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St. Joseph’s Celebrates Centenarians Three residents at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Rehab Center hit their 100-year milestone

Meet St. Joseph’s Centenarians

Cedar Grove Resident, Army Veteran

Michael Sierchio, who will turn 100 on December 22, grew up in Newark, NJ. He attended Barringer High School and spent his childhood in Newark, before relocating to Cedar Grove to start his family. He has been happily married for 75 years and has three children, Robert, Michele and Richard (pictured from left), four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sierchio served in World War II from 1942-46 and then worked as a cutter at Rose Uniform for more than 50 years.

Sierchio’s family describes him as loving, kind, generous and as a “peace maker.”

He has always enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family on holidays and going to the beach – he loved the outdoors and anything to do with water!

“He’s a gentleman’s, gentleman.” said his daughter-in-law.

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Hoboken Native. Still Singing, Dancing

Catherine Lapaglia is still the life of the party. Born and raised in Hoboken, NJ, Catherine grew up loving to sing and dance, and not much has changed. She attended St. Anne’s Church in Hoboken, where she started singing in the choir at age 7. Her love for music continued to grow – and she loved to go to the Paramount, to watch her favorite performer, Frank Sinatra.

She had a big smile on her face during the birthday celebration, as she talked about her love for the icon, whom she referred to as “Frankie” – and remembered how she would send flowers to his mother, who lived in Weehawken. Lapaglia even joined in the celebration by singing with the hired entertainer.

“The secret to a long, happy life is prayer and God,” said Lapaglia, who will be 101 on January 23, 2018.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Rehab Center, formerly knowns as St. Vincent’s Healthcare and Rehab Center, hosted its 8th Annual Centenarian Celebration on Tuesday, November 14 — a special event honoring residents who have turned 100 or older this year.

Centenarians Michael Sierchio, Catherine Lapaglia and Teodosia “Tes” Brykowycz danced and sang at their birthday celebration, along with family members, residents and staff from the nursing home, located in Cedar Grove, NJ. During the special celebration, residents shared cake, memories and wisdom with family and friends.

“They are engaged and optimistic, and that is what keeps them healthy,” said Kimberly Zorzoris, Director of Activities, St. Joseph’s Healthcare and Rehab Center. “We are proud to honor our centenarians every year and celebrate these milestones with our residents and their families.”

Located on a park-like campus, St. Joseph’s Healthcare & Rehab Center offers sub-acute rehabilitation services to restore patients to their highest level of function, in addition to a 151bed skilled nursing facility for long-term care.

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Also honored during Tuesday’s celebration was centenarian Teodosia “Tes” Brykowycz, 103. Brykowycz was born on February 7, 1914, in Ukraine. She was born during the First World War – and after high school, she went on to study math, and later became a math teacher, then principal. She immigrated to the United States in 1950 – where she lived in Philadelphia for many years. She is known as a very positive person, who knows how to turn adversity by using her optimism.

She said the most important things in her life has been God, family and her country.

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“At St. Joseph’s, we create an atmosphere of compassionate and high-quality care,” said Jason Grant, Administrator, St. Joseph’s Healthcare & Rehab Center. “This means expertly caring for our patients’ needs, and also sharing smiles, songs and laughter to celebrate with them, as well.”

St. Joseph’s Health is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams. The organization operates a full continuum of care, including a regional tertiary care medical center, a statedesignated children’s hospital, an acute care hospital, rehabilitation and long-term facilities, and comprehensive home care.

U.S. News & World Report recognized St. Joseph’s as a Best Hospital in the New York Metropolitan Area and among the Top 10 Hospitals in the State of New Jersey for 2016-2017. St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center is a four time recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence and was awarded the prestigious 2016 Lantern Award™ by the Emergency Nurses Association, one of only 11 hospitals selected nationwide.

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Lourdes Nurse catches potentially fatal heart problem in newborn baby Baby about to be discharged but hard-to-detect condition discovered thanks to nurse listening to instincts Fifty-seven-year-old Helene Pietrangelo, RN, BSN, calls herself a “new nurse.” She worked as a unit secretary in the Intensive Care Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center for 14 years before accomplishing her dream of attending nursing school. She graduated five years ago.

Since that time, she’s worked as a nurse in Lourdes’ Maternity department. She loves her job but being a “new nurse,” she feels she has a lot to learn from veteran nurses who have years of patient care experience, as well as from physicians and other clinical staff she works with.

But Pietrangelo’s nursing skills were anything but novice when she caught what could have been a fatal heart condition in a newborn baby under her care in early June.

“There are no words to express how extremely thankful and grateful I am for Helene,” wrote Gisell Cornish, the baby’s mother, in an email to Lourdes after she and her baby were home. “My daughter's pediatrician and other doctors have said she is one heck of a nurse because it is hard to hear clicking in a baby’s heartbeat. As an update for my daughter's condition, she received open heart surgery since leaving Lourdes. She is doing well today and we pray for a successful and speedy recovery.”

Pietrangelo is thankful the baby is doing well. She humbly says she was just doing her job that day.

“It was a typical day, where I had a mom and baby under my care,” explained Pietrangelo. “I was doing an assessment of the baby and listened to her heart with my stethoscope. I heard a noise I hadn’t heard before. I don’t know how to describe the sound, other than what it sounds like when a train goes over tracks—instead of lub-dub, it was click-click, click-click.”

Pietrangelo spoke with the pediatrician on the patient floor. “I spoke to the doctor and he listened to the baby’s heart but didn’t hear a clicking sound then. He noted that it’s not uncommon for babies’ heart rhythm to transition in the first 24 to 48 hours.”

Being a “new nurse,” Pietrangelo thought she had learned something new. The baby’s color was good and her electrocardiogram was normal.

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Lourdes Mother/Baby nurse Helene Pietrangelo, RN, BSN (center), along with parents Tim and Gisell Cornish, and their daughter, Iliana.

Helene was baby Iliana’s nurse after she was born and helped catch a rare heart anomaly that required the baby to have open heart surgery.

Iliana is doing well today and her parents credit nurse Helene.

The next day the baby was under Pietrangelo’s care again. “I listened to the baby’s heartbeat again and heard the same clicking sound, except this time it was more pronounced and more erratic. Although the baby was cleared by a pediatrician, I felt uncomfortable. Something didn’t seem right. I asked the pediatrician doing patient rounds that day to listen to the baby’s heartbeat. Even if the sound was only ‘transitioning,’ I needed to know more and make sure everything was ok.”

The second pediatrician heard the clicking sound and asked Pietrangelo to contact one of the consulting cardiologists from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to assess the baby at Lourdes.

While talking with the cardiologist on the phone, she noted that the baby’s EKG was normal and her color good, but there were a few times where her pulse oximeter (which measures her oxygen levels) fluctuated – sometimes it was 95, then drifted to 90, then back up to 95. The cardiologist came right over.

In the meantime, Pietrangelo was also keeping mom updated on her baby’s condition. “Mom and baby were scheduled to be discharged.

