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RWJBarnabas Health, Inc. ("RWJBH") is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with corporate offices in West Orange, New Jersey. RWJBH is the sole corporate member of various healthcare-related organizations, the majority of which are tax-exempt entities. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has recognized RWJBH as being a tax-exempt organization under internal revenue code ("IRC") section 501(c)(3). RWJBH was formed with the merger of Barnabas Health Inc. ("BH"), the parent of the Barnabas Health System ("Barnabas Health"), and Robert Wood Johnson Health Care Corporation ("RWJHCC"), the parent of the former Robert Wood Johnson Health System ("RWJHS"). The definitive agreement signed on July 14, 2015, outlined the combination of these two leading health systems and created the largest and most comprehensive health care delivery system in the state of New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation. The transaction (hereinafter referred to as the "merger") successfully completed federal and state review in March 2016, and the transaction closed operationally on April 1, 2016. The background of BH includes its formation in June 1996, when six New Jersey hospitals and their affiliates joined Saint Barnabas Medical Center (recently renamed Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center) and Union Hospital (), which had affiliated in 1993. The six hospitals included: Community Medical Center, Inc. and Kimball Medical Center, Inc., which had affiliated in 1993 to form the Community/Kimball Health Care System; Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Inc. and Irvington General Hospital, Inc. ("Irvington"), affiliates of each other since 1991; Monmouth Medical Center, Inc.; and Wayne General Hospital Corp. ("Wayne"). In January 1997, West Hudson Hospital Association, Inc. ("West Hudson") joined Barnabas Health, followed by Clara Maass Medical Center in December 1997. Barnabas Health subsequently divested Wayne, closed West Hudson, Irvington, and Union and consolidated their operations into other system facilities. Jersey City Medical Center was the last affiliate, joining BH in 2014. The background of RWJHCC includes its 1984 formation to promote, support and further the charitable purposes of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and other affiliated and related non-profit health care organizations. RWJHS then expanded to include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, Children's Specialized Hospital, Somerset Medical Center, and other health care related ventures. RWJBH is the most comprehensive multi-hospital system in New Jersey and continues to provide substantial community benefit as was previously provided by its formative health systems, BH and RWJHCC. RWJBH entities provide medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay. Moreover, RWJBH entities provide healthcare services to patients who meet certain criteria defined by the New Jersey Department of Health without charge or at amounts less than established rates. RWJBH maintains records to identify and monitor the amount of charity care it provides. These records include the amount of charges foregone for services and supplies furnished under its charity care policy. Starting January 1, 2022, Trinitas Regional Medical Center became the newest hospital member of RWJBH. The Elizabeth City, New Jersey-based hospital network of healthcare facilities, has a shared mission and history of delivering healthcare to urban and underserved communities. The transactional goals of this expanded network additional and investment includes: ensuring Trinitas remains the trusted safety-net provider in the region; improved outcomes for diverse patient populations; increased access to RWJBarnabas Health's world-class research and academic expertise; enhanced ability to attract, retain and train the finest healthcare experts and a sharpened focus on community and mission-based programs that help serve local communities, particularly those in need. Trinitas will continue to adhere to the standards of care stated in the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, with Catholic oversight from the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. In addition to a shared mission of service, the two organizations share an academic commitment, with RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers University serving as the premier academic health system for the state of New Jersey and Trinitas serving as a regional leader in training nurses through the Trinitas School of Nursing, which offers a cooperative education program with Union County College. RWJBH is one of New Jersey's largest private employers - with approximately 43,000 employees, over 9,000 individual physicians on the combined medical staffs (of which, in excess of 1,860 are part of the employed medical group), and over 1,600 fellow, residents and interns. RWJBH routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety. The combined system has annual operating revenues of approximately $9.5 billion for 2024. In 2024, RWJBH provided more than five million patient encounters with: over 222,000 inpatient admissions including approximately 14,920 pediatric and pediatric intensive care inpatient admissions; around 824,500 emergency department visits; over 148,000 observation stays; and over 25,400 births and 3,493 neonatal admissions. RWJBH's composition includes 12 acute care hospitals, 3 acute care state designated children's hospitals with one pediatric trauma center, a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding acute behavioral health hospital, a clinically integrated network of ambulatory care centers, two trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, geriatric centers, the state's largest behavioral health network, ambulatory surgery centers, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, medical groups, diagnostic imaging centers, a clinically integrated network and collaborative accountable care organization. RWJBH - created with a strong foundation of shared cultures and core values - provides opportunity to improve the health and promote wellness of communities throughout New Jersey. The system's geographic coverage spans the greater Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset, Monmouth, and Ocean counties and encompasses the population centers of the state serving in excess of five million residents. Through sharing of resources, best practices, as well as economies gained through consolidation of support services, RWJBH promotes the highest quality healthcare delivery and greater levels of efficiency. In 2018, RWJBH announced with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the official launch of their public-private partnership to jointly operate a world-class academic health system dedicated to life-changing research, clinical training of tomorrow's workforce, and high-quality healthcare for all. This planned collaboration represents a significant step forward to improve access to care and reduce the health disparities that impact our state. The parties have a shared belief that while both organizations are strong leaders in our respective fields, together they are better poised to transform health care in New Jersey and drive innovations that will improve outcomes across the country. The collaboration also aligns education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. By working together, these two higher education and health care industry leaders will enhance research, medical and health professional education, improve access to care, and reduce health disparities in New Jersey. As of July 1, 2020, the clinical services provided within Rutgers University's Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the New Brunswick region and the RWJBarnabas Health medical group practices were further integrated through the execution of an Integrated Practice Agreement (IPA). This significant milestone creates one of the largest integrated health systems in the country and is a foundational component of achieving the promises of value-based population health services. |
