The following report highlights your philanthropy in action across the medical center.
2024 IN REVIEW
Board of Trustees
Carl J. Goldberg
Chair
Marc Adee
Vice Chair
Trish O’Keefe, PhD, RN
Executive Vice President
Kelly A. Frank, CPA, CGMA
Treasurer
Lori Barer Ingber, PhD
Secretary
Shawn Brennan
William D. Bruen Jr., Ex Officio
John Burke III
Paul Cain
Kathleen E. Christie
Mary V.I. Courtemanche
Robert Coyne, MD
Brandee Fetherman, MSN, RN, CENP, CCRN, Ex Officio
Harvey Gerhard, MD, Ex Officio
Christine C. Gilfillan
Deborah P. Hanson
Eugene Huang, Esq.
Walter Lewis, MD
Meghan Lyon
Thomas P. Mac Mahon
Srinivas V. Maddali
Brenda Matti-Orozco, MD, FACP
Peter McRae
Matthew Mulcahy, Ex Officio
Thomas Murphy, MD
Monique Nelson
Chirag Patel
Juliet Patsalos-Fox
Christopher Riccobono
Andrew Rooke Jr.
Kathleen Ross
Dale Scolnick, Ex Officio
J. Peter Simon
Kelly Sturman
Barbara Todd
Teresa Vega
Christopher Zipp, DO
STAFF OFFICERS
Jennifer L. Smith
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Cynthia W. O’Donnell, JD Director, Gift Planning
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Jerome* and Lorraine* Aresty
Patricia and Raymond Chambers
Robert R. and Louise* Deskovick
David J.* and Jill E.* Farris
Edward J. III and Noel K. Foley
Neil J. and Lois E. Gagnon
Joseph P.* and Marguerite* Goryeb
Carol Head*
Fred M.* II and Walker D.* Kirby
Robert P. and Barbara Luciano
Kermit R.* and Arlene Meade
Albert W.* and Katharine E.* Merck
Leslie III and Eileen Quick
Edward P. Reid*
Robert* and Alice* Rooke
Robert and Sue Sameth
William E.* and Carol G.* Simon
Norman B.* and Barbara D.*
Tomlinson
Frank E. and Mary Walsh
Louise Washington*
EMERITUS TRUSTEES
William D. Baird Jr.*
Anne DeLaney
Richard Diegnan
Dexter D. Earle*
Ames L. Filippone Jr., MD
John Gerson
Michele Hedley
J. Lloyd Huck Jr.*
Clifford L. Michel*
Richard Oths*
Grant V.S. Parr, MD
Leigh Porges
David G. Powell*
Karen A. Reilly
William W. Rooke*
Nancy S. Schaenen
Leonard J. Sichel*
John C. Stockman, MD*
Thomas Welsh
*Deceased
At Morristown Medical Center, we come together every day to provide patients and their families with the best possible outcomes.
Your philanthropy makes this possible – from groundbreaking technology to vital projects and programs. Gifts to the hospital support the initiatives that make world-class care our standard. Thank you for investing in care that changes our patients’ lives now and well into the future.”
TRISH O’KEEFE, PHD, RN President, Morristown Medical Center Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Atlantic Health System
In 2024, more than 5,000 donors came together to bring hope and healing to our communities.
Here is how your donations added up in some of our top clinical areas:
PEDIATRICS
$4,693,952 723 Donors
DENTAL
$2,102,500 4 Donors
EMERGENCY CARE
$489,142 460 Donors
ONCOLOGY
$9,653,759 493 Donors
A record-breaking $33.8M was donated to advance exceptional health care.
WOMEN’S HEALTH
$899,388 69 Donors
CARDIOVASCULAR CARE
$3,013,034 503 Donors
NEURO
$1,366,577 9 Donors
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
$770,985 73 Donors
This philanthropy has already proven transformative. It is helping to bring cutting-edge technology to Morristown Medical Center, expanding vital programs and services, funding the positions for top-notch medical professionals and promoting innovative treatments and research across the hospital.
Morristown Medical Center
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Top 50 for Cardiology, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology and High Performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
— U.S. News & World Report
1 of the World’s Best Hospitals: #47 in the United States and #1 in New Jersey
— Newsweek
6th Consecutive Designation for Nursing Excellence
#9 in the United States on the list of 2025 Best Hospitals and top 10 in New Jersey for Maternity Care, Pediatric Care, Cardiac Care and Cancer Care
— Money
It is an honor to partner with the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center team and Board of Trustees. As someone who became a donor out of gratitude for the exceptional care my wife received during her battle with cancer, I continue to be inspired by donors who commit to changing patients’ lives.”
CARL J. GOLDBERG Chair, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Board of Trustees
VITAL STATS
In 2024, your generosity helped the hospital serve patients when they needed it most. Morristown Medical Center is proud to be an integral resource for its communities.
In this landmark year of giving, your generosity is being felt far and wide across the medical center. Your contributions touch the lives of so many patients, their families and the providers who work tirelessly to provide exceptional health care. This level of philanthropy is nothing short of inspiring.”
JENNIFER L. SMITH Chief Philanthropy Officer, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center
$6,261,624 contributed to the medical center in legacy gifts.
This includes donations from the estates of Barbara and Norman Tomlinson, the Gagnon Family Foundation, Robert and Gina D’Amato, Henry Williams Trust and Marilyn C. Shulman.
25 new members were welcomed into the Myra Brookfield Legacy Circle through their commitment to benefit the hospital in their estate plans.
The Myra Brookfield Legacy Circle Advisory Council, formerly the Brookfield Legacy Society Advisory Council, helps to enrich planned giving in support of Morristown Medical Center.
The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center’s recognition program, formerly known as Courtesy Plus, has a new look, structure and name: The Giving Society at Morristown Medical Center.
As part of this update, the Brookfield Legacy Society’s change to the Myra Brookfield Legacy Circle reinforces the impact that individual donors, including those who give from their estates, like Myra Brookfield, have on the medical center’s future while honoring the generosity of our communities.