Mom saw me listening to the baby’s heart for a long time. I let mom know I had heard an unusual sound and it may be nothing but we want to double-check to be sure, just for peace of mind. Mom was upset but obviously wanted us to do all we could to make sure her baby was ok.”

The CHOP cardiologist ordered an echocardiogram, or an ultrasound of the heart, for the baby and saw an abnormality. The process was then started to transfer the baby to CHOP for additional cardiac follow-up. The doctor let Pietrangelo know it was a good catch hearing the baby’s clicking sound and following-up on it.

The baby was now going to be kept at Lourdes so she could be monitored until the process to have her transferred to CHOP was complete. Mom stayed with baby in one of Lourdes’ Intensive Care Nursery nesting rooms. That night, the baby’s oxygen levels dropped twice, and she turned blue, her mother says, but she recovered. The baby was transferred to CHOP the next day.

“It was very emotional because we were supposed to be discharged,” said Cornish. “I was happy we were going home. Then to learn that my daughter had a heart condition, everything changed. I can’t say how thankful I am that Helene was persistent. If not for her, God forbid I would have taken the baby home.

That scare in the ICN said it all.”

“Being a new nurse, I know there’s still a lot to learn, but each day, I pray asking God to give me the knowledge to do the right thing for my patients. I’m grateful I was able to help that day. I questioned myself at first, but I am a patient advocate, and I knew I had to find out what was happening to make sure the baby was ok. I was really just doing my job.”

The baby spent two days at CHOP, had more cardiac testing done. She was diagnosed with Cor triatriatum dexter (CTD), a congenital anomaly in which the right atrium of the heart is divided into 2 parts by a membrane or fibromuscular band. The condition is extremely rare and is often associated with other congenital anomalies. Symptomatic patients typically have surgery.

Because some patients don’t always experience symptoms, it can be a hard condition to catch.

The baby was discharged from CHOP and the Cornish’s were asked to follow-up with a cardiologist. A few weeks later, the baby had open-heart surgery at CHOP and was hospitalized for five days. She recovered well, her mother says. “It was very scary because I learned through research that her condition is very rare,” said Cornish. “They normally only see it on an autopsy because it’s that hard to catch. I can’t say enough how grateful we are to Helene.”

Patricia Cerveny, RN, CBC, CEFM, Nurse Manager, Women's and Children's Services at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, is Pietrangelo’s supervisor. She says, “We are very proud of Helene. She is conscientious and caring, as a nurse and as a person. She continually goes above and beyond in caring for her patients, and baby Cornish is a great example of that.

I am very grateful to have Helene on our team.”

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Surgeons cut ribbon at Virtua Brain and Spine Institute New center brings together experts from Virtua and Penn Medicine

Leaders of the Virtua Brain and Spine Institute celebrate the new center with a ribbon-cutting. Pictured from left: Joseph Lee, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon; Robert Greenleaf, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon (in scrubs); James Sanfilippo, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon and Chair of Virtua Brain and Spine Institute; Patrick Connolly, MD, Neurosurgeon, Section Chief of Neurosciences, Virtua Memorial; Stephan Dante, MD, Neurosurgeon; Kate Gillespie, RN, MBA, Assistant Vice President, Orthopedic/Spine Service Line; Orin Atlas, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon; Melissa Zak, RN, Vice President of Patient Services, Virtua Memorial Hospital; John Kirby, Vice President of Hospital Services, Virtua Memorial Hospital.

Leaders of the Virtua Brain and Spine Institute gathered recently for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly, N.J. The Institute joins Virtua orthopedic surgeons and Penn Medicine neurosurgeons, who work together to determine the best possible solution for each patient. These fellowshiptrained surgeons also collaborate on research to ensure ongoing improvements in care.

The Virtua Brain and Spine Institute provides advanced care for such conditions as trauma, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, scoliosis, fractures, pinched nerves, spinal tumors, osteoporosis, and work-related injuries. The surgeries, which are tailored to the patient, can include minimally invasive options. All rooms are private for a more comfortable recovery.

“With top-notch surgeons and state-of-the-art technology, the Institute will set the new standard of what spine care means in South Jersey,” said James Sanfilippo, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon and Chair of the Virtua Brain and Spine Institute.

Virtua’s alliance with Penn Medicine supports and strengthens Virtua’s delivery of care in the areas of cancer and neuroscience. Patients with cancer have easier access to complex and high acuity care including bone marrow transplants, advanced hematology and surgery, and second- opinion services. Patients with brain, spine, and nervous system disorders have access to Penn Medicine clinical trials and the most advanced neurosurgical care, right here in South Jersey.

For more information, call 1-888-VIRTUA3.

About Virtua As one of New Jersey’s largest, non-profit health systems, Virtua provides comprehensive health care services to achieve its mission to help people be well, get well and stay well.

Virtua provides services through Virtua Medical Group with 450 physicians and other clinicians, and at its urgent care centers, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, health and wellness centers, fitness centers, home health services, long-term care and rehabilitation centers, and paramedic program.

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A leader in maternal and child health services, Virtua delivers nearly 8,000 babies a year. It provides health services to 1,500 businesses, and participates in Virtua Physician Partners, a clinically integrated network of 1,400 physicians and other clinicians. Virtua is affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neuroscience and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for pediatrics. It employs over 9,000 and has been honored as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Delaware Valley many times since 2007. It is the recipient of a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for quality of care, and its hospitals earned straight A’s in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and the 2016 Patient Safety Award from Healthgrades. U.S. News and World Report ranked Virtua’s Mount Holly and Voorhees hospitals as High Performing Hospitals and Voorhees as a Best Regional Hospital. Virtua is also the recipient of the Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corporation. For more information, visit www.virtua.org or www.virtuabroadcastnetwork.org.

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Atlantic Health System and Kindred Healthcare announce site for inpatient rehabilitation facility Facility will be First Phase of a health services campus at Giralda Farms

Atlantic Health System and Kindred Healthcare have announced that their planned inpatient rehabilitation facility will be located at Giralda Farms in Madison, the first phase of a plan to develop a 40-acre parcel of land into a campus for health services.

The two-story, 38-bed rehabilitation facility will be built on approximately 46,000 square feet of land on the 40-acre site.

Atlantic Health System and Kindred plan to break ground in the first quarter of 2018. The Madison planning board on Nov. 13 formalized its approval for the site plan for the facility.

The property is located off Route 124 in Madison within the Giralda Farms campus, once the former estate of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge, and is now considered one of the most prestigious office parks in the metropolitan area.

The rehabilitation facility is a joint venture between Atlantic Health System and Kindred Healthcare that that will be the new home for the current 38 inpatient beds housed at Atlantic Health System’s Atlantic Rehabilitation flagship site, located at 95 Mount Kemble Avenue in Morristown. The Mount Kemble facility is in the process of being sold.

The rehabilitation facility will be the first phase of a plan in which Atlantic Health System will develop health care services on the rest of the land.

