September 2021
Bereavement Support Group
ONLINE FREE
For those who have experienced a significant loss in their life.
Facilitated by the Pastoral Care Department. Eight week group
session. Registration closes August 25. All sessions are online.
Date: Wednesdays, August 25 through October 20
Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. or 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration: Call 215.952.9547
Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Group
ONLINE FREE
We understand that quitting smoking (and other forms of tobacco) is
essential to good health, crucial to cancer prevention—and extremely
difficult. To help provide the guidance and support most people need,
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center is offering a Smoking Cessation Group
Program. An individual intake appointment will be scheduled prior to the
first group session. A zoom invite will be sent after the intake.
Date: Mondays, September 13 and 27
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Register: 215.955.1800
Childbirth Education Classes
ONLINE FREE
Jefferson OB/GYN recognizes that navigating
pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic is
challenging for our patients. We are offering
weekly Zoom Sessions for pregnant women
to discuss pregnancy topics, including what
prenatal care looks like during the pandemic,
labor and delivery and breast feeding.
For questions contact 215.955.5000.
Date: Mondays, August 30, September 13, 20, 27
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
To Join: Log on at zoom.us and select
“Join a Meeting.” Meeting ID is 542-831-4255
Bariatric Surgery Seminar
ONLINE FREE
Since 2008, Jefferson has successfully treated hundreds of
patients who used to be morbidly obese, and has earned
designation as a Center of Excellence from the American
Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Register for this
seminar to learn how our fully laparoscopic procedures can
help you begin the journey to a healthier life. Speakers Dr.
Francesco Palazzo, Courtney Foley, CRNP, and Samantha
Eckardt, RD.
Date: Monday, September 23
Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Registration: Go to JeffersonHealth.org/BariatricSeminar
In-Person Bereavement Support POSTPONED
Although in-person support groups are postponed due to Covid-19, support groups are offered online by Zoom. We also encourage anyone who may be interested in joining in the future, to contact the Pastoral Care staff at Jefferson Methodist Hospital. We can be of service and gather your information for future in-person sessions. Call: 215.952.9547
Ongoing Classes
POSTPONED
Due to COVID-19, our in-person group sessions are postponed until further notice.
Jefferson Rehabilitation Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Program
Don’t let Parkinson’s disease stop you from being “Strong and Steady.” Regular exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease and improve your overall level of fitness and well-being. Join our physical therapists in weekly exercise sessions and participate in seated aerobic exercises as well as balance and strengthening activities in a supportive group setting. Participants must be independently mobile or have an assistant (family member or caregiver) throughout the session. Physician approval is required. Eight (8) weekly sessions for a total cost of $40.
Date: POSTPONED
