying to himself.He told his family and friends he was

only 450 pounds. But one day, as hestruggled onto an MRI table afterinjuring his back, he would have to facethe truth.

The machine had a weight limit of525 pounds. It whirred to life, only topromptly shut down again. And thats

when he knew he was in trouble.In the most condescending, rude

way, the technician said they wouldrefer me to a veterinary clinic, Slacksaid. The machines they used therewere for horses. I never went I could-nt stand the humiliation.

Yet even that wasnt enough motiva-tion. He was too big, he figured, and itwas just too late.

Instead, he kept eating the same wayhe had for years: two family-sized bagsof potato chips; a whole pizza loaded

with toppings then dipped in ketchupand mayo; salad bowls piled full of fries.

Most of the time, he said, those werethe snacks.

I was never hungry because I wasalways eating, said Slack, 37, of MaysLanding. Eating was just something Idid because it was there.

The moment that changed his lifearrived in June 2008.

While working the night shift as asecurity guard at the Trump Plaza casi-no, the floor started to seem like it was

bubbling and tilting.I just went to my knees, he said. I

dont even remember getting to theambulance.

At the hospital, Adams blood pres-sure was more than twice the healthyrange for a man. The doctor at his sideasked if would prefer a long or shortobituary.

He weighed 585 pounds. Thats a size68.

Infuriated, Slack kicked the doctor

Staff photo/Craig Matthews

Adam Slackof Mays Landing,now at 211 pounds, puts on an old shirt to demonstrate just how much weight hes lost.I was never hungry because I was always eating, he said.

From 585585 to 211 pounds

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out of his hospital room and spent thenext two hours alone with his thoughts and the doctors brutal truth.

Everyone wants to leave a legacybehind, he said. All I knew was that Ididnt want to leave my wife and kidswithout a father.

He woke up the next morning with anew agenda.

If he wanted to see his next birthday,he needed to lose weight.

Michele, his wife of 15 years and highschool sweetheart, was skeptical.

I didnt think he could do it, sheadmits now. I didnt think he had theself-control.

In the end, it was their children

son Collin, daughters Autumn andMadisen, and now baby Lorelai whorestored Adams willpower.

A constant struggle

Coming from a Polish background inwhich food plays a central role in familylife, Slack has been heavy since child-

hood.By seventh grade, he was 200 poundsand struggling to remain in control. Heplayed baseball to stay active, but drewcruel criticism from the other kids onthe team.

He learned to make fun of himself asa form of self-defense.

I spent a lot of time making fun ofmyself so that other people wouldnt,Slack said.

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Adam Slackand his wife, Michele, back when he weighed nearly 600 pounds. Michele says she was skeptical her husband could pull off this ambitious plan to lose weight but she was wrong.


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and had their son Collin a year later.Adams weight increased gradually,aggravated further by his later back

injury.A hundred pounds turned into 200.

Two hundred turned into 400.Now, his wife was forced to tie his

shoes every time they ventured outside.He could barely drive. Even shower-

ing was difficult.Going out in public was not only a

physical test, but also an emotional onefor the entire family.

Collin Slack, now 13, remembersthose moments well. People wouldalways mutter under their breath when

we would walk by.I was a sideshow to everyone, Adam

added. Inside (my head), I was justscreaming. Theres a point where yourenot defending yourself anymore. Yourejust angry. Its raw.

While Michele accepted her hus-band as he was, Adams mother never

minced words.Shed say, Youre not the person I

knew, he recalls. Eventually, I justtold her to lay off. Im not proud of that.

Starting overSlacks close call was humbling, but

it allowed him to see himself for thefirst time. Still, at a weight of 585pounds, where should he start?

First, he needed a change of scenery.The casino cafeteria at work was ahuge temptation, especially during

breaks.He accepted a security guard posi-

tion at AtlantiCare Regional MedicalCenter in Pomona.

Employees can use the fitness equip-ment and resources at the hospitalsLifeCenter for a discount.

I never paid for a personal trainer,but got a lot of advice from them, Slacksaid.

Trainers and doctors all agreedwalking was a good place to start.

Step one: Start out slow. Once a day,every day, he walked to a stop sign at theend of his street.

He never missed, no matter how hefelt, no matter if it rained or snowed. Heeven walked in the aftermath of a devas-tating ice storm in 2008.

One block eventually turned intotwo. Suddenly, there were fewer people

mocking him as he passed by with hisold dog, Thunder.

At home, he pared his diet to the bareessentials: vegetables, protein for mus-cle and a scant amount of carbs. Heallowed no wiggle room for fear of fail-ure.

The first two weeks were the hard-

est, Michele Slack said. There weremoments where he would stand infront of the refrigerator, just looking.

The first 100 pounds melted off in sixmonths, and the second 100 pounds weregone just as quickly.

If he had to eat healthy, he thought,the Slack home would do withouttempting frozen treats and greasy foods,and the family switched from 10- to 8-inch plates, decreasing their portionsizes.