ANNUAL GIVING
4,599 donors made annual commitments under $25,000 in 2024. These gifts are helping to:
• Fund a Hologic mammography machine to meet increased screening needs with efficiency and accuracy
• Update wallpaper to provide a child-friendly healing environment in pre-operative bays
• Provide an Art Therapist in the Sameth Emergency Department’s Behavioral Health Unit to help alleviate patients’ anxiety
• Support the Advanced Practice Nurse Fellowship program’s specialized learning components
• and so much more
Additional donations come from the Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center, Henry Williams Trust and the Associate Board of Ambassadors — the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center’s next-generation volunteer leaders.
2024 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Delta Dental Center
A generous gift to endow the Dental Center from Delta Dental of New Jersey will ensure the center can perform vital dental services to underserved communities in an expanded capacity.
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center and Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc., leadership celebrate the new Delta Dental Center at Morristown Medical Center.
The Delta Dental Center at Morristown Medical Center will continue to be an essential resource for uninsured, underinsured and at-risk patients who benefit from programs like Senior Smiles, the Developmental Disabilities program, which offers highly specialized care, and the Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children program.
This endowment supports direct patient care and provides the program with longterm funding to continue its important work, from attracting and retaining top talent in the Dental Residency Program to bringing in new equipment and essential supplies and providing educational opportunities for team members.
Delta Dental Center is an essential resource for uninsured, underinsured and at-risk patients
Gastrointestinal (GI) Fellowship
The GI Fellowship trains future generations of physicians in advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, motility and general GI for emergency as well as inpatient and outpatient care.
Philanthropic support by donors like Dr. Jerrold and Marsha H. Grossman and Circulogene, among others, has helped to fund the first four fellows currently enrolled in the program. Once fully operational, the fellowship will accommodate a total of 12 fellows and will be supported through contributions to the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center and the Overlook Foundation.
of program fellows.
The current fellows have initiated weekly academic conferences, and their involvement has significantly improved response times for GI emergencies and consultation requests.
GI Fellowship program leadership pictured with the first class
Project Independence
Project Independence is designed to help patients in financial need due to catastrophic crises. Established and sustained by the William E. Simon Foundation, charitable giving allowed this relief fund, unique to Morristown Medical Center, to help 60 patients last year with mortgage bills, medical expenses, transportation costs and managing food insecurity. A total of 2,644 patients have received assistance since the start of Project Independence. The continued success of the program was made possible in part by $1 million in funding from a new boarddesignated endowment in 2023 and from gifts from the Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center, the Crimi Family Foundation, Inc., and others.
60 patients assisted through Project Independence in 2024
ICU Fund
The Jayne Family Foundation honored the medical team that cared for Dale Jayne following a motorcycle accident with a Healing Hands donation directed to support the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The foundation’s gift recognized the extraordinary care that Dale received to help him make a remarkable recovery. Support will help to sustain Morristown Medical Center’s high standard of intensive care and trauma services.
Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation
Morristown Medical Center leadership with the Gagnon Family Foundation and Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center cut the ribbon on the new Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation.
Donor support from the late Gar-Wood N. Burwell and other generous contributors modernized the Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation.
These modernization efforts include purchasing highly-advanced simulation equipment and updating facilities with various simulation rooms that mimic an operating room, intensive care room, trauma resuscitation room and a standardized patient exam room. This critical clinical training space provides a safe and controlled environment for physicians, nurses, medical students and other health professionals to practice highly advanced clinical skills without the risk of patient harm.
Dale Jayne (right) with some of the Morristown Medical Center team responsible for his day-to-day care.
Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute
Top 50 in the Nation for Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery
— U.S. News & World Report
Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services and for Coronary Interventional Procedures (2024, 2025)
— American College of Cardiology AWARDS & ACCOLADES
3-Star rating (highest possible) for patient care and outcomes in three procedures: isolated CABG, AVR + CABG, and MVRR. Among only 4% of hospitals in the US to receive three stars in AVR
— The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Transcatheter Valve
Certification; achieved by only 6% of 750+ hospitals performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
— Healthgrades
Thanks to decisive donor support, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute sets the standard for innovative heart care. Your partnership in obtaining the best resources — from equipment and programs to our talented team members — allows us to offer our patients top-tier health care.”
LINDA D. GILLAM, MD, MPH, MACC
Dorothy and Lloyd Huck Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Morristown Medical Center
Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line, Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System
EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Cardiac Ultrasound Systems
The donor-supported purchase of two Philips EPIQ CVx Echocardiography machines eases the burden of long wait times for these crucial tests and offers enhanced diagnostic solutions.
Stress EchoBed®
The Stress EchoBed® enables providers to obtain echo images during peak exercise, even on patients who are unable to use a treadmill for cardiac or orthopedic reasons.
Thanks in part to Cardiovascular Center Equipment Fund donors, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute was able to purchase Cardiac Ultrasound Systems and a Stress EchoBed®.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Atlantic Health Cardiovascular Rescue and Recovery Program
Atlantic Health System’s Cardiovascular Rescue and Recovery Program expands Morristown Medical Center’s ability to provide 24/7/365 multidisciplinary care to our most critically ill heart patients with access to world-renowned specialists and life-saving treatments through Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute.
Established in September 2021 with help from the Foundation’s community of donors, it is the first-and-only program of its kind in the state. Thanks to support from donors like the late Gar-Wood N. Burwell, Frank and Mary Walsh and James and Grace Woo in 2024, the program has continued to grow, with the Cardiogenic Shock Program serving a record number of patients and facilitating positive outcomes.
Cardiology Fellowship Program
LILLIAN ALDAIA, MD Director, Cardiology
Fellowship
Program, Morristown Medical Center
Led by Lillian Aldaia, MD, the Cardiology Fellowship Program at Morristown Medical Center’s Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute provides intensive training in the full scope of cardiovascular medicine and spans a range of inherited and acquired cardiovascular diseases.
Fellows are trained over three years in advanced imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure treatment and interventional cardiology.
Fellows have presented research at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting, the American College of Cardiology national meeting, American College of Chest Physicians, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and others. The Pester Family Fellow Endowment Fund ensures the continued success of the program.
