Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
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(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Atlantic Ambulance and Practice Associates Medical Group | Atlantic Ambulance is a Box 9 organization. It receives more than 33 1/3% of its support from activities related to it's exempt functions and no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated income from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1995. Practice Associates Medical Group (PAMG) is a Box 11 organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in Section 509(a)(1) or Section 509(a)(2). PAMG is a type 1 organization and is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or Section 509(a)(2). PAMG did not receive a written determination letter from the IRS that it is Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization. Since August 17, 2006, PAMG has not accepted any gift or contribution from (i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii) and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization. (ii)A family member of a person described in (i) above. (iii) 35% controlled entity of a person in (i) or (ii) above. PAMG provided support to AHS Hospital Corp-Morrsitown Division (EIN #52-1958352)during 2015 in the amount of $7,704,327. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 | The Organization's Group 990 tax return consists of the following three exempt organizations comprising of a total of 43 voting trustees: 1. AHS Hospital Corp. This organization primarily consists of major health care programs for four hospitals and its supporting administrative functions. It comprises the majority of Atlantic Health Care System's resources in terms of operational, financial and management decision making. Twelve (12) of the twenty (20) voting trustees are deemed to be independent in conjunction with IRS guidance. 2. Atlantic Ambulance This organization is comprised primarily of ambulance transportation for emergency medical services. Due to the rather small operations, all nine (9) of its voting trustees represent management employees from an affiliated organization (AHS Hospital Corp). As a result, the nine trustees are deemed not to be independent. 3. Practice Associates Medical Group This organization consists of a physician group providing physician programs. All of its fifteen (15) voting trustees are physicians and are generally affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Inc. either through employment or by practice leasing agreements. As a result, thirteen (13) of the voting trustees are deemed not to be independent. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | As per the by-laws, each of the entities has one "member", that being Atlantic Health System, Inc. There are no other members or classes of membership whatsoever as indicated in the by-laws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Atlantic Health System, Inc. is the only "member" which wholly owns each of the entities. As a result, Atlantic Health System, Inc. may elect the members of the governing bodies for each of the entities. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Atlantic Health System, Inc. is the only "member" which wholly owns each of the entities. As a result, Atlantic Health System, Inc. approves the decisions of the governing bodies. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | The 2015 IRS 990 was distributed to Senior Management and the Board of Trustees for their review. Any comments were addressed accordingly. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | We require disclosure of potential conflicts. This policy governs all personnel at Atlantic, including Board Members. Additionally, the Board Committee members must fill out annual disclosures with specific questions regarding potential conflicts. For potential conflicts involving employees, conflicts involving business relationships require prior disclosure and approval by the Compliance Officer (General Counsel). Conflicts involving Board members require approval from the Compliance Officer and the head of the Audit Committee, who may refer those conflicts to the Compliance Committee of the Board. Restrictions are fact-dependent, but may include recusal from deliberations regarding subject matter affected by the conflict. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | A review of officer compensation by an independent 3rd party (Mercer)is completed every year. The most recent survey was conducted in 2015. Officers include President and CEO AHS; SVP Chief Financial & Administrative Officer; VP Legal Affairs & General Counsel; SVP Quality & Chief Medical & Academic Officer, AHS; VP Government Affairs; Chief Information Officer; VP AHS & President OMS; VP AHS & President MMC; VP AHS & President CMC; VP AHS & President NMC; SVP, System & Network Planning & Business Development; SVP, Physician Enterprise & President, AMG; VP, President ACO; VP, Clinical Intelligence; VP, Marketing & Communications; VP, Compliance & Audit. On behalf of Atlantic Health, Mercer conducts an annual total compensation survey based on appropriate comparability data for like positions in like organizations. The results of the survey are presented to the Executive Compensation Committee of the board which documents the findings and recommendations in committee minutes. Compensation for key physicians is determined by soliciting salary data from 3 to 4 published sources. These salary recommendations are then reviewed with the MD Contract Committee and approved by the Physician Compensation Committee of the board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 | Currently each site of the organization retains copies of the filed IRS 990 for the last three years and IRS Form 1023 with the most senior management's assistant. Public disclosure of these IRS 990's can be made at any time at each of the organization's sites. In addition, the 990 is posted on the website "www.foundationcenter.org and "guidestar.org". |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The organization does not currently make it's financial statements open to public disclosure but the statement of financial position is available by accessing the Form 990. The governing documents and conflict of interest polices are not currently made available to the public. |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 9: | Government grants used for capital purchases 70,452. Change in funded status of benefit plans -29,803,638. Contributions 31,440,951. Donations 805,144. |
| Morristown Medical Center - Service Programs | - Diabetes Education for College of St.Elizabeth Dietetic Interns - Provides annual education on diabetes management, broadens the educational foundation of dietetic interns. - 2015 Screenings and Education Paid by Underserved Grant - Lectures on: Cholesterol, BP, Glucose, Bone Density, Respiratory, BMI, A1C, and health education. - 3rd Annual Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Symposium - Symposium for individuals and their families who are at risk for hereditary cancer, educate individuals regarding their risks, options for management, sharing of results to children and family members. - A1C - Provides education on healthy behaviors and risks concerning A1C. - Alzheimer's Association Young Onset Caregiver's Support - Alzheimer's Support Group that helps to provides emotional and educational support to community members with early onset of Dementia (Alzheimer's Disease), their caregivers and families. - Amputee Walking School at Atlantic Rehabilitation (Morristown) - Atlantic Rehabilitation, in conjunction with Next Step Orthopedics, hosts an all day Amputee Walking School for lower extremity amputees three times per year. The program includes education as well as exercise programming to help amputees walk, run and exercise better. The program is also open to amputee family members. Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants attend to provide their expertise. - Atlantic Healthy Schools Goryeb Children's Hospital - Atlantic Healthy Schools is working to create healthier places for our young people to learn and grow. Using "Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model developed by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the CDC, we recognize that school health has many, multifaceted components. A partnership approach to school health will allow us to share best practices and outcomes, as well as support each other along this continuing journey. - Atlantic Healthy Schools MMC - Atlantic Healthy Schools is working to create healthier places for our young people to learn and grow. Using "Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model developed by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the CDC, we recognize that school health has many, multifaceted components. A partnership approach to school health will allow us to share best practices and outcomes, as well as support each other along this continuing journey. - Blood Pressure Screenings - Measurement of blood pressure in individuals and health education based on findings. Provide the community with an opportunity to learn about their health status and to improve it or take action based on results and health education provided. - Body Fat/BMI - To provide the community with the opportunity to learn their body mass index by using mathematical calculations of height and weight either with BMI measurement chart or using the body fat action and to take action based on results and health education provided. - Bone Density Screenings - Taking ultrasound measurement of bone density status screening for high risk or at risk adults,to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about their health status and to improve it or take action based on results and health education provided. - Cancer Center Activities 2015 - The staff perform other outreach, education and community liaison duties on behalf of the Cancer Center. The staff participate in Health Fairs, ACS, County Cancer Coalition and Komen activities, "Cancer of the Month". To provide opportunities for the Cancer Center to benefit from the Morris County and Atlantic Health Service Area contacts already established by the NJCEED staff. To provide an opportunity outside of the NJCEED Grant work, for outreach, education and community contacts which may benefit the mission of the Cancer Center. To provide the opportunity for NJCEED staff to participate in enhancement of MMH Cancer Center related educational programs, celebrations with patients, and other Cancer Center activities. - Caregiver Educational Series - Educational and Support Program for caregivers of Older Adults in the community, held monthlywith presentation on specific topic, Q & A. Educational opportunity to help caregivers of older adults gain knowledge about programs in the community, entitlements, home care services and other concerns related caring for an aging individual. Also, to provide support to caregivers and families coping with the stressors related to caring for an older adult. - Carotid Artery Bruit Exam - Community members provided carotid artery bruit exam to prevent strokes, heart attacks and other cardio diseases. - Child Development Center COPY - To provide information on best practices and peer support. - Cholesterol Screenings - To provide the community with an opportunity to learn about their health status and to improve it or to take action based on results and health education provided. Cholesterol screening includes health education and measurement of total cholesterol and TC/HDL ratio as well as blood pressure and glucose levels. -College of Saint Elizabeth Health Fair - To educate the community at this health fair about type 1 and type 2 diabetes and how to manage these diseases. Free health screenings are available for cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose. Additional educational resources are provided about health and wellness and fitness programs. - Community Benefit Activities - Time and effort spent planning activities. - Community Hope Wellness Fair - To