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Trinitas Golf & Spa Day set for September 25th! Popular fundraiser returns to Echo Lake Country Club as Spa Day relocates to New Providence
The Annual Golf & Spa Day is a great way to give back and provide valuable health care resources to the community all while having a great day of fun and relaxation!
Whether you are enjoying a day on the links or relaxing at the spa, Trinitas Health Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic and Spa Day is guaranteed to be an unforgettable day. On Monday, September 25th, the golf outing will return to Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, New Jersey. If you’d like to skip the links, please join us for a relaxing spa day at Skin Deep Salon and Spa in New Providence, New Jersey. “By supporting this event; businesses, corporations, agencies and individuals make a real difference in Trinitas’ ability to ensure quality healthcare to everyone in our community. A round of golf, networking with fellow golfers, or enjoying a stress-free day at the spa, plus cocktails and dinner, that’s a great day no matter how you look at it,” said Jill Sawers, Chairperson of the Trinitas Health Foundation. Foursomes are available for $3,000 and include; lunch, cocktail reception and dinner, a tee/hole sign, listing in the program and a gift. New this year is the “Sponsor a Doc” Foursome. Spend the day with two of your friends and sponsor a Trinitas doctor to join you. Individual Golf Reservations are available for $650 per person. In an effort to accommodate different schedules, the event offers two shotgun starts; one at 8:00 AM and another at 1:00 PM. The popular spa day experience will also have two start times, 9:00 AM and 12 NOON. “Since 2011, Echo Lake Country Club has provided our golfers and guests with one of the
most beautiful settings for golf in the state and we are excited to continue the tradition this year,” said Nadine Brechner, Chief Development Officer and Vice President of the Trinitas Health Foundation. “The course is referred to as ‘the hidden gem’ of New Jersey golf, having one of the loveliest and most well-appointed clubhouses around.” The Spa Day reservation includes a 50 minute facial, 50 minute therapeutic massage, one hour pedicure, hair styling, touch up make-up, and refreshments at the spa. Lunch, cocktail reception and dinner are also included at Echo Lake Country Club, along with a gift. Round-trip transportation will be provided for afternoon spa guests. Not a golfer and don’t have time for a spa day? No problem. Guests can opt for just the cocktail reception and dinner for only $135. “Our spa option has continuously been a hit since being introduced in 2008 and we are excited to see how people like the new salon. This has always been a delight for the non-golfers,” said Brechner. “The new spa offers exceptional services. Their goal, along with ours, is for you to leave feeling pampered, refreshed, revitalized, and looking fabulous.” Those interested in business and individual sponsorship opportunities or wish to participate should contact Joanne McGann at 908–994–8249. Please make checks payable to Trinitas Health Foundation and mail to P.O. Box 259, Elizabeth, NJ 07207-0259. Visit www.trinitasrmc.org/foundation.htm for additional information.
Miss America 2017 visits AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner
Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields, met with patients and staff of the AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner, at the Institute’s Egg Harbor Township location July 24. Shields met with patients who were getting chemotherapy or radiation treatment and those having infusion treatment for other health issues – and their loved ones and families. She talked with them about their personal cancer journeys and her Eat Better, Live Better platform. Shields spoke with staff about how they use Cyberknife® radiosurgery, linear accelerator treatment, image-guided radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy and other treatment technologies to care for cancer patients. Shields and James Wurzer, M.D., Ph.D., medical director, Department of Radiation Oncology, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center; and adjunct associate member, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, taped a brief “Know Your Risk Factors” video public service announcement. AtlantiCare, a member of Geisinger Health System, 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 5,500 employees and more than 900 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. provided
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Savvy Shields, Miss America 2017, hugs Jacinth Brown, RN, Infusion/Medical Oncology nurse at the AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute. Brown was so thrilled Miss America visited patients that she gave Miss America her own Miss America Wave to greet her.
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INTEGRATED CARE: When It’s Worth the Risk, It’s Worth Integrated Care When the body’s nervous system – the delicate and complex command, control, and communication network made up of the brain, spine, and neurovascular system – is working properly, it’s taken for granted. It just works the way it’s supposed to. But when it doesn’t, the impact can be dramatic and lifealtering. Regardless of the cause – a brain tumor, herniated disc, stroke, or any other trauma to the nervous system – having an integrated care team providing medical care is essential.
Dr. Yaron Moshel, co-director of the ANS Brain Tumor Center, explains a new treatment for glioblastomas. ANS is known for pioneering cutting-edge
According to Dr. Yaron A. Moshel, co-director of the Brain
treatments and participating in life-changing clinical trials.
Tumor Center at Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), the largest neurosurgical practice in New Jersey, integrated
to each of these three specialties within neurosurgery –
care brings together all the subspecialties related to one
versus generalist neurosurgeons – brings the depth of
medical specialty for comprehensive care.
experience and shared knowledge that enables the most effective multidisciplinary treatment plan to be customized
“For example, at ANS, we have an integrated care system
for each patient.
that brings together all brain tumor subspecialties in one place,” he explains. “Our brain tumor center treats only brain tumor patients with all of the experts needed to provide every component of care right here.”
Brain Tumor Center
Spine Center ANS’s Spine Center – under the direction of Dr. John J. Knightly – follows the same principle. “The ANS Spine Center brings together board-certified,
ANS’s Brain Tumor Center includes specialists in neurosurgery,
fellowship-trained neuro-spine specialists, physical therapists,
otolaryngology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, neuro-
pain management physicians, chiropractors, and other
oncology, neuroradiology, neuro-ophthalmology, neurology,
qualified support staff to deliver exceptional care,” Knightly
neuropathology, and physiatry, as well as consultations in
details. “That’s one reason we perform the most minimally
nutrition, alternative medicine, and social services.
invasive spine surgeries in the state of New Jersey.”