Women’s Heart Program
The Women’s Heart Program is committed to preventing cardiovascular disease in women through all stages of life thanks to support from donors like Paul E. Cain and Catherine M. George, Barbara and Bob Luciano and others. This comprehensive program educates, screens and treats women experiencing cardiovascular symptoms or with known heart conditions. The Women’s Heart Program team will present at the leading annual conference in the field of Cardio-Obstetrics in 2025 — the Ninth International Congress on Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy.
Patient Spotlight
Donor contributions support vital programs like the Women’s Heart Program, which played an important role in Maura Sommer’s diagnosis and recovery from a rare heart condition.
Maura, a lawyer and mother of three, had two heart attacks by age 48 before she was referred to Amy Ahnert, MD, who meticulously investigated her health history and ran the correct tests to uncover the rare, but manageable, heart condition Maura had been living with undiagnosed. Today, Maura is confident in her health thanks to the diligent care she received.
AMY AHNERT, MD
Medical Director, Women’s Heart Program, Morristown Medical Center
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence
MATTHEW MARTINEZ, MD, FACC
Director, Atlantic Health System Sports Cardiology, Morristown Medical Center
Director, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Morristown Medical Center
With donor contributions, including significant gifts from Jonathan Dietz, Mark and Sharon Newman, Jonathan and Stacey Seligson and Glenn and Marcie Yarnis, the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Program continues to grow in all areas of clinical care. In 2024, the program helped 50 percent more patients and expanded options for cardiac imaging, surgical and interventional cardiology and managing heart rhythm abnormalities. Donations will also help provide an Advanced Practice Nurse to manage research projects and a geneticist who can help patients with HCM and other heart abnormalities navigate treatment options. Matthew Martinez, MD, continues to represent the program on a national stage through his expertise and treatment of conditions of high-profile athletes and innovative research.
50% more HCM patients served in 2024
Advanced Interventional Cardiac Fellowship
JORDAN G. SAFIRSTEIN, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Program Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Morristown Medical Center
This one-year Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, funded by Yvonne Previdi and other generous contributors, is for a clinician intending to become a sub-specialist in treating patients with coronary artery disease. Donor contributions support the interventional cardiology fellow as they participate in various advanced interventional procedures. Additionally, this fellow often serves as the point person for acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock cases, and is often one of the first physicians to see and evaluate critically ill patients who require life-saving interventional therapies.
Advanced Fellowship in Echocardiography
The Advanced Fellowship in Echocardiography, made possible through philanthropy from Robert and Carol Henry and other generous contributors, trains cardiologists in advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques.
Fellows learn how to acquire and interpret cardiovascular MRI, cardiac CT, cardiac PET and structural echocardiographic techniques and they also gain experience managing the CT and MRI labs. The fellowship cultivates expert cardiovascular imagers who will become leaders in the field, and it contributes to talent retention.
Scan the QR code for more information. FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Learn more about donor impact on Cardiovascular Care at Morristown Medical Center.
Carol G. Simon Cancer Center
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Lead affiliate of the only New Jersey-based National Community Oncology Research Program designated by the National Cancer Institute
— National Cancer Institute
Best Regional Hospital, high performing in colon cancer surgery and leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma
— U.S. News & World Report
Reaccreditation in recognition of high-quality, patient-centered cancer care
— American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
High performing in gynecological cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery and prostate cancer surgery
— U.S. News & World Report
Ranked #40 in the country & top two in NJ for Cancer care
— Money
In 2024, the enormous support you showed in bringing proton therapy to Carol G. Simon Cancer Center will transform lives next year and well into the future. Your generosity is helping to further cutting-edge technology, programs, research opportunities and clinical trials that allow our team to provide the best patient-centric care possible.”
ERIC D. WHITMAN, MD, FACS
System Medical Director, Atlantic Health System Cancer Care
Principal Investigator, Atlantic Health Cancer Consortium Community Oncology Research Program
Director, Atlantic Melanoma Center
EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHT
Hologic Mammography Machine
Thanks to philanthropy from Eva J. Cantor, Esq., and Richard and Poppy Segal, Morristown Medical Center purchased a stateof-the-art 3D mammography unit for the Carol W. and Julius A. Rippel Breast Center to increase the number of screenings by 20 percent in the first two years of use alone.
This technology is better at detecting cancer and reducing falsepositive results, so the exponential growth in screening demands will be met with accuracy and care.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Nurse Navigator for Women’s Cancer
The Nurse Navigator for Women’s Cancer, whose position is donor-funded, uses extensive knowledge of gynecologic cancer and support resources to be a patient advocate, providing individualized care to each patient from the time of diagnosis through survivorship. These services are available to all gynecologic patients at Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, with no fees or medical insurance required.
Breast Cancer Social Worker
The breast cancer social worker – a position made possible by a generous donation from CGSCC Philanthropy Council member Gita Rothschild-Berry – provides psychosocial support to patients and families with breast cancer diagnosis. They assess patient and family needs, develop a comprehensive care plan, connect patients and families to individual and group psychoeducational support programs and provide short term counseling and referrals to community resources. This team member also collaborates with other departments on breast cancer awareness and education.
FEATURED CAMPAIGN
Proton Therapy Center
In 2024, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center’s donors put resounding support behind bringing proton therapy to Morristown Medical Center when they met the $12.5 million goal to ensure the MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System™ is available to cancer patients.
This state-of-the-art technology allows for precise targeting that significantly enhances patient comfort and treatment outcomes. Proton therapy is particularly beneficial for patients with head and neck cancer, brain tumors, liver and lung cancer and tumors in children, as it reduces collateral damage to surrounding structures. Proton therapy will be available at Morristown Medical Center in 2026.
$12.5M+ donated in just a few months to reach the project’s goal
Leadership giving comes from:
Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust
The Ferreira Family
Gagnon Family Foundation
The Carl J. Goldberg Family Charitable Fund
Robert and Catherine Tafaro
Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center
Additional generous support comes from:
The Hampshire Foundation
The Douglas M. Noble Family Foundation and many others
2025 Mansion in May: Wildfair
The Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center has named the Proton Therapy Center at Carol G. Simon Cancer Center the beneficiary of its 2025 Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens. This signature event takes place every other year and provides a significant source of support for philanthropic initiatives at Morristown Medical Center. Learn more at mansioninmay.org.