provide program information and resources concerning mental health illness and substance abuse to individuals with mental illness, their family members and caregivers. Health fair and educational forum geared toward promoting wellness and recovery for health care professionals, individuals with mental illness, their family members and caregivers. - Community workshop 'Basic Rights in Special Education' - Workshop provided in Spanish for Spanish speaking parents of children with special needs. Also provides families with information about special education law and process to enable parents to successfully advocate for appropriate services for their children. - DDC Out Reach Services - Provides various services to the community based on need. - Dermascan - Screening using a facial scanner to view sun damage. Also, education on skin protection and skin self exam. - Development Disability Center - Provides services for women with developmental disabilities. - Diabetes Education - Group lectures provided to community organizations about the management of type 2 diabetes with healthy eating. - Diabetes Screenings - To provide the community with an opportunity to learn their health status and to improve it or take action based on results from glucose screening using Accu check inform monitor and health education provided. - Diabetes Support Group Type 1 - Provide an environment which facilitates discussion and education related to living with Type 1 diabetes. - Diabetes Support Group Type 2 - Diabetes Support Groups for patients with Type 2 Diabetes, quarterly sessions. - Diabetes Workshop - To raise awareness about type 1 and type 2 diabetes and educate the community about the management of the diseases, along with healthy eating habits, exercise tips and how to make better lifestyle choices and maintain a healthy life balance (physical, emotional, mental). - Dietetic Interns - To improve knowledge and experience of future health professionals. - E Z Detect Kits - Educate the public on colon cancer, colon cancer screening and to assist them to identify any occult blood in their stool. - Family Counseling & Guidance Program gym scholarships - Family Counseling & Guidance (FC&G) program at MMC's Family Health Center provides health education, fitness and psychosocial services for underserved, at risk families living in and around Morristown. MMC Family Health Center is a clinic for underprivileged individuals in the community where many patients have chronic health conditions and 33% of children seen there are obese or overweight and need to improve their overall general health by losing weight and getting fit. -Family Counseling &Guidance Program Family Year Long Support Group - Family Counseling & Guidance (FC&G) program provides health education, fitness and psychosocial services for underserved, at risk families in & around Morristown. Parents and children participating in this program become part of a healthy lifestyle year long educational support group. FC&G empowers parents to develop autonomy by participating in monthly group meetings and activities. |
| Morristown Medical Center - Service Programs | - Family Counseling Guidance Program Visit to Grow It Green Morristown - Family Counseling & Guidance (FC&G) program visit Grow It Green Morristown once a year to learn about fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy lifestyle year long educational support group. Families can return throughout summer to receive free vegetables. Grow It Green Morristown focuses on building community through collaborative projects centered around food, education and shared outdoor spaces. Grow It Green provides an educational opportunity for children to make healthier eating choices. - Financial Contributions to the Community - Financial Contributions to the Community - Flu Vaccine Clinic - Administration of influenza vaccine to public and private school staff. Planning, organization, and administration provided by community health staff for corporate health. - Healthy Aging Program - Education and outreach for seniors & caregivers. - Healthy Communities Planning and Development - To identify vulnerable populations and implement innovative and evidence based place based initiatives to minimize avoidable injury, illness and hospitalization. In 2014, a new Community Health signature program was developed to help the underserved population. - Healthy Communities MMC - To identify vulnerable populations and implement innovative and evidence based place based initiatives to minimize avoidable injury, illness and hospitalization - Heart Rate - Cardiovascular disease prevention. - HIV Counseling and Testing - Provide free anonymous/confidential HIV Antibody Testing, Counseling and Referrals and treatment as needed. The Counseling, Testing and Referral site will test for HIV a minimum of 1000 individuals in any of the following at risk behaviors for HIV: injecting drugs and sharing needles; having sex with injecting drug users; sex in exchange for drugs or money; having sex with an HIV+ person; sex with men who have sex with men; having a partner of unknown HIV status and having a current STD diagnosis. - Integrative Medicine Community Lectures - Community lectures given by the Medical Director of Integrative Medicine. To educate the community and healthcare personnel on integrative medicine techniques, stress reduction, and self care. - Interfaith Food Pantry. Annual fundraiser - Interfaith Food Pantry annual fundraiser to support efforts of this organization which helps to provide food items to needy Morris County residents. - Internal Medicine Faculty Associates - Diabetes Eye and Dental Screening - IP Bike Rodeo - A mobile event that teaches children safe cycling while riding their bike. Helmets are provided for those who do not have one. - IP Booster Seat Assessment - An interactive program for Kindergarten students that educates them on booster seat use. If a child does not have a Booster Seat, we provide one for them. - IP Car Care Maintenance Drive Safe - This program is geared toward college students. A car care maintenance kit is given as a tool to encourage conversation on safe driving habits. - IP Car Fit - This Senior Driving Program allows seniors to be evaluated for proper fit in their automobile. Recommendations to improve vision, use of seat belts and proper seating are all discussed individually with Car Fit techs. - IP Car seat inspection station - We run 2 car seat inspection stations that are open for 6 days a month to provide free car seat inspections by certified techs. - IP CPS Introduction - An interactive program designed to inform parents and caregivers the 4 steps to car seat safety -IP CPS Tech Class - A 32 hour class that enables interested community members the opportunity to become certified car seat technicians. -IP Distracted Driving - An interactive exhibit on distracted driving for ages. - IP Dont Leave Your Kid Alone - Community exhibit on the hazards of leaving a child in a closed car - IP Every 15 Minutes - A program designed to highlight the issues associated with Teen MVC. - IP Home Safety - A program designed to highlight the issues associated with home safety. - IP NNJ Safe Kids Safe Communities General Meeting - Meetings to keep kids safe - IP Safe Summer Presentation - PP presentation on having a safe summer. - IP Sport Safety Injury Prevention - - Interactive sport safety exhibit / presentation for students K 12. - IP Teen Driving - Presentation highlighting the issues concerning teen driving. Share the Keys -IP Water Safety PFD open water - An interactive program with multiple stations highlighting safety near open water. Each child receives a PFD. - IP Who we are? - An introduction to the trauma & injury prevention service at MMH and how our injury prevention calition's work. - IP WTW Pedestrian Safety - Pedestrian Safety Program for elementary school children - Kid Fit Program - Outreach Education and Community liaison for program activities to educate the community on childhood obesity. for caregivers who want to learn more about what to expect during different stages of the disease and how to prepare for the many changes that will inevitably occur. - Male Caregiver Support Group - Provide support to male caregivers, run by a male volunteer. - Mended Hearts Support Group - Cardiovascular survivors and caregiver support groups that meets one time a month with a guest speaker on cardiovascular health. - Mental Health Fair at St. Elizabeth College - Health fair provided to college students to help them learn how to manage stress, prevent negative stress levels and learn what mental health resources are available to them when feeling overwhelmed. Learn how to prevent chronic stress and avoid serious health problems, including high blood pressure, autoimmune illnesses, digestive issues, depression and anxiety. - Mentorship for MSW Graduate Student Full Year - Provide internship opportunity for one second year MSW graduate student for full academic year (September to May) at the David and Joan Powell Center for Healthy Aging and Geriatric Assessment Center at MMC. - Morristown Annual Community Health Day - Morristown Medical Center is again pleased to work with our community partners to provide our residents with free health screenings. Free health screenings available for families include: hearing, vision, foot, olesterol, osteoporosis, oral and prostate cancer, autism and children's dental. Additional educational resources are provided to the community on health and wellness and fitness programs. - National Congenital Cardiac Defect Awareness Day - Annual event to bring together families affected by congenital heart defects (CHD). Provide psychosocial support to parents, socialization for children with CHD and increase community awareness. Neurodiagnostic Student Clinical Rotations -MMC - Neurodiagnostic students are allowed to learn clinical skills under the supervision of an instructor. Clinical rotation of neurodiagnostic students. - New Vitality Senior Fitness Class - Chair exercises for the 65 plus population. Light weights, beach balls and resistance bands used. Small class setting and release needed to participate. - Newborn Classes - Infant care and safety classes provided to parents. - NJ Interagency Council on Osteoporosis (NJ Dept of Human Services) - Bi yearly attendance to this state wide council committee meeting. The council members consist of different professionals that address the needs of individuals with or at risk for osteoporosis. - NJCEED Cancer Grant Education - Cancer Education provided in Morris County under the NJCEED Grant for the underserved, uninsured multicultural minority community. Education will focus upon breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer awareness, prevention and access to screening services under the NJCEED Grant. - NJCEED Cancer Grant Outreach - Provides to the underserved, uninsured multicultural minority community in Morris County, not a formal educational group. Discussion will focus upon what the NJCEED CANCER GRANT has to offer in breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancer screening, distribution of NJCEED flier with clinic phone numbers for all counties. Additional distribution of cancer awareness literature. |