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Hospitals' Conformance with IRS revenue ruling 69-545 ===================================================== Hospitals in RWJBH are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") as internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Pursuant to its charitable purposes, the hospitals provide medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or ability to pay. Moreover, our hospitals operate consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: 1. providing medically necessary healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, including charity care, self-pay, Medicare, and Medicaid patients. 2. operating active emergency departments for all persons that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. 3. maintaining open medical staffs, with privileges available to all qualified physicians. 4. control positioned with Hospital Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees of RWJBarnabas Health, Inc., and all the Boards are comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the represented communities; and 5. using surplus funds to improve the quality of patient care, expand and renovate facilities/equipment and advance and improve medical care, programs and activities through patient care and medical training, education, and research. The operations of our hospitals as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate the provision of substantial community benefit and that the use and control of the facilities are for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organizations inures to the benefit of any private individual, nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. RWJBH Vision and Mission ====================== At RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH), our mission and obligation reach beyond helping people when they are sick and extend to keeping people well and building healthy communities. We are an academic health system, partnering with our communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. RWJBH believes that teaming up with partner organizations and community partners allows us to leverage our individual strengths to work collectively to combat disease and promote wellness in our region---truly making our communities healthier. RWJBH strives to make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents through clinical and wellness services, to addressing social determinants of health impacting health status such as creating educational and career opportunities, our comprehensive approach to population health greatly benefits our communities and the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs, services, access to healthy food and education. Our vision for transforming health care is to serve as an innovative resource for our communities and to be the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. RWJBarnabas Health's Strategic Priorities include: preparing for population management and to maximize economies of scale; expanding outpatient services; continued development of strong physician alignment; taking financial responsibility and clinical accountability for the populations we serve; and reengineering our facilities and services to deliver care for the future. As the state's most comprehensive academic health system, RWJBarnabas Health is a stronger organization and is better positioned to achieve our vision of improving the health of the populations we serve throughout New Jersey. By integrating our systems and coordinating services, we have created a statewide network spanning New Jersey and covering over 5 million residents in our core service areas. We are privileged to have the tremendous opportunity to reach more than half the state's population with high-quality, culturally competent care and services. As one integrated health system, RWJBarnabas Health continues to: - advance the overall health of the populations we serve; - continuously improve the quality of care we provide; - collaborate with physicians for a closely coordinated continuum of care; - contribute to the local, regional, and state economies by remaining a major employer in our communities, and supporting small and local businesses through our partnerships; - focus on the well-being of the diverse communities we serve with a continued commitment to high-quality, culturally competent care; - foster and support a mission of academic excellence, including a commitment to leading-edge research and clinical trials and teaching the next generation of health care workers; and - innovate and transform services to efficiently and effectively best meet the needs of the populations we serve. Meeting the Array of Unique Health Needs ---------------------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health strives to treat every person with respect and dignity by tailoring health care delivery and work experiences to meet the needs of all patients, employees and visitors. One example includes Project SEARCH, a program currently offered at three system hospitals and soon to be a fourth, which helps young adults with developmental disabilities transition from school to competitive employment by providing a one-year internship at a host business. In 2024, RWJBarnabas Health was proud to be recognized as a "2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" by the Disability Equality Index. Additionally, the system launched free visual interpretation services for blind and low-vision employees, patients and visitors through the Aira app to help individuals navigate facilities more independently. Further, all RWJBarnabas Health employees have access to 21 Business Resource Group (BRG) umbrellas, totaling 56 BRGs that are currently engaging and supporting employees across the system. Social Impact and Community Investment -------------------------------------- RWJBH launched in 2017 a new "Social Impact and Community Investment Practice"SICI" to help support the more fragile communities, to avert illness and to make positive lifestyle choices. While this endeavor to elicit true change will take years to accomplish, RWJBH is committed to produce a positive change for the communities it serves. This organizational pillar initiative leverages the system's range of assets to advance a culture of health and lift the quality of life in New Jersey communities. With a programmatic emphasis on ensuring health equity, the practice spearheads innovative, collaborative social impact and external affairs initiatives that address the social, economic, and environmental conditions that have a significant impact on health outcomes. RWJBH recognizes that collaboration and partnership are the cornerstone to successfully transforming to impact community health status in a meaningful and significant way. One initiative to support local hiring in better-paying jobs, RWJBH, and its local hospital, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, partnered with the City of Newark to offer classes that teach local residents "soft skills" such as gaining the math knowledge needed to pass required tests for local utility company jobs. Other initiatives focus on supporting local businesses, increasing food/housing security, and addressing other social determinants of health barriers. The five Intervention areas identified by SICI are: 1. Education, including early childhood development, family health literacy and parenting education. 