Classes & Events

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

• January 7, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• January 14, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• February 4, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• February 11, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• March 4, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• March 11, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• April 1, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• April 8, 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.

• January 7, 6 – 10 p.m.
• January 14, 6 – 10 p.m.
• February 11, 6 – 10 p.m.
• February 11, 6 – 10 p.m.
• March 4, 6 – 10 p.m.
• March 11, 6 – 10 p.m.
• April 1 , 6 – 10 p.m.
• April 8  , 6 – 10 p.m.

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

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.

• January 20, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• January 27, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• February 3, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• February 10, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• March 3, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• March 17, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• March 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• April 7, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• April 14, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• April 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

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

• January 22, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
• March 5, 7:30 – 9:30 p.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.

• January 4, 7 – 10 p.m.
• January 18, 7 – 10 p.m.
• January 24, 7 – 10 p.m.
• January 27, 12 – 3 p.m.
• March 1, 7 – 10 p.m.
• March 14, 7 – 10 p.m.
• March 22, 7 – 10 p.m.
• March 10, 12 – 3 p.m.
• April 5, 7 – 10 p.m.
• April 18, 7 – 10 p.m.
• April 25, 7 – 10 p.m.
• April 14, 3 p.m.

Hackensack University Medical Center
Hekemian Conference Center
30 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.

April7, 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. 

• January 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• January 7, 7 – 10 p.m.
• January 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• January 14, 7 – 10 p.m.
• January 21, 7 – 10 p.m.
• January 28, 7 – 10 p.m.
• February 4, 7 – 10 p.m.
• February 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• February 11, 7 – 10 p.m.
• February 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• February 18, 7 – 10 p.m.
• February 25, 7 – 10 p.m.
• March 4, 7 – 10 p.m.
• March 11,  7 – 10 p.m.
• March 18,  7 – 10 p.m.
• March 25,  7 – 10 p.m.
• March 23,  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• March 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• April 1, 7 – 10 p.m.
• April 8, 7 – 10 p.m.
• 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.

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.

• January 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• February  3, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• March 3, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• April 7, 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

• March 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• April 17, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

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

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.

• January 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• February 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• March 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• April 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Fee is $60 (payment due at time of service)

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

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.

• January 3, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• February 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• March 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• April 4, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

HackensackUMC Fitness and Wellness
87 Route 17 North
Maywood, NJ