The benefits to this collaborative approach are many – not
Another is ANS’s pioneering use of “Big Data,” a powerful
just for brain tumor patients, but for patients with spine and
tool that helps identify the right treatment for the right
neurovascular issues as well. Having specialists dedicated
patient at the right time. Dr. Knightly serves on the Spine
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It Could Save Your Life. Neurovascular Center Likewise, ANS’s Neurovascular Center comprises a highly trained group of neurosurgeons, radiologists, stroke neurologists, neurointensivists, and stroke rehabilitation experts who are immersed in researching new techniques. According to Dr. Ronald P. Benitez, center director and president of ANS, “ANS’s Neurovascular Center is at the forefront of ongoing research, delivering the latest innovative treatments to the most complex neurological disorders, including stroke and aneurysm.” ANS’s success rate for Dr. Scott Meyer, a member of the ANS Spine Center, discusses the newest
treating strokes is higher than the national average.
treatment options for cervical disc replacement with a colleague.
Regardless of the center, ANS’s team of specialized boardExecutive Committee of the American Association of
certified neurosurgeons and professionals is dedicated to
Neurological Surgeons – Congress of Neurological Surgeons,
delivering exceptional integrated medical and personalized
the organization that launched the first national neurosurgical
care. ANS is known for its cutting-edge approach to medical
clinical registry. This outcomes database collects and analyzes
therapies, many of which are non-surgical; active participation
clinical data that measure the quality and efficacy of common
in life-changing clinical trials; and holistic patient support
spinal and neurosurgical procedures.
including medical, emotional, financial, and more.
Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) is New Jersey’s largest neurosurgical practice and one of the most advanced in the country. Since its founding in 1958, ANS has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system. For more information on traumatic spinal cord injury and ANS, visit ansdocs.com or call 973.285.7800.
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Once again, we are excited to bring you the latest issue of Hospital Newspaper. In this issue, we continue to highlight the latest news in our region’s hospital community as well as featuring the many benefits of integrated care when facing nervous system challenges. Our nervous system includes our brain and spine, part of the central nervous system, and our nerves, which are part of the peripheral nervous system and connect the central nervous system to every other part of the body. When in good working order, we don’t give our nervous system much thought. However, when we have injuries, damage, strains, etc, we need to pay attention and that is when we need integrated care. We welcome you to read all about it in this issue and keep the conversation going with those around you as this ever-changing information is really pertinent right now. We are also focusing on EmCare. Another piece of integrated medicine, this time between emergency medicine, hospital medicine, acute care surgery, anesthesiology and radiology to bring patients the best clinical outcomes available today. Lastly, as we move ahead into 2018 we are thrilled to be bringing to the forefront sustainability/green initiatives and accomplishments in the hospital and professional medical fields. We will be adding front-line stories and reporting from hospitals, architects, and medical facilities and staff involved with this much-needed effort to integrate sustainable practices and resources into the healthcare environment. So, please, reach out, stay in touch, let us know what you are experiencing in the field and how we can help get your message out, support your efforts and promote best practices for all medical and hospital professionals. Send your stories and photos to news@hospitalnewspaper.com HOSPITA L NE
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Nurse’s Viewpoint By Alison Lazzaro, RN, MSN
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Choose to Move: Physical Therapy Month In the midst of passing medications, tedious charting, paging a provider, calling pharmacy again, sending a piece of equipment to clinical engineering, and updating a family member on your patient's plan of care...a physical therapist asks if this is a good time for your patient to get out of bed. Before you brush off this gesture as another interruption to your day, consider this physical therapy is actually a safe, non-opioid alternative for managing pain. October has been dubbed Physical Therapy Month since 1992. Physical therapists are healthcare professionals with doctoral level training. Working with physical therapists can aid in setting realistic expectations for recovery and help individuals return to their prior level of functioning. Notably, physical therapy can help manage patient's pain without the side effects of opioids - which include nausea, depression, and possible overdose. To help reduce pain without reliance on medication, techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, taping, and electrical stimulation can be utilized.
Reducing Falls Whether a patient is recuperating from surgery, recovering from a stroke, or returning back to a sport after injury, physical therapy is fundamentally important. Therapists are able to assist patients who are at high risk for falls with balance exercises and maneuvers that assist with restoring vestibular function - especially when vertigo is the chief complaint.
Cardiac Rehabilitation After a cardiac event or open-heart surgery, physical therapy is pivotal to the recovery process. Physical therapists provide safe exercises to improve cardiac fitness, maintain sternal precautions after surgery, and address patients' risk factors that could lead to a subsequent cardiac event. Cardiac rehabilitation can begin in the intensive care unit, and this interdisciplinary approach to recovery sets the stage for several months of subsequent patient progress.
From assessment of strength and mobility to reducing pain, physical therapists are a necessary component to the health care team. If a patient has a back or neck injury, seeing a physical therapist earlier can decrease healthcare costs in the long term. During the month of October, be sure to take a moment out of your hectic day to thank your Physical Therapist colleagues and keep your patients moving.
