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1. COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2012
SINUS SURGERY MINUS THE CUTS
New Technology Relieves Sinusitis
T
he discomfort can be, and What is sinusitis?
usually is, exhausting. Unable to
Statistics show that approximately
take a deep breath through your
37 million people a year suffer from
nose, you breathe through your mouth,
sinusitis, making it one of the most
which often keeps you from resting
common medical problems in the U.S.
when you sleep because your slumber
The sinuses are spaces behind the
is interrupted by dry mouth. And when
bones of the upper face, between the
you are awake, you seem to have a
eyes and behind the forehead, nose
headache. You sound perpetually nasal,
and cheeks. They are covered with
especially at this time of the year when
a mucus layer and cells that contain
allergies irritate the sinus passages.
little hairs on their surfaces called cilia
These are just some of the symptoms
that help trap and push out bacteria
of sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinus
and pollutants. Each sinus has an
lining of the nose.
opening that allows mucous to drain,
The inflammation can be caused by which is necessary if your sinuses and
bacteria, a virus or by a blockage in you are to remain healthy. When your
the nasal passage. Pressure from sinuses do not drain well, a buildup
congestion causes the headache of mucus usually occurs causing mild
and that nasal sound in your voice. to severe inflammation and its
Other symptoms include facial uncomfortable symptoms.
discomfort, nasal discharge, fatigue, and
Most cases of sinusitis are acute,
possibly eye infections. You just can’t
coming on suddenly following a cold, an
breathe normally, which means you are
allergy attack or an irritation caused by
not taking in as much oxygen as you
an environmental pollutant. It lasts for
would if you weren’t stuffed up.
a few days. However, if symptoms do
New technology available at the not go away for several weeks, chronic
CARES Surgicenter, part of the Saint sinusitis could be the problem.
Peter’s Healthcare System, makes
The majority of chronic sinusitis
it possible to open sinus passages
sufferers can be treated with balloon
much in the same way arteries in the
sinuplasty alone, Dr. Hanna says.
heart or in the body’s peripheral otolaryngologist in practice in East Brunswick
Patients with multiple growths in the
vascular system are opened. Instead and a member of the Saint Peter’s University
sinuses or blockages in hard-to-reach areas
of using endoscopic instruments such Hospital medical staff.
may need a combination of the balloon
as microdebriders which require cutting
“It’s tougher than the cardiac balloon because and traditional surgeries. Sinuplasty can be
away at tissue, the procedure, called
it needs to move bone and firmer tissues,” he repeated if blockages return.
sinuplasty, uses balloons to open and drain
says explaining the procedure. During the
the sinus passages. The technique is “Research has shown convincing long-term
surgery, in which the patient is under general
similar to the one used during angioplasty, success rates,” Dr. Hanna says. “Patients are
anesthesia, the balloon is inflated for only a
when balloon technology is used to open very happy with the results.”
couple of seconds. A thin tube with a light and
blocked blood vessels. Sinuplasty is
a video camera called an endoscope makes it
performed by an otolaryngologist, a physician
possible to see the results in real time.
specializing in the ear, nose and throat.
The advantages of this type of surgery
When inflated, the balloon
include faster recovery. Unlike traditional
widens the sinus cavities For more information about the CARES
sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty requires no
by squeezing the bones Surgicenter, visit www.saintpetershcs.
cutting and no removal of bones and tissue.
and tissues out of the com/caressurgicenter. To find an
This maintains the natural structure of the
way, allowing the sinus to otolaryngologist affiliated with
sinus cavity and reduces pain, blood loss and
drain properly and clear Saint Peter’s, visit www.saintpetershcs.
risk of complications. Most people can go
any infection, explains com/findaphysician.
home the same day.
John Hanna, D.O. John Hanna, D.O., an
A LISTING OF PROGRAMS OFFERED THIS MONTH CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE SIDE.

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SEPTEMBER 2012
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/
SUPPORT COMMUNITY Prepared Childbirth Classes
MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, or ALL-DAY
WALK WITH US
GROUPS MOBILE HEALTH SESSIONS SECOND AND FOURTH
WEEKENDS
Join employees of the
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
Autism Family Support Group
SEPTEMBER 9, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Services
For more information about
Registration required. for upcoming walks and runs
Sibling Class
877-886-9462 screenings and educational SEPTEMBER 8, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM SPOTSWOOD 5K RUN
programs, or the CMHS corporate flu shot SATURday, SEPTEMBER 15
Bariatric Support Group 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
program, please call 732-745-8600, x8903.
SEPTEMBER 13, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lisa Lapinski, RD DIABETES Spotswood High School, Spotswood
732-251-0700, ext. 834
EDUCATION
732-745-8600, x8159 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings
SEPTEMBER 7, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Bereavement Support Group Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick
SEPTEMBER 6 & 20, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Children’s Insulin Pump Group SENIOR HEALTH
732-745-8565 SEPTEMBER 26, NOON - 1:30 PM SEPTEMBER 11, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM FITNESS WALK
Ships 1 Soup Kitchen Donna Dziedzic, RN, MSN, CDE WEDNESday, SEPTEMBER 19
NEW Bereavement Support Group St. John’s Episcopal Church, Somerville 732-745-8600, x8751 Gathering: 9:00 AM; Start: 10:00 AM
SEPTEMBER 4 & 18, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings/ Diabetes Self-Management Education Roosevelt Park, Edison
For spouses and significant others 55 and older.
Body Mass Index Measurement/ HELD MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS 732-745-4305
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Nutrition Counseling Registration and doctor’s prescription required.