2. Economic Stability, including Food security and workforce development. 3. Neighborhood and Built Environment including homelessness prevention, violence prevention. 4. Global Health including both international and domestic outreach. 5. Employee Engagement and Volunteerism, including skills-based volunteerism and service rallies. |
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As part of the mission to create healthier communities, RWJBH's SICI launched its Food Hubs Initiative in 2020. The Food Hubs is a collaborative undertaking of local nonprofits, businesses, and farmers working to eliminate food insecurity in key areas in New Jersey. With different pilot locations across Newark and New Brunswick, each hub operates on a community level to expand food access, create, and improve distribution channels with local farmers, and educate residents on the role of nutrition and healthy eating in overall health outcomes. The initiative was funded by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, as well as through private donations, and is currently in the process of planning for expansion in other locations across the state. The hubs were chosen for their current infrastructure and work in the urban farming and the food insecurity space. The goal is to create a hub that will provide access to healthy food by creating a distribution channel for all farmers in New Jersey in addition to providing nutrition education. The sites have or are working towards building the needed components that define a RWJBH "hub." These components include growing space for both hydroponics or traditional farming; ample storage and refrigeration; teaching kitchens equipped with cooking facilities accessible to most residents and/or those entering culinary arts and food service; and retail farmers market space. RWJBH has expanded this model and is creating a large food aggregation, distribution and education hub based on the original concept. Slated for opening in 4th quarter 2025, we will be launching a large Harvest, A Farm to City Community Center that will house space to bring in and distribute healthy farm food from around the state. Large teaching and commercial kitchens will also be housed here providing nutrition education, as well as helping to support local food companies and restaurants. The space will help to not only educate our community on the importance of healthy eating and its connection to health but will serve as an incubator for entrepreneurs in the food space. It will be staffed by registered dietitians Community Healthy workers and SNAP navigators helping to address the social determinants of health beyond the clinical paradigm. This model will help to address Food and nutrition insecurity at its root cause by allowing farmers in New Jersey to build a solid distribution stream which will help them grow their businesses, while keeping farm food from New Jersey in the state and accessible to our communities. Our Greenhouse and Farmers Market at Newark Beth Israel Medical has donated 2,500 pounds of food in 2024 and hosts a weekly farmers market from June through November. The market accepts SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Benefits. Additionally, as part of initiatives to improve public health and in partnership with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, RWJBH has created "food farmacy" programs to address food insecurity in Newark, Jersey City and New Brunswick, serving the maternal child population and those with chronic conditions. A "food farmacy" is a program that focuses on and promotes healthy, nutritious eating using a clinically based approach. A "food farmacy" differs from a food pantry in that the farmacy provides comprehensive, individualized care and nutrition education in addition to healthy food, while a food pantry serves as an emergent feeding site helping to fight hunger in our communities. In addition to food, our farmacies also provide diapers and period products for women, significantly alleviating financial strain and freeing up a portion of their monthly budget for other necessities. At these "food farmacies" Registered Dietitians meet with patients in a 1-1 counseling setting or group classes and then provide recommendations for food choices that are available on-site based on their condition and cultural preferences. Patients have access to locally grown, sustainable foods, healthy shelf-stable foods, recipes, nutrition education handouts, and ongoing chronic disease management nutrition counseling. The goal of a "food farmacy" is to ensure food security and increase both positive clinical and behavioral change outcomes to improve patients' health. Two of these Farmacies are geared to prenatal patients and their families who enter our clinics and present as food insecure. We provide food and support for the mother before and after birth, ensuring that mother and baby have the best start in life with healthy nutritious food and education to help guide their food choices. In June 2024, we began the planning phase of our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP. In this program we began recruiting and hiring SNAP navigators, placing one each in twelves of our hospitals. They work closely with the local SICI and Community health leadership connecting eligible community members with this needed benefit in Community based organizations such Faith-based institutions, Schools, Housing departments and Community centers. They also work closely with our Community Health worker connecting those who screen as food insecure and eligible SNAP. The Social Impact & Community Investment practice at RWJBH also serves as a driver of the system's anchor mission to Hire Local, Buy Local, and Invest Local. As part of its ongoing commitment to social impact and community investment, RWJBH launched an online platform in 2022 designed to increase opportunities for certified local and diverse owned businesses in New Jersey to work directly with RWJBH and its facilities. Local, minority, and women-owned businesses that could potentially meet future service or supply chain demands for RWJBH are invited to register at RWJBH.org/BuyLocal. Companies that successfully register to the platform will be listed as RWJBarnabas Health BuyLocal vendors and included in a database of businesses considered for procurement and contracting opportunities within the system. New Jersey based, certified minority owned (MBE), women owned (WBE), small business (SBE), veteran-owned (VOB), disabled veteran-owned (DVOB) and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) are all