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Post-Partum mental wellness
According to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, post-partum depression (PPD) affects one in every eight to 10 women. Untreated, post-partum depression causes suffering in the new mother and her family and may impair her ability to bond with her new baby. Long-term consequences in the development of the baby have also been documented.
Because the symptoms of PPD range drastically, from mild "baby blues" to severe depression, treatment should not come in the form of a one-size-fits-all approach. To meet the range of needs of mothers in need of support or therapy, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center has expanded its PPD mental wellness program. The comprehensive program is designed to provide education, assessment and treatment to address the unique needs of new mothers.
Under the umbrella of "Wellness Wednesdays," the Medical Center offers two "Moms’ Circles" to meet the social and therapeutic needs of mothers who may be struggling with symptoms of postpartum depression. Registration is encouraged for both "Moms’ Circles," but walk-ins are welcome. Mothers can call 201-894-3784 to RSVP.
The first of the two "Moms’ Circles" is weekly support and social group, called Meet & Share. Led by an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), new mothers are encouraged to share their feelings and experiences. The group discusses a variety of health issues, and methods of meeting the emotional challenges of life with a newborn. Because this group is designed for socialization and support, babies are welcome and refreshments are served. Meet & Share meets every Wednesday in the Berrie Education Room at Englewood Hospital from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The second "Moms’ Circle" is a weekly Post-Partum Therapeutic Group for women experiencing symptoms of PPD. Women attending the small group meetings will receive help and treatment in a supportive environment. Coping strategies will be explored, and alternative treatments will also be discussed. Groups are led by an LCSW. The Post-Partum Therapeutic Group meets every Wednesday in the Berrie Education Room at Englewood Hospital from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Mothers may also be referred for individual therapy if it is deemed they may benefit from further treatment or the additional support of medication, according to Harvey Chertoff, MD, Chief of Psychiatry and consultant to the Post-Partum Mental Wellness Program.
For more information about the Englewood Hospital Postpartum Mental Wellness Program, call the Post-Partum Support Line at 201-894-3784. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker will return your call during normal business hours and provide additional information to assist you in finding the post-partum service that meets your needs.
Vantage Health selects officers
Vicki Sidrow, president and CEO of Vantage Health System, has announced that the following officers will serve the organization’s Board of Trustees from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
Paramus resident Patrick O’Brien is chair. Vice-chair is William J. Boylan, Montville resident. Harrington Park’s Ethel Groudan is secretary. Treasurer is Steven M. Fornasieri of Wyckoff.
For 51 years, Vantage Health System, a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization, has provided the highest level of services and programs for the residents of Bergen County and beyond.
Vantage provides a comprehensive range of community based mental health, addiction, developmental disabilities and eldercare services to individuals and families. These include children with emotional problems, adolescents with addiction challenges, adults with serious mental illnesses and elders with Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information, call 201-567-0059.
Aiming to ensure child seat safety
Every year, thousands of babies and young children are killed or injured in car accidents due to the improper use of child seats and safety belts. To help ensure the safety and welfare of children traveling in cars, experts recommend that a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician makes sure that car seats are installed properly and securely. A free Child Seat Fitting Station is now offered at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
As part of Englewood Hospital’s new, monthly program, car seats will be inspected and fitted by Child Passenger Safety Technicians certified by Safe Kids Worldwide, a non-profit and global network of organizations that aims to prevent accidental childhood injury that is endorsed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Englewood Hospital is the only hospital in Bergen County to have its Child Seat Fitting Station program certified by Safe Kids Worldwide. Its certified technicians participate in continuing education programs and undergo re-certification every two years to ensure that they are up-to-date on the latest advances in safety seat innovation, changes in public safety regulations, and applicable automotive design trends.
During the 20-minute orientation to car seat safety, family members will learn how to make sure the child and the car seat fit snugly in their car and how to ensure seatbelts are used appropriately. The car seat’s make and model also will be checked against the NHTSA database for possible safety recall.
Because New Jersey law requires children from ages 8 to 18 who have outgrown booster seats to be restrained with safety belts, the program also educates parents how their children should wear their seat belts to avoid or minimize crash injuries.
Englewood Hospital’s technicians also are trained to install safety seats for children with special needs, including premature infants.
Englewood Hospital offers its Child Seat Fitting Station every third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is free to the community. Registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Call 201-894-3585 or 201-894-3727 for information or to register.
Local couple donates building
Besides keeping busy with their successful pharmacy, Hudson Drug of Cresskill, and numerous real estate properties, Sweta and Yaz Shah have taken the time to make a long-term commitment to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
The Shahs have donated the use of one of their buildings, a 5,000 square foot property at 97 Engle St. in Englewood. The gift, valued at $425,000 for the first three years, couldn’t have come at a better time, as numerous services are displaced during the construction of The Kaplen Pavilion. The two-story structure will include a 35,000 square foot next-generation emergency care center when it opens in 2009.
The three-story building, only a few blocks south of the hospital, is now home to the medical offices of Bergen Laparoscopy & Bariatric Associates, which provides solutions to morbidly obese people. Two programs for polio patients, the Post-Polio Institute and the International Centre for Post-Polio Education and Research, have been relocated to the newly renovated premises also.
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