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Health education empowers homeless women Rutgers pharmacy student Megha Shah creates a health education program for women at a homeless shelter – and hits a turning point in her pursuit of a career in medicine
When pharmacy student Megha Shah began her internship at the Ozanam Family Shelter in Edison, she was prepared to improve the health literacy of the residents. What she didn’t realize was how much the residents would teach her. Shah, who will graduate in 2019 from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, spent seven weeks this summer developing a health education program at the emergency shelter that houses 16 single women and 26 families in Middlesex County. She participated as part of the Bridging the Gaps Community Health Internship, a program that links graduate students preparing for careers in health and social services with community initiatives in underserved populations. The Philadelphiabased program is administered in New Jersey by Rutgers School of Public Health. To begin, Shah distributed a survey to find out what was most important to the residents. From the responses, she created four two-hour classes: women’s health, staying safe, medication safety and dental and oral hygiene. Shah’s biggest surprise – and challenge – was finding a way to make the women want to care about their health. “I discovered health is not a priority for this population. Their concern is finding a home or job, while health and wellness takes a backseat,” she says. “Because I am still a pharmacy student, my interactions with patients have always been limited , so engaging a large audience with opposing priorities was new territory for me.” She also had to navigate an age gap. “Many of these women were older and had children. I had to figure out a way to relate to them, to approach them casually so they
wouldn’t think I was lecturing them,” she says. “I approached each class from the perspective of camaraderie: ‘Woman to woman, let’s have a heart to heart.’” Realizing that humor would help break down the walls and keep attendees engaged, Shah filled her presentation slides with gifs and funny memes and spoke directly to the group rather than reading from prepared notes. The tactics worked. With each class, Shah’s audience grew and the sessions became more interactive. To make the classes easier for mothers to attend, she moved them to the activity room and provided games for their children so they could be entertained and watched. Shah discovered that much of the information she presented was new to the group. By
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providing resources in an accessible way, she demonstrated how they could prioritize their health and wellness as part of their daily routine. “For example, I showed them how little things like drinking an extra bottle of water a day or limiting their smoking can make a difference,” she says. “They do care and want to be proactive about their health.” At the end of the internship, Shah coordinated details for St. Peter’s Healthcare System’s mobile van to be on site at the shelter to provide blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings. She also created health packets for the shelter to distribute to women when they leave. The exit packets include information sheets with fast health and wellness facts and the locations of the closest
health centers, with notes on which accept Medicaid or patients with no insurance and those that provide care on a sliding scale basis and offer prescription services. To further assist the women in acquiring medication, Shah enlisted a prescription discount program to donate coupons and included information on name-brand and generic overthe-counter medication in the packet. Shah credits the success of the health education program to her preceptor, Rebecca Rhoads, the housing and social justice service area director at Catholic Charities, which operates Ozanam. “I care strongly about women’s health, and she was very open minded and encouraging about my suggestions for building a program,” Shah says. Teaching at Ozanam marked a turning point for Shah, who decided she wanted to study medicine in high school. It wasn’t until after a health scare during her undergraduate career that she knew she definitely wanted to continue to pursue pharmacy. “I was prescribed the wrong medicine during a hospital stay. My mother is a retail pharmacist and flagged the error when she realized it would have been dangerous to me in my condition,” she says. “It was then that I knew I needed to learn more about medications before I pursued any further education.” Originally considering employment in retail pharmacy, Shah now aims to work with underserved communities, perhaps at a local hospital or clinic, to continue to improve health literacy in marginalized groups. “There’s so much education a pharmacist can do from a retail standpoint,” she says. “I believe I can change more lives by serving this population.”
Alan Alda to give rare appearance in Toms River Award-winning actor and bestselling author to discuss the art and science of communicating
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Community Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, RWJBarnabas Health facilities, are proud to present an evening with legendary director, actor and author Alan Alda on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 PM at Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts. Alan Alda has been on a decades-long journey to discover new ways to help people communicate and relate to one another more effectively. Drawing on improvisation training, theater and storytelling techniques from a life of acting, and with insights from recent scientific studies, Alda will describe ways to improve communication between physicians and patients as well as with family, friends, business associates and others. The event will feature critique of a role play session with a physician and patient to demonstrate effective communication techniques for both individuals. If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? is the warm, witty, and informative chronicle of how Alda found inspiration in everything from cutting-edge science to classic acting methods. His search began when he was host of PBS’s Scientific American Frontiers, where he interviewed thousands of scientists
and developed a knack for helping them communicate complex ideas in ways a wide audience could understand—and Alda wondered if those techniques held a clue to better communication for the rest of us. In his wry and wise voice, Alda will reflect on moments of miscommunication in his own life when an absence of understanding resulted in problems both big and small. He will guide us through his discoveries, showing how communication can be improved through learning to relate to the other person: listening with our eyes, looking for clues in another’s face, using the power of a compelling story, avoiding jargon, and reading another person so well that you become “in sync” with them, and know what they are thinking and feeling—especially when you’re talking about the hard stuff. The event will benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and Friends’ Health Connection. Tickets are $35 each and a limited number of VIP Meet-and-Greet tickets are available for $75. All tickets include a copy of Mr. Alda’s best-selling book If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. For tickets, please call 732255-0500 or visit www.grunincenter.org
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Rachelle Leong, MD, joins Barnabas Health Medical Group
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Rachelle Leong, MD, a fellowship-trained and board-certified physician specializing in breast surgery, recently joined the medical staff of Barnabas Health Medical Group (BHMG), a multispecialty practice affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health. Dr. Leong will treat patients at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville at One Clara Maass Drive in Belleville. Dr. Leong will provide comprehensive breast care as well as medical and surgical expertise to patients. Her decision to specialize in breast care is rooted in her compassion for cancer patients, as well as her personal history of supporting family members diagnosed with the disease. “I’ve been on the family and patient side, and I’ve been on the medical care side in these situations. I like the relationship that cancer doctors share with their patients,” said Dr. Leong. “Breast surgery is the perfect mix of surgery, medical and personal care.” “I’m looking forward to working with the multidisciplinary team at Clara Maass and interacting with the patient population; they are so engaged with their physicians. I hope my patients will feel like they are part of a team who is fighting to keep them healthy,” said Dr. Leong. “I want them to feel supported and comforted and get state-of-the-art surgical care.” Dr. Leong earned a medical degree New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. after earning a bachelor of art’s degree and Magna Cum Laude honors from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass. She completed a residency in general surgery at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University in Manhasset, N.Y. (formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System) and served her final year of residency as Administrative Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor. She completed her fellowship at The Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center/Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Leong is a member of the American Medical Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York, and a candidate member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She is fluent in Cantonese. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leong at her Belleville office, call 973-844-4161. For further information about the Barnabas Health Medical Group, visit www.BarnabasHealthMedicalGroup.org.