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Adam Slackwith wife Michele and children (from left) Madisen, Autumn and Collin. Slack said family motivated him to lose weight: All I knew was that I didnt want to leave my wife and kids without a




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A new manToday, almost exactly three years

since his close call in the hospital, Slackweighs in at 211 pounds.

His wife has dropped weight, too, andtheir children have come to realize veg-etables actually taste good.

While he still has about 30 poundsleft to lose to meet his target, he nolonger has to weigh himself on the casi-nos loading dock.

So far, hes lost a staggering 374pounds.

Now, Adam is hooked on stayingphysically fit. He spends 2 1/2 hours atthe gym a few times a week, coachesCollins baseball team and even out-plays his daughters sometimes.

Recently, he was inducted into theMays Landing Athletic Association.

Hes also a new father again Lore-lai is 21 months old. And while she willnever know her father at his heaviest,her siblings will always remember his

accomplishment.

They cant wait for the familysreturn trip to Disney World, where dadfinally will be able to join them on thescary rides.

As for Adam, he now has a newappreciation for life.

I really believe that anything is pos-sible now, and it can only get betterfrom here. Failure just isnt an optionanymore.

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Adam Slackdemonstrates how much weight he lost by fitting two of his daughters Autumn (left)and Madisen inside one of his old shirts.

Need helplosing weight?After losing nearly 400 pounds, Adam

Slack has a new goal inspiring others tobelieve they can make the change,too.

And yes,this means you.If you need a fewwords of advice or inspiration,the Mays Land-ing father of four is ready to help.

If my story can help someone lose even 20or 30 pounds,I want to be a part of that experi-ence and do what I can to help,Slack says.

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It takes a lot of food to turn the average guy into a 585-pound adult.To lose it takes discipline and careful choices. It means controlling portion sizes

and eliminating fatty foods. It also helped that his family switched to asmaller plate size. Mays Landing resident Adam Slack described a typical

day in his life before and after his dramatic weight loss.

BEFORE

BreakfastSlack, like many overweight people, skippedthe first meal of the day on many occasions.

When pressed, here is a typical breakfast: A dozen eggs, scrambled with an entire

half-pound bag of shredded cheese. An entire loaf of white bread, bacon andsausage, biscuits and gravy.

Lunch or dinnerSlack said he often liked to go out to eatseveral times a week after work beforecoming home to eat dinner. He also wentout to eat with his family at least once a

week. Heres a typical meal: A whole pizza with pepperoni and sausagedipped in ketchup and mayo. Whole package of hot dogs, five or morehamburgers and hot wings. Three whole chicken breasts, mashed po-tatoes and macaroni and cheese. Three pounds of white pasta in alfredosauce with sausage and garlic bread.

AFTER

Breakfast Protein shake every morning, and an egg

white omelet with tomatoes twice a week.

Lunch Salad for lunch, heavy on the celery, cu-cumber and carrots. He sometimes adds askinless grilled chicken breast. Tuna salad with olive oil.

DinnerSlack now dines out with his family lessthan once a month and sticks to low-calo-rie menu options when he does. Hes a fanof salad bars and soup. Chicken breast with cucumbers andsun-dried tomatoes. Steak on occasion, with broccoli andblack pepper and wild grain rice. Whole wheat pasta hes a big fan ofspinach linguine with a sugar-free redsauce and clams on occasion. On a rare occasion, 7-grain bread.

Staff graphic/Joe Moore; staff photo/Craig Matthews

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Use whole-grain bread

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Cook veggies inmicrowave bags

o use microwave steaming bags,ut washed vegetables into the bag,al it and toss it in the microwave.inutes later, you have steamed veg-ables without adding water or oil.ne of the biggest excuses for notoking heart-healthy meals is the

me it takes, but you can whip up aeart-healthy meal wh le reapng alle benefits of eating vegetables andan meat or poultry with little oro oil. Vegetables are high in fiber,d a diet rich in fiber can help lower

lood cholesterol and reduce yoursk of heart disease.

Use skim milkou dont have to sw tch all at once.

Try easing yourself into it. Go fromwhole milk to 2 percent, then 1 percent milk,

nd before you know it, youll be a skim milkficionado. One cup of whole milk has almostgrams of saturated fat, whereas skim/nonfatil h nl 1 5 r m n t t m nti n

Use a margarinespray insteadof butter

If youre looking to save calo-ries and saturated fat, using amargarne spray such as I antBelieve Its Not Butter or SmartBalance is a good way to start (10calories per 10 sprays). Butter has00 calories per tablespoon and

contains more than 7 grams of

saturated fat.

Use garlic instead of saltPeople who significantly cut backamount of salt in their diet could redu

ances of developing cardiovascular diseaseercent, according to a report published in tritish Medical Journal. By using garlic insteadf salt, you not only get the benefit of lowerlood pressure, you also get the health perksf garlic, such as fighting cancer and pos-bly reducing the risk of heart attack androke by lowering total and LDL (bad)olesterol without affecting HDL (good)olesterol.

