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WELCOME LETTER
from Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey's Healthy Together:COVID-19
Staying Healthy Together F or all of us who call New Jersey home, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a sobering reality. Every one of us has been aff ected in some way, and some have lost loved ones. To them, we extend our sincerest condolences.
Th roughout these extraordinary months, New Jerseyans have come together to encourage each other and the hospitals that care for their communities. At RWJBarnabas Health, we truly have been inspired by the support we’ve received, and off er our heartfelt thanks for every donation and card, and for the countless other gestures of caring.
Most of all, of course, we wish to express our gratitude to our amazing staff — doctors and nurses caring for patients; hospital workers in the offi ces and on the fl oors; researchers seeking a cure and a vaccine; those charged with carrying out demanding new cleaning procedures; and those who have quickly adapted our facilities to care for COVID-19 patients.
Now, it’s important to look ahead and begin caring for ourselves again. During the height of the pandemic, many people delayed getting healthcare—a choice that can have devastating consequences. Please rest assured that we’ve gone above and beyond all the measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and other national and regional experts to keep everyone in our facilities safe.
At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, we never stopped caring for you and your loved ones. Th roughout this pandemic, we continued to deliver babies and provide prenatal services, pediatric care, urgent and emergency medical care. Now that we have turned the corner, we must remain steadfast in our eff orts to stop the spread. We have implemented social distancing rules throughout the hospital, universal masking and COVID-19 screening of all visitors, patients and employees. In addition, hospital-grade HEPA fi lters and ultraviolet technology ensure a clean and safe facility for all of our patients.
We look forward to supporting your good health in whatever way we can. Welcome back.
Yours in good health,
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER EARNS ACCOLADES Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (NBI) continues to be recognized for excellence in delivery of care. Recent accolades include:
• WORLD’S BEST HOSPITAL: NBI has again been named one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek magazine. NBI ranked among the top 250 hospitals in the U.S., and is one of only fi ve New Jersey hospitals on this prestigious list.
• “A” FOR SAFETY: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey has again been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Score rating by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofi t run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefi ts . The Spring 2020 scores mark NBI’s fourth consecutive “A” rating in a row. An “A” grade demonstrates the commitment and intentional focus on safety and quality by all physicians and employees. This achievement recognizes the highest-quality care for our patients and their families every day.
BARRY H. OSTROWSKY
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
DARRELL K. TERRY, SR.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF NEW JERSEY
201 Lyons Ave. at Osborne Terrace, Newark, NJ 07112
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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. For more information, see link on our home page at www.rwjbh.org/newarkbeth. NBI cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. ATENCIÓN: Si usted habla español, servicios de asistencia lingüística, de forma gratuita, están disponibles para usted. Llame al 973.926.7000. NBI konfòm ak lwa sou dwa sivil federal ki aplikab yo e li pa fè diskriminasyon sou baz ras, koulè, peyi orijin, laj, enfi mite oswa sèks. ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 973.926.7000.
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2. WELCOME LETTER.
A community update from our CEOs.
4. HEROES WORK HERE.
We’re beyond grateful for the incredible work of our teams on the COVID-19 front lines.
6. DONORS ARE HEROES,
TOO. A sampling of the valuable—and much appreciated—support we’ve received during the pandemic.
9. STAYING STRONG WHILE
SOCIAL DISTANCING. Simple steps can help you regain a feeling of control.
10. 6 QUESTIONS ABOUT TELEMEDICINE, ANSWERED.
You don’t have to be a technology whiz to have a video visit with your doctor.
12. CLINICAL TRIALS: WHAT EVERY CANCER PATIENT
SHOULD KNOW. Trials offer patients a chance to benefit from the latest treatment.
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14. NEW WAYS TO LEAD IN CANCER TREATMENT.
Collaboration and innovation are driving a new era in oncology.
15. ADVANCED OPTIONS FOR TREATING AUTISM.
Telehealth services and intensive treatments offer new help.
16. POWER PARTNERSHIPS.
Working together to help make New Jersey healthier.
17. YOUR SUPPORT SUSTAINS
US. Communities have stepped up for their local hospitals—and you can still help.
18. ‘WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM HAVING
COVID-19.’ A seasoned nurse and educator gains new insights from her illness.
20. SAFE AND SOUND IN
THE E.D. Rigorous procedures ensure the safety of Emergency Department patients and staff.
22. WELCOME BACK!
COVID-19 testing of staff and patients, extreme cleaning and many other measures make our facilities safe for care.