“We are excited to have secured a site to build a modernized, adaptable space that truly complements our exceptional inpatient rehabilitation services, and also allows us to grow, enhance and develop services to help us to build healthier communities,” said Trish O’Keefe, president of Morristown Medical Center.

The rehabilitation facility will offer all-private rooms, supporting both enhanced clinical efficiency and elevated patient experience with targeted clinical programs including neurological, spine, trauma and complex conditions. The combination of Kindred’s expertise and a modern, state-of-the-art facility will allow Atlantic Health System to maximize its ability to serve a growing population of patients with critical needs.

Patients at the new inpatient rehabilitation facility will be treated for a variety of conditions that result in a loss of function.

Such conditions include stroke and brain injury, spinal cord

injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic disorders, multiple trauma, amputation and other disabling conditions, injuries, and disorders.

Services that will be offered in the new inpatient facility include:

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) • Internal Medicine along with medical and surgical subspecialty consultation for patients in the rehabilitation program • Physical therapy • Occupational therapy • Rehabilitation Nursing • Speech Language and Pathology • Nutritional Services • Pharmacy

“We are pleased to move ahead on this project that will allow us to provide high quality rehabilitation services to the community in a new, leading-edge facility,” said Jason Zachariah, President of Kindred Rehabilitation Services, a division of Kindred. “We look forward to collaborating with Atlantic Health to deliver exceptional clinical care that improves our patients’ lives by improving their functional abilities.”

The land was acquired by Atlantic Health System from another joint venture consisting of Normandy Real Estate Partners, MRY Associates and HP Giralda 2014, LLC, which acquired the property in 2015.

“When we acquired this last development parcel within Giralda Farms almost three years ago, we promised to undertake the highest standard of planning and development – and we’re making good on that promise by turning over its future stewardship to Atlantic Health System. We’re honored to have played a role in working with a provider of high-quality health care that will build a world class facility to serve our community,” stated Giorgios Vlamis, partner at Normandy Real Estate Partners, James E. Hanson II, President and CEO of The Hampshire Companies, and Mark Yeager, founder and principal of MRY Associates.

About Atlantic Health System Atlantic Health System, headquartered in Morristown, N.J., is an integrated health care delivery system powered by a workforce of 16,000 team members dedicated to building healthier communities. The system is comprised of 350 sites of care, including six hospitals: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Goryeb Children’s Hospital. Atlantic Health System also supports communities through Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Rehabilitation, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, and its subsidiary, Atlantic Ambulance Corporation. Atlantic Health System sponsors the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the larger ACOs in the nation, and Optimus Healthcare Partners.

About Kindred Healthcare Kindred Healthcare, Inc., a top-105 private employer in the United States, is a FORTUNE 500 healthcare services company based in Louisville, Kentucky with annual revenues of approximately $6.1 billion(1). At September 30, 2017, Kindred’s continuing operations, through its subsidiaries, had approximately 86,400 employees providing healthcare services in 2,475 locations in 45 states, including 77 long-term acute care hospitals, 19 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, 16 subacute units, 609 Kindred at Home home health, hospice and non-medical home care sites of service, 101 inpatient rehabilitation units (hospital-based) and contract rehabilitation service businesses which served 1,653 non-affiliated sites of service. Ranked as one of Fortune magazine’s Most Admired Healthcare Companies for eight years, Kindred’s mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

(1) Revenues from continuing operations for the last twelve months ended September 30, 2017.

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Turning a Tragedy Around

Fortunately, many of us have never been required to seriously consider organ donation- aside from perhaps filling out a driver's license application at the DMV. Organ donation might seem like something that only affects people if a loved one is in a serious accident or is diagnosed with cancer. Yet, in the healing profession, it is important to learn about the behind the scenes process of organ donation and what we can do to help out another human being struggling through a heart wrenching reality.

Organ/tissue donation and transplantation is monitored in state and federal legislation and is one of the most regulated areas in health care in the U.S. For patients diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma, 70% of patients who need a transplant do not have a fully matched donor in their family. Therefore, patients are relying on other people to be a living donor and selflessly provide blood or bone marrow if needed.

There are multiple organizations that exist to help patients through a global transplant network, conduct research to increase survival, connect patients with donors, provide legislative advocacy to protect access to care, and support patients and families through the entire process. Gift of Life is a national, non-profit organization passionate about saving lives from blood cancers like leukemia.

Notably, there is just a 1 in 200 lifetime probability of receiving a stem cell transplant. Many patients hope for a blood stem cell transplant to potentially cure blood cancers like lymphoma. This involves the donation of healthy stem cells by related or unrelated volunteers.

Be the Match focuses on a registry for cord blood, stem cell and bone marrow transplant. If you chose to join the registry, it consists of a simple cheek swab. You might never be called upon to donate, but if you do have the opportunity you will be asked to go through more thorough testing. Peripheral blood stem cell transplant is a nonsurgical procedure done at an outpatient clinic and you would be able to safely return to work in less than a week.

Donate Life America is another non-profit group with a mission to increase the number of donated organs, eyes and tissue available to save lives. The organization answers many questions you might have about donation. There is no cost for donation and despite some misconceptions, most major religions support donation.

Ring in 2018 The New Year is often a time for making resolutions and it is easy to focus that energy on ourselves. This year, consider focusing your new year's resolution on others by joining the registry. You may have the opportunity to turn a tragedy, such as a cancer diagnosis, car accident, or rare illness into a miracle.

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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School to sponsor Residency Programs at Trinitas Regional Medical Center Alliance will enhance Medical Education and Patient Care

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) is the sponsor of the Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residency Programs of Trinitas Regional Medical Center effective November 1. In existence for over 30 years, Trinitas’ residency program gives physicians in training the knowledge, technical expertise and humanistic skills needed to provide quality care for patients. There are currently 42 physicians enrolled in the programs at Trinitas.

“Sponsorship of our graduate medical education program by Rutgers is a homerun that brings great benefits to our residents and our patients,” explained Gary S. Horan, FACHE, President & Chief Executive Officer of Trinitas. “Rutgers is one of the oldest and perhaps best known universities in the state, and it has a successful history of sponsoring residency programs in other hospitals. It stands for strong academic commitment and the staff is heavily involved in scholarly activities including research. In addition, our residents will have full use of their exceptional research and laboratory facilities.” he added.

Under the agreement, Rutgers and Trinitas will collaborate to enhance medical education, the delivery of healthcare and research opportunities. As the sponsoring institution, Rutgers will have responsibility for all aspects of the training of residents and the educational curricula. Rutgers and Trinitas will coordinate with one another to determine the number and qualifications of residents. The residents will be instructed by Rutgers faculty and Trinitas employed physicians and will have access to the vast educational resources at NJMS. Explained Robert L. Johnson, MD, FAAP, The Sharon and Joseph L. Muscarelle Endowed Dean of NJMS, “New Jersey Medical School looks forward to building on our academic and clinical affiliation at Trinitas.”

