COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MARCH 2016

Using 3D to Diagnose Breast Disease

he Saint Peters Breast Center,

the first in Central Jersey to be
granted a full accreditation from
the National Accreditation Program for
Breast Centers (NAPBC), now offers
3D mammography. The 3D Genius
Breast Imaging System developed by
Hologic, Inc., makes it possible to more
accurately detect breast cancer.
Every year more than 200,000 women
in the United States are diagnosed with
breast cancer. Three-dimensional
mammography, also known as tomosynthesis, has been proven to
effectively diagnose breast cancer
at earlier stages. This new technology,
available at Saint Peters Womens
Imaging Center, allows radiologists,
physicians who specialize in reading
mammograms, to see breast tissue
with better detail. 3D/tomosynthesis
is a type of digital mammography in
which mammogram machines are
used to take thin slice one millimeter
images through breast tissue from
different angles. Conventional
mammography creates a twodimensional image of the breast
from two X-ray images, whereas the
3D shows the thin slices from different
angles.
We are excited to have this new technology available to offer our patients.
Tomosynthesis is a very promising
breast imaging modality, especially for
women with dense breast tissue, says
Susan McManus, MD, Director of the
Saint Peters Breast Center. In addition,
studies show that 3D imaging reduces
overlap of tissue which may lead to
unnecessary call back, need for
further testing and false positives.
Dr. McManus explains that a call back
is when a patient is
asked to return to have
additional images/
testing to further clarify
a finding questioned on
the mammogram.

Susan McManus, MD

In a nationwide study made public by the

Radiological Society of North America,
the return rate (call back rate) was lower
for women who had 3D mammograms.
In this study, the researchers compared
mammogram results from women who
had a 3D mammogram to results from
women who had conventional 2D
mammograms. Patients who had 3D
mammograms had 15.6 percent fewer
false positives than those who had 2D
mammograms. Further evidence of the
effectiveness of this technology was a
study published in the Journal of the
American Medical Association (JAMA)
which showed that 3D mammography
detected up to 41 percent more
invasive, potentially deadly, breast
cancers.
At Saint Peters, 3D mammography is
used for both screening and diagnostic
testing. A screening mammogram is a
routine mammogram used when the
patient is not having any signs or

symptoms of breast disease. A diagnostic mammogram is used to evaluate

a patient who is having a specific
symptom or problem. A doctors
prescription is needed in order to have
a 3D mammogram.

In addition to mammography, the

Womens Imaging Center provides:
Stereotactic and ultrasound guided

breast needle biopsies

Breast ultrasound
DEXA scans
General ultrasound studies for women

For more information on scheduling

an appointment for a 3D screening
mammogram, call the Saint Peters
Womens Imaging Center at 732-7456686. The Center is open 8:00 AM to
4:00 PM Monday to Friday.

A LISTING OF PROGRAMS OFFERED THIS MONTH CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE SIDE.

need a doctor? To find a Saint peters physician, call 1-855-sp-my-doc (1-855-776-9362).

zheimers/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

nt Peters Adult Day Center
New Mom Support Group

JULY 13, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

NOVEMBER 6, Noon 1:00 PM

MARCH 2016
All programs are designed for community members and are held at Saint Peters University Hospital, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register for a program, call the contact number listed or visit saintpetershcs.com/newsandevents.

CANCER
Support
Breast Cancer Support Group

MARCH 7 & 21, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

Registration required.
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW
732-235-7011

COMMUNITY
MOBILE HEALTH
Services
For more information about

SUPPORT
GROUPS
Autism Family Support Group
MARCH 13, 3:00 pM 5:00 pM
877-886-9462

screenings and educational programs,

or the CMHS corporate flu shot program,
please call 732-745-8600, x8903.

Free Healthy Steps Exercise Class for

Cancer Survivors
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thursdays, 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Saint Peters Sports Medicine Institute

562 Easton Avenue, Somerset
Call 732-745-8570 to register. Must have medical
clearance from a physician.

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group

MARCH 8, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
732-235-6792

Latina Women with Cancer

Support Group
MARCH 12, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM

Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center

Light lunch will be served. Free, but registration
requested. Sessions conducted in Spanish.
Call 908-658-5400 for more information.

Living with Cancer Support Group

MARCH 9 & 23, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Barbara Hale, LCSW
732-235-7557

DIABETES
EDUCATION*
Diabetes Self-Management Education*
HELD MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
Registration and doctors prescription required.
732-745-6667

Gestational Diabetes
Self-Management Education Class
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

Registration and a doctors prescription required.

732-745-6667

Diabetes Education Support Group/

New Brunswick
Saint Peters Family Health Center
123 How Lane, New Brunswick
Call 732-339-7672 for more information.

english MARCH 8, 10:00 am 11:30 Am

spanish MARCH 1, 10:00 am 11:30 Am
Diabetes Education Support Group
MARCH 16 ,10:30 am 11:30 Am

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings

MARCH 9, 10:15 AM 11:30 AM
Warrenbrook Senior Center
Residents only.

MARCH 11, 9:30 AM 10:30 AM

Alzheimers/Dementia Caregivers
Support Group
MARCH 8, 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Saint Peters Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
Rachel Kallish, CSW
609-655-6853

bariatric Support Group

MARCH 10, 6:00 pM 7:00 pM

New Brunswick Senior Center, New Brusnwick

Residents only.

Melissa Laffey at 732-745-8600, x8159.

