Childbirth Education Classes
Childbirth Education Class offers information and practice for the entire
experience of pregnancy, birthing, and beginning a family. Classes are held
every Monday from 7pm-9:30pm for 6 weeks. Located in the Fitness Center of
the Medical Office Building. The fee is $125.00 payable in installments.
Parking is free. A snack is provided.
For more information call The Childbirth Educator at 908-994-5410.
Diabetes Management Center
The Diabetes Management Center is here to help you learn to control your
diabetes. The goal of the Diabetes Management Center is to help people
develop skills to live successfully with diabetes.
The Diabetes Management Center of Trinitas Hospital is nationally recognized
by the American Diabetes Association for its education program. Our
professional staff is comprised of Registered Nurses and Registered
Dietitians, who are also Certified Diabetes Educators and Certified Insulin
Pump Trainers.
If you would like additional information about the Diabetes Management
Center please talk to your doctor, your nurse or call 908-994-5490.
Nutritional Counseling
Individualized Nutritional Counseling/Diet Education is available for
outpatients for the treatment and prevention of nutrition related problems.
The nutrition counseling session is held in private with a Registered
Dietician. A physician prescription is required for most services. To
schedule a nutrition counseling appointment, call Food and Nutrition
Services at 908-994-5248.
Patient Surveys
Trinitas Hospital is committed to continuously improving our patients'
satisfaction with the services and the quality of care we provide. Patient
surveys are a key tool we use to assist us in measuring how well we are
accomplishing these goals. After you return home from the hospital, you may
receive a questionnaire that asks about your experience here at Trinitas
Hospital. Please take a few moments to complete the form and return it to us
so we may learn how we can continue to improve the way we care for all our
patients. Thank you for your assistance.
Spiritual & Cultural Needs
Trinitas Hospital recognizes the diverse spiritual and cultural needs of its
patients, visitors, and employees. The chaplains at Trinitas Hospital work
to meet these needs within in a framework of respect for the views of all
religions, denominations, personal philosophies, and cultural traditions.
Whatever the chaplains' denomination may be, their desire is to honor the
beliefs and traditions that have meaning to you and to help you draw upon
your own spirituality.
We welcome the involvement of your personal clergy. Should you wish to
arrange a visit while you are here, please call the Pastoral Care Department
at extension 5011 or speak with your nurse. Your clergy may visit you
at any time.
Hospital chaplains visit patients daily. Should you wish to visit with a
hospital chaplain, please call extension 5019.
During evening and night hours, a hospital chaplain is on call and may be
requested by speaking with your nurse.
The Chapel, located on the first floor of the hospital, is open daily from
5:30 am to 7 pm for private prayer and meditation.
Catholic Liturgies are celebrated in the Chapel at 6:30am and noon, Monday
through Friday; at 3:30pm on Saturday and 7:30am and 11:15am on Sunday.
These may be viewed on Channel 39 of your television.
Communion is distributed daily by members of the Pastoral Care Team or a
Eucharistic Minister from the local parishes.
Any patient who would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick and/or
Reconciliation may inform their chaplain or call extension 5119.
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