Internal Medicine Program Director William Farrer, MD, FACP, FIDSA will continue in that role under the Rutgers sponsorship. He will also become the Director of Medical

Education at Trinitas. The new Psychiatry Program Director, Rehan Malik, MD, will begin duties on January 1, 2018.

The Trinitas program is fully accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education and the American Osteopathic Association. Established in 1987, the program has grown in recent years to include Podiatry and Psychiatry residents, in addition to its long-established core of Internal Medicine. The Podiatric program is approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education. In addition, the program offers residency programs in Surgery and Obstetrics. Among the residents are those who rotate from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and St. Georges University School of Medicine.

For more information about Rutgers New Jersey Medical School visit: njms.rutgers.edu.

For more information about Trinitas Regional Medical Center visit TrinitasRMC.org.

Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation celebrates formal investiture of Samuel A. Goldlust, M.D.

Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation celebrated the formal investiture of Samuel A. Goldlust, M.D., on Thursday, October 26.

Dr. Goldlust is the recipient and steward of the prestigious Pitkin Foundation Endowed Professorship Fund for the Department of Neurology at the Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

“This is a very exciting day for the school of medicine, for Hackensack Meridian Health, and for both the Pitkin Foundation and the Goldlust family,” said Dr. Bonita F. Stanton, founding dean, Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. “Our hats are tipped to the Pitkin Foundation for recognizing in such a wonderful way this inspiring young leader in the field of neurology, particularly neuro-oncology. Dr. Goldlust has already had a remarkable career, and we are confident that he will continue to make incredible advancements in medicine in the years ahead.”

The endowed professorship recognizes a physician for their potential, and Dr. Goldlust was recognized for his potential as an accomplished neurologist at Hackensack University Medical Center. The endowed professorship will enable him to pursue teaching and research in the field of neurology and neurological oncology.

“I would like to thank the Pitkin Foundation, Hackensack Meridian Health and the Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine for this incredible honor,” said Dr. Goldlust. “I am so thankful for this recognition, as well as the continued support from my peers at the John Theurer Cancer Center.

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Samuel A. Goldlust, M.D. is the recipient and steward of the prestigious Pitkin Foundation Endowed Professorship Fund for the Department of Neurology at the Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Pictured L to R: Ian S. Goldlust, PhD; Samuel A. Goldlust, M.D.; Frances P. Goldlust; Stuart R. Goldlust; Frances Hoffman, PhD; Joseph L. Basralian, Esq., Michael E. Goldlust.

I have no doubt that this endowed professorship will help open up new doors that will advance research and innovation in the fields of neurology and neurological oncology.”

Dr. Goldlust joined the faculty of John Theurer Cancer Center in 2011 and founded the Brain and Spine Institute with George Kaptain, M.D. He has been instrumental in elevating the John Theurer Cancer Center as a leader in brain tumor clinical care and research, serving as principal investigator or national lead investigator on more than two dozen studies of novel therapeutics, primarily glioblastoma. He has been widely published in neuro-oncology

medical literature, including Neuro-Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology and The Lancet Oncology, the world-leading clinical oncology journal. He serves as John Theurer Cancer Center lead investigator for ALLIANCE, the National Cancer Institute’s premier clinical trial collaborative, the Clinical Research Committee of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and has been recognized by the End Brain Cancer Initiative for his dedication to brain tumor patients.

“An endowed professorship through the Pitkin Foundation primarily recognizes someone for their outstanding achievements

throughout their career,” said Frances Hoffman, Ph.D., a trustee of the Pitkin Foundation.

“With Dr. Goldlust, we are recognizing everything he has already accomplished in his work, as well as his great potential moving forward.”

Dr. Goldlust is board certified in neurology and focuses his research in neurological oncology. In addition, he is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Goldlust received his medical doctorate at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry at Miami University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He completed his residency in neurology and served as chief resident at New York University Hospitals. He went on to complete his fellowship in neurooncology and was elected chief fellow at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

“The Pitkin Foundation is grateful for the opportunity to present this endowed professorship to a distinguished physician, Dr. Goldlust,” said Joseph L. Basralian, Esq., a trustee of the Pitkin Foundation. “There is no doubt that Dr. Goldlust is a leader in the field of neuro-oncology, and we know that his research will push the boundaries of medicine forward.”

The Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation was founded by Drs. Winifred and George Pitkin who were pioneers in the field of anesthesia. Dr. George Pitkin was a celebrated New Jersey physician, innovative surgeon, renowned medical author and prominent researcher. The foundation areas of interest are in education and health care organizations.

For additional information, please visit www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

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New Sigma book provides tips for finding meaningful work after retirement

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Experts offer 26 applicable narratives to help guide professionals through the retirement process

After nurses devote years of their life to helping others, they often wonder what is next for them as retirement nears. The good news is that the meaningful work they do doesn’t stop. Many nurses find a way to stay active through volunteer efforts, investing in businesses, traveling, and taking time for friends and family. Although some professionals might be wary of retirement, it is still possible to find great meaning in life by getting involved with other activities.

Authors Joanne Evans, MEd, RN, PMHCNS-BC, and Patricia A. Tabloski, PhD, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN, offer a unique, applied resource for guidance through the retirement process with their new book Redefining Retirement: Finding Meaning After Retirement from Nursing. The expert team provides 26 real-world experiences from professionals who have already gone through the retirement process, offering practical advice and tips to anyone who is uncertain about taking this step in their life.

“When I retired, I started talking with nurses about what they were doing and found there was a wide range of experiences,” Evans said.

“I thought it would be interesting to share their stories. They share how they have continued to bring meaning to their lives through professional work, volunteering, travel, starting new businesses, spending time with family and friends, and engaging in new ventures.”

Although originally intended for nurses, the text, published by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma), is a strong resource for any professional who is thinking about retirement. The book includes a long list of opportunities to engage with postretirement, helping professionals find new ways to leverage their talents. The relevant stories included in the book serve as useful examples to successfully transition into retirement life after a full-time career.

The book is available at www.nursingknowledge.org/sttibooks.

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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center hosts graduation ceremony for Hire Newark: Employment Ready Boot Camp Class IV Mayor Ras J. Baraka delivers graduation address

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health held a graduation ceremony for their fourth class of Hire Newark Employment Ready Boot Camp participants on Monday, December 4, at 11:00 a.m., at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

This is the first class to include participants who applied through the Newark2020 website which is part of the Mayor’s Hire.Buy.Live initiative. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to the Newark2020 initiative and has pledged to hire 350 Newark residents as part of that commitment.

This unique job readiness program, created by Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health in Partnership with Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s city-wide Centers of Hope initiative has had remarkable results.

The program began in 2016, 99 percent of all participants have graduated and 95 percent have remained employed; many are considered superstars by their managers.

The current graduating class consists of 27 Newark residents who have been chronically unemployed and now have the skills to reenter the workforce.