Photo Credit: Heather Swartz
Integrative Medicine Oncology Inpatient Fund
The integrative medicine inpatient program, one of the largest in the country, expanded services into the inpatient cancer unit to allow for continuity of patient care and reduce the stress and anxiety related to hospitalization and a cancer diagnosis.
Patients who receive integrative medicine treatment have a reduction of 40 percent or more in their anxiety, pain and nausea. Thanks to Linda Spohler and other thoughtful donors, this program offers services such as massage, energy work, art therapy, music therapy, spiritual care and nutritional consultations.
Atlantic Cancer Research Institute Fund
Generous funding from Grace and James Woo is supporting the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute (ACRI) fund, which will further the development of a core research facility and program led by Morristown Medical Center oncology specialists. The research supported by this fund will leverage the unique specialty focuses of Morristown Medical Center physicians, especially in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including gastric and pancreatic cancer, melanoma/skin cancers, gynecologic cancers, leukemia/lymphoma, head/neck cancers and sarcomas.
Cancer Center for Research Fund
With funding from donors such as the Estate of Marilyn C. Shulman, Morristown Medical Center’s Oncology Research Department is advancing several physician-initiated trials, supporting an Ovarian Screening Trial with MD Anderson Cancer Center and working to meet the growing need for expanded access and compassionate use products in cancer care.
Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Clinical Trial
Funding from 2024 will support a Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Clinical Trial, which is a three-year pilot research project that will use biomarkers to determine the presence of cancer or evaluate risk in addition to CT scans, MRIs and advanced endoscopy. Donations will cover imaging as well as salaries for research team members.
Learn more about donor impact on Cancer Care at Morristown Medical Center.
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Goryeb Children’s Hospital
Support from the Goryeb Philanthropy Council and our community of donors helps to advance educational needs and enhance programs critical to pediatric care.
The Center of Excellence Fund for Goryeb Children’s Hospital also addresses the unique needs of young patients and their families. Donor funding supports patient education, enhances clinical programs and improves Goryeb’s child-friendly facilities, specialized staff and the latest medical equipment. 94
Children’s health and well-being are at the center of everything we do. Your contributions help to offer them the very best care we can provide through top-notch expertise, equipment and treatments our teams deploy with utmost compassion. When families face times of uncertainty, we are committed to understanding their needs and putting our exceptional resources at their disposal.”
BETH C. NATT, MD, MPH, MBA Chair, Pediatrics, Goryeb Children’s Hospital
Medical Director, Pediatric Service Line, Atlantic Health System
SPOTLIGHT: D’AMATO FAMILY
Long-time Morristown Medical Center volunteers and donors Robert and Gina D’Amato are supporting a hospital initiative that helps young patients with serious illnesses and their families.
Robert experienced first-hand the effects that chronic illnesses have on young people and their families when his brother was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition in college. This inspired the D’Amato family to help expand a vital pediatric palliative care program at Morristown Medical Center that keeps patients and their families at the heart of individualized care plans. The program will grow to include a new board-certified physician specializing in pediatric and adult palliative medicine, a social worker who can provide support for patients and family members in addition to helping to navigate resources, and an administrative team member who will meet the needs that increased patient volumes generate.
EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHT
MRI Goggles
Generous donor contributions purchased two new CinemaVision 20/20 systems for pediatric patient comfort and entertainment during an MRI at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.
This innovative tool helps patients to access a variety of calming videos and music, and also allows for two-way communication between the patient and the MRI technician during scans.
DONOR
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Palliative Care for Pediatric Patients
BRENDA MATTI-OROZCO, MD
Chief, Division of General, Internal and Palliative Medicine
Director, Nancy and Skippy Weinstein Inpatient and Palliative Care Center, Morristown Medical Center
Donors like Guy and Denise Apicella, the Caruso Family Foundation, Inc., Robert and Gina D’Amato, Donald and Frances MacMaster and many others contributed more than $1.17 million to expand palliative care specific to pediatric patients’ needs.
This comprehensive, family-centered care relies upon interdisciplinary collaboration to improve the quality of life for children with life-threatening conditions and that of their families.
$1.17M+ contributed to expand palliative care for pediatric patients
Hersh Fetal Center
A $2.5 million grant from the Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation facilitated the creation of the Hersh Fetal Center, which will offer highly advanced diagnostic technologies for women and their unborn children in high-risk pregnancies.
This will elevate the cutting-edge treatments in maternal-fetal medicine and touch countless lives in the years to come. The new Hersh Fetal Center will open in 2025.
Collaborative Care Model for Pediatric Behavioral Health
Atlantic Behavioral Health at Morristown Medical Center and Goryeb Children’s Hospital offer a cutting-edge Collaborative Care model that provides behavioral health services to children and adolescents during their visit with a pediatrician so they can be evaluated and treated for a mental health concern.
Thanks to the philanthropy of the Louise Washington Charitable Trust, Andrew and Kerri Price, the Ranger Family Foundation and others, this model will continue to ensure that both the physical and psychological needs of young patients are met, as mental health is essential to a child’s overall health and well-being.
grant facilitated the
$2.5M
creation of the Hersh Fetal Center
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
CHRISTOPHER J. LAWLOR, MD
Medical Director, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology for the Valerie Fund Children’s Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital
The Valerie Fund Children’s Center
Established in 1999, the Valerie Fund Children’s Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital provides personalized, comprehensive medical care to children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders. With ongoing support from the nonprofit Valerie Fund in 2024, the center continued its work in the Child Life Program, integrative medicine, social work, mental health counseling and dietary assistance to help patients and families remain strong and resilient throughout their journey.
Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy Service and Pharmacist
Pediatric cancer can be very complex to treat. Donors have responded to the need to create a pediatric hematology and oncology pharmacy service dedicated exclusively to young cancer patients. Funding supports a board-certified pediatric oncology pharmacist specially trained to identify the proper therapy and optimal dosage for each patient, reduce side effects and minimize the late effects of treatment. This pharmacist will hold bedside consultations and maintain open communication with children and their families during every step of treatment.
Child Development and Autism Center
Last year, donor funding helped support several vital programs at the Child Development and Autism Center:
Child Development/Autism Center Social Skills Group
Children and teens with autism and related developmental disabilities often struggle with making friends, maintaining friendships, understanding social rules and cues, taking others' perspectives, and conversing with others. Social skills groups are designed to assist these patients in learning the rules of social situations and practice them in a supportive environment.
