Health
Haworth
Breast cancer research semipostal stamp extended to 2011
Postmaster Roberta Tsaggos Hoag has announced that legislation was passed recently by Congress and signed by the president to grant a four-year extension of the Breast Cancer Research (BCRS) semipostal stamp.
Since the stamp first went on sale in 1998, the Postal Service has sold more than 802 million stamps, raising $59.5 million for breast cancer research. Semipostal stamps are first-class mail postage stamps that are issued and sold by the Postal Service at a price above the first-class mail single-piece first-ounce rate to raise funds for designated causes.
Breast Cancer Research (BCRS) semipostal stamps are available at the Haworth Post Office or at www.usps.com. For more information, contact Hoag at 201-385-2609.
Teaneck
Clinic announces office relocation
The Clinic of the New Jersey Institute, Inc. is relocating its offices to 121 Cedar Lane, Teaneck.
This non-profit clinic offers member of the community low-cost, affordable psychotherapy and psychoanalysis by well-trained therapists.
The clinic serves adults, children and adolescents in a caring, respectful environment. Most insurance companies reimburse for the services. Those without insurance are seen at modest fees.
Formerly located on Catalpa Avenue in Teaneck, the clinic has served the community for more than 30 years.
The clinic operates under the auspices of the New Jersey Institute, Inc., which sponsors a five-year adult psychoanalytic training program, and a three-year psychoanalytic psychotherapy training program. In addition, the Institute offers a two-year child and adolescent program, a one-year group psychotherapy program and a two-year program of supervision of the psychoanalytic process. The Institute also offers a number of short-term spring and summer workshops, training seminars and conferences.
To schedule an appointment for the clinic or to learn about any of the Institute training programs, call 201-836-1065.
Local women honored for service
The YWCA of Bergen County recently recognized Bergen Regional Medical Center’s Connie Magdangal, vice president of finance, and Grace Vickerie, associate director of nursing, with the 2008 TWIN Honoree Award at the 34th Annual TWIN Awards for excellence by women in managerial positions at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe May 1.
Magdangal has for several years played a key role in managing the finances of the BRMC, the largest health care facility in New Jersey, and is a two-time past recipient of the Bergen County Executive Distinguished Achievement Award for her accomplishments. She is a certified public accountant.
Vickerie chairs the Wound Care Team for Bergen Regional’s Long Term Care division at the BRMC and has been instrumental in helping the hospital win awards from the Pressure Ulcer Collaborative and the New Jersey Quality Institute for the hospital’s leading role in wound care and prevention.
Established 34 years ago, the YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Award is the largest awards program in Northern New Jersey. The TWIN Award honors women who have made significant contributions in a managerial, executive or professional role and their companies whose progressive policies have been instrumental to their success. Proceeds help fund scholarships for financially underserved youngsters in the YWCA’s childcare programs and summer camps, as well as the Rape Crisis Center.
Honorees are selected from Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties in New Jersey and Rockland County in New York. All nominations are reviewed by the TWIN Nominee Review Committee, composed of industry members, previous TWIN honorees and YWCA representatives.
Tenafly
Presentation on stress and health
Dr. Danielle Rothman, D.C., F.I.C.P.A. (Fellowship of International Chiropractic pediatric Association), an Englewood chiropractor and Fort Lee resident, will give a PowerPoint presentation, titled "Stress — What Causes It and How It Affects Health," Tuesday, July 15 at 11 a.m. at a meeting of REAP (Retired Executives and Professionals) at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 Clinton Ave., Tenafly. The program is free and open to the public.
This is the first of a summer series of free community talks and workshops on natural health and wellness by Rothman. She expects to speak at area libraries, senior centers and civic and service organizations.
She said the presentation will educate attendees about the symptoms of stress, what causes stress and how it affects their health.