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Tri-State K9 response team at Lourdes Health System’s volunteer orientation/graduation event.
Lourdes “graduates” first class of pet therapy dogs Teams of dogs and handlers to provide ongoing emotional support to patients, families and staff
Tri-State K9 Response Team and Lourdes Health System have partnered to provide Lourdes patients with ongoing pet therapy services at Lourdes campuses in Camden, Cherry Hill and Willingboro. As part of the formal relationship, 15 teams— consisting of a dog and his/her handler—recently underwent the health system’s orientation for volunteers at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. “Graduation” was then held for the new Lourdes’ human and canine volunteers. Commencement included photos and “dogplomas,” with “Pup and Circumstance” playing over the sound system. Volunteer teams then visited patients and toured hospital units. “We are pleased to have Tri-State pet therapy teams visit on a regular basis,” said Lisa McGarr, director of Volunteer Services at Lourdes. “Whenever we’ve had a pet therapy dog visit, they become instant rock stars. They positively
change the atmosphere for patients, families, staff and volunteers. It’s therapy for everyone.” Tri-State K9 Response Team has served patients at the Mental Health Unit at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County for the past two years. Lourdes clinicians noted the impact that the service dogs had on patients—relieving stress and anxiety, creating feelings of joy, and providing a comforting, calming presence, and expanded the service to serve more patients. Kate Rubenstone, volunteer team member at Tri-State, says team members see a strong response when they provide therapy services at veterans’ homes, homeless shelters, and libraries. “Our certified dogs provide quiet, yet powerful emotional support. It’s an interactive experience that helps people feel less isolated.” This is the first formal pet therapy agreement for Lourdes and the first acute-care hospital facility serviced continuously by Tri-State.
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Pet therapy volunteer dogs Bernie (black lab), CeCe (golden retriever), Nugget (white poodle).
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Full Circle 2017: ‘Art of Possibility’ spotlights Artists’ limitless talent
By SONYA KIMBLE-ELLIS
How does an idea become reality? It starts with possibility and turns into action. At Arts Access, the goal is to make every artist’s vision come to life through the free expression of their ideas. From innovative mixed media art pieces to choreographed dances featuring multiple dancers, Arts Access artists conceive and create compelling works of art every day. Their creativity will be on display at ‘Full Circle 2017: Art of Possibility’ on Saturday, November 4, from 3-6pm. This annual celebration of Matheny Medical & Educational Center’s Arts Access Program will be held at Matheny’s Robert Schonhorn Arts Center in Peapack, NJ. “Our artists create from their hearts, and their souls, and their minds, and they have limitless imagination,” says Eileen Murray, Director of the Arts Access Program. “Full Circle is a showcase of the work that Arts Access artists have created in creative writing, drama, dance, painting, and sculpture.” Arts Access, now in its 24th year, gives people with developmental disabilities the tools necessary to create
fine art. Assisted by professional artist-facilitators, the artists use specialized systems and methodologies that have been designed to enable individuals across the full spectrum of disability to clearly communicate their ideas. The fruits of their creativity - acrylic paintings, digital art, choreography, poetry, plays, essays and more – are highlighted at Full Circle. “Possibility” is the theme of this year’s festivities. “Art is possibility,” says Murray. “It’s about seeing things that aren’t yet there, the potential, the blank canvas, the empty stage. These things all hold possibility for the artist. What Arts Access offers to our artists is simply that – possibility. They have the ability that didn’t exist before for them to create their art. If an artist works without possibility, the art never happens.” The artists’ creations will be featured in a multimedia gallery exhibit and stage performance. Local vendors and sponsors will provide gourmet food tastings and beverages. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at events.matheny.org/FullCircle2017 or 908-234-0011 ext. 260. All proceeds will benefit the Arts Access Program.