eligible to participate. Hundreds of businesses have registered. Mark E. Manigan, President & CEO, RWJBarnabas Health stated "As an anchor institution that prioritizes addressing the social determinants of health, our commitment to our patients and neighbors extends beyond traditional care delivery. Our health system is one of the largest employers and purchasers in New Jersey, and we are dedicated to investing those dollars back into the communities we serve." RWJBarnabas Health's Community Health Worker (CHW) Program is a critical system-wide initiative aimed at advancing health equity by addressing the root causes of adverse health-specifically social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers. CHWs are strategically embedded in hospital inpatient units, emergency departments, and with our FQHC partners, where they engage directly with patients to assess needs, and facilitate access to vital community-based resources. CHWs work collaboratively with clinical teams and community organizations to close gaps in care, improve health outcomes, and reduce emergency room visits and hospital readmissions. Since November 2023, CHWs have connected over 26,000 patients with key services, and provided continued follow-up for thousands more. A vital component of this program is UberHealth, which helps ensure patients can physically access the care and services they need. As of May 23, 2025, more than 80,600 rides have been completed through UberHealth, helping patients reach hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, food pantries, and RWJBH Food FARMacies. This transportation support plays a significant role in improving appointment adherence and overall well-being, especially for vulnerable populations. The Social Impact and Community Investment Practice employs action research to continually evaluate the effectiveness of our work and initiatives. The research feedback loop provides the practice and the system with a continual information resource that serves to facilitate learning and interventions improvements. In the end, we are looking for improved health as well as improvements in the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to health. Together, these efforts support care continuity, reduce readmissions, reduce health disparities, and promote equitable health access across the communities we serve. |
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The Healthcare Anchor Network ----------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health's strategic pillar focused on social impact and community investment led to becoming a founding member of the healthcare anchor network along with Advocate Health Care, Catholic Health Initiatives, Dignity Health, Henry Ford Health System, Kaiser Permanente, Promedica, Providence St. Joseph Health, Rush University Medical Center, Trinity Health, and UMASS Memorial Health Care. Today, more than 75 hospitals and health systems are network members. This network was formed in December 2016, when leaders from 40 health systems across the U.S. gathered in Washington, DC to explore how their systems could more fully harness their economic power to inclusively and sustainably benefit the long-term health and well-being of the communities they serve. This convening led to the launch of the healthcare anchor network in May 2017, representing a critical milestone in mobilizing the healthcare sector towards action and collaboration. The Healthcare Anchor Network helps participants to more rapidly and effectively advance an anchor mission approach within their health institutions, the communities they serve, and across the healthcare sector. The long-term goal of the network is to reach a critical mass of health systems adopting as an institutional priority to improve community health and well-being by leveraging all their assets, including hiring, purchasing, and investment for equitable, local economic impact. By doing so, we can powerfully impact the upstream determinants of health and help build inclusive and sustainable local economies. On November 6, 2019 - Fourteen hospitals and health systems, including RWJBarnabas Health, announced a commitment of over $700 million for place-based investing to create strong and healthy communities. These institutions include national and regional health systems and some of the largest private sector employers in their states and regions. The RWJBarnabas Health's Anchor Training Program at the Children's Specialized Hospital for Pediatric Palliative Care serves as a national model for creating designated care pathways and improving the quality of life for children with complex needs. The program allows providers to expand their pediatric palliative care skills by sharing techniques with one another, improving symptom management skills, adopting new best practices, and improving family support service skills. Intending to increase the number of providers trained in pediatric palliative care and expand techniques in pediatric palliative care, the Anchor Training Program recently graduated two cohorts of pediatric palliative care professionals, totaling 82 providers. The TAI Workforce Development team has established multiple programs designed to benefit local hires. We provide specialized training for employees and community residents in roles such as Medical Scribes, Certified Medical Assistants, Mental Health Associates, Central Sterile Processing Technicians, and Field Analysts. Participants are hired into these positions, receiving full salaries during their training, with a guaranteed job upon certification. Through these initiatives, we are fostering upward mobility and removing barriers to education. Since 2019, we have supported over 400 participants across multiple certificate programs, continuing our commitment to community empowerment and economic development." Leading Medical and Health Services =================================== RWJBarnabas Health, as a leading health, education, research, and wellness provider, is able to extend access to the many nationally and regionally recognized services and facilities to its communities including a few listed in the following section. - New Jersey's only certified Burn Treatment facility and one of the largest in the U.S. that treats more than 350 patients annually. - Comprehensive cardiac surgery services for adults and children including the state's oldest and most experienced heart transplant program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center that has performed over 1,189 heart transplants. This Heart Center along with its affiliate programs at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and Jersey City Medical Center heart the heart centers performed over 2,800 heart procedures and over 36 heart transplants in 2024. - Leading regional kidney transplant centers including a center that is amongst the highest living donor transplants in the region and amongst the ten (10) largest transplant center volumes in the U.S. - the program performed the first laparoscopic kidney retrieval in a living donor and the first robotic kidney transplant surgery in the world. - New Jersey's only state approved lung transplant program. - Level I and level II trauma centers and the state's only pediatric trauma center. - Valerie Fund Children's Centers for cancer and blood disorders. - The Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science. - Nationally recognized