Tag: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

A Celebration of Women’s Health: Girls Night Out!

On Tuesday, October 22 from 6:30-8:00pm, Newton-Wellesley Hospital will host a Girls Night Out: A Celebration of Women’s Health, at the Newton Marriott 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton.

Welcome Reception – 6:30-7:00pm

Start the night off with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a wine reception while visiting a variety of health and wellness displays. Enter to win a door prize!

Expert Health Panel – 7:00-8:00pm

Health Questions You’re Afraid to Ask — Stephanie Morris, MD

Do you have health questions that you’re uncomfortable asking your doctor? Are you curious about symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause such as changes in sexual function, body changes and hot flashes? Are you experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding that is bothersome or embarrassing? Are you concerned about having an HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection or an abnormal pap smear?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then join us for a discussion on some of the top issues patients find difficult to bring up to their doctor. There will be an opportunity to anonymously ask your own questions to be addressed during the talk.

Caring for Yourself Through the Decades — Jennie Mastroianni, NP

Learn the health-focused essentials to keep you on track during each decade of your life with a focus on self-care, healthy living and disease prevention strategies.

What Does Your Family History Tell You — Taryn Rourke, Genetic Counselor

A family history of certain types of cancers can increase your risk of breast, colon and gynecological cancers. Come and learn about who should have genetic testing and the benefits and risks of these tests.

Registration is strongly encouraged. To reserve your space, email carefinder@partners.org or call 617-243-6622.

October 13, 2013
Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s 14th Annual Gala

“Let’s Paint the Town Red” Event to Benefit New Cardiovascular Center

When: Saturday, May 11, 2013

Where: The Westin Copley Place in Boston.

Why: To Help Build a New Cardiovascular Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Since 2000, the annual Gala has raised significant funds to help Newton-Wellesley Hospital build new/enhanced facilities, add programs and services, and deliver the very highest quality care to the community. This year’s event will help build a new Cardiovascular Center at the hospital.

Cardiovascular disease is still the number one cause of death in America for both men and women. In fact, cardiovascular disease takes the lives of more than 2,150 Americans each day – an average of 1 death every 40 seconds. It is the cause of death of more adults annually than from all cancers combined.

The Gala Chairs are Minou and Peter Palandjian of Belmont, and the Co-Chairs Committee includes Deborah and Bill Elfers, Tracey and John Cannistraro, Kim & Drew Conway, and Shirley and Chris Kelly, all of Wellesley, and Daniela and Mike Muldowney of Dover.

It’s Time to Act

Given the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in our community, plans are underway to expand the existing, solid foundation of cardiovascular care at Newton-Wellesley to create an even more robust, comprehensive program. These efforts will result in a new Cardiovascular Center to open in 2015.

This multidisciplinary Center will be a clinical collaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiology Division and will be dedicated to the early diagnosis, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular disease. Patients will have access to expert medical teams, including cardiologists, vascular surgeons, electrophysiologists and interventional radiologists from both Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Mass General—all in one convenient location.

“We have set a campaign goal of $6,000,000 to help build the Cardiovascular Center and we are hoping to raise $850,000+ at the Gala,” said Joan Archer, president, NWH Charitable Foundation. “The Cardiovascular Center represents an important step in bringing the highest-quality care to our community—the right care in the right place at the right time.”

For more information including donating an item or to reserve a table/tickets, please contact Marcy Busch at (617) 243-6712 or nwhgala@partners.org or visit www.nwh.org/gala.

March 24, 2013
Tips for Talking With Older Drivers: Free Seminar at Newton Wellesley Hospital

Older Drivers and Safety Issues: Free Seminar on How to Talk to Them

For many older adults, driving is a symbol of freedom and independence and represents the ability to maintain connections and actively participate in the community.

However, driving abilities can change over time due to declining vision, decreased strength, stiff joints, slowed reaction times, medical conditions or medication usage. Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among 65 to 74 year olds and are the second leading cause, after falls, among 75 to 84-year- olds.

On Wednesday, December 5, Newton-Wellesley Hospital will offer a free seminar called

Tips for Talking with Older Drivers

The event will be held from 6:30 – 8:00 pm

in the Bowles Conference Center Second Floor

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street.

Talking with an older driver about stopping or altering driving can be a difficult and challenging conversation. This seminar offers easy-to-use, practical information to help families advise their loved ones on whether it is time to limit or give up driving. The seminar will cover topics like warning signs, conversation openers, how to construct a caring, effective conversation about driving, selecting the right messenger, and finding other forms of transportation so your loved ones can continue to be active and remain part of the community.

Debbie Kerrigan, MS, OTR/L, a senior occupational therapist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, will facilitate the program. She has been involved in driving rehabilitation and older driver safety for the last five years.

Last spring, Debbie was a recipient of a mini-grant from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). Under that grant, she developed two different educational presentations targeted toward older drivers, as well as physicians.

Light refreshments will be served. To reserve your seat for this free event email carefinder@partners.org or call 617.243.5900. For more information, please visit www.nwh.org/community.

