Patient Success Stories Outpatient Surgery CenterVernon Cancer Center Turns FiveAwards & RecognitionNASA’s Role in Women’s ImagingClasses & Programs

Patient Success Stories Outpatient Surgery CenterVernon Cancer Center Turns FiveAwards & RecognitionNASA’s Role in Women’s ImagingClasses & Programs

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Allan Frankel is celebrating his 60th birthday in April and isin the best shape of his life significantly aided by his recentshoulder surgery.

“I have always been physically active,” says Allan. “I startedswimming in my late teens and this activity took me all the waythrough my medical career. For decades I was swimming fourto five miles a week and my shoulders were really taking abeating.”

Allan spent 15 years working as an anesthesiologist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and is now a consultant for many healthcare organizations.

“It became very difficult for me to keep up with swimmingbecause of my shoulder pain,” adds Allan. “My nephew ownsa CrossFit gym so I decided to give this work out a try. I reallyenjoyed this type of exercise, but it exacerbated the damageto my shoulders and I realized that it was finally time to getthem evaluated.”

Allan made an appointment with Timothy Foster, MD, Chairof the Department of Orthopaedics at Newton-Wellesley toget to the bottom of his shoulder pain. “Dr. Foster did a verythorough evaluation of my shoulders and said I had done areally good job on both of them.”

However, Allan’s right shoulder was in worse condition. “WhenI met with Allan and evaluated his shoulder pain, I recom-mended a subpectoral biceps tenodesis at Newton-Wellesley’sOutpatient Surgery Center,” explains Dr. Foster. “This procedureinvolves removing the diseased portion of the biceps tendonand transferring the attachment of the remaining portion ofthe tendon.”

After meeting with Dr. Foster, Allan decided to move forwardwith the surgery.

“My experience as a patient at the Outpatient Surgery Centerwas extraordinary,” says Allan.

“The process was flawless. I knew ahead of time what to expect.I felt like everyone was interested in me as a patient and includedme as a member of the team. Everyone at the Center seemedto me to be an expert at what they do. Overall, it was what youwould hope this type of experience would be.”

Allan had his surgery in February 2014 and then began therehabilitation process. “There are many advanced surgicalprocedures of the shoulder and knee that require an acceleratedrehabilitation program – this is not one of those procedures,”says Dr. Foster. “There have been many scientific and clinicalstudies that suggest a delayed rehabilitation protocol is advan-tageous to allow for tendon-to-bone healing. The surgery isperformed through an arthroscope with three to four tiny key-hole incisions. The immediate post-operative period, and theensuing month in a sling is often the most difficult for patients

due to the disruption of their normal activities, and the alter-ation in sleep patterns.”

Allan understood the time frame for rehabilitation and wasready to accept the challenge.

“I knew going into my procedure that this type of surgery hasquite a lengthy rehab period,” says Allan. “For the first sixweeks you are mainly focused on trying to stay comfortable.For me, sleeping was the hardest part. About four weeks aftermy surgery, I started physical therapy. I met with a physicaltherapist a couple times a week for about eight weeks to startstrengthening my shoulder and get back to square one.”

Allan was able to return to CrossFit in June, four monthsafter his surgery. “I was able to do about 75 percent of whatI normally could do. By September I was back doing the sameexercises and weight as I was before surgery, but my rightshoulder was still a bit weaker.”

Now, a year after surgery, Allan has made a complete recovery.“I am fitter now than I ever remember being. I couldn’t havegotten here without the surgery. Having this procedure hasallowed me to move forward without pain and return to allof my favorite physical activities.”

Allan is glad he made the decision to come and see what hisoptions were for regaining his quality of life.

“As a former physician at Newton-Wellesley, I knew that I wantedto come here for my care. However as part of my consultingjob I see health care systems throughout the world so I knowfirsthand the high-quality care that Newton-Wellesley offers.I received outstanding surgical care. I can’t imagine a betterexperience.”