Child Life Activity/Equipment Fund
Child Life Specialists focus on keeping young patients calm and distracted during their stay. Donor support helps to purchase stress balls, playing cards, crayons, educational toys, Xboxes, games and Netflix streaming accounts for each patient room, providing many hours of fun and distraction critical to their quality of life during treatment and recovery.
The Child Life team receiving Morristown Medical Center’s Extraordinary Caring Award.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program
Seeded by more than $2.24 million in donor contributions, the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program at Morristown Medical Center trains the next generation of pediatric sub-specialists to care for our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
This rigorous ACGME-accredited fellowship program includes three fellow positions – one for each training year. Over three years, fellows gain expertise and skills in clinical care, medical education and research.
Josephine Miller, MD, was selected as the first fellow in the program and has been named the Larry Skolnick Fellow in honor of Lawrence M. Skolnick, MD, the first director of Neonatology for Morristown Medical Center. The program continues to receive annual support from a generous endowment in his name.
Calling All Kids
Philanthropy has played a significant role in the incredible growth and popularity of the Calling All Kids Storytime® Network at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, a premier healing service of the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC). By enabling new content and programs and helping pediatric patients find laughter and distraction with each other through creating television shows and other mixed media arts projects, children needing services at Goryeb Children’s Hospital can find a way back to being kids again. The program receives ongoing support from WAMMC’s Calling All Grandparents Endowment which is supported by Kathleen E. Christie, among other donors.
In September 2024, the Maoli Charitable Foundation hosted a Celebrity Classic Car Show to benefit Calling All Kids Storytime® Network, raising $250,000. This generous donation is helping Calling All Kids continue to bring smiles to children and families who rely on Goryeb Children’s Hospital for their care.
Left to right: Gerri Kling, foundation officer, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center; Cathy O’Neal, vice president, healing services, Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center; Donna Marki, chief acquisitions officer, Celebrity Classic Cars/ Celebrity Motor Cars, LLC; Suzanne Ruffo, executive producer, Calling All Kids; Tom Maoli, president and CEO, Celebrity Motor Cars, LLC, and Real Estate Opportunity Investments, LLC; Bernadette Kopec, executive assistant, Celebrity Motor Cars, LLC; and Joanna Wright, MHA, MBA, FACHE, executive director of Women’s and Children’s Services, Atlantic Health System
FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Pediatric Cardiology
Children’s Heart Center
Philanthropy from the Tina and Richard V. Carolan Foundation is bringing a new Philips EPIQ CVx echocardiogram machine to Goryeb Children’s Hospital. This technology offers state-of-the-art imaging and sharper, enhanced information for diagnostic purposes.
Patient Spotlight
For 14-year-old Jake S., donor support meant life-saving care when he needed it most. When he was struck in the chest by a baseball during a local game, his heart stopped, and he was taken to Morristown Medical Center where the medical team took immediate action to ensure his full recovery.
His mother, Marissa, recalls that “nurses, aides, doctors, and specialists all worked together” on Jake’s rare condition while ensuring his comfort. “We will forever be grateful for the unparalleled care he received.”
Goryeb Playroom Renovation
Donor funding is helping to update the playroom on the pediatric inpatient unit to be more accessible to open play and will allow for more flexible use of the space.
Pediatric Neurology
BERNARD MARIA, MD
Medical Director, Pediatric Neurology, Morristown Medical Center
Philanthropy from Eva J. Cantor, Esq., provided funding for a pediatric social work position to meet the growing need for additional support for the pediatric neurology population, which is at an increased risk of developing mental health conditions associated with the stress and trauma of chronic disease and/or disability.
Social work support will enhance the quality of care, adherence to medical plans and follow-ups and will allow providers to focus on medical care.
Learn more about donor impact on Pediatrics at Morristown Medical Center.
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Jake and his family
Sameth Emergency Department
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Level I Regional Trauma Center
— American College of Surgeons
Level II Trauma Center
— State of New Jersey
The Sameth Emergency Department at Morristown Medical Center, a designated Level I Regional Trauma Center, provides urgent, life-saving care, as well as state-ofthe-art evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for the most critical patient cases.
Emergencies can happen at any time and can come in many forms. When patients turn to us for help, we know that every second counts and that a quick, accurate response makes all the difference. With your support, we have built a first-rate emergency care team that approaches highrisk situations with the confidence and exceptional tools that our patients rely on.”
DAN WIENER, MD Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, Sameth Emergency Department, Morristown Medical Center
EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHT
Specialized Support Room in the Emergency Department
Donor funding is supporting the renovation of a specialized support room that will provide a quiet, private treatment area to assist with the medical and emotional needs of patients experiencing pregnancy loss or complications, or victims of a physical or sexual assault. Improvements include new flooring, wallcovering, guest seating, and equipment that the sexual assault nurse examiner or attending physician will use. New supplies and updated furnishings will create an environment of safety, comfort and confidentiality conducive to a positive healing experience.
FUND HIGHLIGHTS
General Emergency Department Fund and Emergency Department Undesignated Fund
Generous donations facilitated critical equipment purchases for the Sameth Emergency Department, including a Stryker LIFEPAK 15 V4+ monitor/defibrillator, 20 Butterfly iQ3™ ultrasound devices, 32 QinFlow fluid warmers, Mindray TE X Ultrasound Systems and 30 Privatel TVs. This equipment elevates patient quality of care and comfort.
Pediatric Emergency Department Fund
The new Gagnon Children’s Emergency Department features a separate entrance for pediatric patients and an expanded behavioral health unit. There is now a dedicated ambulance entrance for pediatric patients, as well as a separate pediatric exterior vestibule and walk-in entrance. The Pediatric Day Hospital and Sleep Center have been relocated to a new, modern space on the second floor of Goryeb Children’s Hospital. These updates are ensuring that pediatric patients receive the specialized care and attention critical to the positive outcomes Morristown Medical Center patients expect.