The 10th Annual Concert Event
Survivors Rock:
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A concert for cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and family by Come Together, a Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute band. Featuring EHMC’s Dr. Nimesh Nagarsheth, Chief of GYN Oncology, on drums. The concert was held at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation honors Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center and Leslie Montgomery, M.D. for Outstanding Breast Cancer Care TNBC Foundation and Hackensack University Medical Center join forces to provide consummate care for Breast Cancer patients across northern New Jersey
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBCF) honored Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center and Leslie L. Montgomery, M.D. - Hackensack University Medical Center’s Breast Surgery Division Chief, for their outstanding commitment to Breast Cancer patients at the Peace, Love and A Cure Event in Teaneck, NJ. Over the last year, Hackensack University Medical Center and TNBCF have partnered to elevate the standard of care for Breast Cancer patients in northern New Jersey. “Hackensack University Medical Center is dedicated to providing world-class care for our patients, and we are so proud to partner with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation to provide Breast Cancer patients with the excellent, high-quality care they deserve,” says Ihor Sawczuk, M.D., president of Hackensack University Medical Center. "We are delighted that the TNBC Foundation has recognized Dr. Montgomery and the entire team at Hackensack University Medical Center for their outstanding Breast Cancer care. Dr. Montgomery is a first-class surgeon, and we are honored to have her as part of our team.” Hackensack University Medical Center, continues to enhance the way health care is delivered to Breast Cancer patients. Hackensack University Medical Center’s John Theurer Cancer Center, the Betty Torricelli Institute for Breast Care and the Division of Breast Surgery provide state-of-the-art services and innovative treatments for patients, advancing the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission to find a cure for Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and Hackensack Meridian Health have recently announced a strategic partnership to optimize clinical cancer care and enhance research and discovery in New Jersey. This network partnership will further accelerate Hackensack University Medical Center’s innovative cancer care. “Hackensack University Medical Center appreciates the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation’s confidence in the excellent care we provide the communities we serve,” said Martin S. Karpeh Jr., M.D., chair of the Department of Surgery. “We are also proud that the TNBC Foundation has recognized Dr. Montgomery’s work in the Division of Breast Surgery to raise the standard of care in treating Triple Negative Breast Cancer in order to improve patient outcomes.” In order to make care more efficient and convenient for patients, the Betty Torricelli Institute for Breast Care at Hackensack University Medical Center performs diagnostic imaging and biopsies on the same day. In addition, Hackensack University Medical Center has developed an innovative screening program that utilizes 3D technology to provide patients with state-of-the-art mammograms.
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The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBCF) honored Hackensack University Medical Center and Leslie Montgomery, M.D. - Hackensack University Medical Center’s Breast Surgery Division Chief, for their outstanding commitment to Breast Cancer patients at the Peace, Love and A Cure Event in Teaneck, NJ. From left to right: Martin S. Karpeh Jr., M.D., chair of the Department of Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center; Leslie L. Montgomery, M.D., FACS, chief of the Division of Breast Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center; Ihor S. Sawczuk, M.D., president, Hackensack University Medical Center.
Hackensack University Medical Center’s Breast Surgery division is also committed to enhancing the patient’s experience by empowering intake nurse coordinators to make new patient visits more productive. Intake nurse coordinators ensure that a new patient’s pathology is reviewed by the physician and staff prior to the appointment in order to make the initial meeting more informative.
In addition, the breast surgery team meets on a weekly basis to discuss their patients, resulting in more comprehensive, coordinated care and optimizing patient outcomes. “It is an honor to be recognized by the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation for my work in treating Breast Cancer,” said Leslie L. Montgomery, M.D., FACS, chief of the Division of Breast Surgery.
“At Hackensack University Medical Center, we are focused on enhancing patient care during incredibly difficult times. The TNBC Foundation is a valuable partner in driving research and innovation forward, and I look forward to our continued partnership to elevate care and improve patient outcomes.” Dr. Montgomery is the chief of Hackensack University Medical Center’s Division of Breast Surgery and an internationally recognized, board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in Breast Cancer. Dr. Montgomery joined Hackensack University Medical Center in 2015 from Montefiore Medical Center, where she served as the chief of the Division of Breast Surgery and director of Breast Services at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York City. In addition, Montgomery was an attending breast surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City for over 11 years, where she served as director of the Special Surveillance Breast Program and the director of the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program. Triple Negative Breast Cancer is a subtype of breast cancer characterized by tumors that lack the three receptors known to fuel most breast cancers: estrogen, progesterone and HER-2. As a result, commonly used breast cancer treatments that target these receptors are ineffective in treating TNBC so the need for alternative therapies is great. TNBC accounts for up to 20 percent of all breast cancer cases and disproportionately affects African Americans, Latinas, Ashkenazi women and women with the BRCA gene mutation. To learn more, visit www.HackensackUMC.org.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. Each event is a noncompetitive 3 to 5 mile walk that brings people together to make a difference for everyone who has been touched by breast cancer. The events raise money to fund innovative research, provide free information and support, and to help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it's most treatable. From the opening ceremony to the post-walk entertainment, a Making Strides event is a celebration of survivors and opportunity to remember loved-ones lost. It's a day that shouldn't be missed and won't be forgotten. Find an event near you! www.makingstrideswalk.org/
Komen Race for the Cure®
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the largest, most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer in the world. 11/5/2017 Komen Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure® Central and South Jersey Affiliate (609) 896-1201 info@komencsnj.org Jackson, NJ
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New Physician Assistant Faculty Practice first of its kind in Nation The Rutgers School of Health Professions’ faculty practice model for physician assistants will improve patient care and clinical education
Rutgers School of Health Professions is improving care for patients in Newark, NJ, through a new physician assistant faculty practice – the first of its kind in the nation. In partnership with Rutgers’ New Jersey Medical School, the Rutgers Physician Assistant Program launched its faculty practice at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in November 2016, and over the past year has hired four of its anticipated five physician assistants to work with faculty surgeons from the medical school’s departments of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery. While it is standard for medical schools to hire full-time clinical physicians who practice in hospitals and work with students doing clinical clerkships, Rutgers is the only school in the nation to apply this model to physician assistants. The physician assistants serve in the operating room, perform consultations in the Emergency Department and see patients in the New Jersey Medical School offices and affiliated surgical centers. “This allows patients to be seen quicker and improve continuity of care,” says Ryan White, the Physician Assistant Program Assistant Director, Clinical Education and Practice. The concept originated about two years ago when New Jersey Medical School faculty approached the program for assistance in expanding its practice at Newark Beth Israel and wished to add more physician assistants.