geriatric services. - RWJBarnabas Health Mobile Health provides high-quality care and transportation with compassion, dignity, empathy, and respect. With evolving regional healthcare needs, the division meets challenges using advanced equipment, a modern fleet, state-of-the-art communications, and over 1,700 professionals. As New Jersey's largest EMS provider, RWJBH has operated since 1982, covering over 1,280 square miles across 10 counties and 110 municipalities, serving more than 3 million people. Services include basic and advanced life support, ground and air transport, disaster response, and a 911 dispatch center managing over 425,000 calls annually. RWJBH EMS treats and transports more than 120,000 patients each year, using 200 ambulances, a helicopter, and other specialized assets. It is the largest CAAS-accredited provider in NJ, meeting rigorous operational and clinical standards. - RWJBH also runs the state's largest EMS training center, staffed by subject matter experts including EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physicians, and public safety professionals. Field practitioners supplement the teaching staff, ensuring real-world relevance. The Paramedic Program, based at Jersey City Medical Center in partnership with Hudson County Community College, is nationally accredited. An additional East Brunswick campus opened in 2020. The EMT Program, accredited by the NJ Office of EMS, trains about 500 new EMTs annually across seven campuses. - In January 2023, RWJBH acquired On Time Ambulance, a company with over 30 years of experience and 75,000 annual patient transports. It provides wheelchair transport, Basic Life Support, and Specialty Care Transport within the RWJBH system. - The Patient Transfer Center (PTC) is a 24/7/365 health access hub staffed by critical care nurses. It manages the entire acute transfer process-including medical acceptance, bed placement, transport coordination, and communication-handling over 25,000 cases annually. The PTC also offers telehealth consultations and now oversees all behavioral health transfers. - Comprehensive cancer services and research; providing state-of-the art treatment including: - The flagship hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey ("CINJ"), New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute ("NCI") designated comprehensive cancer center and one of only 73 NCI designated centers in the nation; with CINJ providing many of the seminal discoveries leading to checkpoint inhibitor therapy, or discoveries leading to CAR T-cell therapy, or discoveries leading to sort of molecularly targeted therapies or precision medicine. - The Jacqueline M. Wilentz comprehensive breast center and a regional breast surgical program of women physicians. - Comprehensive Breast Center at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center; highest number of mammograms and breast imaging exams annually in the region and one of the highest in the U.S. - Advanced radiation oncology treatment including Proton Therapy, Cyberknife, Gammaknife, and Tomotherapy. - Renowned neurology and neurosurgery programs including a specialized epilepsy center designated Level 4 for adults and children; two state-accredited comprehensive stroke centers and nine state-accredited primary stroke centers. - Comprehensive Women's and Children's services, including: - The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; the PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital; and - Five Regional Perinatal Centers with the highest level neonatal intensive care units and three community perinatal centers with intermediate neonatal services. |
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- skilled nursing facilities. - A comprehensive ambulatory care network of physician services, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, fitness and wellness centers, sport performance centers, retail pharmacies, urgent care centers, home health and hospice services. Through enhanced synergies, RWJBarnabas Health has developed additional "Centers of Excellenceservices to improve services, promote wellness and enhance performance excellence. RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers University opened a new multi-sport training facility in September 2019. The RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center is a 307,000-square foot, four story, state-of-the- facility housing a highly sophisticated sports medicine treatment and rehabilitation center. It is the promise of the new and unique partnership to bring world-class sports medicine to Rutgers athletes, students and faculty, and the communities throughout New Jersey. Through this partnership, RWJBarnabas Health is the exclusive healthcare provider for Rutgers University and Rutgers athletics. The vision for RWJBarnabas Health is to formulate a best-in-class sports medicine and orthopedics program with the goal of replicating this model at other satellite locations in New Jersey. In June 2021, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Center, broke ground on a $750 million, 12-story building, to be known as the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center. This new facility will be a dedicated cancer pavilion that will offer medical, surgical, radiation, and immuno-oncology services in one location, giving clinicians, navigators, research staff, and support teams easy access to each another and, more importantly, to patients. The pavilion is connected to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and is further evidence of the partnership of Rutgers and RWJBarnabas journey to enhance innovative clinical services, training, and research. The phase 1 of outpatient services went live with patient care in June 2025 and the phase 2 inpatient services are anticipated to go live late summer 2025. On April 30, 2022, RWJBarnabas Health opened its Field of Dreams, a recreational complex that intentionally addresses physical and social inclusion for people of all ages and abilities and recognizes everyone's right to participate fully in equitable play, officially opened in Toms River, NJ. The RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams is equipped with a baseball field, basketball court, 9-hole miniature golf course, bocce and a spectacular playground area specially designed to be more accessible for wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Other features include a walking path with rehabilitative stations, a "quiet corner," located in a three-sided enclosed pavilion for those with autism, bathrooms with multiple electric changing stations to fully accommodate the special needs community, a temperature-controlled pavilion, strategically placed outlets that serve as wheel-chair recharging stations, and much more. RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dream's Co-founders Christian and Mary Kane, after living through the frustrations and struggles of finding inclusive facilities to accommodate their son and other kids with special needs, were inspired to build a recreational complex where children (and adults) with special needs can feel typical while enjoying recreational activities alongside friends and family in a safe and welcoming environment. Led by anchor institutions in the local area, RWJBarnabas Health's Children's Specialized Hospital and Community Medical Center, are committed to providing resources, expertise