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he Healthy Heart Handbook for Wom- includes current statistics, quizzes andarts. With new information on womend heart disease and practical suggestionsr reducng the r sk of heart-related prob-ms, its a must-read for women who wantshow their hearts some love. The hand-

Eat salmon instead of steakInstead of that big, thick steak that has saturated faand is high in calories, try wild salmon, which has

high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids. These acidssignificantly reduce the risk for sudden death caused bycardiac arrhythmias and decrease deaths from many causn patents wth coronary heart dsease. hey also preven

the formation of clots and act as anti-inflammatories.

Deliver messages in personInstead of emailing, calling or IMing your officeor neighbor, try walking. Even a little exercise

lower blood pressure. Bottom line: Even a few minutesis better than nothing.

Make theswitch toolive oil

Avoiding certain saturatedfats can be one of the keysto heart health (being ahealthy weight and eat-ing right also matter), soswitching from your cur-rent oil to olive oil whichhas some good fat canhelp. However, this doesntmean you can use it withimpunity it still has 120calories per tablespoon. Souse it sparingly, or try usinga cookng m ster or spray.

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GarlicGarlic is one of the most flavorful and healthy ingredients in the world.Although it

isnt often the headliner in a dish, it adds a potent or subtle depth of flavor.To test that concept,try making a rub of minced garlic, minced fresh rosemary and olive oil for the next fat steak youput on the grill.Garlic is often so key to a dish that leaving it out would be unthinkable, such asin classic pesto.

Whether you want just a hint of garlic or a big hit, theres certainly no shortage of recipesfrom appetizers to sides and we offer some that will make use of those last few vegetablesfrom the garden.

CLASSIC PESTO 1 cup sweet basil leaves, washed

and dried completely 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup pine nuts

5 cloves garlic, peeled 3/4 cup canola/olive oil blend 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a food processor combine basil, cheese, nuts, garlic and two tablespoons ofthe canola/olive oil blend. Process to blend and, with the motor still running,slowly add the remaining oil so the mixture emulsifies. Add salt and pepper totaste. Can be refrigerated up to two days. Yield: 1 3/4 cups.

Recipe and photo courtesy Canolainfo.org

CRUNCHY GARLIC GARBANZOS 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprikaPinch of cayenne pepperKosher salt

Drain and rinse beans well. Dry beans on a kitchen towel or paper towels.Cover and roll them a bit, then remove any skins that have loosened.

In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika and

cayenne pepper. Place dry garbanzos in a medium bowl, pour in seasoned oil andmix well so beans are all coated.Spread beans out well in a single layer on a baking sheet (line it with parch-

ment paper if desired for easier cleanup). Roast in a 400-degree preheated ovenfor 30 to 35 minutes. Shake pan about halfway through. At about 30 minutes,test crunch factor of the beans and continue cooking until they reach thedesired crunch. Sprinkle with salt immediately after removing beans from theoven. Serve hot or room temperature. If not serving immediately, store in air-tight container once theyve cooled.Note: This will make a small batch, enough for a few snacks. If you are hav-

ing a crowd, make more they are addictive! Use any variation of spices to taste more cayenne if you like more heat, for example.

Recipe from Health Connection archives

EASY ROASTED POTATOES 1 teaspoon McCormick dill weed 1 teaspoon McCormick garlic

powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick black

pepper, coarse ground 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into

wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix dill, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.Toss potatoes with oil in a large bowl, sprinkle seasoning mixture over potatoesand toss to coat. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined 15-by-10-by-1baking pan. Bake 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden grown.Yield: 6 servings.

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GRILLED CHIMICHURRI BEEF KEBABS 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon

juice 3 cups fresh cilantro, packed 3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

flakes, or to taste 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste 1/2 cup canola oil 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak or beef

tenderloin 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in

water for 30 minutes

Combine lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, pepper flakes, oregano, salt and canolaoil in a blender. Process to form a thick puree. Taste and season with red pepperflakes and salt as desired. Place 2/3 cup of the puree in an airtight container andrefrigerate, reserving for sauce.

Cut beef into 1 1/2-inch cubes, place cubes in a resealable plastic bag with theremaining puree, squeeze out excess air. Marinate in refrigerator for at leastfour hours or overnight, turn as needed to coat evenly.

Heat grill to medium high. Clean with a stiff brush, then rub with canola oil.

Remove beef cubes from marinade and thread onto skewers, leaving a bit ofspace between each cube. Discard marinade, sprinkle salt on kebabs to taste.

Grill until nicely charred with defined grilling marks, about two minutesper side for medium-rare, three minutes per side for medium, and four minutesper side for medium-well. Drizzle some of the chimichurri sauce over the kebabs,serve hot or at room temperature, and serve remaining sauce on the side. Yield:4 servings.Note: Chimichurri sauce is also delicious as both a marinade and sauce for

grilled flank steak, skirt steak, strip steak, pork chops, pork loin, chicken oreven tuna. Marinate meat at least four hours or overnight, and fish up to onehour.