Timothy Foster, MD, MS Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics,Newton-Wellesley Hospital Dr. Foster received his medical degree from BostonUniversity School of Medicine and completed hisgeneral surgery residency at Dartmouth-HitchcockMedical Center and his orthopaedic surgeryresidency at Boston University Medical Center.

Dr. Foster completed his fellowship in sports medicine at HarvardUniversity and Massachusetts General Hospital and his pediatric sportsfellowship at Harvard University and Children’s Hospital. He is boardcertified in orthopaedic surgery and board certified in sports medicinethrough the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Foster alsoholds a master’s degree from Dartmouth College through the TuckSchool of Business and the Dartmouth Institute of Health Policy andClinical Practice.

For more information about Orthopaedic Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, please call CareFinder at 866-NWH-DOCS (694-3627) or visit www.nwh.org/ortho

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“I am fitter now than I ever rememberbeing. I couldn’t have gotten here with-out the surgery. Having this procedurehas allowed me to move forward withoutpain and return to all of my favoritephysical activities.”

– Allan Frankel, Patient

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To see Allan’s video:www.nwh.org/allan

Liz Rover Bailey, 44, from Needham developed her lovefor exercise later in her life. She grew up swimming andenjoyed walking but had never dedicated herself to a morerigorous program.

“I really wasn’t in great shape and I was tired of pretendingthat having a gym membership was the same as going,” saysLiz. “I was really curious about CrossFit and so three yearsago I decided to give it a try. Working with free weightswas unlike anything I have done.”

CrossFit workouts incorporate elements from high-intensityinterval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, pow-erlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics and other exercises.

“For the first time in my life I found a workout that I loved.Around this time my best friend was diagnosed with coloncancer and the gym became my escape. She is doing greatnow, but the gym continues to be my stress relief.”

During one of her workouts, Liz was doing double underswhile jumping rope (the rope makes two passes per jumpinstead of one) and she slammed her legs into the ground.The next day she noticed her knee was tender and swollen,but she ignored it.

“We went on vacation shortly after and did a lot of biking,”says Liz. “When I came back to the gym I noticed I was havinga lot of swelling in my knee. I made an appointment with myprimary care physician and she referred me to Dr. Quinn.”

Liz came to see Daniel Quinn, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon atNewton-Wellesley Hospital.

“When I met with Dr. Quinn, he did a very thorough evaluationof my knee and thought it might be a torn meniscus. Hescheduled an MRI to be sure and when the results cameback, he was right!”

Dr. Quinn recommended a meniscectomy surgery to removepart of the torn meniscus.

“Since Liz’s meniscus tear was causing pain and swelling,I thought the best approach would be to remove the tornpieces of the meniscus to make the remaining meniscussmooth,” says Dr. Quinn.

Liz left her initial appointment with Dr. Quinn thinking,“How soon can I get in?”

“I was tired of not being able to do what I really wanted todo,” she adds. “I had read that recovery would be relativelyeasy and I was ready to be on my way back to being active.”

She had day surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s OutpatientSurgery Center on October 10, 2014.

“I was blown away by the Surgery Center. Everyone was sofriendly and understanding. I felt like every person I camein contact with was both professional and personable.”

Liz came home the same day as her procedure and didn’teven have to use prescription pain medicine. “I considermyself to be a wimp when it comes to pain, but I only neededTylenol. We actually left for New York City the next day tovisit family. I was weight bearing within a few days and fourdays after surgery I was back at the gym on a stationary bike.”

Dr. Quinn met with Liz a week after surgery and she alreadyhad a full range of motion in her knee.

“Liz was a very motivated patient and her recovery showsall the work she has put in,” says Dr. Quinn. “This proce-dure is one of the most common in the United States andpatients have a quick recovery.”

Dr. Quinn explains that the Outpatient Surgery Center is agreat place for patients to come for their procedures.“OurCenter is a spectacular, nearly brand new facility,” says Dr.Quinn. “We have a smooth, efficient process for our patientswith the goal of helping each and every patient have themost successful outcome possible. No one wants to havesurgery, but when you have a doctor you trust, a dedicatedhealth care team to help with each step and a great facility,the experience is much easier. “

Ten days after surgery, Liz was back at flying trapeze school,an activity she does regularly with her 14-year-old daughter.And six weeks after surgery, she was back at CrossFit doingall of the same activities as she had before her injury withslightly less weight.