| Morristown Medical Center - Service Programs | - NJCEED Cancer Grant Screening - Men's and Women's Cancer Screenings offered at MMH throughout the year. Men's are in Men's Cancer Center 4 times a year in the evening, with MMH Urology staff doing a DRE after a PSA blood test is drawn. Women's are in the Women's Cancer Center in the evening, with breast exam, and Pap Test by MMH staff NP, or Nurse Midwife. If 40 and older, they receive an appointment for a mammogram. Men and women age 50 and older receive a colorectal cancer screening kit to do at home and instructions to send back the Results Card. All of these screenings are free under the NJCEED Grant for qualifying at the 250% Poverty Level, being a Morris County resident, and having no health insurance. - Patient and Family Education Center - Patient Education Center for seniors, caregivers, professionals, students and community members where individuals can request handout materials, books and DVD's on loan to review at home. - Increase awareness of issues facing the aging population and caregivers. - Pediatric Outreach Education in Community - Programs throughout the year to provide education to the community on various pediatric topics. - Perinatal classes - Registration to Parent Education classes is waived for Health Start patients. - Project Fit America - The Community Health Committee at MMH funds this fitness program to improve the cardiovascular fitness of children. - Project Healthy Bones - A 24 week exercise and education program for people who are at risk or have osteoporosis. - Project Healthy Bones (PHB) Lead Coordinator Training Workshop - 2 day training for individuals interested in becoming Lead Coordinator for PHB. Lead Coordinators recruit and train Peer Leaders to lead the class, market and oversee the program in the community and collect and submit data. - Project Healthy Bones class Newton - A 24 week education and exercise program for people who are at risk or have osteoporosis. Place: First Baptist Church in Newton, NJ. - Project Independence - Grants are given to individuals that have a temporary financial need. - Public Forum Many Faces of Recovery: Creative Express - Morris County Mental Health Substance Abuse Advisory Board is hosting this annual public forum to seek input and public comment on services and unmet needs in order to strengthen the county's services, and agency and government officials will be on hand to address the public's questions and comments. - Resolve Through Sharing Bereavement Support Group - Bereavement Support Group for couples dealing with loss and grief in pregnancy and the death of an expected child. - SART/SANE program - Provide care for those individuals who present with a complaint of alleged sexual assault by the sexual assault nurse examiner (forensic nurse) free of charge. Care provided is a medical screening exam, evidence collection, treatment of injuries, potential infection & prevention of pregnancy, psychosocial support, & law enforcement support. - Senior Outreach - Attend Senior Healthfairs to provide educational materials. - Skin Cancer Screening - Participants have whole body screening by a board certified dermatologist. Education provided on skin cancer prevention and sun safety. - Sports Health Community Fitness - The initiative of offering adult fitness opportunities is to give the community greater access to fitness programs to aide in Atlantic Health System's mission to "Empower our Community to be the Healthiest in the Nation". -Sports Health Medical Lecture Series - This series is broken into two semesters with 12 15 lectures in each semester. This series is open to all medical professionals (other than ASH employees). The lecture topics are medically focused with concentration in Radiology, preventative care and rehabilitation. Each lecture is worth 2 credits. Credits are awarded free of charge. Breakfast is provided free of charge. 12 Physicians are mandated to speak. Guest speakers yield a honorarium. Because ASH offers this series free of charge to ALL attendees there are annual charges for CME credits as well as the leg work that has to go into submitting each attendees credits, per lecture attended.- Sports Health Medical Services - 23 Sports Fellows, attending Physician, Physician Assistant provide community athletic competitions with Emergency care services on event day free of charge. - Sports Health Workshops - Atlantic Sports Health professionals conduct workshops open to but not limited to various athletic groups in the community. Attendees are educated on injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, sports performance, etc. Each category is typically broken down into separate workshops. - Stroke Awareness Lectures - MMC - Community activities to educate community members on stroke symptoms and what to do in the event of a stroke emergency. - Stroke Support Group - Conduct support group meetings for Stroke survivors and significant others to help improve the quality of life after a stroke, to educate individuals about available support services, and to support people going through the recovery process. - Stroke Support Group at Atlantic Rehabilitation - Conduct support group meetings for stroke survivors, significant others and caregivers to help improve the quality of life after a stroke, to educate individuals about available support services, and to support people going through the recovery process. - Stroke Survivor Education Lecture - Stroke Survivor educates groups about the sign and symptoms and what the road to recovery is all about. - Tea and Talk - Tea and talk with senior citizens to provide information and resources where to seek treatment for mental health illness, including depression, stress, anxiety grief and suicide. - TeenHealthFX.com - Interactive website for teens. - Urogynecology Outreach - Lectures by physicians in the area of urogynecology. - Wellness Lectures - Community lectures given to education the public on aspects of nutrition, stress management, and exercise to maintain or attain optimal health. - Westside Dance Group - Group of 14 girls performed for one hour for AR patients. - Wheel of Health Education - Make Health Education fun by spinning the wheel of health. 12 categories of health related questions and answers. -William Paterson University Interns - The MMH Department of Community Health is an internship site for students in the William Paterson University Dept. of Public Health. They spend 480 hours leaning to develop and increase their competencies as health educators. - Women's Health Lecture - Community health lectures on various women's health topics. - Writing Grant Proposals - Staff of Health Foundation involved in getting grants for projects that support the community. |
| Overlook Medical Center - Service Programs | - Alcoholism Awareness Month 2015 - Increase awaremess of alcoholism and of our Chemical Dependency program at Overlook Medical Center/ Seniors at the Senior Housing, Summit NJ - Amputee Walking School - Advanced Gait Training and Running Program for lower extremity amputees. To educate the participants in the dynamics of the artificial devices used as well as to demonstrate approaches for improved functionality in daily life. - Bereavement Support Groups - An hour and a half support group over a 6 week period offered to grieving persons in the community. - Blood Pressure Screenings - Perform blood pressure screenings at health fairs in the communities of Essex, Morris, and Union counties. To identify seniors with un diagnosed hypertension -Breast Cancer - Discussion based on peer support groups concerning breast cancer or breast cancer patient education. - Breastfeeding Support Group - Support Group to provide support and education to breastfeeding mothers and babies. -Cancer Survivors Dinner - Food Services hosted a dinner and night of activities to celebrate community members who survived cancer. -Careers in Healthcare Fair - To educate students about health care careers, with the goal of having more of them enter health care for their career. -Community Health Committee - To provide grants to community organizations to address health needs. -Community Health Planning - To estimate time for planning and follow up of programs in the community -Day of Hope Symposium for Parkinson's disease - To provide information regarding Parkinson's disease resources. -Day of Hope: Living Well with Parkinson's & Alzheimers Disease - Event for patients, care partners and community members to come together and learn about new research and to receive inspiration and information on helpful resources. Focus on Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease, and how to live well with these health conditions -Diabetes Eye and Dental Screening - To screen for retinopathy and dental needs in the diabetic population. -Diabetes Group Visits - Encourage exercise program which not only benefits weight loss, but also diabetes control and muscle strength. - End of Life Education - To discuss principles of hospice care, insurance coverage of hospice and advance directives and need for discussion. Goal is for the Community to be better educated about options for end of life care. -Epilepsy Curry School - Educational training session for physicians to understand how to interpret and utilize MEG recording held in conjunction with Elekta (application vendor). -Epilepsy Neuroscience Symposium - Provide full day symposium on epilepsy to healthcare technologists. -Financial Contributions to the Community - Financial Contributions to the Community concerning Substance Use/Abuse. -Flu Clinic - Home Care nurses assist in providing flu vaccines in the community. - Flu Vaccines - Community Health Nurses administer flu vaccines in the community. - Golf Outing - Injury prevention and improve knowledge of proper stretching techniques. Physical Therapy staff assisted participants with stretching exercises at events for injury prevention. -Grief and Bereavement - Presentation to professionals and community about normal grieving issues. This goal is to educate individuals and professionals about the normal grieving process and resources that can help. -Health Education in community - Education on various healthcare topics to the community. -Health Fair - Provides educational materials and discussions held with community members about home health care services, including nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and assistance with daily living activities. To identify and address the health needs of the community. -Healthy Avenues Van - Goal of health promotion using support vehicle used for screenings and education. -Heart Walk - Community event with cardiac education. -Hospice Education - One hour educational classes to multiple community groups about hospice care. -Introduction to Mindfulness for clinicians - To reduce stress and improve skills for employees of Jewish Family Service, Union County, Elizabeth NJ. -Introduction to Mindfulness for Millburn Township, NJ 2015 - Stress reduction for township employees. -Linden Police & Firemen Overview of Addiction and Treatment - To inform the officers and firemen on addiction and treatment. -May is Mental Health Month 2015 - To instruct staff, visitors and patients on different forms of Mental Health. -Medicare coverage for home health and hospice - Provide one hour seminar about what Medicare covers if one needs home care or hospice care. -Mental Health Awareness to Veterans - To bring awareness of Mental Health to veterans. -Mental Illness Awareness Week Depression Screening 2015 -To call attention to the illness of depression on a national level. To educate the public about its symptoms and effective treatments, offer individuals the opportunity to be screened for depression, and connect those in need of treatment to the mental health care system. -Mindful Leadership 2015 - To reduce stress and improve skills in Mental Health field. -Mindful Leadership Conference - To reduce stress, improve leadership qualities in mental health field. -Mindfulness Skills for Pain, Illness and Depression 2015 - The goal is to reduce depression, improve symptoms. -Mindfulness Skills for Parkinson's Disease and caregivers 2015 - To reduce stress of Parkinson's disease. -Movement Disorders community lectures - The Movement Disorders team at Overlook Medical Center provides a variety of community educational presentations and discussions with the community throughout the year. -Movement Disorders sponsorships - The Movement Disorders program at OMC sponsors a variety of community initiatives. -MS Support Group - Program provides emotional and educational support to MS patients and their caregivers. Support MS patients and their caregivers in a forum where they can express experiences and concerns. -Neurodiagnostic Student Clinical Rotations - Neurodiagnostic students are allowed to learn clinical skills under the supervision of an instructor. -Neuroscience Institute Annual Nursing Symposium - To provide education for professional nurses (RN), clinical nurse specialists (CNS), nursing researchers, nurse practitioners (NP) and student nurses in the field of neuroscience and promote current best practices. Program lectures cover topics related to evidence based practices in the care of the neuroscience patient population. -Neuroscience Lectures - To educate the community and healthcare professional groups about neuroscience, nervous system disease and treatment options. -Neuroscience Symposia Annual Stroke Conference - Full day symposium to provide physicians and other healthcare professionals with the essentials for a successful integrated approach to stroke care. A multidisciplinary panel of experts to present talks covering the continuum of stroke management, from prevention to stroke recovery and rehabilitation. -NJCEED - To provide cervical (PAP SMEAR) and breast screenings at no cost. -NJHC - Time spent working on NJHC and the HNA. -OMC Atlantic Healthy Schools - Atlantic Healthy Schools, part of the Atlantic Center for Population Health Sciences, is a collaborative project that brings together health care professionals and members of school communities with the goal of improving the health of all students. |