SEPTEMBER 18, 10:00 AM - NOON 732-745-6667 SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR
Lisa Sparaco, MSW
609-409-1363 South Brunswick Social Services THE CURE
Monmouth Junction Gestational Diabetes SUNday, SEPTEMBER 30
Caregivers Support Group/Monroe Self-Management Class Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
SEPTEMBER 13, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM SEPTEMBER 25, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM HELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 1-877-GO-KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center St. George’s Anglican Church, Helmetta Registration and a doctor’s prescription required. www.komencsnj.org)
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Blood Pressure/Osteoporosis Screenings 732-745-6667
Stephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, RN, NP SEPTEMBER 7, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
1-800-269-7508 or 609-655-2220 New Brunswick Seniors HEART WALK
Alzheimer’s Support Group/Monroe 18 Nielson Street, New Brunswick AMERICAN HEART
SEPTEMBER 11, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Community Flu Shots SPECIAL EVENTS ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER 24, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM SEPTEMBER 11, 9:00 AM - NOON SUNday, OCTOBER 21
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center South Brunswick Department of Health Johnson Park, Piscataway
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Must have appointment. Residents only.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Activities begin at 8:30 AM
Rachel Kallish, CSW www.sbtnj.net AND EDUCATION Walk begins at 10:00 AM
609-655-6853 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Call 1-800-242-8721
Health Fairs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Craniofacial Boys & Girls Support Group SEPTEMBER 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM NAACP Conference FOURTH ANNUAL WALK
(boys and girls ages 11 to 17 meet separately) Affinity Credit Union, Basking Ridge Hilton Hotel, East Brunswick
MEETS SUNDAYS DURING Employees only. Community Mobile Health Services staff will FOR DIANE for the early
THE SCHOOL YEAR
SEPTEMBER 16, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM provide free health screenings and education. detection of breast
Helene Knee, LCSW cancer
St. Peter the Apostle Church, New Brunswick
732-745-7943 FREE COMMUNITY LECTURE SUNday, OCTOBER 21
Jump Start Autism SEPTEMBER 29, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM URINARY INCONTINENCE Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick
New Parent Support Group Princeton Manor, Kendall Park WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 AM
SEPTEMBER 20, 11:30 AM Residents only. 4:30 PM Start: 9:00 AM
877-886-9462 Presenter: Manish Gopal, MD, urogynecologist www.theamyfoundation.org
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center, 200 Overlook
Pregnancy after Loss Support Group
(for pregnant women who have previously
PARENT Drive, Monroe Township, 609-655-6853 CENTRAL JERSEY STEP OUT
experienced a loss)
Registration required.
EDUCATION WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
WALK TO STOP DIABETES
SUNday, OCTOBER 27
For information, fees and registration, call Parent In cooperation with our partner, the American
Dawn Brady, MSW Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Diabetes Association
732-745-8600, x5214 indicated. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater
For more information and to preregister, call Registration: 2:00 PM; Walk: 3:30 PM
SHARE Support Group Baby Care Lisa Lapinski at 732-745-8600, x8159. 1-888-DIABETES
(pregnancy and infant loss support group) SEPTEMBER 4 & 10, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
SEPTEMBER 12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM OPEN HOUSE
732-745-8600, x8522 SEPTEMBER 8, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Comprehensive
Breastfeeding Class SAVE THE DATE
care group at
CANCER SEPTEMBER 8, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
piscataway
SERVICES
The American Cancer Society offers daily
Breastfeeding Support Group
SEPTEMBER 6, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
FRIday, SEPTEMBER 14
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FREE PROSTATE
SCREENINGS
732-745-8600, x8820 Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings,
information and support to cancer patients and body mass index measurements, and nutrition Know YOUR STATS
their families. Call 1-800-227-2345 to talk to a Infant Massage Class Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s Community
SEPTEMBER 5, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM counseling.
cancer information specialist 24 hours a day, 30 Wills Way, Piscataway, 732-565-5432. Mobile Health Services is offering free prostate
seven days a week or visit us online at Marvelous Multiples Class screenings:
www.cancer.org. SEPTEMBER 10, 17 & 24, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM HEALTH FAIR
FRIday, SEPTEMBER 22 WEDNESday, OCTOBER 17
Breast Cancer Support Group New Moms Support Group Appointments from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
SEPTEMBER 17, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM SEPTEMBER 7, Noon – 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Buccleuch Park. Co-sponsored by the North Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Open Discussion Light lunch will be served at noon. Center for Radiation Oncology
Registration required. American Telugu Association (NATA)
Registration required. 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
Cancer Institute of New Jersey Community Mobile Health Services staff will
Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW Postnatal Yoga and Exercise Class provide free health screenings and education.
(four-week sessions) THURSday, OCTOBER 25
732-235-7011
HELD FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER Appointments from 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Gynecologic Cancer Support Group Registration required. MONday, SEPTEMBER 24 Comprehensive Care Group at Monroe
SEPTEMBER 11, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Free makeovers for women undergoing treatment 294 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township
Cancer Institute of New Jersey Prenatal Nutrition Class and Tour for cancer. Free, but please call 800-227-2345 to
732-235-6792 SEPTEMBER 11, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM register. SUNday, OCTOBER 28
Registration required. Appointments from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Living with Cancer Support Group Linda Hudak, MS, RD MEN’S HEALTH Saint Peter’s Family Health Center
SEPTEMBER 12, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 732-745-7930 Know YOUR STATS: PSA TESTING 123 How Lane, New Brunswick
Cancer Institute of New Jersey AND PROSTATE CANCER
Barbara Hale, LCSW Prenatal Yoga and Exercise Class
(four-week sessions) WEDNESday, SEPTEMBER 19 Free parking available at all sites. To schedule an
732-235-7557 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS appointment, call Community Mobile Health
Presenter: Marc Feder, MD, Genitourinary Services at 732-745-8600, ext. 8903.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Surgeons of New Jersey
Registration required.
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center,
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
To register, call 609-655-6853.
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