FEATURED CAMPAIGN
Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care
Celebrating Donor Impact on Emergency Care Expansion and Modernization
Thanks to the generosity of our community, more than $13 million was donated in just two years to grow our state-of-the-art facilities at the Sameth Emergency Department at Morristown Medical Center and Gagnon Children’s Emergency Department at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.
Bill Marino, chair of the Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care, provided extraordinary leadership throughout this vital project.
WILLIAM MARINO
Chair, Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care
$13M+
donated for emergency care expansion & modernization
Leadership giving comes from:
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Apicella
Louise T. Barbieri, MD
Noreen and William Beaman
Boye Foundation
The D’Aloia Family Foundation
Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust
DeLuca Family Foundation
John and Sheridan Greeniaus
The Head Family
Charitable Foundation
The Healthcare Foundation of NJ
Michele and David Hedley
Ann K. Kirby Foundation
The F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.
Donald and Frances MacMaster
The Maoli Family
Paula and Bill Marino
The MCJ Amelior Foundation
MetLife Foundation
New York Jets Foundation
Priti and Chirag Patel
Richard and Poppy Segal
Spohler Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Allan W. Staats
Paul and Kelly Sturman
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Walsh Jr. Zotec Foundation
And many others
The new Gagnon Children’s Emergency Department opened in 2023.
Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic
More than $363,600 was raised during the Fourth Annual Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic on October 21, 2024, at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ. More than 110 golfers participated in the annual event. Proceeds from the outing benefit the Campaign for Building Excellence in Emergency Care to expand and modernize the Sameth Emergency Department.
The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Golf Classic was sponsored in part by the New York Jets Foundation, Atlantic Health System, Paula and Bill Marino, Open Road Auto Group and Zotec Partners. The campaign’s chair, Bill Marino, also served as member sponsor for the outing for the fourth year. We thank all our sponsors, players and donors for their generosity.
In 2024, the new Adult Behavioral Health Treatment Zone opened, ensuring that patients facing mental health challenges have the space and services for excellent outcomes.
A new Adult General Treatment Zone is also operational, providing specialized care for patients with varying acuity levels.
The final phase of construction includes an additional Adult Treatment Zone, the modernization of the Emergency Intake/ Low-Acuity Area and modifications to the High-Acuity Zone, enhancing our capacity to address critical medical needs while focusing on patients’ well-being and comfort.
Learn more about donor impact on Emergency Care at Morristown Medical Center. Scan the QR code for more information.
Left to right: Ray Fochesto, Trish O’ Keefe, PhD, RN, president, Morristown Medical Center, senior vice president and chief nurse executive, Atlantic Health System, Michelle Jewell, and Will Murphy
Orthopedics
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Ranked 1 of the 50 Best Hospitals in the U.S. for Orthopedics
— U.S. News & World Report
High Performing in Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement Surgeries
— U.S. News & World Report
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement Award™
— Healthgrades
Among Top 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs
— Becker’s Hospital Review
Morristown Medical Center is among the best hospitals in the nation for orthopedics, with notable awards and recognition for knee and joint replacement that reflect its commitment to excellence and innovation.
Thanks to the donor community, our team can remain focused on our patients and their families during challenging times of treatment and surgery. We take pride in communicating with patients every step of the way to provide the best outcomes and to ensure that patients feel empathy and excellence in the care they receive.”
GEORGE S. NASEEF, III, MD Interim Chair, Department of Orthopedics, Morristown Medical Center
EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHT
Low-dose Imaging System
In 2024, a generous pledge from the Douglas M. Noble Family Foundation was completed to help purchase a low-dose imaging system that allows pediatric patients to undergo diagnostic imaging in less than 20 seconds, while remaining standing. This innovative technology will provide highly detailed images of the spine, hips and legs and deliver two to three times less radiation than a computed X-ray and 20 times less than a standard CT. Reducing radiation exposure is critical, especially for children with orthopedic cancer or spinal deformities like scoliosis who receive numerous X-rays to monitor disease progression.
The addition of this leading-edge technology will make Goryeb Children’s Hospital and Morristown Medical Center one of few locations in the Tri-state area to make the EOS Imaging System available to patients.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Christie Family Orthopedic Residency Program
Formally established in 2023 through a transformational donation from Kathy Christie, this program produces physicians that are clinically expert in the field of orthopedic surgery and possess habits of lifelong learning to build upon their knowledge, skills and professionalism.
The second class of Christie Family Orthopedic Residents started in July 2024 and are benefitting from a comprehensive teaching schedule with weekly didactic learning, conferences and visiting professor rotations.
Learn more about donor impact on Orthopedics at Morristown Medical Center.
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Kathleen E. Christie
Behavioral Health
With a team of highly-trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and licensed clinicians, Atlantic Behavioral Health at Morristown Medical Center provides a collaborative and comprehensive treatment approach that addresses health holistically.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our high-performing behavioral health team is able to expand vital resources for patients facing mental health challenges. The comprehensive, evidence-based, and team-based care we provide ensures that all patients receive personalized attention to meet their specific needs.”
ELANA MONCHAR, MD Chair, Department of Psychiatry for Morristown Medical Center
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Behavioral Health Assessment Center
Thanks to generous donor support from the Gagnon Family Foundation and others, the newly relocated and expanded Behavioral Health Assessment Center at Morristown Medical Center will open at 65 Madison Avenue in 2025.
This larger facility continues to provide patients with essential access to same-day or next-day mental health services, with enhanced privacy and convenience.
Art Therapy in the Psychiatric Emergency Department
Morristown Medical Center's art therapist works with patients in the Sameth Emergency Department's Behavioral Health Unit to help manage agitation, alleviate anxiety and prevent escalating behaviors through artmaking.
This approach complements traditional medical treatments, making patients in acute distress more open to care. The program relies entirely on philanthropy for support.
Collaborative Care
In the Collaborative Care model, adult and pediatric patients are screened for depression and anxiety by a behavioral health clinician during their appointment with an Atlantic Medical Group primary care physician. If a patient tests positive for these conditions, they have access to various services provided by a behavioral health specialist on-site during their visit. This innovative care model is currently available in six Atlantic Medical Group practices and will expand to additional locations.
True North Veteran’s Support Fund
Atlantic Health System’s True North initiative offers mental health outreach services for at-risk veterans in northern New Jersey.
