PHCS Calendar

Regan Family Center for Pediatric Care: Managing Pediatric Asthma and Allergies

() — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00

Join us for this up-to-date discussion on pediatric asthma and allergies, including risk factors, symptoms, treatment options and when to seek emergency care.

Presented by Bindoo Rughani-Shah, MD, FAAP, board certified in pediatrics and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, who will also give an overview of the Regan Family Center for Pediatric Care at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro.

Center for Emergency Care: Big Chill - Managing Emergency Cardiac Cases

() — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:00:00

Learn about the latest treatment options for emergency cardiac patients, what’s new in therapeutic hyperthermia and what the Center for Emergency Care will have to offer all patients in this presentation by Craig Gronczewski, MD, board certified in emergency medicine and Chairman of UMCPP’s Department of Emergency Medicine.

Shape Up for Summer

() — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:00:00

This fun-filled evening, packed with information on health tips and fashion fixes, will help you put your best foot forward this summer.

Speakers include:

Kenneth A. Goldman, MD, FACS, board certified in general and vascular surgery, who will discuss varicose veins
Brian R. Keegan, MD, PhD, FAAD, board certified in dermatology, who will address summer skin care to reduce skin cancer risk
Elizabeth Krefski, RN, Department Director of UMCP Breast Health Center, who will have information on breast health

As a special bonus, Paula Molino, a fashion consultant from Fashion Fix, will take the guesswork out of shopping for a swimsuit, and an associate from Lace Silhouettes in Princeton will explain how to get the perfect fit in bras.

Dr. Goldman and Dr. Keegan are members of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System.

George & Estelle Sands Center for Cardiac & Pulmonary Care: What's Causing My Irregular Heartbeat?

() — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:00:00

Does your heart sometimes seem to skip a beat or change its rhythm? Both are possible signs of atrial fibrillation, an irregular and rapid heart rhythm that occurs when your heart’s electrical system is not functioning properly.

To learn more about how atrial fibrillation affects your heart and the George & Estelle Sands Center for Cardiac & Pulmonary Care, join John D. Passalaris, MD, FACC, board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, for this program.