“The Hire Newark Employment Ready Boot Camp initiative goes beyond traditional health outreach. We are addressing a social determinant of health by providing these graduates with the economic opportunity they need to begin to proactively improve their health and the health of their families,” said Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, President and CEO of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

“This extraordinarily successful program is one prototype for how we will be reducing unemployment through Newark2020. I can’t thank the leaders of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health enough for working with us to create this extremely effective initiative,” Mayor Baraka said.

Graduation speakers included Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Marc E. Berson, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, RWJBarnabas Health, Chair Board of Trustees, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey.

Hire Newark: Employment Ready Boot Camp is a unique immersive job readiness program designed to prepare members of the Newark community for entry level positions.

The program curriculum includes: social skills and presentation, management and employability, site visits to potential employers to assess organizational and/or industry culture, coaching and preparation. The program’s objectives are not only to provide skills and tools for Newark residents but to also provide the opportunity for participants to secure a job immediately upon completion. The program is part of Mayor Baraka’s city-wide Centers of Hope initiative to help transform the City of Newark.

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Members of the Hire Newark Employment Ready Boot Camp fourth graduating class are pictured with Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, President and CEO, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC) and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ) (center); to his right, Newark Councilman John Sharpe James; to his left, the Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Mayor, City of Newark; Atiya Jaha-Rashidi, Program Administrator, and Director, Diversity and Inclusion, NBIMC and CHoNJ; Trina Parks FACHE, SVP, Corporate Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, RWJBarnabas Health; and Marc E. Berson, Chair, Board of Trustees, NBIMC and CHoNJ, and Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, RWJBarnabas Health (front row, from left); Newark Council President Mildred C. Crump (front row, second from right); and Zachary Lipner, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, NBIMC and CHoNJ (back row, second from right).

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Trinitas seeks Level II Trauma Center Designation “Most dangerous two miles in America” is without a designated trauma center

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is seeking formal Level II Trauma Center designation in response to the first official trauma call by the New Jersey Department of Health DOH in nearly 20 years.

According to Gary S. Horan, FACHE, Trinitas President & CEO, the state of New Jersey has an excellent network of trauma centers, however the City of Elizabeth is not represented.

“There are only four cities in the state with 100,000 or more residents: Elizabeth, Newark, Jersey City and Paterson. Elizabeth is the only one without a trauma center, despite a service area in terms of size and threat that equals or exceeds the others. In fact, the City is located in what has been widely described as the ‘most dangerous two miles in America,’ with an international airport, major shipping ports, chemical and fuel manufacturing and a network of major highways,” Horan explained.

“Approval and designation of Trinitas as a Level II trauma center will give injured service area residents more rapid access to a higher level of quality trauma services. More importantly, it will save lives,” he added.

Accreditation for trauma services is provided by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Department of Health (DOH) which publishes exacting standards for care.

“The required trauma team includes surgical and emergency department attending physicians, residents, fellows, advanced nurse practitioners, registered nurses and technicians – which actually describes the team we already have in place at Trinitas. Our designation as a Level II Trauma Center is a formality will carry no additional cost to the state,” Horan explained.

According to the American Trauma Society (ATS), the different levels (ie. Level I, II, III, IV or V) refer to the kinds of resources available in a trauma center and the

number of patients admitted yearly. Level 1 is the highest designation given by the Society. A Level II Trauma Center is able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients. Elements of a Level II Trauma Center include 24-hour immediate coverage by general surgeons, as well as coverage by the specialties of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology and critical care. The Level II center provides trauma prevention and continuing education programs for staff and incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program.

There are currently three Level I Trauma Centers and six Level II Trauma Centers in New Jersey.

Trinitas meets American College of Surgeons (ACS) and Department of Health (DOH) trauma volume and other standards and has done so for a decade, according to Horan. “Trinitas qualifies for a Level II

Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate grand opening of a Pediatric Treatment Room Restoration of Treatment Room generously donated by the Essex County Education Association (ECEA) PRIDE in Public Education Committee

The Essex County Education Association (ECEA) PRIDE in Public Education Committee celebrated the grand opening of a newly restored Treatment Room in the Department of Pediatrics at Clara Maass Medical Center with a formal ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

During the week of October 11-15, 2017 teachers from the Essex County Education Association (ECEA) Pride in Public Education Committee generously donated time and artistic ability to renovate a treatment room at Clara Maass Medical Center. As part of the project, ECEA incorporated the ‘Dr. Suess’ theme for the enjoyment of the hospital’s young patients.

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The ECEA Pride Committee, under the leadership of Anthony Rosamilia, President and Lauren Greenfield, Chair of the PRIDE Committee, conducted an official grand opening of the newly decorated room and presented it to Clara Maass Medical Center for the treatment of the hospital’s pediatric patients.

ECEA is a team of public educators who identified an opportunity to improve the lives of children in the local community, beyond the classroom through a beautification project at Clara Maass Medical Center.

For a physician referral or more information about Clara Maass, call 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/claramaass.

trauma center designation under both American College of Surgeons (ACS) criteria and the volume level requirements of 350 cases established in New Jersey by the State Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), clearly demonstrating a pressing community need,” he said.

The Emergency Department at Trinitas recently underwent an $18.7 million expansion that nearly doubled the number of treatment rooms from 27 to 45, added three Intensive Care Unit beds, and included stateof-the art equipment including a 128-slice CT scanner.

“We already have the team in place, our facilities exceed all requirements, we see more than the required number of trauma cases, and we have all other elements of a Level II Trauma Center, but without the official designation,” Horan stated.

A final decision by the DOH is expected in February, 2018.

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The Craniofacial Center at Saint Peter’s helps real-life “Wonder” kids cope with physical, emotional challenges Positive physical outcomes for cleft palate and cranial differences are just the beginning of the transformation for young patients who benefit from The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s multidisciplinary team approach

Young patients at The Craniofacial & Neurosurgical Center know full well how August Pullman feels in the movie, Wonder, the inspiring story of a fifth-grade boy with facial differences who enters a mainstream elementary school for the first time. These young patients share many of the challenges that this fictional character faces, but they don’t have to face those difficulties alone.

They and their families are supported both medically and emotionally by a multidisciplinary team at The Craniofacial & Neurosurgical Center at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital.

“Surgery is just a part of the journey for these young patients,” said Bipin Patel, M.D., F.A.A.P., chairman, Department of Pediatrics, physician-in-chief, Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital. “Our approach is multidisciplinary, which includes a team of professionals who can address both physical and emotional aspects of the condition. We work with the children on their speech, and address any abnormalities that may interfere with their daily functioning. Importantly, we offer a kind, caring and compassionate program that helps to boost their confidence.”

The Craniofacial & Neurosurgical Center was founded in 1959 to provide much-needed medical knowledge, multidisciplinary expertise, technology and compassionate support to families who have children with clefting or other craniofacial differences. The program is recognized by the American Cleft PalateCraniofacial Association (ACPA) as a regional center providing all of the services necessary for the treatment of children. Families come to the center from throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Babies, children and adolescents who are born with these conditions are cared for by a team of specialists from medical disciplines including: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Audiologist Geneticist Prosthodontist Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon Pediatric Ophthalmologist Orthodontist Otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat) Pediatric Dentist Pediatric Neurosurgeon Pediatricians Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon Registered Nurse Speech-Language Pathologist Social Worker Genetics Rehabilitation Children and Teen Support Groups Coordinator

Luke Canna, left, with his family setting up for Christmas in North Brunswick.