Established in 2017, the program is made possible by the support of donors, including the Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation. This unique care program integrates behavioral health interventions with other therapies to assess, treat, and support the psychosocial needs of veterans in our communities.
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
HELP is a program designed to address delirium that often occurs in hospitalized older patients. Delirium is characterized by significant confusion, inattention and a decline in functioning. Fortunately, this condition can be prevented or mitigated through protocols like HELP, which offers bedside interventions to keep older patients mentally and functionally engaged.
HELP was implemented at Morristown Medical Center thanks to a generous seed grant from the Marion E. C. Walls Trust, which continues to support the program, along with other kind donors and an endowment fund. The program is available throughout the hospital and provided over 1,400 patient interventions in 2024.
1,400+ patient interventions through HELP in 2024
Inpatient Alcohol and Substance Abuse Fund
In 2017, Morristown Medical Center launched this vital inpatient program with seed funding from the Walls Trust, which continues to support it.
Under this protocol, an advanced practice nurse and consulting psychiatrist screen medical and surgical inpatients for substance misuse, assess the severity, initiate treatment and coordinate care before discharge.
A significant enhancement has been the Benzo-Sparing Protocol for alcohol withdrawal, which reduces reliance on benzodiazepines — traditionally used for this purpose — by using gabapentin instead. Gabapentin manages withdrawal more effectively and reduces cravings.
Learn more about donor impact on
Behavioral Health at Morristown Medical Center.
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Geriatrics
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
High Performing in Geriatrics; Top 50 Hospitals for Geriatrics
— U.S. News & World Report
“Exemplar” Status
— Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE)
Morristown Medical Center is recognized nationally for its specialized services for the aging population and has also been designated a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) hospital with “Exemplar” status.
Our clinical team’s commitment to offering excellent care for older adults is strengthened by devoted donors who help us to advance comprehensive geriatric medicine offerings and education.”
KEERTI SHARMA, MD Chief, Geriatrics, Morristown Medical Center Program Director, Geriatrics Fellowship Program, Morristown Medical Center
FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Geriatric Medicine Center of Excellence Fund
With philanthropic support, the Geriatrics Center of Excellence, Morristown Medical Center has been designated a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) hospital with “Exemplar” status and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top hospital nationwide for geriatrics. The medical center continues to increase geriatric medicine offerings and provides exceptional care for older adults in our community.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Center for Caregiver Training and Education
More than 140 community members participated in The Bill and Nancy Conger Art of Caregiving Series, which is a five-part educational series taught by the interdisciplinary geriatrics team at Morristown Memorial Center that supports and educates caregivers in their role of helping an aged loved one.
140+ community members participated in The Bill and Nancy Conger Art of Caregiving Series
The Caregiver Training Lab, Gerry’s Apartment, in our Geriatric Assessment Center, includes a model bath, kitchen, bedroom, assistive equipment and common home environment adaptations that can help improve independence and home safety for an older adult. For a nominal fee, caregivers can make an appointment to meet with a Certified Home Health Aide and Licensed Social Worker for personalized guidance, including learning hands-on care techniques, caregiving strategies and resources for support. In addition to family caregiver training sessions, the lab is used to educate medical students, residents and nurses.
Geriatrics Fellowship Program
The donor-funded Geriatrics Fellowship Program at Morristown Medical Center is a comprehensive one-year program for physicians trained in internal or family medicine to gain expertise in assessing, treating and managing geriatric patients in all clinical settings — including office-based care, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
The program graduates one to two fellows each year. Since the program’s formation in 2016, Atlantic Health System and Atlantic Medical Group have retained six of nine program graduates. In 2024, one donor-supported fellow completed training and is now practicing within Atlantic Medical Group/ Atlantic Health System. The Geriatrics Fellowship Program also has the highest retention rate of graduates within the last five years of all Atlantic Health System’s Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited training programs, and 100 percent of graduates have passed their geriatrics board exam to achieve board certification.
100% of graduates have achieved board certification
Neurology & Neurosurgery
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
High-Performing in Neurology and Neurosurgery
— U.S. News & World Report
High-Performing in Stroke Procedures and Services
— U.S. News & World Report
Morristown Medical Center’s multidisciplinary team is committed to providing comprehensive care and innovative treatments that advance neurologic and epilepsy care.
We are fortunate to have a donor community that helps us sustain the highest level of care for patients with neurological disorders who require surgical treatment. Our team keeps patients and their families at the center of treatment services.”
YARON MOSHEL, MD Chair, Department, Neurosurgery, Morristown Medical Center
Medical Director, Neurosurgery, Atlantic Health System
Neurological conditions are complex and require a specialized team. Donor support helps our highlytrained team to continue offering expert care to our patients in need of treatment for brain, spine and nervous system disorders.”
EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Zeiss Kinevo® 900 Robotic Visualization System
The Zeiss Visualization System will help to treat an increasing number of patients, including those with complex neurosurgical cases with maximum precision.
Medtronic O-Arm
The Medtronic O-Arm imaging technology enhances patient outcomes, safety and precision during complicated neurosurgical procedures.
Generous support from the F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. and a $1 million+ contribution from Brian and Mary Murphy enabled the purchase of a second Zeiss Kinevo® 900 Robotic Visualization System and a Medtronic O-Arm for Neurosurgery for Morristown Medical Center.
Brian and Mary Murphy meet with neurology, neurosurgery and surgical leadership to view the new donor-funded Medtronic O-Arm.
KIWON LEE, MD Chair, Department of Neurology, Morristown Medical Center
FUND HIGHLIGHT
Darren Siker Adult Epilepsy Program Fund
Morristown Medical Center’s multidisciplinary team provides advanced care for patients with a seizure disorder.
Established in 2023 with a generous donation from Trish O’Keefe, PhD, RN, in honor of her late husband, the Darren Siker Adult Epilepsy Program Fund continues to drive crucial program growth, enabling the medical center to provide the highest level of care possible for this important patient population. With ongoing philanthropy, the fund will help create a dedicated unit for Inpatient Epilepsy Care, staffed by a specialized team.