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SAUTEED SNAP PEAS & ASPARAGUS 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed to

about half2 cups fresh sugar snap peas (trim

ends and remove strings)Salt

4 tablespoons olive oil 3 large cloves garlicPinch red pepper flakes Sherry or balsamic vinegar

(optional)

Bring a large pot of water to a simmering boil. Add about three tablespoonsof salt and the asparagus tips (reserve the woody stems for soup stock or discard).Have a large bowl of ice water ready, and add about a tablespoon of salt to thewater bath. Blanch the asparagus for about three minutes and plunge theminto the ice water. Let cool for about five minutes. Pat dry. Repeat with snappeas. (This can be done well ahead.)

Coat the bottom of a large skillet with the olive oil. Smash the garlic withthe side of a knife, remove the paper and put the garlic and the red pepper flakesin the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and starts toturn golden, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove garlic cloves and discard.

Add snap peas and asparagus to the pan, saut, stirring occasionally, forabout five minutes until they are heated through and start to turn a little gold-en at the edges. Remove pan from heat, add a splash of vinegar if desired, andserve hot or room temperature.

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R AW GARLICThe smaller the garlic is cut, the stronger the fla-

vor: One whole clove of garlic will be milder than asliced or minced clove. Generally, one clove will pro-vide one teaspoon of chopped garlic, and that one cloveis equivalent to about 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Garlic can be sliced, chopped, crushed, diced, minced orground to a paste with the back of a knife blade andsome salt. It all depends on the texture and flavordesired in the recipe at hand.

ROASTED GARLICWhen garlic is roasted, the cloves turn into a tasty,

nutty puree, and the pungent taste of raw garlic isgone. Remove excess white paper around the head butdo not separate the cloves. Wrap each head tightly infoil, roast in a 400-degree oven for about 50 minutes.Let sit at least 15 minutes or more until cool enough to

handle. Some recipes call for squeezing each clove, butits much faster to squeeze the entire head into a smallbowl. Mash with a fork to get a consistent puree.

ELEPHANT GARLICThis is much milder than garlic, but is simpler

when a recipe calls for multiple heads of roasted garlicor when a milder garlic flavor is desired.

G ARLIC SAUTEED IN OILCoat the bottom of a skillet with about four table-

spoons of olive oil. With the side of a knife, smash threelarge garlic cloves, remove paper and put the cloves inthe skillet. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a littlezip. Cook over medium heat until garlic is very fra-grant and starts to turn golden, about seven to 10 min-utes. Remove garlic and your oil is ready. This is anexcellent way to cook fresh, leafy greens, such as

spinach, kale and chard, which take just a few minutesof sauting to be ready. Garlic oil prepared this wayadds great flavor to sugar snap peas, asparagus andstring beans (which should be blanched in simmeringsalted water first; this can be done well ahead).

G ARLIC POWDERThis will provide the flavor of garlic but not the

texture. Its good when you want the garlic to melt intoliquids or protein. About 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powderis equal to one clove of garlic.

G ARLIC SALTThis is a mixture of garlic powder and salt. If you

use it, and your recipe also calls for salt, reduce the saltby three teaspoons for every teaspoon of garlic salt youuse.

Source: Cooks Thesaurus

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By CHET KALETKOWSKI

South Jersey Healthcare

President and CEO

Last month, South Jersey Health-

care hosted the first of two communitymeetings in which we shared informa-tion with our neighbors about our pro-grams and services.

Its a rewarding opportunity for me,as well as the members of our boards oftrustees, to let the community knowhow were living up to our mission ofproviding high-quality health servicesthat improve the lives of all we serve.

A recent community benefit bench-marking study of 54 New Jersey hospi-tals conducted by the New Jersey Hospi-

tal Association compared South JerseyHealthcare to a peer group of hospitals.

South Jersey Healthcare scored thehighest of its peer group in community-building activities.

SJH dedicates close to 12 percent ofits net revenue to community benefitactivities, and we scored higher than 94percent of hospitals in our peer group intotal community benefit.

Providing community benefit is cen-tral to our mission, and Id like to sharewith you some of the programs and serv-ices we offer to improve the health ofeveryone in our community.

South Jersey Healthcare is a realand essential health care safety net forour community, and we take this

responsibility seriously.As a not-for-profit health care

provider, we demonstrate daily our com-mitment to serve everyone who comes tous for care regardless of their ability

to pay.And because we live in a vibrant and

diverse community, our neighbors havea wide variety of health needs and chal-lenges. Thats why were dedicated tohelping our neighbors maintain theirhealth through every stage of theirlives.

Obesity is a serious health concernthat affects children in our community.It puts our kids at risk for developingdiseases later in life, such as diabetesand heart disease.

To address this issue, South JerseyHealthcare developed Success throughExercise, Physical Fitness and SharingInformation or STEPS for Kids.

The program has successfully helped

dozens of overweight children and theirfamilies lead healthier lifestyles byengaging them in simple exercises andnutrition education. We offer anothernutrition program, iHealthy Family, atlocal ShopRite supermarkets to teachfamilies about healthy eating and shop-ping.

