Classes & Events

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. Fee: $75.00.

March 24, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
June 24, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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

Learn CPR and first aid for choking for adults, children and infants. Fee: $35.00 per person.

March 5, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
March 12, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
April 2, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
April 9, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
May 7, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
May 14, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
June 4, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
June 11, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

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

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. Fee: $75.00.

March 5, 6 – 10 p.m.
March 12, 6 – 10 p.m.
April 2, 6 – 10 p.m.
April 9, 6 – 10 p.m.
May 7, 6 – 10 p.m.
May 14, 6 – 10 p.m.
June 4, 6 – 10 p.m.
June 11, 6 – 10 p.m.

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

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. Fee: $70.00

May 30, 6 – 10 p.m.
June 27, 6 – 10 p.m.

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

This class teaches the expectant parents how to soothe the fussy infant and help their babies sleep longer. Fee: $60.00

March 26, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
May 23, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

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

This class introduces the expectant parents to the basics of breastfeeding. Fee: $50.00

March 4, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
March 10, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
April 8, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
April 29, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
May 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
June 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
June 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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

This class prepares the expectant parents for the care, safety and growth and development of their new babies. Fee: $50.00

March 9, 7 – 10 p.m.
March 15, 7 – 10 p.m.
March 23, 7 – 10 p.m.
April 6, 7 – 10 p.m.
April 12, 7 – 10 p.m.
April 20, 7 – 10 p.m.
April 29, 1 – 4 p.m.
May 4, 7 – 10 p.m.
May 10, 7 – 10 p.m.
May 18, 7 – 10 p.m.
May 20, 1 – 4 p.m.
June 1, 7 – 10 p.m.
June 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
June 14, 7 – 10 p.m.
June 22, 7 – 10 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. Fee: $175. 00 weeknight sessions; $200.00 weekend sessions

March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 7 – 10 p.m.
March 17 and 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 7 – 10 p.m.
April 8 and 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April 14 and 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April 30 and May 7, 14, and 21, 7 – 10 p.m.
April 30 and May 7, 14, and 21, 7 – 10 p.m.
May 19 and June 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 7 – 10 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. Fee: $40.00 per child

March 4, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
April 8, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
May 6, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
June 3, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Reshape Your Health is a new nutrition program from Hackensack Meridian Health designed to make healthy eating delicious and exciting. Reshape Your Health offers practical solutions for everyday living, including easy-to-follow recipes, meal ideas and shopping lists. Live cooking demonstrations with registered dietitians, chefs and other health professionals are also part of the program.

March 5 |  11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ocean Medical Center, Brick
East Wing Conference Room A

March 14 |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Raritan Bay Medical Center – Perth Amboy

March 21 |  6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hackensack UMC Fitness and Wellness

March 22 |  6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tilton Fitness, Hazlet

March 22 | 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Mountainside Medical Center

April 13 |  Noon – 1:30 p.m.
John Theurer Cancer Center

April 23 |  11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Riverview Medical Center
Jersey Shore University Medical Center

For more information, please visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Reshape or call 844-HMH-WELL.