| Overlook Medical Center - Service Programs | -OMC Healthy Communities - To identify vulnerable populations and implement innovative and evidence based place based initiatives to minimize avoidable injury, illness and hospitalization. -OMC New Vitality - New Vitality is a health and wellness program tailored to meet the needs of today's adults 65 and over. -Overlook View Community Publication - Custom publication promoting Atlantic Health's physicians, programs and service lines. The material talks to the community with patient testimonials serviced at Overlook Medical Center. -Post Treatment Support Group - An open support group for patients who have completed their cancer treatment. -Primary Progressive Aphasia Support Group - To give those with PPA strategies to maximize their communicative potential and support family members. -Project Fit America OMC - The Community Health Committee at MMH funds this fitness program to improve the cardiovascular fitness of children. It creates opportunities for children to be active, fit and healthy as part of the everyday school experience. -Public Health Nurse at Summit Health Department - Public Health Nurse is employed by Overlook Hospital and reports to Community Health. Her duties include health services and nurse services to the town of Summit. -Relay for Life Survivor's Celebration - Reception to celebrate cancer survivorship. -Seniors and Mental Health 2015 - To inform seniors at the Summit Senior Housing on mental health. -Seniors and Mindfulness 2015 - Mindfulness practice just like the body needs regular rest, so too does the mind. -St. Helen's Church Westfield, NJ - To teach others on how to deal with stress during a loss -Stroke Education for Healthcare Providers - Stroke education provided at various locations for healthcare providers, including nursing homes, EMS, nursing and inpatient units. To provide basic stroke education increasing awareness on stroke symptoms, what to do if you witness a stroke and potential treatments. -Stroke Support Group - Program provides emotional and educational support to stroke survivors and their caregivers. Support stroke survivors and their caregivers in a forum where they can express experiences and concerns. -Summit Speech School - Review charts and school policies. -Walk From Obesity - To make the community aware of the effort to combat obesity. -Weight Loss Surgery Options Seminar - In depth review of bariatric surgery procedures and the program provided by New Jersey Bariatric Center and Medical Director of the Bariatric Program at OMC: Dr. Ajay Goyal and his partners Drs. Glenn Forrester, Angela Jack Glasnapp and Leigh Montes. -Weight Loss Surgery Seminar - To provide patients and the community with an opportunity to learn about surgical options for obesity and improve their life and take action based on the health education provided. |
| Newton Medical Center - Service Programs | -Affordable Care Act Insurance Sign Ups - To assist with ACA sign-ups. -Altitude - Altitude is an empowerment program targeting 8th graders in Sussex County. Altitude seeks to inspire students to move toward their highest and best selves. Through the multi modal components of this program Altitude creates safe places and appropriate interventions to help students develop life skills, believe in their own strength and goodness and feel excited about using their time and talent in service to others. -Alzheimer's Education - Information on the symptoms, cause and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and agencies that will provide information and support. -Alzheimers Support Group - Caregiver Support Group provides emotional and educational support services for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings . Education is provided to learn more about Alzheimer's and share feelings and concerns in coping with the effects of the disease. -Bariatric Support Group - Support group for those deciding or have already had bariatric surgery. -Behavioral Health Debriefings/Education - Provide psychological education, individual and group debriefings, psychological first aid to staff when needed; also provide group and individual sessions. -Board of CMP D & A Commission - Board which promotes and supports activities in the Carbon, Monroe and Pike County Areas. -Breast Cancer Education - Education on prevention and early detection of breast cancer. -Breast Health Taskforce - Promotes women's health through educational programs and fundraising to supporting regular screenings for breast cancer -Breastfeeding - Learn to successfully breastfeed. Discuss proper techniques, know when to feed, if your baby is getting enough nutrition, expressing & storage, avoiding common problems, the father's role, & returning to work. -Burial Services - Burial services provided for patient with no family. -Cancer Education - Education on the prevention and early detection of cancer in general. -Car Safety Seats - Car seats are given away to clients in the Prenatal Clinic and community services. Birth Haves, Project Self Sufficiency, Head Start & Todays Choice. -Cardiac Rehab Nutrition Lectures - Registered Dietitian lecture the group on different nutritional meal planning and cholesterol management thru diet. -Cardiac Rehab Individual Nutrition Education - Participants of Cardiac Rehabilitation meet one-on- one with a Registered Dietitian to review optimal meal planning and cholesterol management thru diet. -Cash & In Kind Donations - Donations of cash to various community organizations. Funds and in kind services donated to individuals, not affiliated with NMC or to community groups and other not for profit organizations. -CBISA Coordination - Activities and time spent entering program information, meetings, and instruction of CBISA program. -Centenary College Advisory Board - Advisory Board for Centenary College's Masters in Health Care and Administration Program. -CEU Educational Programs for Health Professionals - Sponsor CEU educational program for Nurses, Dietitians and Pharmacists -Clinical Affiliations Behavioral Health - Supervision and Training of graduate interns receiving hands on clinical training within the department. -Clinical Affiliations (Nursing Students 6010) - Students are permitted to learn clinical skills under the supervision of their instructor. -Clinical Affiliations (Nutrition Interns) - Students are permitted to learn nutritional skills under the supervision of the diabetes and nutrition staff. -Clinical Affiliations (Occupational Therapy) - Students are permitted to learn occupational clinical skills under the guidance of the manager. -Clinical Affiliations (Pharmacy Students) - Students are permitted to learn pharmacologic skills under the manager of the department -Clinical Affiliations (Phlebotomy - MHW) - Students are permitted to learn clinical skills under the supervision of the coordinator.-Clinical Affiliations (Phlebotomy - SHW) - Students are permitted to learn clinical skills under the supervision of the coordinator. -Clinical Affiliations (Prenatal Clinic) - Students learn nursing skills and how to treat patients seen in the Prenatal Clinic under the supervision of the nursing manager. -Clinical Affiliations SANE/SART - SANE/SART Coordinator teaches Nursing students the responsibility of a SANE nurse as a possible career choice. -Clinical Affiliations (Speech Therapy Students) - Students are permitted to learn speech therapy skills under the supervision and guidance of the manager. -Coalition for Healthy & Safe Communities - To support healthy youth development and protect against problem behaviors in adolescence by reducing risk factors and enhancing protective factors in children's lives. -Colorectal Cancer Education - Education focused on the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer. -Community Benefits Operation (Coalition) - Working to ensure that the community receives protections and community benefits. -Community Health Event Calendar COE - Mailing of programs, lectures, CPR, and screenings that are offered to the community. -Community Health Fairs - Free events for the community providing health education and environmental education through the help of community sponsors. -Community Health Needs Assessment CHNA - Assessment of the health needs in the community, required by the US Government to maintain our tax exempt status. As a result of the needs assessment, duplication of existing programs will be reduced. Partnerships with community service providers will expand existing programs and create new evidence based coordinated programs. -Conference Room use by Non Profits - Use of NMC Conference rooms for programs which contribute to the community's health -Depression - Education on condition and symptoms of depression for teens to the community. -Diabetes Community Education - Various lectures regarding diabetes at requested site. -Diabetes Support Groups - This support group offers mutual support and education for adults with diabetes. They include discussion of issues and guest speakers presenting a variety of topics. -Dinner & Lecture Series (Community) - Education series which provides a variety of health education information for the community. Participants pay a minimal fee for dinner. -Education of Community Physicians - Physician Relations and Business Development community health education and technology programs for external community physicians, local community business groups and the general community population. -Empowering Adaptable Communities Summit - What makes a community adaptable? Atlantic Health Systems believes it includes these four goals: Inspire, Connect, Learn and Act. -Faith Community Health Partnerships (FCHP) - A partnership between AHS and the faith community that powerfully combines the healing influences of faith, hope, and the caring heart with the compassionate and expert use of advanced medical technology. Care for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit is the common concern that lays the foundation for this partnership and is the basis of cooperation for assessing the health needs of your faith community and implementing programs that address these needs. -Fall Into Wellness - This program for the community, invited vendors in to educate the community on the services available to them. Speaker also presented on various topics. -Financial Contributions to the Community - By community need. -Game of Life - Behavioral Health. -Ginnies House Board Meetings - Ginnie's House provides a neutral, child-oriented and safe environment for children (under age of 18 years) and their non-offending caretakers. -Girls On The Run - Program sponsored by Newton Medical Center . Training of girls for running. -Glucose Screenings - Glucose screening for diabetes -Health Education Miscellaneous - Educational programs that incorporate several health related topics. -Healthy Communities NMC - To identify vulnerable populations and implement innovative and evidence based place based initiatives to minimize avoidable injury, illness and hospitalization. -Healthy Schools NMC - Atlantic Healthy Schools, part of the Atlantic Center for Population Health Sciences, is a collaborative project that brings together health care professionals and members of school communities with the goal of improving the health of all students. -Life Skills (grades 6 9) - Training to build personal self management skills, general social skills, and drug resistance skills in teens. -Life Skills (High School) - Training to build personal self management skills, general social skills and drug resistance skills in high school age teens. -Life Skills (Parents) - Parent Life Skills is a program which promotes positive health and personal development in their children and skills to avoid substance use. |