As our children grow, many of themface a new set of health challenges. Infact, teen pregnancy is one of our com-munitys top health concerns. Thats

Community service is our mission

SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE

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South Jersey Healthcares STEPS for Kids program helps dozens of overweight children and their families.

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By DIANA MENESESSpecial to Health Connection

New mothers who experience signs ofdepression may not even know it.

But what if they saw small tear-offcards with helpful information in loca-tions they frequent most: supermarkets,community centers, day cares andchurches?

Women may realize they are experi-encing symptoms and know where to gofor help without reading more than acouple of lines.

The state Department of Health andSenior Services is distributing informa-tional palm cards on the signs of postpar-

tum depression and other perinatal mooddisorders throughout Cumberland Coun-ty.

The small cards are part of astatewide program to help women whoare experiencing perinatal depression,and their families, find informationand services.

There are several locations inVineland where you can get the cards:Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E.

Chestnut Ave. Sacred Heart Parish, 1010 E. Lan-

dis Ave.Chestnut Assembly of God, 1059 W.

Landis Ave. South Vineland United Methodist

Church, 2724 S. Main Road. Pentecostal Church of God, 1115 S.

Main Road. First United Methodist Church,

700 E. Landis Ave.Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 4680

Dante Ave.New Life Tabernacle, 69 W. Landis

Ave. Mount Pisgah Methodist Church,

315 W. Plum St.

Voice Of Deliverance NewCovenant Church, 1413 E. Chestnut Ave.Catholic Charities, 810 E. Montrose

St.

About the cardsThe Speak Up When Youre Down

palm card available in both Englishand Spanish lists signs of perinataldepression, which may include:Crying. Feelings of hopelessness, guilt or

worthlessness.

Lack of interest in family andfriends.The cards also direct people who want

help to the statewide Family Helpline at(800) 328-3838, which is staffed 24/7 toanswer questions about perinatal mooddisorders and available resources.

The cards also list the comprehensiveinformational website at (www.njs-peakup.gov).

The state launched campaign in 2005to encourage mothers experiencingsymptoms of postpartum depression toseek medical help and to reduce the

social stigma associated with depression.When the postpartum depression

screening bill was signed into law in2006, the campaign expanded to assisthealth care providers in implementingthe new law, and to educate women andfamily members about the benefits ofscreening. New Jersey became the firststate in the nation to require thathealth care professionals educate andscreen all new mothers for postpartumdepression.

It can affect any woman who has

recently had a baby, ended a pregnancy,miscarried or who has stopped breast-feeding.

One woman in eight will experiencepostpartum depression.

In New Jersey between 11,000 and16,000 women suffer from the disorderevery year.

Talking about the disorder and otherperinatal mood disorders is the firststep.

If you or someone you know may besuffering from postpartum depressionor other perinatal mood disorders, visitwww.njspeakup.gov or call (800) 328-3838 foradditional information and services.

Important advice youcan hold in your hand


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Addiction Support: NarcoticsAnonymous will meet from 2 to 3 p.m.Sundays at SJH Elmer Hospital andfrom 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Sundays at SJHBridgeton Health Center. For moreinformation, call (800) 992-0401. Addiction Support: Alcoholics

Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sat-urdays at SJH Bridgeton Health Cen-ter and 11 a.m. Sundays at SJH ElmerHospital. For more information, call(800) 322-5525. Advanced Cardiac Life Sup-

port, initial course: The next ACLSclass will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sept. 1-2 at SJH Regional Medical Cen-ter. For more information call (856) 641-7535. Advanced Cardiac Life Sup-

port, recertification: A class will beheld 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 as well as 5p.m. to finish Sept. 21 at SJH RegionalMedical Center. For more information,call (856) 641-7535. Alcoholics Anonymous: Ses-

sions will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturdaysat SJH Bridgeton Health Center and at

11 a.m. Sundays at SJH Elmer Hospital.For more information, call (800) 322-5525. Alzheimers Disease Support

Group: The Alzheimers SupportGroup of Cumberland County meets at7 p.m. on the second Thursday of eachmonth at the Millville Center of Gene-sis Eldercare, 54 Sharp St., Millville.For more information, call (856) 691-3079. Alzheimers Family Caregiv-

er Support Group: The AlzheimersFamily Caregiver Support Group will

meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 at theFriends Home, Woodstown. For moreinformation, call (800) 272-3900. Bariatric Support Group: An

information and support group forthose who are thinking of havingbariatric (weight loss) surgery, includ-ing gastric bypass and LAP-BAND pro-cedures will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug.24 and Sept. 28 at SJH Fitness Connec-tion in Vineland. Another meeting willbe held 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at SJH

Elmer Hospitals 2nd floor communityroom. For more information, call (856)

641-8398. Bariatric Support Group: A

new beginnings group for those in thefirst year after weight-loss surgery willbe meeting 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 and agraduate support group for those whoare one to five years post-op will bemeeting 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at SJH Fit-ness Connection in Vineland. For moreinformation, call (856) 641-8398.Blood Drives: The American Red