“Team members have face-to-face meetings to discuss and prepare each child’s personalized treatment plan,” said Joan Rubin, B.S., R.N., Craniofacial & Neurosurgical Center Coordinator. “Every recommendation is recorded in the child’s permanent record and maintained electronically. Treatment plan recommendations are shared with parents and the child’s pediatrician and, when appropriate, shared with any other integral healthcare providers involved with the child’s care. We feel that this combined approach results in a regimen of therapy that is superior.”

Real-Life “Wonder” Patient Stories Luke Canna (age 12.5 from North Brunswick, NJ) was joyfully adopted from China by the Canna family when he was 8years old. He came for his first Craniofacial team evaluation after only two weeks in the United States, and spoke no English. The team’s audiologist spoke Mandarin and was able to welcome Luke in his native language.

Although Luke had some surgery in China, he needed additional surgeries and therapies.

“Luke’s smile can now light up the room,” according to Joan Rubin, center coordinator.

Summer Muhlenbruck (age 12 from Point Pleasant, NJ) is a twin born at 4pounds, 14ounces. The team first met her when she was just a few weeks old. She has undergone lip and palate surgeries, bone grafting, ear surgery, orthodontics, and speech therapy.

“As a preteen, Summer now has her own style; she is confident in herself and is a kind soul,” according to Joan Rubin. Summer continues her journey as endurance track runner.

Tommy Bond (age 9 from Princeton, NJ) was born with a genetic condition which is associated with a cleft lip and palate. He shares this condition with both his mother and his maternal grandmother. Tommy was first introduced to the Center when he was just a few days old to assist with his special feeding needs. Since then he has undergone multiple surgeries with another in the near future.

An Inspiring Result The movie Wonder is based on the New York Times bestseller. The book is a required read in many area elementary schools. Young patients at the Center were given a copy as part of their therapy.

Photo: courtesy of the Canna Family

“It is our hope that the movie inspires acceptance toward these young children, who only want to be like everyone else,” said Dr. Patel.

About Saint Peter’s Healthcare System Saint Peter’s Healthcare System Inc., parent company of the Saint Peter’s healthcare delivery system, is comprised of Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital and state-designated children’s hospital and regional perinatal center; Saint Peter’s Foundation, the fundraising arm of the hospital; Saint Peter’s Health and Management Services Corp., which oversees outpatient facilities, including the CARES Surgicenter and New Brunswick Cardiac Cath Lab; and Saint Peter’s Physician Associates, a network of primary and specialty care physician practices. Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical Health and Sciences. For more information about Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, please visit www.saintpetershcs.com or call 732-745-8600.

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Pioneering Cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Victor Parsonnet nominated for Induction into the 2017 New Jersey Hall of Fame

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The New Jersey Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the class of 2017 and listed Dr. Victor Parsonnet, a Newark native, on the ballot as a worthy New Jerseyan.

“We are forever indebted to Dr. Victor Parsonnet for his dedication to our patients, this community and to advancements in cardiac research. He paved the way for our current success as one of the most comprehensive cardiac programs in the country,” said Darrell K. Terry, Sr., President and CEO, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey.

The former Director of Surgery and Surgical Research at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 93-yearold Dr. Victor Parsonnet is one of 50 nominees for the New Jersey Hall of Fame Academy, Class of 2017.

A Newark native, Dr. Victor Parsonnet made his name in New Jersey and worldwide as a groundbreaking cardiac surgeon. He was a physician leader and researcher at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for more than 60 years where he performed the first heart transplants and kidney transplants in New Jersey; he implanted the first permanent pacemakers in New Jersey and the first permanent transvenous pacemakers worldwide.

In addition, he established New Jersey’s first heart transplant program. The Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant program at Newark Beth Israel just celebrated reaching a milestone 1,000 heart transplants performed, a distinction held by only 11 other hospitals nationwide.

The general public cast their vote from November 1- November 26, 2017. The individuals with the most votes in each category are automatically inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Dr. Victor Parsonnet is one of 10 finalists in the Enterprise category.

In addition to his many clinical accomplishments, Dr. Parsonnet is an avid lover of the performing arts and served as chairman of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra for 17 years. He was an early supporter of the creation of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and a pianist and avid tennis player.

Newark Beth Israel is home to one of the nation’s top five heart transplant centers, RWJBarnabas Health’s Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey’s only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program and a Valve Center that performs more cardiac valve procedures, including (TAVRs), than any other center in the state.

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Tips for a healthier holiday season from American Heart Association’s Free Healthy Holiday Eating Guide

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As we prepare to gather with family and friends this holiday season, the American Heart Association (AHA) reminds us that we can make smart recipe substitutions to keep our holiday meals—and the people we love—healthier. Over-indulging in traditional holiday foods can add extra pounds to our waistlines, and as well as too much sodium in our diets can increase our risk for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

More than 60% of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the AHA, so getting to and maintaining a healthy weight is important during the holidays and year round. The AHA recommends making small but impactful lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease and stroke, the nation’s number one and four killers. Studies show that more than 80% of heart disease can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, exercising 30 minutes most days of the week and eating a healthier diet low in fats, sodium and calories, and high in fruits, vegetables, lean meats and fish, and whole grains.

The American Heart Association says the first step is to determine your daily calorie intake with an app or online calculator, then adjust your daily calories into the healthy range. A good place to start is by eating more fruits and vegetables which are low in calories and high in nutrition.

“Many of the traditional foods served during the holidays can be healthy – the trick is to not load on the butter, sodium and sugar,” said Karen Mayo, Hudson Valley-based author, and Integrative Nutrition Drugless Practitioner, “Add color and nutrition to your plate with seasonal squash, roasted vegetables and fruit-based desserts.”

All of the holiday parties and dinners can throw off your healthy lifestyle goals. The American Heart Association is offering its annual Holiday Healthy Eating Guide to help people navigate the holiday season in a healthy way.

The 20-page free guide has tips, recipes and resources to help maintain a healthy lifestyle during the busy holiday season. The guide is available free online at www.bit.ly/AHAHolidayGuide.

Lowering sodium is important for heart, blood vessel and brain health. The AHA’s new high blood pressure guidelines reinforce the need for lower sodium in our diets to prevent high blood pressure. The new guidelines will result in nearly half of the U.S. adult population (46 percent) having high blood pressure, or hypertension, and are designed to help people address the potentially deadly condition much earlier, according to the AHA. Lifestyle changes like reducing sodium to the AHA recommended sodium intake to 1,500 mg per day, can help avoid high blood pressure. More than 75% of dietary sodium comes from processed, packaged and salty restaurant foods. Read labels and choose lower sodium products whenever possible. Learn more at www.heart.org/highbloodpressure.

Of course, exercise is critical to weight management and overall health. The AHA recommends getting 30 minutes of vigorous exercise on most days of the week. Eating more? Walk more! A brisk walk before or after meals can help burn those extra calories.

To find more simple ways you and your family can eat healthier, visit www.heart.org/healthyeating.

About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world.

We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Trinitas Regional Medical Center becomes a major New Jersey site for National Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Weight Loss Study

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is participating in a potentially groundbreaking study that investigates the impact of weight loss on breast cancer recurrence. The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) study, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, enrolls overweight and obese women with early stage breast cancer to test if weight loss can help prevent their disease from returning.

“The BWEL Study offers both preventative and curative medicine to our breast cancer survivors seeking physical fitness and wellness. It also makes a weight loss program available to our underserved community of patients that may not ordinarily have access to fitness routine,” states Michelle Cholankeril, Medical Oncologist at Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center.

“Health and wellness is a major piece of surviving cancer. This includes physical, psychosocial and economic needs of a patient post treatment. This study helps us incorporate the need for physical and mental health into our survivorship plan to make it that much more successful,” she added.

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 20% of women treated for breast cancer today experience a recurrence of the disease, with

most of those women developing metastatic breast cancer. Excess body weight has long been linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer, and growing evidence suggests that obesity is associated with poor prognosis in women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. However, despite many reports supporting a relationship between weight and breast cancer prognosis, there have been no studies examining the effect of weight loss upon the risk of breast cancer recurrence.

“The increased risk of cancer recurrence linked to excess body weight threatens to limit our progress in treating breast cancer and preventing women from dying from this disease’, says Anand Shah, Trinitas Research Associate. “If our study can show that losing weight through increasing physical activity and reducing calories improves survival rates in breast cancer, it could lead to weight loss and physical activity becoming a standard part of the treatment for millions of breast cancer patients around the world.”

If you have been diagnosed with stage II-III breast cancer within the last 12 months or have completed surgery and chemotherapy (if applicable) and are interested in participating in the Trinitas Weight Loss Study contact Anand Shah, Research Associate at (908) 994 8728.

Michelle Cholankeril, Medical Oncologist, Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation holds 17th Annual Joseph M. Sanzari Charity Motorcycle Run and Raffle Sponsored by Joseph M. Sanzari of Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc.

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Under a picturesque fall sky, hundreds of bikers lined up at Ross Dock in Fort Lee, NJ, to take part in the 17th Annual Motorcycle Run and Raffle, sponsored by Joseph M. Sanzari of Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc. This year’s event raised $720,000, making this Motorcycle Run one of the most successful to date, and bringing the total raised to more than $6 million.

“I congratulate the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation team and our good friend, Joe Sanzari, for hosting yet another successful event,” said Ihor S. Sawczuk, M.D., president of Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center. “This event gives the community the opportunity to not only enjoy a beautiful day, but also to make a difference. I am so proud of the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation team who worked so hard to make this day so memorable every year.”

Escorted by police from various towns for the 70-mile tour, the bikers rode from Ross Dock, across the George Washington Bridge to Bear Mountain, New York. They returned to Fort Lee via the Palisades Interstate Parkway.

“Our Charity Motorcycle Run and Raffle gets better and better every year,” said Joseph M. Sanzari, chair, Pascack Valley Medical Center Joint Venture Board and past chair of the Hackensack University Medical Center Board of Governors, and for which the charity run and motorcycle raffle is named. “This year, we had one of the largest groups ever participate, including 350 bikers and close to 500 participants. It really warms my heart knowing that this event brings the community together to support such a great cause.”

“This is truly one of the most popular events that we hold, and every year it seems to grow,” said Jon Fitzgerald, president and chief development officer, Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation. “The proceeds of this year’s Motorcycle Run and Raffle will benefit Emergency Mobile Services at Hackensack University Medical Center.” The day started off at Ross Dock with a special VIP event, “Breakfast with Joe.” Bikers and friends enjoyed a full breakfast menu and a chance to say “thank you” to Joe in person. After the motorcycle run, the “Party Under the Bridge” at Ross Dock began, which

From left to right: Jon Fitzgerald, president and chief development officer, Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation; Mark D. Schlesinger, M.D. chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Hackensack University Medical Center; Rosemarie J. Sorce, vice chair, Hackensack University Medical Center Board of Governors; Robert C. Garrett, co-CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health; Joseph M. Sanzari, chair, Pascack Valley Medical Center Joint Venture Board and past chair of the Hackensack University Medical Center Board of Governors; Lawrence R. Inserra Jr., chair, Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees; and Ihor S. Sawczuk, M.D., president, Hackensack University Medical Center.

included family-friendly games and plenty of food and live entertainment.

One of the highlights at the celebration included Mr. Sanzari’s

young granddaughter, Mia Sanzari, pulling the winning ticket for the 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited "Mysterious/Velocity Red," with a retail

value of $28,049. The motorcycle and helmet were donated by Joseph M. Sanzari.

To learn more, please visit www.HackensackUMC.org.

Mia Sanzari, granddaughter of Joseph M. Sanzari, pulled the winning raffle ticket for the 2017 HarleyDavidson FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited "Mysterious/Velocity Red," with a retail value of $28,049.

The motorcycle and helmet were donated by Joseph M. Sanzari.

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Event encourages diverse experts to work together for healthier communities

Hundreds of Leaders attend Virtua’s Healthcare Collaborations Summit More than 200 healthcare, business and government leaders recently took part in the third Healthcare Collaborations Summit – an innovative event hosted by Virtua.

This year’s Summit focused on social determinants of health, including food insecurity, housing, safety, behavioral health, and telemedicine. Such “social” aspects play a critical role in people’s wellbeing.

“There’s truly strength in numbers,” said Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE, President and CEO of Virtua. “As we partner and collaborate, we can pool our ideas and our resources, all in an effort to improve our community.”

Featured speakers at the Philadelphia gathering included healthcare experts from Virtua, Penn Medicine, RWJBarnabas Health, Main Line Health, Christiana Care and others. Presenters also came from Aetna, CVS Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food Bank of South Jersey, Comcast and TD Bank, among others.

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Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE (right), President and CEO of Virtua, with Summit keynote speaker James Marks, MD, MPH, Executive Vice President of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

About Virtua As one of New Jersey’s largest, non-profit health systems, Virtua provides comprehensive health care services to achieve its mission to help people be well, get well and stay well. Virtua provides services through Virtua Medical Group

with 500 physicians and other clinicians, and at its urgent care centers, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, health and wellness centers, fitness centers, home health services, long-term care and rehabilitation centers, and paramedic program. A leader in maternal and child health services, Virtua delivers nearly 8,000 babies a year.