November 26, 2012
Think Pink! Girls Night Out Event At Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Breast Cancer Awareness FREE Community Event

Grab your mom, sister, daughter or friend and join other women from the western suburbs for Think Pink, on Thursday, October 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm, in the Bowles Conference Center (second floor) at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton.

This FREE breast cancer awareness community event will begin with a wine and hors d’oeuvre reception while attendees enjoy music and discover the relaxation benefits of Reiki and massage.

Nutrition and fitness experts will also be on hand.

Following the reception, there will be a panel discussion on new mammography advances such as tomosynthesis.

Tips on understanding mammogram results and navigating next steps will also be discussed.

Speakers are:
- Alan Semine MD, NWH Chief of Breast Imaging
- Cindy Krasnecky, RN, Nurse Navigator, Vernon Cancer Center
- A Q&A session will follow
Registration is strongly encouraged by emailing carefinder@partners.org or calling 617.243.6622.
October 25, 2012
FREE Parenting Series: Explosive Behavior and Separation Anxiety

Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Parenting Series Continues…

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

7:00 – 8:30 pm

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton

Shipley Auditorium, Second Floor

Claudia Gold, MD

Holding Your Preschooler in Mind: Explosive Behavior and Separation Anxiety

Dr. Gold will address common behavior issues arising in the preschool years including separation anxiety and explosive behavior. She will also discuss underlying sleep issues that can exacerbate these problems. Dr. Gold will outline an approach to these issues and offer ample time to answer questions from the audience.

Claudia M. Gold, MD runs the Early Childhood Social Emotional Health program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She has practiced general and behavioral pediatrics for over 20 years, and is author of the book Keeping Your Child in Mind: Overcoming Defiance, Tantrums and other Everyday Behavior Problems by Seeing the World Through Your Child’s Eyes.

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All events are free. Registration is encouraged. To reserve your space, email carefinder@partners.org or call 617-243-5900.

For more information, visit www.nwh.org/community.

June 8, 2012
A Lot Going on at Newton Wellesley Hospital: Free Prostate Cancer Screening, Free Diabetes Event, HopeWalks and More!

We are lucky to have a first class hospital in our midst. Newton Wellesley Hospital is part of Partners Healthcare System which includes Mass General Hospital, MassGeneral Hospital for Children and Brigham and Women’s Hospital which are all world class hospitals. Newton Wellesley Hospital also offers FREE services including Prostate Cancer Screen, Diabetes Education, flu clinics and more. They are a stalwart supporter of HopeWalks and will be walking in our neighborhoods for this great event.

Upcoming Events

1) FREE Prostate Cancer Screening

Newton-Wellesley Hospital will offer a free prostate cancer screening on Tuesday, September 20, 5:00-7:00 pm, in the Wikstrom Surgical Center, located at 2014 Washington Street, Newton. The screening is sponsored by Newton-Wellesley Hospital urologists.

According to the Prostate Cancer Education Council, a non-profit coalition of physicians, health educators, scientists, and patients, prostate cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most common type of cancer among American men. Among men who have a family history of prostate cancer, chances of contracting the disease increase by 50 percent.

Doctors say the best way to beat prostate cancer is by detecting it at its earliest stage. Jeffrey S. Lamont, MD, Chief of Urology at Newton-Wellesley, states, “Early detection and treatment of prostate cancer can lead to complete recovery. If caught early, survival rates are 90 percent or higher.”

Dr. Lamont recommends that men over the age of 40 should be screened annually. Screenings take about 10 minutes and include a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE) done by a trained professional. “Prostate examinations take only minutes,” says Dr. Lamont. “Men should make it a priority to get screened – an annual prostate exam can save a man’s life.”

Appointments are required. To take advantage of the free screening at Newton-Wellesley,call 617-243-5900 or email carefinder@partners.org.

2) FREE Diabetes Event

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is hosting a free Diabetes Health Event on Wednesday, September 14 from 7-8:30pm. The lecture will be held in the Hospital’s Shipley Auditorium on the second floor, located at 2014 Washington Street, Newton.

The event will feature a lecture entitled Diabetes and Eye Disease: What You Should Know, with Marc Leibole, MD, Ophthalmologist, Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Leibole is the Official LASIK provider of the Boston Red Sox. Following Dr. Leibole’s talk, Meryl Lindenberg, RD, CDE, will discuss The Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health and Diabetes.

Attendees will have an opportunity to enter a raffle to win EITHER two tickets to a Boston Red Sox game OR an autographed ball. Must be present to win. The event is free and registration is encouraged by calling 617/243-6144.

3) HopeWalks

The Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation will hold its second annual HopeWalksevent on Sunday, September 25, 2011. HopeWalks is a 3.5 mile neighborhood walk to benefit the Integrative Support Services offered at the Vernon Cancer Center. These life-enhancing services for cancer patients optimize healing and comfort throughout treatment. Newton-Wellesley Hospital wants to make these services available to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Last year’s inaugural event drew over 1,400 participants and 108 teams and raised more than $280,000.

4) FREE Flu Clinics

FREE flu shot clinics will be posted on our site soon at www.nwh.org/community.

p.s. To find a physician, please call CareFinder, the Newton Wellesley Hospital physician referral line, at 617.243.6566 or email at carefinder@partners.org.

September 3, 2011