Cross regularly schedules blood drivesin South Jersey. For specific dates, times

and locations, call (800) GIVE-LIFE. Brain Injury Support: A sup-

port group for people who have sufferedbrain injuries meets at 7 p.m. on thefirst Tuesday of every month at theHealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitalof Vineland, 1237 W. Sherman Ave.,Vineland. For more information, call(856) 697-7342. Breastfeeding Classes: A

breastfeeding class will be held from 7to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 at SJH Elmer Hospital.The next class at SJH Regional Medical

Center will be held in October. For moreinformation, call (856) 641-7535.Back to Work and Breastfeed-

ing: A class will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m.Sept. 6 at SJH Vineland Health Center.For more information or to register, call(856) 641-7535.Cancer Program: The American

Cancer Societys Look Good Feel Bet-ter program teaches female cancerpatients beauty techniques to helprestore their appearance and self-imageduring chemotherapy and radiationtreatments. The next free session will

be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at SJHRegional Medical Center, garden levelconference room. For more informationor to register, call the American CancerSociety at (800) 227-2345. Cancer Resource Center: The

center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.in the Breast Cancer Bridge ProgramOffice at the SJH Elmer Hospital.There also is a 24-hour center in thewaiting area of the Transitional CareUnit at SJH Regional Medical Center.Free. No appointment necessary.Cancer Screenings: Free screen-

ings for breast, cervical, prostate andcolorectal cancers are offered at SouthJersey Healthcare Regional MedicalCenter. The services are available touninsured people, ages 40 to 64. Formore information or to make anappointment, call (856) 641-8686. Cancer Support: South Jersey

Healthcares Breast Cancer Bridge Pro-gram offers support for women diag-nosed with breast cancer. A communityeducation nurse who also is a breastcancer survivor will meet with thepatient in person or on the phone to

offer advice, information and support.The program is partially fundedthrough the Susan G. Komen Founda-tion. For more information, call SJHRegional Medical Center at (856) 641-7974 or SJH Elmer Hospital at (856)363-1514.Cancer Support: A breast cancer

support group will meet 6 to 8 p.m. Aug.30 and Sept. 27 at the SJH Scarpa Can-cer Pavilion conference room. For moreinformation, call (856) 641-8686. Cancer Support: The Man to

Man Prostate Cancer Support Groupmeets from 7 to 9 p.m. July 27 and Aug.24 and Sept. 28 at SJH Fitness Connec-tion, 1430 W. Sherman Ave., Vineland.For more information, call (856) 641-8674. Cancer Support: A thyroid can-

cer support group will meet 11 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at SJH Fitness Con-nection. For more information, call(856) 641-8670.Child-safety Seat Inspections:

The Cumberland County Sheriffs

Department offers free child-safety seatinspections from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tues-days at the Millville Rescue Squad, 600Cedar St. For more information, call(856) 451-4449, ext. 107.Childbirth Education Class: A

one-day class will be held from 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Sept. 17 at SJH Regional MedicalCenter. A four-week class will be held 7to 9 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 1 atSJH Regional Medical Center. Formore information, call (856) 641-7535. Childbirth Refresher Class:

For more information, call (856) 641-

7538. Childrens Health: The STEPS

program teaches fitness and nutritionto kids. It is open to Vineland studentsages 8 to 12, as well as their parents. Theprogram is held at the CumberlandCape Atlantic YMCA in Vineland. Formore information or to register, callLisa Scheetz at (856) 691-0030, ext. 119. Childrens Health: Shots for

Tots of Cumberland County offers freeimmunizations for uninsured childrenup to age 18. The shots are offered from 9a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of

the month at Vineland CommunityNursing Service, Suite 1, 610 MontroseSt. Vineland, and from 10 a.m. to noon onthe fourth Thursday of the month atFirst United Methodist Church, 2ndand Pine streets, Millville. For moreinformation, call (856) 453-2160 or (856)794-4261.Childrens Program: South Jer-

sey Healthcares sibling class preparesolder children for the arrival of a new-born. For more information, call (856)641-7535.Community Healthcare: Fami-

lies are now being enrolled in NJ Fami-lyCare, which covers doctors visits, pre-scriptions and hospital stays forlow-income uninsured adults, childrenor caregivers. For more information,call 451-4700, ext. 2047. CPR, adult, child and infant:

For information, dates and times, call(856) 641-7535.CPR, community class: Classes

are held at SJH Fitness Connection. Formore information, call (856) 696-3924.CPR, Heartsaver course: Class-

es will be held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 24and Sept. 28 at SJH Regional MedicalCenter. For more information, call (856)641-7535. CPR Healthcare Provider

CPR initial course: The course willbe held 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13 as well as9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 24 atSJH Regional Medical Center. Formore information and registration, call(856) 641-7535. Classes also will be heldat SJH Elmer Hospital in November.For more information, call (856) 363-

1806. CPR, healthcare provider

renewal: Classes will be held 8 to 11a.m. Aug. 30, Sept. 13 and 27, as well as6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 8 and 22 at SJHRegional Medical Center. For moreinformation, call (856) 641-7535. Classeswill be held at SJH Elmer Hospital 6p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 and 8 a.m. to 12p.m. Sept. 29. For more information, call(856) 363-1806. Depression Support Group:

For information, call (856) 825-3521. Diabetes Exercise Program:

Classes are held at SJH Fitness Connec-tion. For more information, call (856)696-3924. Diabetes Self-Management

Education: This four-week programoffered by South Jersey Healthcare Elmer gives basic information aboutdiabetes to those diagnosed with the dis-ease. To register or for more informa-tion, call (856) 641-7535. Diabetes Support Group: The

group will meet 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 atSJH Regional Medical Center. Formore information, call (856) 641-7542.