| Newton Medical Center - Service Programs | -Lipid Profile (Screening) - Free blood work which includes total cholesterol , HDL,LDL,cholesterols and triglycerides. When results are sent,information is included on the importance of follow up and interpretation by their HCP. -Mammograms Saves Lives - Pre-screening needed through Foundation; every client that calls must be pre screened - includes a Mammography and an exam by a physician free Mammograms to women who are either without insurance or who do not qualify for the NJ CEED Program. Your physician or a Newton Memorial Hospital physician will determine eligibility for a free mammogram. This program is offered to women 40 years and older living in Sussex County or Pike County, Pennsylvania. -Meals On Wheels - Meals developed, cooked and delivered for the community in need. -Medication Provided - Providing prescription medication for patients unable to afford medication. -Memory Screening - Approved simple screening tests are provided through the Alzheimers Foundation of America. Participants are instructed to discuss results with their HCP. -More Than Sad - Program for teens regarding depression. -New Vitality NMC - New Vitality is a health and wellness program tailored to meet the needs of today's adults 65 and over. Provides programs in Health Education, Health Screening, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Life Enrichment. Reduce ED visits and hospitalizations (through screening's, regular exercise, nutrition classes, educational health lectures, etc.) Reduce falls risk. Lower blood pressure (lessen hypertension) Lessen obesity Manage/control/prevent diabetes. -Newborn Parenting - Learn how to care for your baby in the first few months. Normal characteristics of newborns, illness and when to call the doctor, proper use of car seats, safety proofing your home, sleeping and crying patterns are discussed. Practice hands on skills for diapering, dressing, bathing, and feeding. -Newton Advisory Board - Newton Advisory Board Meetings -Newton Rotary - Participation in many community civic and human service organizations by individual members, in keeping with the precept of "Service Above Self." -NJCEED - The New Jersey Cancer Education & Early Detection (NJCEED) Program provides comprehensive outreach, education and screening services for breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers. -NMC Board of Trustees - Community Building activities of Altitude Program -Nutrition Community Lectures (YMCA) - Monthly nutrition lectures , free, for the community. -Nutrition Education - Variety of nutrition and diabetes subjects are covered in a lecture or handout form, -Palliative Care/Advance Care Planning - Educational sessions to the community concerning POLST, Advanced Care Planning directives and End of Life and /or serious illness decisions. -Parents For Prevention - Teaches and shares current events that affect risky behaviors in our children. -Pass It Along - Pass It Along is a non-profit organization committed to helping teenagers become confident, resilient and compassionate through self-discovery, volunteerism and leadership. -Pastoral Care Events - Representatives of the congregations of Sussex County and provides spiritual help whenever necessary. -Pathways to Prosperity Steering Committee - Program over weeks to improve the life of lower income residents of SC. -Perinatal Loss Support Group (NMC) - Support Group meetings are held for parents who have lost an unborn child in order to provide each other with mutual support and encouragement. -Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Presentations and educational materials handed out to various community groups about the benefits of Physical Medicine (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Rehabilitation Services. -Pike Autistic Support Group - Support group for family members and caregivers taking care of individuals with Autism. -Poverty Simulation - Poverty Simulation is a unique tool that can be used to educate everyone, from policy makers to local community leaders, about the typical day to day strategies of a low-income family trying to survive, day to day, with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. It is a simulation, not a game. The object is to sensitize participants to the hardships faced by real people. In post-experience surveys, over 85% of participants reported an above average or high level of increased knowledge about the financial pressures faced by low-income families in meeting basic needs. -Prepared Childbirth - Understand the process of birth; learn breathing, relaxation, and pushing techniques needed for labor & delivery; learn how to know when you're in labor, possible medical interventions, comfort measures, and the role of the labor coach. -Pulmonary Rehab Nutrition Lectures - Registered Dietitian lecture the group on different nutritional meal planning thru diet. -SANE/SART Education Programs - This program is an educational opportunity for nurses, law enforcement officers, advocates, prosecutors, and others committed to providing comprehensive care and services to victims of sexual assault. -SART/SANE Meetings - Provide care for those individuals who present with a complaint of alleged sexual assault by the sexual assault nurse examiner (forensic nurse) free of charge. Care provided is a medical screening exam, evidence collection, treatment of injuries, potential infection & prevention of pregnancy, psychosocial support, & law enforcement support. Education is also provided in the community. -Savvy Caregivers - Education for caregivers of individuals experiencing memory loss. -SC Veterans Group - Coordinated thru SC division of Senior Services. Provides and plans programs and education towards the physical, social needs of veterans. -School Based Youth Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board. The School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) was started in 1987 to help young people navigate their adolescent years, finish their education, obtain skills leading to employment or continuing education, and graduate healthy and drug free. -Sexual Assault Examinations - Sexual Assault Examinations -Smoking Cessation - Discusses the effects of tobacco smoking on health and various methods to aid the individual in stopping. Free nicotine replacement is provided along with group meetings and individual assessment. -Stress Assess Your Stress - Different methods and practices are presented to the community to assist the individual with stress relief . Stress Anxiety assessment, discussed results and solutions for reducing stress. Handouts provided; referrals made if necessary. |
| Newton Medical Center - Service Programs | -Stroke Education - Education to the community re: early identification and prevention of Stroke, Primary Stroke designation of NMC. -Stroke Support Group - Group that offers support and encouragement for persons recovering from a stroke . Meets monthly. Caregivers are welcome. Facilitated by Social Services. Meets for 1.5 hours. -Subsidized Health Behavioral Health - Subsidized Health Behavioral Health. -Suicide Prevention -Suicide Prevention. -Sussex County/Mental Health Board - Administered thru the SC Division of Human Services , brings together mental health professionals from across SC . Provides information and education to professionals and committee members on behavioral health issues. -Sussex County Caregivers Coalition - A group of compassionate and dedicated caregivers and experts in caregiving issues who share a commitment in improving the lives of all caregivers. Caregiver Coalitions are also in Morris, Sussex Essex and Warren counties. -Sussex County Community Health Coalition - Partnership of community members who assist community members in educating, and improving their individual health. -Sussex County Day prior Family Fest - A yearly event through the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce which NMC sponsors. Numerous health screenings and education al activities from NMC feature a "learning is fun" theme. -Sussex County Senior Advisory Board Services - Advisory board to the Sussex County Division of Senior Services. -Sussex County Transitional Care Coalition Meeting - Through the Sussex County Division of Human Services; Work with high risk Medicare individuals to prevent re- hospitalization within 30 days. Meeting brings together health care providers across the county. -Sussex County Wellness Committee Chamber - Committee within the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, which promotes healthy behaviors to business owners and the staff they employ. -Sussex Warren Chronic Disease Coalition - Through the Sussex County Dept. of Environmental & Public Health Services. Brings together health professionals throughout the Sussex County and Warren County area to provide and promote education and prevention and environmental change. -Taxi Voucher - Taxi Voucher for patients discharged from Medical Center who otherwise do not have transportation to their discharged location (i.e. home). -Traumatic Loss Coalition - Traumatic Loss Coalition. -Tri Athalon/Walks - Education and Safety information for the athletes participating in the event. -Well Aware Community Newsletter - A magazine to educate the community about health issues and programs available. |
| Chilton Medical Center - Service Programs | -Alcohol & Drug Awareness Program - Program to help increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol related issues. This program also includes a focus on underage drinking, a problem with individual, family and community consequences. -Alliance For Lupus Research - Site Coordinator for annual Lupus walk -Atlantic Healthy Schools CMC - Atlantic Healthy Schools, part of the Atlantic Center for Population Health Sciences, is a collaborative project that brings together health care professionals and members of school communities with the goal of improving the health of all students. -Blood Pressure Screening - Measurement of blood pressure in individuals and health education based on findings. -Bloodborne Pathogen - Educational classes provided to public servants and emergency medical personnel on universal precautions for preventing the transmission of blood borne infections. -Breast Cancer Awareness Program - Breast Cancer Awareness Program -Breastfeeding Telephone / Warm Line - To provide continuation of educational support to OB patients following their discharge from Chilton. -CBISA Training - All day training with Lyon Software. -Chilton Community Health Advisory - In partnership with Chilton Medical Center, several local health departments offers screenings, exams, and educational programs designed to encourage preventive care, foster participation in health care initiatives, and promote greater awareness of community health care issues. -Chilton Neighbors For Better Health - Coalition of area businesses, municipal government, schools and non profit health agencies that works together in partnership to address unmet health needs, establish important health priorities and plan new health initiatives for the communities. -Cholesterol Screening - Cholesterol screening for measurement of total cholesterol and TC/HDL ratio as well as blood pressure and glucose levels. These screenings provide the community with