The late Darren Siker
Nursing
6th Consecutive Designation for Nursing Excellence
— Magnet Recognition Program® AWARDS & ACCOLADES
A longstanding Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence, Morristown Medical Center is committed to elevating patient care by empowering its front line to excel. Its nurses foster a culture of growth and compassion.
Supported by generous donors and fueled by a sixth Magnet® designation in 2024, Morristown Medical Center’s elite nurses embody clinical excellence. Through contributions to the Nursing Center of Excellence fund, philanthropy helps the medical center’s nursing team continue to develop a cutting-edge department focused on creating a nursing workforce of the future.
Nurses at Morristown Medical Center continue to nurture our patients throughout their unique health journeys while providing the highest form of clinical care and empathy. Donor support helped the nursing team to achieve an outstanding sixth Magnet® designation in 2024, ensuring that we remain one of the nation’s best hospitals for innovation and patient-centered care.”
BRANDEE FETHERMAN, MSN, RN, CENP, CCRN Chief Nursing Officer, Morristown Medical Center
FUND HIGHLIGHT
Dexter D. Earle Critical Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Fellowship Fund
Made possible by a generous donation from the Earle family in memory of former Foundation and Atlantic Health System Board Chair Dexter Earle, the Dexter D. Earle Critical Care APN Fellowship Fund was established in 2021 to support the ongoing pursuit of patient-centered, quality care at Morristown Medical Center.
In 2022, Program Manager Jodi Galesi, DNP, RN, APN-C, joined the team. In 2024, nine APN Fellows participated in the program. To date, 20 APN fellows are participating in or have completed the program. The program has expanded its placements to critical care areas at the hospital, including Medical/Surgical Step Down, Cardiac Step Down and Cardiology with plans to continue expanding to other clinical specialties. The APN Fellowship has earned accreditation with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APPFA) program, signifying the program’s excellence in transitioning APNs to practice.
20 APN fellows are participating in or have completed the program
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Women's Association for Morristown Medical Center Scholarship Endowment
WAMMC’s Scholarship Program, established in 1957, supports the staff at Morristown Medical Center by granting scholarships to hospital nurses and team members pursuing careers in the health care field. WAMMC Scholarship recipients are chosen based on applicants demonstrating extraordinary care and service to patients, their peers, colleagues and the community.
In 2024, WAMMC’s Scholarship Awards Committee granted $50,000 in scholarships to 25 team members working toward a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Two of the recipients were supported by donations made from the Women’s Association’s Cromwell Olive Twig.
$50,000 in scholarships to 25 team members
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Fellowship
Morristown Medical Center also offers a comprehensive training program for APNs to learn and earn certification to perform bedside ultrasound for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Made possible by the generosity of the medical center’s donor community, APN Fellows attended Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training, hands-on learning and certification for 35 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This training allows APPs to use advanced diagnostic ultrasonography to quickly diagnose and aid in the assessment of critically ill patients.
The Morristown Medical Center Department of Nursing also provided its first annual APN Bootcamp, a three-day event with 20 participants and 15 presenters featuring acute care learning opportunities, interactive simulation sessions and mock patient scenarios.
Dick, Jackie and Kim Deskovick Joint Faculty Nurse Educator Program
Created in 2023 with philanthropy from the Deskovick family, the program has taught over 60 ABSN and BSN students and has hired six nurses with advanced degrees, each with respective clinical expertise in pediatrics, the pediatric emergency department, mother-baby and labor and delivery.
60 ABSN and BSN students have completed the program
In 2024, this team continued to create an immersive education model for student nurses during their clinical rotations and identify students interested in working at the hospital after graduation. At the same time, they help seasoned Morristown Medical Center nurses further develop their practice skills and, through this mentorship and collaboration, help to boost a sense of personal accomplishment while mitigating stress and emotional burnout.
Nursing Professional Development Program
In January 2024, Morristown Medical Center was redesignated as a Magnet® hospital for the sixth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Thereafter, Morristown Medical Center nurses attended the ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference®. This program also helps to fund nurse extern and Dedicated Education Unit programs to support continued teaching and hands-on learning.
Women’s Health
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
High Performing in Maternity Care and Gynecological Cancer Surgery
— U.S. News & World Report
Best Hospitals for Obstetrics & Gynecology
— U.S. News & World Report
#4 Hospital in the U.S. for Maternity Care, HighestRanked in NJ
— Money
Supported by the Women’s Health Philanthropy Council and our community of donors, Morristown Medical Center’s team of board-certified specialists provide comprehensive care for women, with nationally-recognized programs in maternity care, obstetrics and gynecology.
The Obstetrics and Gynecology team focuses on providing the highest level of care and coordination for our patients. Your philanthropy helps us to offer these critical services to so many women in the community, including those who are underserved or underinsured.”
CARLOS W. BENITO, MD Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morristown Medical Center
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Fourth Stage of Pregnancy Program
Thanks to generous donations from the Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center and others, this program is improving postpartum medical support.
The Women’s Association raised $150,000 at their Ode to Color event hosted at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, NJ to benefit postpartum health. This generous donation will help the Women’s Health team to help at-risk, underserved women in the community and to enable a smooth healthcare transition from pregnancy to postpartum.
$150,000 raised to benefit postpartum health at the Ode to Color event
Women’s Health Fund
Donor contributions to the Women’s Health Fund in 2024 will provide funding for the future purchase of the PeriWatch Vigilance, an automated maternal-fetal early warning system. This artificial intelligence-based system improves the care and outcomes of both mother and baby by supporting clinical decision-making and safety during labor and delivery. It uses AI and analytical techniques to continuously monitor maternal vital signs and other clinical data to identify potential issues and abnormalities earlier, consistently and quickly for faster intervention. Early intervention enables clinicians to reduce avoidable fetal neurologic injuries and pregnancy-related deaths.
Women’s Clinic Fund
The Women’s Clinic at Morristown Medical Center provides the highest level of obstetric, gynecological and prenatal care for women who lack access to these health services due to insurance or economic circumstances. It is a full-service charity care program that offers comprehensive medical services to underserved women of all ages at no cost.
Women’s Clinic Fund initiatives at Morristown Medical Center are made possible through the support of the DeLuca Family Foundation, Courtney and Richard Stieglitz, the Women’s Health Philanthropy Council and many others.
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