Diabetes Workshop: Under-standing Diabetes, a free class will beheld between noon and 1 p.m. Wednes-days Sept. 14 and 28 at SJH RegionalMedical Center, and at noon to 1 p.m.Thursdays Aug. 24, Sept. 1 and Sept. 15at SJH Elmer Hospital. Registrationrequired. For more information, call(856) 641-7535.Diabetes and Pregnancy: Class

is held at SJH Regional Medical Cen-ter. Must pre-register. Call (856) 641-7535 for class dates, times and to regis-ter.

Grandparents Class: For moreinformation, including meeting datesand times, call (856) 641-7538.Grief Support: Helping Hands

is a support group for parents who havelost an infant or experienced a miscar-riage. For more information, call (856)507-2768.Grief Support: A support group

for adults living with a loss meets fordaytime and evening sessions. For a

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Treatment for menopauseoffered at Vland practice

VINELAND In the coming years,more than 50 million women will be inmenopause.

To help them ease into the change,Vineland Gynecological Associates ispersonalizing their treatment ofmenopausal women with Novo-Pelli Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Thera-py (BHRT pellets) or bio-identicalcreams.

The pellet and cream programs havebeen developed to have the same molecu-lar structure as the hormones producedby the female body.

A series of lab tests run on amenopausal women will determine thetype and amount of hormones they need.

Once prescribed, the bio-identical pel-lets or creams can be picked up at a localpharmacy.

Weve always found that women feeltheir best when their treatment is cus-tomized to their individual needs. BHRT

can work in many different ways, andeach woman will respond in accordancewith her physiology, said JonathanGewirtz, MD, FACOG. It is our priorityto ensure that each program is adminis-tered specifically for the patient, there-fore allowing her to experience the full,positive experience of the therapy.

VGA provides comprehensive gyne-cology services and reproductive medi-

cine for the female patient, includinggynecologic screening exams, adolescentmedicine and contraceptive care, majorand minimally invasive gynecologic sur-gery, including laser surgery, in-officeendometrial ablation and sterilization,and laparoscopy. VGA also providesincontinence therapies, well womenscare, basic infertility evaluations, pre-conception care, and pre- and post-menopausal care.

For information or to schedule anappointment, visit www.VGAVineland.com or

call (856) 462-6350.

Regional Medical CenterICU staff receives award

VINELAND The medical inten-sive care unit staff at South JerseyHealthcare Regional Medical Centerwas recognized this spring with theGold designation of the Beacon Award

for Excellence.The Beacon Award is presented tomembers of medical units it deems out-standing for efforts to continuouslyimprove the quality of their care, opti-mize patient outcomes, and promote apositive and supportive work environ-ment. Their Gold designation is thehighest honor any unit can receive.Only two Gold designations were award-ed this year.

The award marks the hospitals med-ical ICU as both a trend-setting unit

and a place where incoming staff mem-bers can be mentored and encouraged ina positive atmosphere.

Mental illness groupmeets monthly in Vland

VINELAND NAMI CumberlandCounty, the local chapter of the Nation-al Alliance for Mental Illness, gathersonce a month to discuss the needs andstruggles of people dealing with mentalillness, their friends and caregivers.Together, they form a community of

support, education and advocacy for thementally ill.

Meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. onthe third Monday of each month atChestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E.Chestnut Ave. For information, contactSamuel Levy at (856) 691-9234.

NAMI Atlantic County meets from 7to 9 p.m. on the second Monday of eachmonth at Absecon United MethodistChurch, W. Church St. and Pitney Road,Absecon. For information, contact GailDembin at (609) 927-0215.


schedule or for more information, callSouth Jersey Healthcare at (856) 575-4277. Grief Support: The Parents Liv-

ing with a Loss Support Group meets atthe Vineland Health Center, Suite 240,1038 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. For loca-tion and information, call (856) 507-2768.Heart Failure: A free class will

be held 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays at SJHRegional Medical Center. For informa-tion or to register, call (856) 641-7535.Heart and Lung Support Group:The group meets at SJH Regional Med-ical Center. For more information, call(856) 641-7748. Hip/Knee Replacement: Are

you having a total hip or knee replace-ment? Millville Center GenesisHealthCare offers free pre-surgeryrehabilitation seminars at 2 p.m. on thethird Wednesday of every month. To reg-ister, call (856) 327-2700 HIV Testing: Free, rapid diag-

nostic HIV testing is available byappointment at Vineland HealthDepartment, Suite 1, 610 Montrose St.,Vineland. For more information, call(856) 794-4000, ext. 4806. Mental Illness: The National

