Media Contacts:           
Jennifer Tornetta, (O) 609-569-7010, (C) 609-335-3446,

For Immediate Release:  January  3, 2014

AtlantiCare announces February community events, educational opportunities

AtlantiCare will hold and/or host the following community events/educational opportunities in February. Where registration fees apply they are noted.  Registration is required for most events. To register or for information about events (with the exception of the Red Cross Blood Drive) or other AtlantiCare programs and services, or to find an AtlantiCare provider, call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000, visit www.atlanticare.org or find AtlantiCare on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atlanticare.

2/3/2014           
Tobacco Cessation Seminar
Conference Room
APG Primary Care, Second Floor
Building 200
AtlantiCare Health Park
Cape May Court House
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

2/3/2014           
Bariatric Health & Wellness Support Group           
AtlantiCare LifeCenter
AtlantiCare Health Park
Egg Harbor Township
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.           

2/4/2014           
Adult Diabetes Community Support Group
William L. Gormley AtlantiCare HealthPlex
Atlantic City
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.           

2/4/2014           
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar           
Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Building 800
AtlantiCare Health Park
Egg Harbor Township
6 p.m.           

2/5/2014           
HIV Life Support Group           
William L. Gormley AtlantiCare HealthPlex
Atlantic City           
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

2/5/2014           
Roger B. Hansen Center for Childbirth Tour for Expectant Parents
Hackberry Building
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus
Pomona
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2/5/2014           
AtlantiCare Breastfeeding Class
Hackberry Building
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus
Pomona
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.           
Registration Fee: $20

2/7/2014           
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Baby Basics Class
Babies “R” Us
130 Consumer Square
Mays Landing
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Registration Fee: $10

2/8/2014           
One Day Childbirth Class
Hackberry Building
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus
Pomona
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration fee: $100.

2/11/2014           
Adult Diabetes Community Support Group
Conference Room
APG Primary Care, Second Floor
Building 200
AtlantiCare Health Park
Cape May Court House          
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

2/12/2014           
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Ostomy Support Group
The Living Room, Gilda’s Club South Jersey
AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner
AtlantiCare Health Park
Egg Harbor Township
4 p.m.

2/12/2014
Red Dress Reception
The Smithville Inn
1 North New York Rd.
Galloway
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
$40 event registration includes hors d'oeuvres, vendor shopping, and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the AtlantiCare Heart Heroes.

2/13/2014           
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar           
AtlantiCare Surgery Center
AtlantiCare Health Park
Cape May Court House
6 p.m.           
Registration required.

2/15/2014           
AtlantiCare Safe Sitter Class®
Hackberry Building           
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus
Pomona
8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$45 registration fee.

2/17/2014           
Bariatric Health & Wellness Support Group           
AtlantiCare LifeCenter
AtlantiCare Health Park
Egg Harbor Township
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.           

2/18/2014           
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar           
Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Building 800
AtlantiCare Health Park
Egg Harbor Township
6 p.m.           

2/19/2014           
HIV Life Support Group           
William L. Gormley AtlantiCare HealthPlex
Atlantic City           
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

2/19/2014           
Roger B. Hansen Center for Childbirth Tour for Expectant Parents
Hackberry Building
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus
Pomona
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2/19/2014           
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Baby Basics Class
Hackberry Building
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus
Pomona
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Registration fee $10.

2/25/2014           
Adult Diabetes Community Support Group
AtlantiCare Physician Group Specialty Services
Building 800
AtlantiCare Health Park
Egg Harbor Township
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Registration required

2/26/2014           
American Red Cross Blood Drive
AtlantiCare LifeCenter
AtlantiCare Health Park, Egg Harbor Township
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
To register, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation 

2/27/2014           
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar           
Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Building 800
AtlantiCare Health Park
Egg Harbor Township
6 p.m.                       

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AtlantiCare is an integrated system of services designed to help people achieve optimal health. It includes AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, AtlantiCare Health Engagement, the AtlantiCare Foundation, and AtlantiCare Health Services. Its more than 5,221 employees and more than 700 physicians serve the community in nearly 70 locations. A 2009 Malcolm Baldrige Award winner, AtlantiCare was also included in Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2010. ARMC became the 105th hospital in the nation to attain status as a Magnet™ designated hospital in March of 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet™ hospital in 2008 and 2013