Classes & Events

Learn CPR and first aid for choking for adults, children and infants.

• May 13, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• June 3, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• June 10, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• July 1, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• July 8, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
Hekemian Conference Center
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

Learn CPR and first aid for choking for adults, children and infants. Fee.

Call 551-996-2401 for fees and to register.

Students in middle and high school will learn the skills of CPR and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for adults, children, and infants. A course completion card is issued upon successful completion of the course requirements.

• May 29, 6 – 10 p.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
Hekemian Conference Center
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

Call 551-996-2401 for fees and to register.

Learn CPR and the use of the AED for adults, children, and infants. A course completion card is issued upon successful completion of the course requirements.

• May 13, 6 – 9 p.m.
• June 3, 6 – 9 p.m.
• June 10, 6 – 9 p.m.
• July 1, 6 – 9 p.m.
• July 8, 6 – 9 p.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
Hekemian Conference Center
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

Call 551-996-2401 for fees and to register.

The Safe Sitter curriculum is designed for young teens in grades 6 to 8, and covers the following areas: safety skills, child care skills, first aid and rescue skills, and life and business skills.

• March 30, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
David and Alice Jurist Research Lecture Hall
40 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

A free nationwide campaign to teach the lifesaving techniques.

• December 5, 4:30 p.m.
• December 15, 9 a.m.
• January 9, 4:30 p.m.
• January 19, 9 a.m.
• February 6, 4:30 p.m.
• February 16, 9 a.m.

Debra Simon Center for Integrative Medicine
HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness powered by the Giants
87 Route 17 North, Maywood

This class introduces the expectant parents to the basics of breastfeeding.

• April 14, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• April 28, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• May 19, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• May 26, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• June 2, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• June 23, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• June 30, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• June 7, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• July 21, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• July 28, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
Hekemian Conference Center
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

A breastfeeding support group, led by a Lactation Consultant, where breastfeeding mothers can share experiences and support one another.

• March 4, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
• April 1, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness, Powered by the Giants
The Debra Simon Center for Integrative Medicine
87 Route 17 North, Maywood

A breastfeeding support group, led by a Lactation Consultant, where breastfeeding mothers can share experiences and support one another.

• June 3, 1-2:30 P.M.
• July 1, 1-2:30 P.M.

HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness, Powered by the Giants
The Debra Simon Center for Integrative Medicine
87 Route 17 North, Maywood

This class teaches the expectant parents how to soothe the fussy infant and help their babies sleep longer.

• July 23, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
David and Alice Jurist Research Lecture Hall
40 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

This class prepares the expectant parents for the care, safety and growth and development of their new babies.

• April 14, 3 p.m.
• April 18, 7 – 10 p.m.
• April 25, 7 – 10 p.m.
• May 10, 7 – 10 p.m.
• May 24, 7 – 10 p.m.
• June 9, 12 – 3 p.m.
• June 13, 7 – 10 p.m.
• July 12, 7 – 10 p.m.
• July 19, 7 – 10 p.m.
• July 25, 7 – 10 p.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
David and Alice Jurist Research Lecture Hall
40 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

This class prepares the expectant parents of twins, triplets, or more, for multiple pregnancy, birth and caring for two or more newborns.

April 7, 12 -4 p.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
Hekemian Conference Center
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

This class prepares the expectant mother and her support person for the birthing experience. 

• April 14, 9 – 6 p.m.
• April 15, 7 – 10 p.m.
• April 22, 7 – 10 p.m.
• April 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• June 1 and June 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 7 – 10 p.m.
• July 13 and 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• July 14 and 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants
87 Route 17 North, Maywood

This class is designed for young children, ages three to seven, to help prepare them for a new baby in the family.

• June 2, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• June 30, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
David and Alice Jurist Research Lecture Hall
40 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

Your weight loss journey begins when you attend a free monthly seminar. You will learn about your various surgical options in a relaxed informational setting. Our physicians are personable and approachable and your questions are encouraged.

May 15, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
June 19, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
July 17, 6:30-8:00 P.M.

Hackensack University Medical Center
Hekemian Auditorium
30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ

To learn more, please call 551-996-4424 or email Bariatric.center@hackensackmeridian.org

Lecture series held once a month where a multidisciplinary team consisting of a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant and Exercise Physiologist, discuss the lifestyle changes needed before and after bariatric surgery.

May 22, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
June 26, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
July 31, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
Fee is $60 (payment due at time of service)

David and Alice Jurist Research Lecture Hall
2nd Floor Conference Room
40 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ

To learn more, please call 551-996-4424 or email Bariatric.center@hackensackmeridian.org

Free support group run by a nurse practitioner and physician assistant, providing on-going peer support and education to the post-operative bariatric surgery patient.

To learn more, please call 551-996-4424 or email Bariatric.center@hackensackmeridian.org