“I am 44 years old, but I’m actually 44 years young. Iwant another 40 years of being active and I’m so thankfulto Newton-Wellesley Hospital for making that happen.”

Daniel Quinn, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon, Newton-Wellesley Hospital Dr. Quinn is a graduate of Brown University andthe University of Massachusetts Medical School.He completed his residency and internship atTufts New England Medical Center, New EnglandBaptist Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital

and Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Quinn isboard certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is an Assistant ClinicalProfessor at Tufts University School of Medicine.

For more information about Orthopaedic Surgery atNewton-Wellesley Hospital, please call CareFinder at866-NWH-DOCS (694-3627) or visit www.nwh.org/ortho

To see Dr. Quinn’s video: www.nwh.org/quinn

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“I was blown away by the Surgery Center.Everyone was so friendly and understanding.I felt like every person I came in contactwith was both professional and personable.”

– Liz Rover Bailey, Patient

To see Liz’s video:www.nwh.org/liz

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Newton-Wellesley’s Outpatient Surgery Center is proud to announceit has been named a 2014 Guardian of Excellence Award winnerby Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Guardian of Excellence Awardrecognizes top-performing facilities that consistently achieved the95th percentile of performance in Patient Experience.

The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally-recognized symbol of achievement in health care. Presented annually,the award honors institutions who consistently sustained performancein the top five percent of all Press Ganey clients for each reportingperiod during the course of one year. Press Ganey is the nation’sleading health care performance improvement company andpartners with more than 11,000 health care facilities, includingmore than half of all U.S. hospitals, to reduce suffering and improvethe patient experience.

“We are proud to partner with the Outpatient Surgery Center,” saysPatrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. “The award is a testament toNewton-Wellesley’s commitment to deliver more patient-centeredcare. By achieving and sustaining this level of excellence, the Centeris benefiting patients and helping advance the quality of health care.”

Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Outpatient Surgery Center, located at25 Washington Street in Wellesley, provides patients with the highest-quality surgical care. The Center houses four operating rooms onthe second floor and medical office space on the first floor in17,000 square feet of space. The operating rooms at the Centerare used for outpatient orthopaedic and hand surgical proceduresand utilize state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

“Since opening the Center, we have had an overwhelmingly positiveresponse from our patients,” says Timothy E. Foster, MD, Chairof the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Newton-WellesleyHospital. “We are able to offer high-quality care in a beautiful,convenient location, which makes the day of surgery easier andmore comfortable for patients and families.”

The Orthopaedic Surgery Service is one of Newton-WellesleyHospital’s largest clinical services. Patients of all ages with disordersof the musculoskeletal system are treated by highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons.

The surgeons at the Center also treat many sports injuries for awide spectrum of patients – from the recreational athlete to theelite college and professional athlete. Some common proceduresperformed include:

• Arthroscopic Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstructions • Arthroscopic Knee Meniscal Surgery• Arthroscopic Knee Articular Cartilage Surgery• Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs• Arthroscopic Shoulder Labral Repairs and Repairs for Shoulder Instability• Acromio-Clavicular Joint Stabilization

Newton-Wellesley Outpatient Surgery Center, continued“Our surgeons treat a full spectrum of athletic injuries,”explains Dr. Foster. “We treat patients involved in high school,college and professional athletics, but we also treat recre-ational athletes such as runners, golfers and tennis players.The majority of our sports medicine surgeons are fellowshiptrained and certified by the American Board of OrthopaedicSurgery. Our goal is to restore musculoskeletal function toeach patient, and return them to their normal daily activities.Our ultimate goal is restore the patient to a pre-injury levelof function, and eventually return the patient to full athleticparticipation.”

The Center offers patients access to the same arthroscopicand open surgical options as the main Hospital campus.Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows the surgeonto look inside a joint through a thin viewing instrumentcalled an arthroscope. The arthroscope has a light sourceand a high definition video camera; the images are magnifiedand displayed in the operating room on a video monitor.The joint is expanded by the constant flow of saline andthe magnified images provide a clear picture allowing thesurgeon to work within the confined space of the joint.

During an arthroscopic procedure, surgeons can inspectthe joint surfaces and surrounding soft tissues includingligaments and cartilage structures such as the meniscus inthe knee and labrum in the shoulder. This procedure iscommonly used to repair articular cartilage defects, ligamentinjuries and meniscal or labral tears. Arthroscopic surgeryis commonly performed on the knee, shoulder, ankle, hip,elbow and wrist. This technique is minimally invasive andit avoids muscle splitting and open surgical techniques,thereby offering patients several benefits including decreasedpain and potentially a faster recovery time.

Having a dedicated Outpatient Surgery Center improvespatient care and ultimately benefits the patient.

“The Outpatient Surgery Center allows Newton-Wellesley toconduct more extensive open and complex inpatient surgeryin the operating rooms located on the main hospital campus,which increases efficiency in both locations,” explains Dr.Foster. “The Center is dedicated to outpatient surgery, andour entire staff is committed to excellence; this commitmentresults in an experience that is safe, comfortable and efficientfor our patients and their families.”

Five years ago, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, NewEngland Hematology Oncology and MassachusettsGeneral Hospital came together to develop acomprehensive cancer center that provideshematology/oncology with radiation oncology.Over the past five years, the Center has providedstate-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care in anurturing setting close to home. The patient-centered care offered at the Center has evolveddue to the great complexity in treating oncologypatients and has resulted in many successes.The Cancer Center now has multidisciplinaryconferences for breast, thoracic, GU, head andneck, gynecological oncology, malignanthematology and GI malignancies. The team iscurrently working to create new services suchas a psychooncology, oncocardiology and survivorship programs to deal with many of thespecial challenges our patients face.

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

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&Awards RecognitionThe compassionate and talented physicians, nurses and staff of Newton-Wellesley Hospital are often the recipients of local, nationaland international awards and honors. We are proud to share the news of these recent accolades with the members of our community.

Newton-Wellesley Named to Harvard Pilgrim Health CareHospital Honor RollNWH has once again been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care’s (HPHC) “Hospital Honor Roll.” The Hospital Honor Roll names those hospitals whose performance was among the top 25 percent of those measured nationally on a set of composite quality metrics. The metrics evaluate clinical process ofcare, patient experience and patient safety, and are based on CMS HospitalCompare and Leapfrog data. The Honor Roll is a key component of Harvard Pilgrim’s strategy for providing consumerswith the information necessary to make critical health care choices. Honor Roll hospitals are noted in Harvard Pilgrim'sprinted and online provider directories, enabling members to evaluate and select hospitals based on quality measures.

Newton-Wellesley Awarded for Offering Employees Alternative Transportation OptionsNewton-Wellesley was recognized with an Excellence in Commuter Options (ECO)Pacesetters Award by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT),MassRIDES, the statewide travel options program, and MassCommute, theMassachusetts Coalition of Transportation Management Associations. The ECOAwards celebrate Massachusetts employers and their efforts to reduce congestionand greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging employees to utilize green, sustainable and healthy transportation options.

“We are very proud of the work we’ve done to enhance our employees’ commuting options,” says David Corbin, Director, Facilities, Engineering, Public Safety and Parking. “We’ve partnered with MassRides to help coordinate alternate commutingoptions for employees, such as carpooling, biking to work, MBTA and telecommuting, where appropriate. We also implementeda shuttle service that connects our staff from the main Hospital and Wellesley Outpatient Surgery Center to the WoodlandMBTA station, and offer 100 percent subsidized MBTA passes to all employees.”

In the near future, Newton-Wellesley will roll out an incentive program through MassRides to provide rewards for commutingusing alternate means (carpool, bike to work, etc). Plans are also in the works to provide special parking spaces for hybrid/electric vehicles and carpool vehicles.

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It’s been proven through numerous research studies over the yearsthat breast examinations and mammography help in the earlydetection of breast cancer. Twenty-five years ago, if a doctor saw atrouble spot on a mammogram requiring a biopsy, the only optionwas surgery to cut into the breast and obtain a tissue sample. Now,however, thanks in part to Hubble Space Telescope technology, mostdiagnostic biopsies are performed with a needle instead of a scalpel.

For a quarter of a century the Hubble Space Telescope has playeda crucial role in astronomical and science research – propellingsignificant discoveries in the study and exploration of dark energyand galactic formations and revolutionizing our view of howgalaxies in the universe develop.

“The exact same technology that NASA chose for Hubble was adoptedby Hologic, Inc., a Bedford-based medical equipment company, forthe digital spot mammography system in its prone biopsy table,” saysAlan Semine, MD, Chief of Breast Imaging at Newton-Wellesley Hospi-tal. “Both applications need high resolution to see fine details, widedynamic range and low light sensitivity to shorten exposure time.”

In an effort to generate awareness of Hubble technology, the SpaceTelescope Science Institute will celebrate Hubble’s 25th anniversarythis year and as part of the festivities, a video crew recently visitedHologic, Inc. and Newton-Wellesley Hospital to film segments fora documentary web series on the telescope’s impact on medicine.That, and other spin-off technologies, will be the focus of one of 13web episodes scheduled to be released later this year. The videoswill be hosted on NASA.gov and at the Smithsonian’s National Airand Space Museum.

Dr. Semine recalls the days before charged coupled device (CCD)technology enabled the translation of light into electrical chargesmuch like the sensor in a digital camera. Before that, doctors couldonly use X-rays and film to develop mammogram images, a time-consuming process when doctors had to take multiple photos fromdifferent angles to triangulate the location of a tumor in the breast.

“Today, we take it for granted that we have digital mammogramsand digital chest X-rays, but two decades ago, a digital image ofan X-ray was brand new,” says Dr. Semine. “It was the improvedresolution that originated with the research of the Hubble thatallowed us to apply it to a medical purpose.”

Hologic’s stereotactic breast biopsy system images suspiciousbreast tissue more clearly and efficiently, saves patients time andmoney, reduces pain and radiation exposure and eliminates thescarring of more invasive techniques.

“Everyday life has been dramatically changed by research,” addsDr. Semine. “If we don’t continue to invest in research, we willmiss out on important opportunities to extract technology thatbenefits patients.”

NASA Web Video Series to Highlight Hubble Telescope’s Role in Breast ImagingVideo Crew Visited Newton-Wellesley Hospital for Upcoming Documentary

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American Heart Association Courses

Support GroupsFit & FabulousClass includes a warm up, aerobics and strength training routine that promotestotal body well being. Focus is on building strength and improving balanceand posture. For all ages and abilities.

Hi/Lo Aerobics & Muscle SculptingClass consists of hi/low impact aerobics, muscle conditioning and stretching.Focus is on improving heart function, building strength, flexibility and endurance. For all ages and abilities, no dance experience required.

Low Impact AerobicsAerobic class based on dance moves and includes arm and core strengtheningexercises. Focus is on energy boost, improved heart function and stressreduction. For all ages and abilities, no dance experience required.

20/20/20 Cardio ComboThis all-in-one group fitness class helps improve muscle strength, stretching& flexibility and endurance. Class consists of 20 minutes of hi/low aerobics,20 minutes of muscle conditioning and 20 minutes of mat pilates. For allages and abilities.

Pilates for EverybodyPilates mat work and gentle stretching to strengthen the core muscles, toneand increase flexibility in the back and spine. Will also improve balance,breathing, energy level and posture. All levels welcome.

Pilates & MorePilates mat class with props to strengthen and tone the total body. Class includes flexibility exercises to help prevent injuries. All levels welcome.

Strength TrainingNon-aerobic routine of strength building exercises (standing and floor) usingrepetitions, resistance bands and hand weights. Focus is on using correct formfor maximum strength gain and to improve posture, balance and reduce therisk of osteoporosis. For all ages with the ability to get down to and up fromthe floor.

Strength Training for WomenNon-aerobic routine of strength building exercises (standing and floor) usingrepetitions, resistance bands and hand weights. Focus is on using correctform for maximum strength gain to improve posture, balance and reducerisk of osteoporosis. For women of all ages with the ability to get down toand up from the floor.

Stretch and StrengthenNon-aerobic routine of stretch and strength building exercises (standing andfloor). Focus is on becoming/staying active and increasing muscle strengthto improve health, posture, balance and reduce risk of osteoporosis. Forall ages and abilities.

Tai ChiThrough controlled, slow and rhythmic movements achieve a state of relax-ation for your body and mind. Increase circulation, promote joint & muscleflexibility, increase strength and relieve stress. Over time, you will experiencea marked improvement in concentration, range of motion and balance.

Gentle YogaThis class emphasizes relaxation, breathing, meditation and gentle exercise.

Introduction to YogaDesigned specifically for new students. Learn the basics of proper bodyalignment, gentle stretching, dynamic breathing and various techniques forrelaxation. A great primer for any of our other yoga class offerings.

Yoga – All Levels For beginners through advanced students. Reduce stress and awaken awarenessby using dynamic breathing, stretching, exercise, relaxation and meditation.Experience various techniques to use in meditation and yoga exercises. Theseclasses are for students of all experience levels from beginner to advanced.

Prenatal YogaThis class is designed to meet the special needs of pregnant women. Releasetension, stretch and increase strength, flexibility and energy. An excellentclass for all fitness levels.

Exercise Program for Breast Cancer SurvivorsHealthy steps – The LEBED Method®. An effective therapeutic movement andexercise program to improve overall wellness, reduce pain, improve range ofmotion and reduce the symptoms and likelihood of developing Lymphedema.Led by a certified cancer exercise specialist. Please call 617-243-6644 to register.

For exercise class details and registration information, please visitwww.nwh.org/classes or call the Wellness Center at 617-243-6221.

Exercise Classes Childbirth Education

Smoking Cessation SupportEight week program held in a caring and encouraging group format. Providesconcrete strategies to use on working toward your goal of tobacco-free living.

Reiki 1, 2 and 3 Master WorkshopsThis workshop covers the benefits, uses and history of the Usui Reiki System.Participants receive a Reiki attunement to enhance their ability to transmit lifeforce energy through their hands. Includes instruction and practice time usingall hand positions for giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment on self,family and friends. Participants will receive certification upon course completion.

Babysitter TrainingEverything you need to know to be a responsible babysitter: what to do in anemergency, choke saving, first aid, diapering and more. A certificate is awarded.

For program details and registration information, please visitwww.nwh.org/classes or call the Wellness Center at 617-243-6221.

Heart Saver CPR with AED*This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR and foreign body airway obstructionfor the infant, child and adult, and provide instruction in the use of an automatedexternal defibrillator (AED). Course is appropriate for daycare providers, nannies,lifeguards and people whose job requires them to respond to cardiac emergencies.Participants receive a two-year certification from the American Heart Association.

Heartsaver First Aid (Adult and Pediatric)*Covers topics such as foreign body airway obstruction (choking), use of an epinephrinepen (epipen), shock, head injury, wounds, nosebleeds, fractures, poisons, drowning,insect bites, bandages, dressings, stroke & heart attack. Also reviews basic CPR skills.Course is appropriate for daycare providers, nannies, lifeguards and others who re-spond to illness and injuries.Participants receive a two-year certification from theAmerican Heart Association.

Heart Saver CPR, AED and First Aid Combination Class*AHA First Aid class & AHA Heartsaver® CPR class for infant, child and adult includesAED training and testing. Covers first aid topics such as foreign body airway obstruction,use of an epipen, shock, head injury, wounds, nosebleeds, fractures, muscle injury,poisons, drowning, insect bites, bandages and dressing, heart attack and stroke.Participants receive a two-year certification from the American Heart Association.

HealthCare Provider CPR (BLS - Basic Life Support)HealthCare Provider CPR is for medical and allied health professionals. Class includesadult, child and infant CPR, as well as two-person CPR, ambu bag use and instructionin the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants receive officialtwo-year certification from the American Heart Association.

CPR for Family & FriendsAn American Heart Association informational course providing the basic skills ofCPR for infants/children and adults and how to help an infant, child or adult whois choking. Course does not provide official CPR certification and is appropriatefor parents, grandparents, family members, babysitters and other lay rescuers.

The Office of Child Care Services has approved Heartsaver® classes for daycareproviders. Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers Heart Saver courses at a discount to child-care providers in the Newton, Waltham, Wellesley, Weston and Needham area.

For AHA program details and registration information, please visitwww.nwh.org/classes or call the Wellness Center at 617-243-6221.

Al-Anon (for Family & Friends of Alcoholics)

Alcoholics Anonymous

Children’s Alopecia Project (CAP) Support Group

Alopecia Areata Support Group, Massachusetts

Asthma & Allergy Foundation

Attention Deficit Disorder Group for Adults

Breastfeeding Support Group

Cancer Support Groups

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Childbirth Loss Support Groups

Diabetes Management Program

Frontotemporal Dementias

Heart Failure Prevention & Monitoring Program

Multiple Sclerosis

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Support Group, MA/NH

National Alliance of Mental Illness

Overeater’s Anonymous

Parkinson’s Support Group

Parkinson’s Support Group of Greater Boston

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Smoking Cessation Support Group

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)

Vestibular Disorders Support Group: Living with Dizziness/Vertigo

Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups • New Patient Instructional Group• Community Support Groups• 0-6 Month Post-Surgery Group

Well Spouse Support Group

Young Widow/Widower Support Group 55 and younger

You Are Not Alone: Straight Spouse Network, Boston Chapter

For support group details and contact information, please visit www.nwh.org/support

Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers programs and classes during pregnancy andthroughout the early parenting period. Topics include prepared childbirth, naturalchildbirth, Cesarean birth, hypnobirthing, mind/body, breastfeeding and infant care.We also offer tours of our maternity unit and sibling preparation classes

For a complete listing or registration information, please contactChildbirth Education at 617-243-6649 or visit www.nwh.org/classes

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16th Annual GalaSaturday, May 9, 2015, 6:00 pmWestin Copley Place BostonThis year’s event will benefit Newton-WellesleyHospital’s Obstetrics Service. Festivities will beginpromptly at 6:00 pm and will include cocktailsand a silent auction followed by dinner, a fabulouslive auction, Fund-A-Need, dancing and othersurprises! For more information, please visitwww.nwh.org/gala

Bike Wellness DaySunday, May 17, 2015, 10:00 am-1:00 pmNewton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center159 Wells Ave, NewtonAn event for local cyclists to receive free injuryscreenings, health and wellness tips and Ask aDoc opportunities from our Physical Therapy andRehabilitation Team at our new state-of-the-artAmbulatory Care Center. In addition to healthservices, helmet checks, simple repairs and main-tenance and an air pump for tires will be offered.This family event will also have a bike decoratingstation for children. For more information, pleasevisit www.nwh.org/community

Skin Cancer ScreeningThursday, May 28, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00 pmNewton-Wellesley Hospital, East LobbySkin cancer is the most common form of cancer inthe United States. More than one million cancersare diagnosed annually. Make your appointmentfor a FREE skin cancer screening by a Newton-Wellesley Hospital dermatologist. Appointmentsare required and can be made by calling Care-Finder at 617-243-5900. For more information,please visit www.nwh.org/community

Annual Senior SupperThursday, June 11, 2015Health Screenings 3:00 pm, Dinner 4:30 pmNewton-Wellesley HospitalThe evening will feature dinner served byNewton-Wellesley Hospital staff, health screeningsand entertainment. $5 per person. Free parking.Seating is limited so make reservations by calling617-243-5900. Health screenings are first come,first served. For more information, please visitwww.nwh.org/community

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