an opportunity to learn about their health status and to improve it or to take action based on results and health education provided. -Clinical Affiliations - Chilton Memorial Hospital is a site for a variety of allied health programs that require clinical experience as part of the academic requirements. The Education Department processes the Clinical Affiliation Contracts, follows up on the orientation of the students and all faculty through the use of self-learning modules (students) and one on one orientation (faculty) and subsequently arranges for placement in the organization for the clinical experience. -CMC Occupational Therapy (OT) Professional Internships - Internships for graduate students enrolled in certified advanced degree programs in Occupational Therapy. -CMC Occupational Therapy (OT) Student Observations - Supervised Observation of therapists at work to fulfill pre admission requirements for graduate programs in Occupational Therapy. - CMC Physical Therapy (PT) Observations - Supervised observation of therapists at work to fulfill pre admission requirements for graduate programs in Physical Therapy. -CMC Physical Therapy (PT) Professional Internships - Internships for graduate students enrolled in certified advanced degree programs in Physical Therapy. -CMC Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Observations - Supervised Observation of therapists at work to fulfill pre admission requirements for graduate programs in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) therapy. -CMC Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Professional Internships - Internships for graduate students enrolled in certified advanced degree programs in Speech Language Pathology. To provide clinical experience and education to students in qualified graduate programs for Speech Language Pathology. -Colorectal Screenings - Distribution of home test for fecal occult blood with education. -Community Benefit Fund Grants - Community Benefit Fund Grants -Community Boards Community Outreach - Foundation Chief Development Officer provides management guidance for SISCO, a senior housing complex in Wayne, by serving as a Board member. -Community Health Needs Assessment - Collaborative meetings with Morristown Medical Center and St. Clare's Medical Center to address the required Community Needs Assessment for Morris County. -Diabetes Education - Diabetes education. -Family Care Center - Family Care Center. -Female Cancer Screening - Clinical screenings (Blood Pressure, Osteoporosis, Thyroid, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Chlamydia test, Colorectal Cancer) done at local community health departments to provide the community with an opportunity to learn their health status and to improve it or take action based on results and health education provided. -Financial Contributions to the Community - Contributions to non-profit organizations. -Foodborne Illness/Food handlers - Foodborne Illness/Food handlers -Foot and Ankle Screening - Perform foot and ankle screenings to identify community members with foot and ankle issues and learn how to minimize injuries to the feet and ankles and gain better stability, flexibility and mobility. -Girls on the Run - A program that teaches girls life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The program instructors teach girls how to understand themselves, valuing relationships and teamwork, and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. Running is used to inspire and motivate girls, encourage lifelong health and fitness, and build confidence through accomplishment. Important social, psychological, and physical skills and abilities are developed and reinforced throughout the program. -Giving Tree - Provide holiday gifts for Passaic County Foster children. |
| Chilton Medical Center - Service Programs | -Glucose Screening - Glucose screening to monitor their blood glucose levels and provide the community with an opportunity to learn their health status and to improve it or take action based on results and health education provided. -Grant writing - Wallerstein Foundation. -Hand washing Program - Educational program to teach community members that the single most important thing a person can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to keep hands clean by thorough hand washing. -Health educator Internship - Supervisor college intern in the field of health education. Supervise intern in community health education, counseling and coordinating programs, screenings and health fairs. Review health education material designed by intern. Attend and supervise all interns health education programs. Track progress and report to professors. -Health Fairs - Educational materials and discussions to the community members about how to make better lifestyle choices and how to maintain a healthy life. -Healthy Communities CMC - To identify vulnerable populations and implement innovative and evidence based place based initiatives to minimize avoidable injury, illness and hospitalization. -Heart Health Screening - Clinical screenings to assess a person's heart health, including Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Glucose, C Reactive Protein, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screenings. Clinical screenings done for community members to provide them with an opportunity to learn their health status and to improve it or take action based on results and health education provided. -Influenza Vaccination Clinic - Influenza Vaccination Clinic -INSPIRE Exercise Classes - A variety of exercise classes such as Yoga, YogaPilates, Defend Yourself, Belly Dance, Circuitcise, Zumba. -INSPIRE Health Programs - Health education for women. Improve self confidence and to teach ways to cope with hair loss. -Lyme Disease - Lyme Disease. -Male Cancer Screening - Male Cancer Screening -Marketing Contributions - Donations for town events. -New Vitality/ Blood Pressure Screening/CMC - Offered at area mall to monitor seniors living in the community. -New Vitality/Brain Health/CMC - An array of programs that address issues related to maintaining a healthy brain and memory. -New Vitality/CMC - New Vitality is a health and wellness program tailored to meet the needs of today's adults 65 and over. Strive to reduce ED visits and hospitalizations (through screenings, regular exercise, nutrition classes, educational health lectures, etc.). To reduce risk of falling, lower blood pressure (lessen hypertension), lessen obesity, manage/control/prevent diabetes. -New Vitality/Education Programs/ CMC - A variety of programs addressing the needs of seniors living in the community. To address the educational and social needs of seniors living in the community. -New Vitality/Exercise Classes/ CMC - Offer a variety of approximately 25 exercise classes each week. To offer a variety of approximately 25 exercise classes each week to help promote wellness for the older adult. -New Vitality/Health Programs/ CMC - Health lectures to provide community older adults with important information on a variety of health topics. -New Vitality/HLP Screenings - Free screenings for those New Vitality members who have completed a Healthy Living Profile and will be counseled on setting goals after the screening. They will be entered into Red Cap and tracked on their progress. New Vitality (community) members who are looking to make behavior changes to improve their health. -New Vitality/Information & Referral/ CMC - Provide information to community members in areas of bereavement, caregiving, using chronic disease management, referrals, etc. To provide information to community members in areas of bereavement, caregiving, housing, chronic disease management, referrals, etc. -New Vitality /Intergenerational Reading Program/ CMC - Intergenerational readers program in local elementary schools assisting children with improving their reading skills. To promote better understanding between generations and a feeling of purpose for older adults helping students with reading. -New Vitality/Mall Walkers/CMC - To provide seniors with quarterly educational speakers and a safe place to exercise and socialize, all having positive impact on physical and mental health and self esteem. To provide seniors with quarterly educational speakers and a safe place to exercise and socialize, all having positive impact on physical and mental health and self esteem. -New Vitality/Motivational Interviewing CMC - Motivational Interviewing. -New Vitality /Senior Groups/CMC - To market New Vitality and CMC services to area senior groups and housing facilities. To bring awareness of New Vitality and CMC services to area senior groups and housing facilities. To sign up community seniors for New Vitality and HLPs. -New Vitality/Special Events/CMC - Special Events to celebrate Older Americans Month. Special Events to celebrate Older Americans Month address social aspects of wellness. -New Vitality/Support Groups/CMC - Provide support to community members in areas of bereavement, caregiving and chronic disease management. Provide support to community members in areas of bereavement, caregiving and chronic disease management to improve mental and physical health. -Nutrition Program (2602) - Nutrition Program -Osteoporosis Screening - Osteoporosis Screening. -Perinatal Bereavement Ceremony - Perinatal Bereavement Ceremony -POD exercise for Wayne Health Department - Physical Activity/Nutrition. -Rehabilitation Services Community Outreach - Various events which rehabilitation therapists led or participated in. -Resource Directory for the Community - Access to Care. -Safe Syringe Program- Provide safe option for residents disposing of medical syringes. -Safety Program for Children - Safety Program for Children. -Senior Out Patient Transportation - Transportation program to enhance patients access to care. -Skin Cancer Screening - To detect skin cancer in its earliest, and hence, most curable stage by screening high risk individuals. To increase the community's level of awareness regarding skin cancer. -SMAC Corporation - Time management consultation company -Special Care Nursery Luncheon - Community Support -Staff Costs to Manage CBISA data entry - Manage CBISA data entry. -Stroke Education - Stroke Education provides different community groups with knowledge about the signs and symptoms of a stroke and what is involved in recovery. Educational outreach on secondary stroke prevention, risk factors for stroke, signs and symptoms of a stroke and healthy lifestyle changes. -Stroke Prevention Screening - Stroke Prevention. -Support Groups (Chilton sponsored) - Monthly support groups run by Chilton employees. -Thyroid & Carotid Artery Screening - Health Screening. -Tri County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber of Commerce -Walking Clubs - Help prevent cardiovascular Disease. Physical Activity/Nutrition. -Wayne Community Garden - Physical Activity/Nutrition. -Wellness Challenge West Milford - Physical Activity/Nutrition. -Woman to woman - Bring people living with cancer together to share experiences and advice. -Yoga for Cancer Survivors - Eight week Hatha yoga program for cancer survivors to enhance well-being, reduce stress, improve immune system, develop relationships and awareness. Also to decrease daily stress, to Improve sense of well-being, reduce depression and anxiety. Develop relationships amongst survivors. Educate about complimentary modalities of treatment. |
| Atlantic Health - Service Programs | -ACHI/Association for Community Health Improvement - The Association for Community Health Improvement (ACHI) is a professional organization for community health, community benefit, healthy communities and public health. ACHI serves members' needs in a number of focus areas within community health, including: 1. Access to care: primary and specialty care for underserved populations, insurance coverage and barriers to access, disparities in care due to language and cultural differences, transportation, and more. 2. Chronic disease prevention and management: community based approaches to create the conditions for health and reverse the course of chronic disease. 3. Community benefit: tools and methods to improve community benefit practices within hospitals and health systems. 4. Collaborative strategies: effective partnerships based on healthy communities principles to achieve real advances in community health while strengthening the health system. 5. Measurement and evaluation: logic models, indicators, and assessments to help establish goals, understand outcomes, and communicate progress. -Alzheimer's Support Group Art Therapy Session - A single art therapy session as part of an Alzheimer's support group, hosted by the Alzheimer's Association of Greater New Jersey Chapter. -APA American Psychological Association convention - Presentation given by AHS Mission Development at this annual convention about health care integration and reform. To provide knowledge regarding health disparities, technology, violence, integrated health care and clinical practice. -APHA Conference - Attendance and Presentation at the American Public Health Association National Conference. -Artist in Residence Project - Patients, visitors, medical staff, employees, volunteers, and the public are invited to experience and participate in the creative process as a visiting artist creates a new collaborative piece of art for each Atlantic Health System medical center. This program is open to the community, along with additional workshops about using the arts for healing. To provide patients, visitors, medical staff, employees, volunteers, and the public with an outlet for stress relief and distraction from medical treatment or job stress. -Atlantic Health Website - The website informs users regarding health care programs and services, including classes and screenings for the communities. -Atlantic Healthy Schools - Atlantic Healthy Schools is working to create healthier places for our young people to learn and grow. Using "Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model developed by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the CDC, we recognize that school health has many, multifaceted components. A partnership approach to school health will allow us to share best practices and outcomes, as well as support each other along this continuing journey. A partnership approach to school health will allow us to share best practices and outcomes -Caregivers Health Survey - A two phase survey (quantitative and qualitative) meant to understand the specific health needs of family caregivers in our community so that services can better serve them. This was done in partnership with the United Way of Northern New Jersey and their caregivers initiative. Several other partner organizations helped in distributing the survey. -Charitable Contributions - Contributions provided to community organization or to the community at large for a community benefit purpose. -Child Development & Autism Center Outreach - Presentations/Trainings in the Community. -Child Predator Prevention Education for Parents & Law Enforcement - Mr. Alan Robinson offers his time and expertise to various community groups and local Law Enforcement in order to help prevent the likelihood that your child will be a victim of sexual predators. -Community Benefit Report Preparation - Community Benefit Report Preparation. -Community Health Needs Assessment - Mission Development. -Community Health Planning Meetings - Meetings with community organizations. Meetings held with outside organizations, including various public safety and public health partners, to join together for the common cause to make our communities safer, healthier and more resilient. Work on building collaborative partnerships with community groups to improve both the health and economic stability of the community. -Community Health Research - A series of research studies run by the Atlantic Center for Population Health Sciences. -Cost of Community Benefit Software - Community Benefit Software. -Creating a Caring Community Program with Metrowest - Metrowest Jewish Federation of Northwest New Jersey. These are planning meetings where we coordinate educational and networking events in the community. To provide educational opportunities for professional growth and development and help foster networking opportunities among NJ Jewish Partner Agencies in the Greater Metrowest NJ area, along with other outreach activities. Provide a platform for these various NJ Jewish Partner Agencies for promoting health and wellness in the community for individuals in need. -Creative Expressions Arts & Healing Calendar Art Contest - A calendar contest open to children ages 4 18 who have chronic illness or experience chronic pain. 16 works of art were chosen for the final calendar, and all participants received a certificate of participation as well as a complimentary calendar. -Creative Open Studio - The Creative Open Studio is a free creative space that is open to anyone (age 16 and older) who wants to relax and create art. The Studio is supervised by an artist or art therapist during its open hours. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. Stress relief, relaxation, distraction from medical care or caregiver stress factors, providing an opportunity to make art for aid in general health and well being. To improve overall well being and health in the surrounding community. -EHealth Newsletters - Our e health newsletters (My Atlantic Health News/Overlook Hospital, My Atlantic Health News/Morristown Memorial Hospital, and My Kids' Atlantic Health News/Goryeb Children's Hospital) inform users regarding health care programs and services, including classes and screenings for the community. -Empower Awards - Empower Awards. -Empowering Adaptable Communities Summit - Summit prep work for the annual Empowering Adaptable Communities Summit held at the College of Saint Elizabeth and hosted by the AHS Center for Population Health Sciences. The Empowering Adaptable Communities Summit focuses on four goals: 1. Learn what others have done to overcome obstacles and contribute to build adaptable communities. 2. Network & converse with a diverse, interdisciplinary group of attendees, speakers and workshop presenters on building adaptable communities. 3. Learn skills and topics that can be applied to your own organization's work to achieve adaptable communities. 4. Share ideas on how to make sustainable change in our communities . Partner with others to take action. -Expressions Art Therapy Group for Adults Diagnosed with Cancer - "Art Expressions" is an art therapy group for adults diagnosed with cancer, which focuses on positive healing themes and includes art experiences that explore inner strength, hope, and support. Creating art promotes relaxation and studies show that art supports healing on all levels: Mind, Body, and Spirit. Members of Expressions will create pieces of art that will instill relaxation, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and promote health and healing. -Faith Community Health Partnerships - Meetings with faith based partners. -Faith Community Nurse Network - In collaboration with the Diocese of Camden Parish Nurse Council, Atlantic Health System hosted the Faith Community Nurse Course in October 2013. This effort was used to educate potential and existing Faith Community Nurses in our area. -Harmonies Community Choir for Parkinson's Disease - A board certified music therapist will facilitate the community choir. Each session will provide opportunities to work on communication through breathing and singing, and movement through rhythm and posture activities. Need for addressing mental and physical issues and problems associated with patients who experience Parkinson's Disease. To provide relief from symptoms and pain associated with Parkinson's Disease; to enhance patients' lives during treatment; to improve communication and movement. |
| Atlantic Health - Service Programs | -Healing Arts Coalition Conference - The Healing Arts Coalition Conference brings together the arts and healthcare community through a multidisciplinary look at how the arts play a vital role in healing. Conference topics are different each year, ranging from Alzheimer's to Autism. The conference is free and open to the public. To provide support for the Autism spectrum and creative arts therapies communities. To learn how art and creative arts therapies can assist in well being and health. The arts and healthy communities meet to discuss how the arts play a vital role in healing through a multidisciplinary approach. Topics include: What's new in the Healing Arts. Includes: Experimental Songwriting Workshop ; Yoga and Movement for Self Care; Multigenerational Art Programs for Dementia ; Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Medical Humanities and Visual Art in Healthcare. -Healing Culture Council - Monthly meetings were a group of AHS employees from different sites, professions, and job classes, all devoted to bringing our mission of a healing culture to life for our patients, employees, and visitors. 1. Share responsibility with patients, families, and the community; 2. Demonstrate respect for diversity through cultural competence; 3. Embrace synergies among physical, emotional and spiritual healing connections; 4. Recognize optimal well being, prevention and health promotion as integral parts of the healing process. -Healing Harp /Kristy Chmura - Harpist Kristy Chmura performs harp music for visitors and passersby in the MMC Simon Lobby and the ARI Main Lobby. This offers visitors and patients the opportunities to relax and unwind. Reduction of patient/visitor/employee stress and anxiety in the hospital lobby waiting area. Studies have shown that environmental music therapy can have a calming, stress reducing effect on those for whom it is performed. -Healing Melodies/Mark Garni - Pianist Mark Garni plays piano for visitors and passersby in the MMC Simon Lobby. This offers visitors and patients the opportunities to relax and unwind as they wait. Reduction of patient/visitor/employee stress and anxiety in the hospital lobby waiting area. Studies have shown that environmental music therapy can have a calming, stress reducing effect on those for whom it is performed. -Healing Through Art Exhibition at Paul Robeson Galleries - Opening reception inviting the community to come view artwork submitted as part of the "Healing Through Art" exhibition, helping to raise awareness of the use of art as a tool for healing and well being. A panel discussion was also held, to further explain the benefits of art and music therapy, as well as the ways arts can be used to further well being. To celebrate a shared vision for art and its engagement with the community, the Healing Arts Program and Rutgers Paul Robeson Galleries invited artists to share their vision of the restorative benefits of art. Artists were encouraged to consider the healing effect of art as related to their work. This collaborative exhibition embodies the vision of the Healing Arts Program by illustrating artists' experiences with art as a way to heal their bodies, minds, and souls. To raise awareness of the benefits of art as a therapeutic tool for improving well being and overall health and happiness. -Healing Voices Literary Contest and Readings - Healing Arts hosted a literary contest, inviting writers to submit poetry or prose entries based on the theme of gratitude. The contest was open to staff and volunteers of Atlantic Health System, as well as faculty, staff and students from Montclair State University. Healing Arts and Montclair State University then presented an afternoon of winning poems and prose from the Healing Voices Literary Contest, where all participants were invited to share their readings at a public forum at MSU. Expressive writing, or expression of oneself through words, can change improve one's own outlook on their own health and well being. The contest and forum also offered caregivers, patients, and those in between, the opportunity to share stories of their own experiences. -Healing Voices Through Music Songwriting Workshop - Led by songwriter and musician Alec Gross, this workshop introduces basic musical concepts and touches upon why music and songcraft can resonate so