and staffing to support annual programming at the complex. The municipality, Toms River, donated the 3.5-acre parcel of land for the complex, and support from community partners including Ocean Orthopedic Associates, among many others, has been incredible. The Field of Dreams showcases how RWJBH collaborates and extends beyond the walls of our hospitals to support the physical, mental and social well-being of children, adults and caretakers. In 2024, RWJBarnabas Health supported Saint James Health Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) opening a new health clinic at Newark's East Side High School as part of an ongoing effort to increase access to care and improve health outcomes in the city's most vulnerable populations. This health clinic was developed in collaboration with the City of Newark and Newark Public Schools to bring high-quality health care right into the center of the community-the local public school-increasing access to care for students, their families, and surrounding residents. As part of the opening event, RWJBarnabas Health also sponsored a backpack giveaway outside East Side High School, providing over 1,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies for area children in time for the start of school. Graduate Medical Education and other Education Programs ------------------------------------------------------- Rutgers is the official sponsoring institution of all medical graduate medical education (GME) programs at the Corporation's hospitals enabling a new model of medical education with the integration of community, urban, suburban and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rotations. Programs continue to be integrated creating the opportunity to expand advanced fellowships and enhance the programs educating over 1,700 residents and fellows. We have focused our efforts leveraging the robust network of Rutgers schools and are advancing our efforts to grow inter-professional practice team training opportunities across the Corporation and other clinical affiliates. The GME programs within RWJBH are sponsored by Rutgers Health (Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences), a unit of Rutgers University. Rutgers Health achieved full accreditation in 2023 after its initial accreditation period, and after a site visit in September of 2024, has received full Continued Accreditation. GME program rotations take place at Children's Specialized Hospital, Community Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson Somerset, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Residencies and fellowships in a wide variety of specialties and subspecialties are offered, and clinical research and public health initiatives are also an integral part of our educational mission. We have also launched the "Rising Stars" program, which seeks to keep top Rutgers medical school graduates in New Jersey through tuition abatement and post graduate placement programs. For graduate medical education, our nine teaching hospitals host more than 1000 residents and fellows in specialty training. Residents train in programs in most major specialties and subspecialties including, but not limited to, internal medicine, pediatrics, combined internal medicine/pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery, acute care surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, diagnostic radiology, anesthesiology, pathology, dentistry, podiatric surgery, emergency medicine, otolaryngology/head and neck surgery, radiation oncology, psychiatry, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology, urology, and vascular surgery. Fellows train in such programs as the following subspecialties: nephrology, hematology/oncology, cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, advanced heart failure and transplantation, gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, hepatology, rheumatology, geriatrics, pulmonary/critical care medicine, surgical critical care, infectious diseases, vascular surgery fellowship, mammography, pediatric emergency medicine, EMS and disaster planning, emergency medicine ultrasound, cardiothoracic surgery, breast surgery, maternal fetal medicine, neonatology, interventional radiology, pain management, pediatric dentistry, and child and adolescent psychiatry. It should be noted that fellowships are specialty training programs beyond the core residency program. Each residency program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, or other relevant body. While we acknowledge our obligation to these young professionals who have chosen to come to RWJBH for this segment of their education, we also recognize their important contribution to patient care and dedicate ourselves to the oversight necessary for patients to receive appropriate care under the supervision of experienced attending physicians. |
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Undergraduate Medical Education ------------------------------- At the undergraduate level for 2024, we maintained our major affiliations with two medical schools. The system is a major clinical campus for medical students from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School (Newark, NJ) as well as Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Clinical research and public health initiatives are an integral part of our education mission. The medical students obtain training for both required and elective rotations in our facilities. The System also accepts students from other medical schools for elective rotations. Continuing Medical Education ---------------------------- Continuing medical education ("CME") activities are conducted throughout the system in order to provide learning activities for our practicing physicians so they may maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for them to practice at the highest level. This critical education helps them stay current with the latest advancements, improve their practice, and keep their licenses and certifications current. Our hospitals are either accredited to provide CME by the Medical Society of New Jersey or partner with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences to offer category 1 AMA-PRA CME to the physicians in the community. Other Education and Training Programs ------------------------------------- RWJBH believes that the highest quality clinical education results in the highest quality and safest patient care, and ultimately delivers to our patients the most current, cost-effective, and integrated medical care possible. In addition to education and training programs for physicians, we also partner with schools to advance the education and training of other health care professionals. There are a large number of professional training and education programs for other clinical personnel including nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, radiology techs, diagnostic medical sonographers, radiation therapy techs, EMTs and paramedics, respiratory techs, clinical laboratory technicians, dieticians and nutrition, health information managers, and medical techs. Our advanced clinical programs (e.g., burn, transplant) also host students from a variety of clinical disciplines as well as professionals already in practice advancing their skills. Affiliation History Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School ----------------------------------------------------- For several decades, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick has had an affiliation agreement with Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and is the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. As a result of this agreement, the hospital is structured as an academic medical center and has an expanded mission to include not only community service, but also clinical research and the education and training of healthcare providers. In addition, the hospital's status as an academic medical center has resulted in a significant increase in its service area, the development of tertiary and quaternary programs, and multiple affiliations with local hospitals and institutions of higher education. In January 2008, RWJBH (then Barnabas Health, or BH) entered into a new agreement with the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey - New Jersey medical school ("NJMS") in New Jersey to form a comprehensive academic affiliation and strategic alliance, thereby creating an affiliation including two of New Jersey's academic and provider systems. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (previously known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center) and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center became major teaching affiliates of NJMS and members of the faculty at each of these two hospitals have participated in a number of NJMS-sponsored continuing medical education programs. Members of the faculty from NJMS have participated in BH's educational programs as well. In addition, the two systems evaluate a number of joint program development initiatives. The system believed that the affiliation with the NJMS and its substantial programs in clinical research and basic scientific investigation strengthened its medical education and research activities. As a result of the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act, on July 1, 2013, most schools and units of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, transferred to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, including the New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. BH, now RWJBarnabas Health, continues its medical education relationship with both Rutgers medical schools. The University Hospital ("UH") in Newark was spun off as a freestanding institution with its own Board of Directors. In 2013, BH entered into a consultative service agreement with UH and worked for a more collaborative and effective system of care to serve the greater Newark communities for three years. In 2023, the Rutgers Board of Governors approved the merger of Rutgers NJMS and Rutgers RWJMS. The process is expected to take several years, with the first class enrolling in the 2028 academic year. With its private-public partnership with Rutgers University, RWJBarnabas Health now closely aligns with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. This partnership creates the state's largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health Quality -------------------------- At RWJBarnabas Health, we are on a continuing journey to become a high reliability organization (HRO), uniting our health system in a culture of safety to achieve top-tier clinical outcomes and to deliver the highest quality care and safest experience for our patients, communities and workforce. This quest, which we refer to as "safety together," is a comprehensive process to improve our reliability, building upon our past successes in safety and quality, and using new tools and behaviors to ensure the health of our patients and the communities we serve. Safety and reliability are everyone's responsibility, not just that of staff who are directly involved in patient care. Each individual is expected to use our standardized error prevention tools and incorporate them into our day-to-day tasks. Delivering "safety together" will not only have positive impacts on safety, but enhances our quality; patient, physician and employee satisfaction; and overall operational performance. Quality and Safety are pillars of RWJBarnabas Health's strategic plan and are not only critical to our organization's success, but to our noble mission of creating and sustaining healthier communities throughout New Jersey. At RWJBarnabas Health, continuous quality improvement is embedded in our organizational values and our culture. Each day, our hospitals unite in patient safety and quality outcomes. We are constantly reinforcing our commitment to excellence and improving patient outcomes through focusing on important topics including hand washing, patient experience, and sepsis, as well as annual initiatives including participation in the safety attitude questionnaire survey and national patient safety week. "I am quality" is our promise and our personal commitment to deliver exceptional care to our patients, each and every day. No matter which RWJBarnabas Health facility our patients visit, from our highly ranked acute care hospitals to our state-of-the-art outpatient centers and specialty care facilities, they will discover a brand of healthcare that makes them feel good. Along with leading edge medical treatments, they will experience a team effort and a sincere commitment to giving them and their family the attention they deserve. "I am quality" means guaranteed excellence. To help each staff member deliver quality healthcare, we educate and apply the latest and best practices so our patients and their family can benefit from the highest level of care-even in the smallest details. |
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Focus areas include: - Meeting and exceeding industry standards. Assuring that our institutional policies and procedures comply with, and often exceed all necessary laws and generally accepted healthcare standards. - Providing safe care. Maintain stringent systems for ensuring appropriate care and medical accuracy, and drive patient safety through the use of protocols. - Clinical excellence. Analyzing and improving our care to assure that we are applying best practices. - Clinical resource management. Managing resources to deliver care effectively and efficiently. - Respectful care. Respecting an individual's and family's values and customs allows us to honor their needs and choices. - Strengthening performance improvement capabilities with a standard curriculum of evidence based methods and tools. Employees and providers are encouraged to follow three guiding principles: (1) to be committed, (2) to be responsible, and (3) to be quality in all it means to our patients and families. The system promotes best practice and encourages innovations through quality and performance councils, training and education and holding quality fairs throughout the enterprise. Patient Satisfaction -------------------- At RWJBarnabas Health, we prioritize patient experience across all our hospitals and facilities. Our commitment to delivering exceptional patient and family experience is rooted in our history. Patient Experience encompasses every interaction-clinical and non-clinical-that shapes how individuals perceive and engage with their care. It is about how care is delivered, not just the outcomes. Our work ensures that every voice is heard, every concern is addressed, and every patient and family feel valued, respected, and cared for. Our Patient Experience team plays a vital role in ensuring hands-on responsiveness to patients and their