Rothman has been based at the Englewood Chiropractic & Wellness Center, LLC, 200 Engle St., Englewood, since 2004. She has been a chiropractor for more than 10 years. The Brooklyn native holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Brooklyn College, a master’s degree in Special Education from Manhattan College, and a doctorate degree from the New York Chiropractic College. She is a graduate of the Practice Evolution Program, and completed a Fellowship in Pediatrics from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
For more information on the July 15 program, call Lisa Robins, senior adult services program developer at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, at 201-569-7900, ext. 459 or e-mail lrobins@jccopt.org.
ADA Chairman trains for emergency preparedness
The Tenafly ADA Committee was organized by the Mayor and Council to help make sure that the needs of disabled residents are understood and met. Over the last several years, the committee has recommended and helped implement a number of accessibility improvements.
Andrew Pecorella, ADA Committee Chairman, has just completed an extensive Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course.
CERT training is part of a nationwide initiative and includes diverse topics ranging from disaster preparedness and response operations to terrorism awareness. The program is given by the New Jersey State Police, Office of Emergency Management over an eight-week period. Classes are taught by emergency responders including firefighters, medical and law enforcement personnel.
According to Chairman Pecorella, "The course provided practical instruction. Now, our goals are to make sure that disabled residents understand what they can do before an emergency to promote their own safety, and to support First Responders in being prepared for the special needs of the handicapped."
Bergen County ranks No. 1 in New Jersey with over 800 trained CERT volunteers.
County Wide
Vantage Health honors group
At its recent meeting, the Vantage Health System Board of Trustees passed a ceremonial proclamation congratulating the Community Chest, which serves Englewood, Tenafly and Englewood Cliffs, on its 75th anniversary.
"The board is grateful to the Community Chest for its 30 years of generous support," said Patrick O’Brien, chairman of the Board of Trustees. "We serve nearly 3,000 individuals and families annually and we thank all donors who contribute to the Community Chest and Vantage."
Vicki Sidrow, president and CEO of Vantage Health System, added, "The Community Chest supports our mission to provide high quality comprehensive healthcare services while empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness. Vantage is privileged to be a part of such a caring community and we greatly appreciate all that the Community Chest does for our neighbors."
Vantage Health System, a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization located in Dumont, provides a wide range of community based mental health, addiction, developmental disabilities, and eldercare services to individuals and families in Bergen County and beyond.
For more information, call 201-567-0059 or visit www.vantagenj.org.
Job Tracks celebrates fifth anniversary
In July 2003, Vantage Health System created "Job Tracks," a program designed to assist individuals who have a mental illness, are unemployed and who are homeless. The goal of the award-winning program is to help clients acquire and maintain gainful employment, as well as assist them in finding a stable living situation.
The job coaches help assess their job skills and abilities, offer groups in prevocational and basic work skills, provide on-the-job support as needed and, of course, help them find appropriate employment. Many of these individuals have college degrees, whose lives were "interrupted" because of a serious mental illness.
Since the program’s inception, Job Tracks has served more than 100 homeless individuals; 27 of those people are now employed and 36 are in permanent housing.
If your place of business has a job opportunity, or if you know someone who may benefit from these services, call 201-385-5095.
Job Tracks is free of charge to clients, but there is a cost associated with the program. To make a donation, call Deanna Dawicki, director of development, at 201-385-4400, ext. 3023.
Meetings held for food addicts
Food Addicts in Recovery Annonymous is a 12-step program for individuals seeking to recover from addictive eating, anorexia or bulimia.
Meetings are held once a week. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, call Debie at 201-843-1667 or Fran at 973-283-2057.
'No shame, no blame, no names'
The "Safe Haven" Protection Act went into effect on Aug. 7, 2000 in New Jersey. This law allows individuals to give up unwanted babies without fear of arrest or prosecution.
A parent or parent’s friend may bring in a newborn less than 30 days in age to a local hospital emergency room or a police department. They are always staffed and will ensure this child receives good care. The New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services will place children with a deserving family.
For more information call "New Jersey Safe Haven" toll free at 877-839-2339.
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