Coming events at Newton Memorial Hospital

‘Man to Man’ support group Sparta - Men diagnosed with prostate cancer or those who simply want to learn more about diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer are invited to take part in the Prostate Cancer “Man to Man” support group at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Sparta Health and Wellness Center, 89 Sparta Ave. “Man to Man” is an educational and support program offered by Newton Memorial Hospital in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. Members of the prostate cancer task force will also be in attendance to give a survivor’s perspective. Questions and answers will be included. Wives and partners are encouraged to attend. For information, call 973-579-8620, or 973-331-3794, ext. 118. ‘Mammograms Save Lives’ program Milford, PA. n Newton Memorial Hospital will host the “Mammograms Save Lives” program from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Milford Health and Wellness Center, 111 East Catharine Street, Milford, Pa. Breast health exams and education will be offered free to women 40 years and older living in Sussex County, N.J., or Pike County, Pa. Newton Memorial Hospital, through the Newton Memeorial Hospital Foundation, offers free mammograms to women who are either without insurance or who do not qualify for the N.J. CEED program. Eligibility for a free mammogram will be determined by a personal physician or a Newton Memorial Hospital physician. This screening is arranged through the Pike County Health Fund. Appointments are required.For information, call 973-579-8340. Weight loss via hypnosis Milford, PA. - A weight loss through hypnosis program will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Milford Health and Wellness Center, 111 East Catharine St., Milford Pa. Reinforcement tapes will be provided. Fee is $60; registration is required. For information, call 973-579-8340. ‘Heartsaver’ adult CPR course Sparta - The Heartsaver Adult CPR one-day course is for lay rescuers who are expected to provide CPR in the workplace. The course will focus on one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction (choking), and also includes the use of barrier devices. The course will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Sparta Health and Wellness, 89 Sparta Ave. Fee $35. For information, call 973-579-8340. Adult CPR for family and friends Sparta - This one-day course is for individuals who would like to learn adult one-rescuer CPR, and foreign body airway obstruction (choking). The class will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Sparta Health and Wellness, 89 Sparta Ave. Fee $20; pre-registration required. For information, call 973-579-8340. ‘Heartsaver’ adult CPR course Newton - This one-day course is for lay rescuers who are expected to provide CPR in the workplace. The course will focus on one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction (choking), and also includes the use of barrier devices and a written exam. The course will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Newton Memorial Hospital, 175 High Street. Fee $35. For information, call 973-579-8340. Adult CPR for family and friends Newton - This one-day course is for individuals who would like to learn adult one-rescuer CPR, and foreign body airway obstruction (chocking). The class will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Newton Memorial Hospital, 175 High Street. Fee $20; pre-registration required. For information, call 973-579-8340. Health-care provider BLS course Sparta - This two-day course is for health-care providers whose jobs place them in the position of having to perform CPR. The course will include adult one- and two-rescuer adult CPR, pediatric CPR, relief of foreign body airway obstruction (choking) and use of barrier devices. The two-day class will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 15 and 22, at Sparta Health and Wellness, 89 Sparta Avenue. Fee $60; pre-registration required. For information, call 973-579-8340. Provider CPR renewal course Newton - This one-day course is for health-care providers whose jobs place them in the position of having to perform CPR. The course, for providers with a current card, will include adult one- and two-rescuer CPR, pediatric CPR, rescue breathing, barrier devices, bag mask ventilation and automated external defibrillators (AED). The course will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Newton Memorial Hospital, 175 High Street. Fee $50; pre-registration required. For information, call 973-579-8340. Pediatric CPR for family and friends sparta - This one-day course is for individuals who would like to learn pediatric one-rescuer CPR, and foreign body airway obstruction (choking) for children and infants, primarily for the rescue of family and friends. The course will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at Sparta Health and Wellness, 89 Sparta Ave. Fee $20; pre-registration required. For information, call 973-579-8340. ‘Heartsaver’ pediatric CPR Sparta - This one-day course is for individuals expected to provide CPR in the workplace. It will focus on one-rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction (choking), and also includes the use of barrier devices. The course will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at Sparta Health and Wellness, 89 Sparta Ave. Fee $35; pre-registration required. For information, call 973-579-8340.