MARCH 11, 11:00 AM 12:30 PM

Bereavement Support Group

MARCH 3 & 17, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

Elijahs Promise, New Brunswick

732-745-8565

MARCH 29, 10:30 AM 11:45 AM

Basking Ridge Senior Center
Residents only.

Caregivers Support Group/Monroe

MARCH 11, 1:30 PM 3:00 PM

Saint Peters Adult Day Center

200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
Stephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, EdD, MSN, RN,
APRN-BC
609-655-2220

Blood Sugar Screening

MARCH 15, 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
Sayreville Senior Center, Sayreville
Residents only.

Bone Density Screening

MARCH 23, noon 1:30 PM

SHARE Support Group

(for those who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth

or neonatal death)

Piscataway Senior Center, Piscataway

Residents only.

MARCH 17, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

Mariano-Brown, MSW, LCSW

free community Irina
732-745-8522
lectures
PARENT
A New Approach to Hip Surgery:
Anterior Total Hip
EDUCATION
MARCH 3, 1:00 pM
For information, fees and registration, call Parent
Presenter: V. Karthik Jonna, MD, orthopedist
Stonebridge Adult Community

Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise indicated.

Baby Care
MARCH 12, 9:00 aM 1:00 PM

Osteoporosis
MARCH 7, 1:00 PM

Presenter: S. Makhashi, MD
Greenbriar at Whittingham Adult Community

MARCH 7 & 14, 7:00 PM 9:30 PM

Breastfeeding Class
MARCH 19, 9:00 AM 11:30 AM
Breastfeeding Support Group
MARCH 4, 1:00 PM 2:30 PM

Are you at risk for diabetes

and hypertension?
If you do not have insurance or insufficient
coverage to manage chronic illnesses
such as diabetes and hypertension, call
Saint Peters Diabetes and Hypertension
Center at Saint Peters Family Health
Center, 123 How Lane, New Brunswick,
at 732-339-7672.

For more information, and to register, call

732-745-8600, x8159.

Marvelous Multiples
MARCH 28, 7:00 PM 9:30 PM
New Mom Support Group
MARCH 4, Noon 1:00 PM
Postnatal Yoga and Exercise Class
(four-week sessions)

FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM 7:15 PM

saturday, MARCH 5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Part of the Weight-Control Information Network,

a national service of the National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center

look goodfeel better

program

monday, march 14
and September 26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Radiation Oncology Department conference room,

Ground Floor
For more information call 1-800-227-2345.

bariatric weight loss

seminar
thursday, MARCH 17
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM

For more information, and to register, call

Melissa Laffey at 732-745-8600, x8159.

fashion show
Theme fun in the
sun
saturday, March 19
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

saturday, march 19
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sponsored by The Childrens

Hospital at Saint Peters
University Hospital and Magic 98.3
Rutgers College Avenue Gym
For more information visit www.saintpetershcs.com/
kidfest2016

diabetes alert DAY

EVENTS

Community Mobile Health Services

staff will provide free health screenings,
education and body mass index measurements.

tuesday, MARCH 22
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center

thursday, MARCH 24
Noon - 2:00 PM

EMS education series

Prepared Childbirth/Lamaze Classes

wednesday and thursday evenings
(series)
Saturday and Sunday (single day)
Registration required.

Sibling Class
MARCH 19, 12:30 PM 1:30 PM

maternity tourS

Saint Peters University Hospital

Auxiliary
presents

fASHion RUnwAy
2016

KidFest 2016

Prenatal Yoga and Exercise Class

Registration required.

Fun i
the Sunn

Pines Manor
2085 Route 27, Edison
Proceeds benefit the Saint Peters Breast Center.
For more information call 732-745-8542.

Family Health Center

123 How Lane, New Brunswick

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

7:00 PM 8:30 PM

Parents of babies born at Saint Peters University Hospital can post photos of their
newborn or in the case of multiple births their newborns on our digital billboard along
Route 1 by using our Facebook app called Saint Peters Delivers! For more details visit
http://www.facebook.com/spmybaby

sisters together:
move more, eat better
wellness fair

Registration required.
(four-week sessions)

SHARE YOUR BABYS PHOTO ON OUR BILLBOARD

SPECIAL EVENTS

thursday, MARCH 31
7:00 PM
topic: childbirth

Call 732-745-8600, x6671 to register.

Free parking and light dinner, CEUs.

Save the date

Annual gala

saturday, april 16
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Saint Peters Healthcare System

The Heldrich, New Brunswick
Call Saint Peters Foundation at 732-745-8542.

Susan McManus, MD, the director of the Saint Peters Breast Center,
Mark Hiatt, MD, director of Neonatology, and
University Radiology Group will be honored at the
Annual Saint Peters Healthcare System Gala on April 16.

View our interactive maternity tour, which includes pictures of our private labor and
delivery suites and our modern mother/baby units, at www.saintpetershcs.com/
MaternityTour to get an idea of what you can expect when you deliver at Saint Peters.
To schedule a tour, call Parent Education at 732-745-8579.

This calendar is for information only. Do not rely on it to make healthcare decisions on your own; instead, talk with your healthcare provider for advice and treatment. Do not ignore medical advice or delay seeking
it because of something you read here. We do not suggest or endorse that you have any tests, use products, or use other information in this document without advice from your healthcare provider.

254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

732-745-8600

Catholic hospital sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen

800-269-7508

www.saintpetershcs.com

| State-designated childrens hospital and regional perinatal center

| Affiliate of The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

Major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences