We believe your knowledge and access to information is crucial to your well-being. For this reason, Summit Medical Group regularly hosts events on a variety of health-related issues that we believe will interest and help you.
Unless otherwise indicated, all lectures are FREE and held in the Summit Medical Group Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center, which is located on our main campus in the Cafe building at 1 Diamond Hill Road in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. For your convenience please park in lot 1 or 2 and enter through the Lawrence Pavilion.
Reservations are required. You may register for our events online or call our events hotline at 908-277-8889.
We also now offer presentations and materials from selected past events. Click here to view!
May
20 |
CANCELLED: Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Postdiagnosis
This group is for those who have experienced breast cancer and wish to receive support from others who have similar experiences.
Monday, May 20, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Jamie P. Schwartz, MSW, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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May
29 |
Surgical Options for Weight Loss
Learn how weight loss surgery can help you improve your health, feel better, and get your life back!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Workshop
Presenter(s):
Robert L. Bell, MD, MA, FACS
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jun
03 |
Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This program is for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Monday, June 3, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Elizabeth Nikol, LCSW, ACT
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jun
05 |
Should I Participate in a Clinical Trial?
This talk will review the importance of ongoing medical research and how it helps advance medical knowledge and promote the development of new treatments.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Lecture
Presenter(s):
Gary Pien, MD, PhD, FAAP, FAAAAI
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jun
17 |
Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Postdiagnosis
This group is for those who have experienced breast cancer and wish to receive support from others who have similar experiences.
Monday, June 17, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Jamie P. Schwartz, MSW, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jun
20 |
Alzheimer Dementia: The Threshold Between Normal Aging and Disease
Join us for a lecture that explains how physicians differentiate between normal forgetfulness and diseases that affect cognition such as Alzheimer dementia.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Lecture
Presenter(s):
Garth Turner, MD
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jun
26 |
Surgical Options for Weight Loss
Learn how weight loss surgery can help you improve your health, feel better, and get your life back!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Workshop
Presenter(s):
Robert L. Bell, MD, MA, FACS
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jul
11 |
Acupuncture for Health and Wellness
Learn how acupuncture can help diagnose, treat, and prevent certain conditions and diseases.
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Lecture
Presenter(s):
Risa Silverstein, MS, LAc
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jul
15 |
Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This program is for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Monday, July 15, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Elizabeth Nikol, LCSW, ACT
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jul
17 |
Seeking Inner Calm?
Learn how mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) can help relax your body, calm your mind and spirit, and reduce overall stress.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Lecture
Presenter(s):
Nicole D. Swain, MA, LPC, NCC, ACT
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jul
29 |
Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Postdiagnosis
This group is for those who have experienced breast cancer and wish to receive support from others who have similar experiences.
Monday, July 29, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Jamie P. Schwartz, MSW, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Jul
31 |
Surgical Options for Weight Loss
Learn how weight loss surgery can help you improve your health, feel better, and get your life back!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Workshop
Presenter(s):
Robert L. Bell, MD, MA, FACS
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Aug
05 |
Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This program is for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Monday, August 5, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Elizabeth Nikol, LCSW, ACT
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Aug
07 |
Billing and Insurance FAQ
Join our Patient Accounts staff for answers to frequently asked billing questions at Summit Medical Group.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Lecture
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Aug
19 |
Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Postdiagnosis
This group is for those who have experienced breast cancer and wish to receive support from others who have similar experiences.
Monday, August 19, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Jamie P. Schwartz, MSW, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Aug
21 |
Early Adolescent Stressors: From Books to Bullying
Learn about the development of middle school-aged children and how it affects identity formation, peer relationships, and the need for independence.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Lecture
Presenter(s):
Nancy Moran, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Aug
28 |
Surgical Options for Weight Loss
Learn how weight loss surgery can help you improve your health, feel better, and get your life back!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Workshop
Presenter(s):
Robert L. Bell, MD, MA, FACS
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Sep
09 |
Look Good, Feel Better®
An American Cancer Society sponsored program for women undergoing cancer treatment that teaches beauty techniques to help with appearance-related side effects.
Monday, September 9, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Format: Program
Presenter(s):
American Cancer Society
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Sep
16 |
Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This program is for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Monday, September 16, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Elizabeth Nikol, LCSW, ACT
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Sep
18 |
Robotic Technology in General Surgical Procedures
In addition to explaining advantages of robotic surgery, this lecture will identify the kinds of surgical procedures for which it can be appropriate.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Lecture
Presenter(s):
Farshad Abir, MD;
William L. Diehl, MD, FACS;
Andrew A. Gumbs, MD
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Sep
25 |
Surgical Options for Weight Loss
Learn how weight loss surgery can help you improve your health, feel better, and get your life back!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 7:00 PM
Event Format: Workshop
Presenter(s):
Robert L. Bell, MD, MA, FACS
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Sep
28 |
Calculate Your Breast Cancer Risk: Interpretation, Lifestyle Management and Cancer Prevention Tips
Join us to take an assessment test for breast cancer risk.
Saturday, September 28, 2013, 10:30 AM
Event Format: Lecture
Presenter(s):
Diana M. Addis, MD;
John D. Cunningham, MD;
Jerrold S. Lozner, MD, MHA, FACS;
Winnie M. Polen, DO
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Conference Center,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Sep
30 |
Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Postdiagnosis
This group is for those who have experienced breast cancer and wish to receive support from others who have similar experiences.
Monday, September 30, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Jamie P. Schwartz, MSW, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Oct
14 |
Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This program is for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Monday, October 14, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Elizabeth Nikol, LCSW, ACT
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Oct
21 |
Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Postdiagnosis
This group is for those who have experienced breast cancer and wish to receive support from others who have similar experiences.
Monday, October 21, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Jamie P. Schwartz, MSW, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Nov
04 |
Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This program is for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Monday, November 4, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Elizabeth Nikol, LCSW, ACT
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Nov
18 |
Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Postdiagnosis
This group is for those who have experienced breast cancer and wish to receive support from others who have similar experiences.
Monday, November 18, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Jamie P. Schwartz, MSW, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Dec
02 |
Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This program is for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Monday, December 2, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Elizabeth Nikol, LCSW, ACT
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Dec
16 |
Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Postdiagnosis
This group is for those who have experienced breast cancer and wish to receive support from others who have similar experiences.
Monday, December 16, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Format: Support Group
Presenter(s):
Carol Boyer, RN, MSN, APN, CBPN-IC, AOCNS;
Jamie P. Schwartz, MSW, LCSW
Location:
Berkeley Heights Campus,
1 Diamond Hill Road
Breast Care Center Waiting Area,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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