In addition to improving efficiencies in serving patients, the model also allows for guaranteed clinical placement for students. “Historically, it has been a challenge to secure rotation spots for students since our preceptors worked on a volunteer basis. They already have difficult jobs and it’s hard for them to take on a student without compensation,” says White. “Hiring faculty members whose primary responsibilities are clinical allows us to apply their teaching responsibilities to the role of preceptor.” University Physician Associates provides administrative and billing support for the faculty practice; a portion of the revenue generated is applied back to the academic program. “This revenue stream is unique as well,” says White. “Physician assistant programs are traditionally funded through tuition dollars, grants and other sources, not clinical enterprise. If faculty members practice clinically it is either as a side job or at a university clinical operation, in which case the revenue goes to the university, not the program. Our model allows the clinical faculty to feed the program’s educational mission.” The faculty practice is the latest innovation for Rutgers Physician Assistant Program, which is ranked seventh in the country and first on the East Coast in The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. Students will be placed in rotations starting later this year or by early 2018. The program is expected to expand to other specialties where preceptors are needed, such as primary care.
Photo: Peter Richter / Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Rachid Assina, New Jersey Medical School Department of Neurology, consults with physician assistant Sylvia Ardeljan-Savic at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
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United States Air Force Thunderbirds visit ARMC Atlantic City Campus Make moment of lifetime for 96-year-old patient
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds had patients and staff on cloud nine recently at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City Campus. Members of AtlantiCare’s Military HONORS (Helping Our military with Navigation, Opportunity, Resources and Support) employee resource group, greeted the Thunderbirds, who are in town for the 2017 Atlantic City Airshow. The servicemen especially made the day for Emma Ferrante, a patient from Hudson County, New Jersey. She had told staff prior to the visit she was excited the servicemen were going to visit her. The five Thunderbirds spoke with her, gave her a souvenir booklet, and posed for pictures with her. They said their good-byes. Emma began to cry. “This is the best thing to happen to me in 96 years,” she said. Each Thunderbird then shook her hand. Staff Sergeant Daniel Wolfrum gave her a farewell hug. “I’m a union carpenter,” Patient John Picinich, of Cape May County, New Jersey, shared with the Thunderbirds. “I helped to build the Borgata (Hotel Casino and Spa). When we
were building one summer, we kept looking up to catch the Airshow. What you do is great,” he told them. “This made it worth being in the hospital,” said Robert Hand, an Army veteran, of getting to meet the Thunderbirds. “I watch the air show every year,” said patient Mary Thomas, of Atlantic City. She was happy to meet the servicemen in person. “Be safe,” said patient John Onesky, Jr. “Thanks for what you do." The servicemen met with trauma, cardiac, and other patients. They also spent time with members AtlantiCare’s Trauma Team, which is marked its 25th anniversary this summer, and other physicians and staff throughout the hospital. The Trauma Team at ARMC treats the most critically injured patients with the most advanced technology. Located in Atlantic City, an international tourist destination, the center treats residents of and visitors to Atlantic City, as well as residents and visitors from throughout the country and the world who are injured in Atlantic, Cape May and Southern Ocean counties.
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Left to right are: Senior Airman Edward Kearns; Staff Sergeant Tyler Starkey; Staff Sergeant Daniel Wolfrum; Emma Ferrante; Major Sergeant Christopher Lanning; Technical Sergeant Shaun Rhine; and AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center 6 Harmony Clinical Manager Barbara Cottrell, RN, MBA.
A big K.O. to germs Robot enhances hospital safety by killing infection-causing microbes
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Hospitals around the world are looking for new and innovative ways to battle deadly pathogens and kill multidrug resistant organisms that can cause hospital-acquired infections, or HAI. Saint Peter’s University Hospital has taken a leap into the future with the implementation of a LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot that emits waves of ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy hard-to-kill bugs in hardto-clean places. “In infection prevention, our goal is to provide a clean, safe environment for our patients, their families and our employees. This latest technology provides an added level of protection in combating HAI’s caused by pathogens such as Clostridium difficile and Staphylococcus aureus,” said Amy R. Gram, director of Infection Prevention at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. “By improving our disinfection practices with the implementation of the Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot, we have added another strategy to further reduce our infection rates.” UV has been used for disinfection for decades. The Xenex robot is a new technology that uses pulsed xenon, a high-intensity UV light that penetrates the cell walls of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, mold, fungus and spores. Their DNA is fused, rendering them unable to reproduce or mutate, effectively killing them on surfaces without contact or chemicals.
“This is a revolutionary system that provides a second layer of protection after a room is cleaned and sanitized,” said Perry Zycband, manager of environmental services for Saint Peter’s University Hospital. After the environmental services staff cleans a room, a portable robot is wheeled in. “It’s a cool device—it looks like R2-D2 from Star Wars or the robot from Lost in Space,” Zycband said. The staff must leave the space and let the machine run for 10 minutes in the room and 5 minutes in the bathroom. The system is effective against even the most dangerous pathogens, including Clostridium difficile (C. diff), norovirus, influenza, Ebola and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, better known as MRSA. “Studies have proved it is very effective,” Zycband says. Indeed, other hospitals have published their C. diff, MRSA and surgical site infection rate reduction studies in peer-reviewed journals, showing infection rate reductions in excess of 70 percent. More than 400 hospitals, Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense facilities in the United States, Canada, Africa, Japan and Europe are using Xenex robots, which are also in use in skilled nursing facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, and long-term acute-care facilities. “Anything that helps clean the room benefits patients,” Zycband says. “They can know the room has this second layer of protection to eliminate germs.” For more information about Saint Peter’s Healthcare System visit www.saintpetershcs.com or call 732-745-8600.