strongly. Participants are encouraged to create their own lyrics to a melody and participate in the creation of a folk song as a dynamic art form. Expressive writing, or expression of oneself through words, can change or improve one's own outlook on their own health and well being. This songwriting program offered caregivers, patients, and those in between, the opportunity to express themselves through music. To offer an outlet of creativity and positive mental change for patients, caregivers, and the community. -Healthcare Employees Federal Credit Union - Healthcare employees Federal Credit Union, Linda read serves as a board member of the AHS Credit Union. -Healthy Communities - To identify vulnerable populations and implement innovative and evidence based place based initiatives to minimize avoidable injury, illness and hospitalization. To identify vulnerable populations and implement innovative and evidence based place based initiatives to minimize avoidable injury, illness and hospitalization. -Innovative Idea Awards - A series of grants given for innovative ideas emerging from the Empowering Adaptable Communities Summit. -Jersey Health Connect Efforts by AHS - The Northern and Central New Jersey Health Information Exchange (HIE) Collaborative, was officially incorporated February 1 under the name "Jersey Health Connect," It is one of four HIEs in the state awarded economic stimulus grant funds from the $11.4 million that New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority received from the Department of Health and Human Services. The funds will help the collaboration of competing providers; hospital systems and physician organizations serving 6 million people in 10 counties (2008 statistics); to support rapid stakeholder expansion and adoption of current data exchange efforts regionally and state wide. New Jersey's Office of e HIT administers the grants disbursed through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). -Mandala Workshop - This workshop, facilitated by a board certified art therapist, is an experiential opportunity to learn about the mandala, its history and healing properties, and to create your own mandala, a reflection of your inner world. Creating mandalas, a meditative process which has been practiced by Buddhist monks for centuries, has become a mainstay in the western world's modern approach to counseling and self care. The mandala can be used as a method of reducing stress, decreasing anxiety, and an opportunity for self reflection. -Morris Museum Art Therapy Workshops - For people living with chronic pain and chronic illness. "Join us at the Morris Museum for art making workshops". These specialized workshops are open to people living with chronic pain and chronic illness. Each month a new project will be introduced to participants. No artistic experience necessary. We will provide you with the materials and it's all free!" The need for an outlet to cope with chronic pain and illness, and for a community of others who experience similar stresses resulting from chronic pain and illness. To provide stress relief, pain relief, and a sense of community for those coping with chronic pain and illness; to reduce reliance on pain medications through use of therapy. -New Vitality - New Vitality is a health and wellness program tailored to meet the needs of today's adults 65 and over. Goals are to reduce ED visits and hospitalizations (through screening's, regular exercise, nutrition classes, educational health lectures, etc.) Reduce fall risk; Lower blood pressure (lessen hypertension); Lessen obesity Manage/control/prevent diabetes. -Newark Boys Chorus Holiday Concert - Annual holiday concert featuring the Newark Boys Chorus. Providing a relaxing and entertaining positive distraction from work, caregiver and healthcare stress for patients, employees and visitors. -NJ Culture & Climate Coalition - The mission of the New Jersey Culture and Climate Coalition is to provide a cohesive, consistent message regarding the importance of school culture and climate. Educate and advocate for the importance of a positive culture and climate as the foundation for academic and life success. Provide clarity to schools as to what resources in the area of culture and climate are available throughout the state to support them as they work towards improving their culture and climate.Coalition partners include schools, colleges, and universities, hospitals, local community service agencies, national organizations focused on school culture and climate, and more. |
| Atlantic Health - Service Programs | -NJ HealthNet Board participation - To participate with the NJ HealthNet, a health provider, as a Board member and a Board committee member for the Policy Committee, Executive Committee and Steering Committee. To provide healthcare management and healthcare information technology guidance for the NJ Health Net's Board of Directors, Policy Committee, Executive Committee and Advisory Council. -North Jersey Health Collaborative - The organization is responsible to coordinate the efforts and resources of public health, healthcare, and other organizations to maximize our impact on the health status of our communities and minimize avoidable illness, injury, and hospitalization. Coordinated needs assessment and health improvement plans to meet the needs of all members, resulting in better data, shared information, and cost savings. Develop, maintain and utilize the North Jersey Health Collaborative website for shared data, resource listings, and better communication and coordination and monitoring of community health initiatives. Develop and disseminate collaborative, evidence based strategies for improving population health, including program development, grant preparation and advocacy efforts. -Onboarding of ABH Students - Administrative and coordination of ABH students for internships for inpatient and outpatient programs at Morristown, Overlook and Newton Medical Centers. This entails working with field school coordinators, brief phone interviews with students, and a comprehensive student interview selection process. Face to face interviews with potential students with hospital staff management. If student is accepted, ABH staff prepares necessary internship paperwork and gets necessary credentials for incoming students. -Other Community Health Programs - Other Community Health Programs -Paint Your Pain - Paint Your Pain consists of an art therapy support group and open studio for adults dealing with chronic and acute pain issues. It also includes an exhibition in which participating artists can share the artwork they have created as a way to cope with chronic and acute pain issues. To explore the impact chronic pain has on one's well being through use of various art making activities; to learn coping techniques to aid in pain management; to help educate others about chronic pain by sharing artwork by those who use art to illustrate their feelings about chronic pain issues. -Paintfest - Patients, employees, volunteers and visitors at each hospital are invited to paint and participate in a fun, relaxing community wide event. Participants paint pieces of a color coded canvas to create a piece of art for each medical center. Finished pieces are displayed at each site. Art making can fill occupational voids and replace distracted thoughts of illness, improve well-being by decreasing negative emotions and increasing positive ones, improve medical outcomes and trends toward reduced depression, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve expressions of grief, positive identity, and social networks. To offer distraction and positivity to participants by providing a fun, creative and positive activity to occupy a moment of their time. -Parker Home Board participation - To participate with the Parker Home, a NJ not for profit nursing home and long term care provider, as a Board member and a Board committee member to Parker Home's Quality, Finance and Special Committees. To provide healthcare management and healthcare information technology guidance for the Parker Home Board of Directors and Board committees. -Passion Through Art/Employee Art Exhibition - Employees, their immediate family members, volunteers and retired AHS employees were invited to submit their original artwork including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and more. The exhibit was judged by professional artists and visual art professionals in amateur, intermediate, professional and youth classifications, and it is free to all. Distraction, visual appeal and stress relief for visitors, employees and passersby in lobbies and hallways where the employee and family artwork is displayed. To give staff and visitors an opportunity to discover the artistic talent of Atlantic Health System employees, volunteers and their families. -Population Health Colloquium - Annual symposium whose learning objectives include: 1. Understanding and preparing for community health needs per the Affordable Care Act provisions. 2. Best practices in outcome measurements and data collection for the community health needs assessment being performed. Understanding how to prepare your own outcome measurement reports and how to distinguish valid results from invalid claims. 3. Learn how to implement population health and using advanced data analytics to review health data for hospitals and payers. -Practicums/Atlantic Center for Population Health Sciences - Placement for practicum and internship students (undergraduate and graduate)in psychology and public health fields. -Society for Community Research and Action - The Society for Community Research and Action is an organization devoted to advancing theory, research, and social action. Its members are committed to promoting health and empowerment and to preventing problems in communities, groups, and individuals. SCRA serves many different disciplines that focus on community research and action. -Tones/Music Therapy Group - A music therapy group for children within the Autism spectrum disorders. A board certified music therapist will facilitate the music therapy group. Each session will provide opportunities for communication and socialization through music improvisation and movement. To provide opportunities for communication and socialization through music improvisation and movement. -United Way of Northern New Jersey ALICE Project - Support for initiative to improve conditions for asset limited, income constrained and employed individuals (A.L.I.C.E.) led by the United Way of Northern New Jersey. -Well Aware Community Newsletter - Custom publication promoting Atlantic Health's physicians, programs and service lines. The material talks to the community with testimonials for patient services at our facilities, Morristown Memorial, Overlook, Newton and Chilton hospitals. -Writing Grant Proposals -Mission Development staff involved in researching, coordinating and writing grant proposals to obtain grants for health care projects that support various groups in the community. Mission Development staff work together to identify relevant grant funding for community health projects that would benefit the multiple AHS' hospital communities. Goal is to find health care project grants for our immediate communities that will improve the quality, effectiveness, accessibility and cost effectiveness of health care services. -Zombie Resilience Program - The Zombie Resilience program is a program designed to strengthen families and help them to survive any "zombie apocalypse" (i.e., family struggle or conflict). It involves fun activities aimed at building family resilience and togetherness. Session learning outcomes include: Optimism, unique strengths, appreciation, family motto; the right foods for your family, dealing with stress in healthy ways; Communication, family conflict resolution; Taking directions, empathy, teamwork; re framing obstacles as opportunities; celebrating success, family goals and resolutions. The curriculum is specifically targeted to 7th graders and their parents/guardians, but is also appropriate for 6th and 8th graders. |
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