It provides health services to 1,500 businesses, and participates in Virtua Physician Partners, a clinically integrated network of 1,000 physicians and other clinicians. Virtua is affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neuroscience and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. It employs over 9,000 and has been honored as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Delaware Valley many times since 2007. It is the recipient of a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for quality of care, and its hospitals earned straight A’s in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and the 2016 Patient Safety Award from Healthgrades. U.S. News and World Report ranked Virtua’s Mount Holly and Voorhees hospitals as High Performing Hospitals and Voorhees as a Best Regional Hospital. Virtua is also the recipient of the Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corporation.

For more information, visit www.virtua.org or www.virtuabroadcastnetwork.org.

New Brunswick Partnership selected to participate In National ‘BUILD Health Challenge’

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center to host Smoking Cessation Program

8-session program to be facilitated through the hospital’s Graf Center for Integrative Medicine

The Graf Center for Integrative Medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is offering an 8-session group smoking cessation program beginning Tuesday, January 9. Led by a licensed clinical social worker, who is certified through the American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking Program®, the program will teach individuals strategies to commit to quitting smoking; also included is guided meditation and acupuncture.

Who: Graf Center for Integrative Medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center What: 8-Session Smoking Cessation Program

Where: Graf Center for Integrative Medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center When: January 9 – February 20 (8 sessions).

All sessions run from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Registration: Pre-registration is required. Call 201-608-2377.

Cost: $20 per session, or $100 if all are purchased upfront.

The New Brunswick Healthy Housing Collaborative has been selected by a coalition of 12 funding organizations to participate in the BUILD Health Challenge, a national program that puts multi-sector community partnerships at the foundation of improving health for everyone.

The project will focus on the physical and environmental conditions that contribute to healthy housing, as well as the relationships between local community members and organizations to serve the Esperanza and Unity Square Neighborhoods in the city of New Brunswick.

New Brunswick is one of 19 communities selected to participate. BUILD awards funding, capacity building support, and access to a national peer-learning network. The program emphasizes cross-sector collaboration among local nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and public health departments to address upstream conditions that create opportunities for better health.

BUILD selected New Brunswick Healthy Housing Collaborative because of its Bold, Upstream, Integrated, Local, and Data-driven (BUILD) ideas to improve the health of its residents.

The New Brunswick Healthy Housing Collaborative is comprised of New Brunswick Tomorrow, Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. These organizations will work together, with guidance from BUILD advisers, to identify and implement innovative solutions to community challenges.

Matching funds from both hospitals, combined with BUILD’s $138,700 two-year grant, will further extend the partnership’s capacity to encourage safe and healthy housing in New Brunswick.

“We’re very excited to receive the BUILD Health award,” said Jaymie Santiago, president of New Brunswick Tomorrow. “Our New Brunswick Healthy Housing Collaborative will harness the efforts of our partners: Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the Middlesex County Office of Health Services, and others within the Healthier New Brunswick and Healthier Middlesex networks to identify and implement solutions concerning healthy housing in New Brunswick, in particular for the Unity Square and Esperanza neighborhoods.”

“We are delighted to call New Brunswick Healthy Housing Collaborative our partners in supporting communities to become healthier,” said Bob Atkins, director of New Jersey Health Initiatives, a BUILD funding partner. “The work this collaborative is doing in New Brunswick to address housing, childhood lead exposure and the environment takes the health conversation upstream and exemplifies the ambitious goal of building a Culture of Health in New Jersey and the nation.”

“Every community faces its own set of challenges and opportunities when it comes to improving the health of its residents,” said Emily Yu, executive director of the BUILD Health Challenge. “With this award, we hope to catalyze the work of New Brunswick Healthy Housing Collaborative and bring together residents and organizations from across sectors to address the root causes of health issues in New Brunswick—and ultimately transform how we think about health in America.”

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St. Joseph’s launches new brand around exciting change and development

New brand updates every component of the St. Joseph’s organization – while emphasizing the unique culture driven by an incredibly passionate team of people.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, one of New Jersey’s leading hospital and healthcare services networks, today launched a new branding initiative that includes new names, a new logo and a new tagline.

“As we transition to expanded levels of interactions and methods of care, the new brand represents the many exciting changes taking place across our organization,” says Kevin J. Slavin, President & CEO, St. Joseph’s Health. “Every aspect of St. Joseph’s is advancing into a new era of healthcare delivery, and the new logo and new names better reflect our expansion and growth as an integrated network of world-class care.”

Among the changes taking place, the parent organization St. Joseph’s Healthcare System has changed to St. Joseph’s Health. “When joined together – our many components share one focus and one purpose —the health of the patient we serve,” explains Slavin. “The new name speaks less about us and more about the individual’s health - at the center of all our efforts.”

The new branding also includes a name change for the flagship St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, now St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. “St. Joseph’s serves as a hub for medical education, research, and patient care at the university level, offering a unique setting for learning alongside leading experts in their fields and exposure to some of the most specialized care models in the nation,” adds Slavin.

In addition, St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne Township has changed to St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center. Over the past few years, St. Joseph’s has brought new and expanded services to Western Passaic County – elevating emergency medicine capabilities, opening a new state-designated stroke center, offering specialized and robotic surgery, and host of other new treatment options – all on the Wayne campus.

“Our vision for our Wayne Campus includes continued enhancements to clinical services, offering families greater access to our world-class care,” stresses Slavin. “We are also excited to start new facility design projects and renovations that will modernize and improve patient care areas across the campus.

With all this real change and progress happening, our transition from a hospital to a medical center is grounded in our new programs, our new facilities… and our exciting future.”

The health system’s long-term care facility, St. Vincent’s Healthcare & Rehab Center in Cedar Grove, is also undergoing a name change, as it too will bear the iconic brand going forward as St. Joseph’s Healthcare & Rehab Center. “We are proud of our long history and legacy as St. Vincent’s – serving our community for decades with an enviable reputation for compassionate and sensitive care,” notes Slavin. “Bringing our skilled nursing and rehab facility under our familiar and trusted brand name of St. Joseph’s speaks to our future growth in post-acute care.”

The entire branding initiative is anchored in a new tagline, It’s What’s Inside Us, to emphasize the well-known healing philosophy of care embodied by the St. Joseph’s culture.

“We are home to some of New Jersey’s leading clinical experts and specialized programs, recognized nationally and internationally,” points out Slavin. “But, it’s what’s inside us – our passion for healing… our drive for innovation… our commitment to communities … our dedication to teaching… and our respect for every individual -- that proudly sets us apart.”

The new St. Joseph’s logo is a clean, contemporary styling made up of four interlocking “Js” – from the name Joseph.

“It’s a refreshing update to our current logo, designed to reflect a deeper meaning to our many constituents,” says Lisa Brady, Chief Operating Officer, St. Joseph’s Health.

“Like building blocks, each element of the logo represents the contribution of different components of the care experience, coming together to form the organization we are today.

And, they come together to form a cross shape that pays respect and tribute to our sponsors – the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.”

St. Joseph’s Health unveiled its new brand at a series of internal events and celebrations throughout October 2017, followed by a mass marketing campaign to communities all across Northern New Jersey.

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