Alliance on Mental Illness Cumber-land County Chapter meets from 7 to 9p.m. on the third Monday of each monthat Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 E.Chestnut Ave., Vineland. For moreinformation, call (856) 691-9234 or (856)

794-9987. Narcotics Anonymous: Nar-

cotics Anonymous will meet from 2 to 3p.m. Sundays at SJH Elmer Hospitaland from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Sundays atSJH Bridgeton Health Center. Formore information, call (800) 992-0401.Nutrition: i-Healthy Family is

a free, five-week nutritional series forparents. Parenting Support: Baby Talk

Tea, a discussion group for moms ofbabies up to 7 months of age, is held 9:30to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at SJH VinelandHealth Center, 1038 E. Chestnut Ave.Babies are welcome. For more informa-tion, call (856) 641-7538. Parenting Support: Baby Talk

Tuesdays, a free program dealing withparenting issues, for moms with babiesand tots to 3 years of age, is held from 1to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at SJH FitnessConnection, Aerobic Room II. For moreinformation, call (856) 641-7535. Parenting Support: The next

newborn series of classes will be heldfrom 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19 at SJHRegional Medical Center. For moreinformation, call (856) 641-7535. Pediatric Advanced Life Sup-

port, initial course: The next PALSclass will be held in October at SJHRegional Medical Center. For moreinformation, call (856) 641-7535. Pediatric Advanced Life Sup-

port, recertification: A course willbe held from 5 p.m. to finish Sept. 12 atSJH Regional Medical Center. For

more information call (856) 641-7535. Radiology Support: A patient

education seminar is held at 5:15 p.m. onthe second Wednesday of each month atthe Center for Diagnostic Imaging, 1450E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. The event isfree, but RSVP is requested. Space islimited. Call (856) 794-1700 or visitwww.CenterForDiagnosticImaging.com.

Senior Class: This class is forseniors who want to make new friends,learn about healthy living and enjoy aneducational luncheon with fellow sen-ior citizens. The next class will be heldin October at the SJH Fitness Connec-tion in Vineland for lunch and educa-tional presentations from healthexperts. Joining Senior Class is easy,and there is a $6 fee for each lunch. Ifyou are interested in joining, callSuzanne Bauer at (856) 575-4214.Sexually Transmitted Disease

Clinic: The Vineland Health Depart-ment holds a STD testing and treat-ment clinic from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays atthe Newcomb Outpatient Building,1038 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. Clinicis located on second floor. No appoint-ment is necessary. For more informa-tion, call (856) 794-4000, ext. 4806. Stroke Support: A stroke sup-

port group meets at 2 p.m. on the secondTuesday of every month at the Health-South Rehabilitation, 1237 W. ShermanAve., Vineland. For more information,call (856) 697-7342. Tai Chi: Classes run through the

Arthritis Foundation and are held at

SJH Fitness Connection. For moreinformation, call (856) 696-3924. Tourette Syndrome Family

Support Group: For more informa-tion, including dates and times, call(908) 575-7350. Volunteer Training: South Jer-

sey Healthcare HospiceCare offerstraining for volunteers who want tohelp with bereavement support. Formore information, call (856) 575-4278. Weight Management: One-on-

one weight management counseling isavailable through South JerseyHealthcares Outpatient NutritionDepartment. A physician prescriptionis required, as well as insurance andreferral if necessary. Patients shouldcheck with their individual healthplan to see if services of a registered die-titian are covered. To schedule anappointment, call (856) 641-7532. Weight Management: The Bet-

terFit Weight Loss is a 12-week pro-gram that includes consultations withcertified personal trainer and a regis-tered dietitian at SJH Fitness Connec-tion. The fee is $300 per person. Formore information or to enroll, call (856)696-3924.Yoga: Classes are held at SJH Fit-

ness Connection. For more information,call (856) 696-3924.Yoga Mommies: A six-week class

is held 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sundays atSJH Fitness Connection. For moreinformation and registration, call (856)696-3924.

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M-F 9 to 5 some evenings

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Please mail reumes toHuman Resources at:

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Please mail resumes toHuman Resources at:

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Call: 609-909-0170

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Fax: 609-909-0176

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Nonprofit has a clinical positionavailable in Cumberland County.Duties include substance abuse

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Services include minimally invasive aortic surgery for aneurysms,peripheral arterial angioplasty/stenting, bypass, and wound care.

In addition, the following procedures are offered in the office: vascular

screening, diagnostic testing, and spider vein and varicose vein removal.

Both physicians are on staff at the South Jersey Healthcare Regional

Medical Center and SJH Elmer Hospital.

Doctors Sanjay Kumar and Paul ODonnell provide high-quality vascular

treatment and surgical care for adults right here in Cumberland County.

Paul ODonnell, DOSanjay Kumar, MD

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