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Virtua wins National Recognition for Patient Safety Virtua, a leading South Jersey health system, has been honored for its outstanding record for patient safety. Virtua received the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, which recognizes hospitals for superior performance in preventing serious, potentially avoidable complications during hospital stays. The distinction places Virtua in the top 10% of hospitals nationally for patient safety, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. “Virtua is honored to be recognized by Healthgrades for the services we provide to our patients," said Richard P. Miller, President and CEO of Virtua. “Virtua has rigorous standards and we continually monitor clinical performance to ensure that our patients are safe and receive the highest quality care.” During the 2013-2015 study period, Healthgrades found that patients treated in hospitals receiving its Patient Safety Excellence Award had better outcomes, on average, than patients at other hospitals, including: • 40% less likely to experience an accidental puncture or laceration during a procedure. • 45% less likely to experience a collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest. • 54% less likely to acquire a catheter-related bloodstream infection at the hospital. • 50% less likely to acquire pressure sores or bed sores at the hospital.
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An estimated 135,000 patient safety incidents could have been avoided from 2013 to 2015 if all hospitals performed similarly to the Healthgrades award recipients. These hospitals “have minimized patient safety events and surpassed expectations in preventing safety incidents,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Healthgrades. “We applaud these hospitals for their performance and for their organizational commitment to delivering high-quality care.” During the 2013-2015 study period, Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient hospitals demonstrated excellent performance in safety provided for patients in the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes (risk-adjusted patient safety indicator rates) for 14 patient safety indicators defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). “Virtua’s quality and safety standards and procedures are reinforced through constant training and the implementation of best practices from simple procedures to the most technologically advanced,” said John Matsinger, DO, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Virtua. “Our physicians and staff continue to strive on behalf of our patients and their families to provide exceptional care every day. We are all very proud of this recognition by Healthgrades.” For more information, visit www.virtua.org.
Richard P. Miller (right), President and CEO of Virtua, displays the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ during its presentation to Virtua. With him is Jamie Meadow, Director, Quality Solutions, for Healthgrades.
The Non-profit Health System received Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award
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September is Healthy Aging Month
Aging gracefully – happiness matters erage choices from all five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy - to get the nutrients your body needs. - Eat the proper amount of calories for you based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level. Building a healthier eating style can help you avoid becoming overweight and will reduce risk of ailments such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. - Get enough regular, moderate exercise. Your body was made to move, not sit all the time. “Move it or lose it” is an important anti-aging principle. Find an exercise that you enjoy and easily fits your schedule. Get an exercise buddy. He or she can help motivate you. provided
By Stephanie Fitzsimmons Sexton
Studies indicate that our approach to the world makes a big difference in the quality of our lives. Negativity and anger lead to more of the same and are certain to create sick feelings within ourselves. On the other hand, those who approach their days with a positive attitude, feeling grateful for what they have, are much more likely to lead healthier and happier lives.
As a nurse who treats the elderly and has witnessed the way that personal outlook affects their lives – as well as their health - I offer our seniors the following simple advice:
- Reframe the way you look at life and its many situations, and try to adopt a positive plan of action. For instance, become a volunteer. Agencies that do great work abound and are eager to take on more seasoned older helpers who have been around the block a time or two. That’s because you have valuable lessons to impart. And you will feel good about yourself, too. Knowing that you are helping others can yield huge amounts of personal satisfaction. - Do what you can to avoid stress. Stress can accelerate aging. It can trigger a fatal heart attack, drain one’s health, and generate age-related diseases. Yoga, walking, meditation, exercise, coloring - whatever the activity - find an enjoyable outlet to minimize stress. - Connect with friends and family. Social networks are critical to staying vibrant. It is well-established that social connections lift the mood and help keep depression at bay. - Eat as close to a simple, fresh, natural diet as possible. That means fewer processed foods i.e. those with ingredients lists that typically contain excess sugar, salt, and unnatural chemicals. Focus on making healthy food and bev-
- Reconnect to nature. Walk in the park. Or perhaps buy some seedlings and grow some vegetables that you like at home. A lot of joy, happiness and plain good food can result from just a few seedlings. Is it difficult to get on the ground? Plant seedlings in pots and place them on an outdoor table. Plus, you will benefit from all of that clean fresh air. - Vaccines are essential. I imagine and hope your personal M.D. will review the vaccines you need during your annual physical examination. I strongly urge that seniors discuss the flu and pneumonia vaccines with their doctor. The 2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics Report lists flu and pneumonia as the eighthleading cause of death among older adults. The flu vaccine will not eliminate your chance of contracting influenza, but it may lessen the severity of the flu should you become ill. - Age-appropriate screenings are recommended for the elderly. Please take advantage of these often free screenings when they are offered at health fairs and by area health providers. The CDC has a wonderful site on which you can enter your age and health recommendations for disease prevention. Go to: https://www.cdc.gov/prevention/ - Plan. Make a decision about where you want to live in your later years. Even seemingly simple health issues such as a bone fracture can create a lot of change later in life. Be prepared. Know where you would like to go for rehabilitation, if necessary. If you do not have a plan, it is guaranteed that someone else will make those decisions for you, so visit facilities, get opinions – do your homework before a crisis hits.
Aging is complex and many people do age well. But take charge. Prepare. You will be better off – and so will your loved ones – if you take care of your present and future health. Stephanie Fitzsimmons Sexton, EdD, MSN, RN, APRN –BC, is nurse manager of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System geriatrics services at the adult communities in Monroe.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America seeking nominations for its Dementia Care Professional of the Year
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is now accepting nominations for its 2017 “Dementia Care Professional of the Year.” The honor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence in care, compassionate performance above and beyond expectations, and a dedicated commitment to individuals living with dementia. “Currently, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s president and Chief Executive Officer. “Every day, there are caregiving professionals who go above and beyond to care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. This program is about recognizing these outstanding professionals for their efforts.” The search has been held annually since 2007, recognizing and awarding leaders who work with individuals living with dementia. Winners have included doctors, support group facilitators, and program and executive directors of Alzheimer’s centers throughout the country.
“Nominees may be chosen by peers/colleagues, employers, clients or clients’ families. To be eligible, nominees must be currently employed as a professional care provider to individuals with dementia or their families, and must be certified as an AFA Dementia Care partner through completion of the “AFA Partners in Care” training program,” said Molly Fogel, AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. Accomplishments may include: achievements through overall career of service; changes to the care system or field of practice; development of successful models of care and intervention; positive impact on colleagues or workplace; positive impact on families; and extraordinary service to clients. We invite anyone who knows a hard-working, dedicated dementiacare professional, to nominate them. The deadline to submit nominations is October 15. Visit www.alzfdn.org for more information or to submit a nomination.
World Alzheimer’s Month World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. World Alzheimer's Month was launched in 2012. World Alzheimer's Day is on September 21 each year.
2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is little or no understanding of dementia in their countries. The impact of World Alzheimer's Month is growing, but the stigmatisation and misinformation that surrounds dementia remains a global problem that requires global action.
September 2017 will mark the 6th global World Alzheimer's Month, and will utilize the theme of 'Remember me' to highlight the importance of early detection and diagnosis of dementia.
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Trinitas sets the bar for food and nutrition among health care providers
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently honored Trinitas Regional Medical Center for its impact in increasing standards in food and nutrition among health care systems in New Jersey. Trinitas was the first hospital in the state to use AHA’s new Healthy Workplace Food and Beverage Toolkit, which was designed to help organizations improve their food environment and promote a culture of health. The toolkit provides practical action steps and suggestions that are easy to understand and apply. “The use of this toolkit was essential to our mission as a health care provider,” states Nancy DiLiegro, PhD, FACHE, Chief Clinical Officer/Vice President of Clinical Operations and Physician Services. “We pride ourselves on providing quality, nutritious options to our patients and guests. We want to be the example of healthy living from the food we eat to the lifestyles we lead.” DiLiegro is a dedicated board member for the Northern NJ Chapter of the American Heart Association and a board member for the American Heart Association Founders Affiliate for eight states. Combined with the internal expertise and resources of the Food & Nutrition Department, Trinitas was able to achieve a positive impact from healthier vending machine options, catered specials events, and even free nutrition seminars for the community.
American Heart Association honors the organization as the first in New Jersey to incorporate healthy workplace toolkit
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From Left to Right: Liz Mudge (Regional Director, American Heart Association-NJ), Joe McTernan, DHSc, FACHE (Sr. Director of Community and Clinical Services), Romel Madduma (Executive Chef), Mary Alice Mahedy (Retail Manager), Junon Desrouleaux (Patient Service Manager), Michelle S. Ali, MPA, RDN (Director Food & Nutrition Services), Nancy DiLiegro, PhD, FACHE (Chief Clinical Officer/Vice President of Clinical Operations and Physician Services), Marie Usigan (Administrative Assistant) and Peter Carey (Senior Director, Corporate Health and Mission Engagement, American Heart Association-NJ).
The American Heart Association thanked and acknowledged Trinitas for its leadership and commitment to building a healthier environment for employees, patients, visitors and the community. “We have a great team within the Food & Nutrition Department,” exclaims Michelle S. Ali, MPA, RDN, Director Food & Nutrition Services
at Trinitas. “Each person shares a passion for food and clean eating. Our team even hosts free events to show the community first-hand how to meal prep and make healthy choices.” Trinitas hosts a variety of free community health seminars monthly. Topics vary, but each event is backed by a Trinitas expert and includes
valuable resources to take back home. “It is important to strengthen the chain of survival in our community,” says Gary S. Horan, FACHE, President & CEO. “This toolkit brings the chain full circle by incorporating healthy dietary guidelines for the hospital to implement and share with the community.”
Holy Name Foundation Guild raises $17,000 in first ever Tricky Tray -Funds to benefit emergency department -
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The Holy Name Medical Center Foundation Guild raised $17,000 at its first ever Tricky Tray dinner, where more than 240 people gathered at the Graycliff in Moonachie, NJ. The event was held to benefit Holy Name’s emergency department and funds will be used to provide enhanced upgrades to the department to ensure continued delivery of unparalleled patient care. “We held this fundraiser to show our support for the emergency department and its staff who give so much to the community at large,” said Barbara Pastore, president of the Holy Name Medical Center Foundation Guild. “At Holy Name, it is not only about life-saving care. It’s about providing comfort and reassurance to patients and families during a time of crisis or high-anxiety. We wanted to help the helpers of our community do what they do best.” Attendees had an opportunity to win gourmet food baskets, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and other luxury items all donated from community businesses and organizations. The Guild presented the check to Holy Name president and CEO Michael Maron,
emergency department director Dr. Richard Schwab, and emergency department staff. “We are so grateful for the donation,” said Dr. Richard Schwab, medical director of the emergency department at Holy Name. “This will allow us to enhance the highly-skilled and compassionate care provided by the emergency department every day.”
ABOUT HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER Holy Name Medical Center is a fully accredited, not-for-profit healthcare facility based in Teaneck, New Jersey, with off-site locations throughout Bergen County. Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace in 1925, the comprehensive 361-bed medical center offers leading-edge medical practice and technology administered in an environment rooted in a tradition of compassion and respect for every patient. Holy Name provides high quality health care across a continuum that encompasses education, prevention, early intervention, comprehensive treatment options, rehabilitation and wellness maintenance.
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