families, providing a forum for open communication of ideas and concerns. Through formalized surveys and constant evaluation of patient feedback, we identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. This enables us to refine our care delivery and create a positive, fulfilling experience for our patients, families, physicians, and employees. Nursing Excellence and Professional Practice -------------------------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health facilities are committed to providing an environment which supports safety, service, and quality outcomes for patients, families, nurses, and interprofessional colleagues. Navigating a complex health system while ensuring optimal clinical outcomes requires a highly skilled, continually developing nursing workforce. RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) is committed to advancing nursing practice through comprehensive professional development, innovation, and alignment across the system. The Institute for Nursing Excellence at RWJBH is dedicated to building and sustaining a nursing workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Through continuous learning and innovation, we strive to improve patient outcomes and enhance access to care by: - Aligning nursing practices across RWJBarnabas Health. - Fostering professional development, innovation and research. - Enhancing collaboration with academic partners. - Promoting inter-professional education and collaboration. - Standardizing practices to reduce redundancy and promote consistency. Our nursing objectives are supported by the Center for Professional Development, Innovation and Research, which offers a range of educational programs and initiatives designed to support the professional development of nurses and inter-professional teams at all levels. From nursing students to experienced nurses, we provide a variety of resources to help clinicians expand their knowledge and improve their practice. Our team is highly skilled and knowledgeable, and committed to providing ongoing opportunities to practice, learn, and grow professionally. RWJBH offers nurse residency programs that have helped hundreds of aspiring, new nurses transition into professional practice since its inception. Bridging the transition from the educational setting of nursing school to actual clinical practice can be daunting, but the residency program provides a meaningful foundation to build competence, judgement and clinical excellence. RWJBH recognizes the critical role nursing has in delivering health care services and the value in supporting successful orientation and development of new nursing graduates. Regional orientation provides opportunities for nurses beginning their careers from multiple hospitals to network and participate in a shared experience. To further assure success, RWJBH has established a Nursing Orientation Unit for RN Integration, Support, and Health ("NOURISHT") Program. NOURISH is a unique model for orienting newly licensed RNs on a dedicated orientation unit, specifically designed to promote competence, confidence and comfort. Facilitating integration into the nursing profession and on the nursing team, through support, while prioritizing well-being is the cornerstone of the program. In this innovative program, the unit is geared towards supportive teaching and learning to ease the transition into the practice of professional nursing and mitigate challenges as new graduates enter practice. Clinical experiences are planned and provided through the support of Preceptors and an on-unit Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioners. The Institute operates regional simulation centers in Livingston, Oceanport and Rahway. The Livingston location holds Provisional Accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. This accreditation is internationally recognized as the gold standard for simulation programs, showing a commitment to excellence by providing high-quality simulation experiences that lead to better patient outcomes. In addition to the support of new nurses, RWJBH is committed to further advancing specialty nursing practice with the Foundations of Nursing Specialty Programs. These learning programs are designed to provide competency-based learning programs following the standards of practice. This can expand career opportunities for nurses and contribute enhanced value to the delivery of care and promotion of health and wellness for our communities. The educational programs cover many specialties such as perioperative, emergency, oncology, neonatal, and pediatrics to name a few. Recognizing the essential role nurses play in delivering exceptional care, RWJBarnabas Health has created structured avenues for nurses to contribute meaningfully to clinical decision-making. Staff nurses actively participate in the development and refinement of policies, procedures, and standards of care that shape everyday practice across the system. At the system level, the Professional Nurse Practice Council (PNPC) serves as a collaborative body that reviews and advances evidence-based nursing practice. The Council promotes alignment across RWJBH by supporting the integration of clinical initiatives, strengthening specialty practice, and facilitating the dissemination of best practices across all sites. In addition, facility-based councils provide a platform for nurses to influence practice locally, reinforcing a culture of shared governance and professional accountability aligned with RWJBH's mission and vision of excellence in patient and family-centered care. RWJBarnabas Health is deeply committed to developing a skilled, empowered nursing workforce that leads the way in delivering exceptional patient care. Together, through innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning, The Institute for Nursing Excellence is shaping the future of nursing and transforming healthcare across our communities. Many care collaboratives have been formed beyond just nursing to support inclusive teamwork, promote performance improvement, shared "best" practices, benchmarking, education, and research. Some of these activities stretch out in partnership with other systems and providers. A few of the collaborative works include: - Child Life and Creative Arts Collaborative - Critical Care Collaborative: The RWJBarnabas Health Pharmacy Enterprise Critical Care Pharmacy Collaborative is responsible for ensuring the continuum of care for critically ill patients throughout our network. The collaborative consists of Critical Care pharmacy specialists who take pride in enhancing medication management including the standardization of order sets, implementing best practices and formulary considerations as a means to promote medication safety and quality patient care. In addition to medication management and clinical expertise, the collaborative takes special interest in promoting student and resident education. Members of this collaborative are experienced in clinical research and generate numerous publications and professional presentations each year. |
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- The multi-organizational 2019-2020 cohort of Serious Illness Care Implementation Collaborative offered by Ariadne Labs in partnership with the Center to Advance Palliative Care and VitalTalk - The Advancing Health Equity Learning Collaborative, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation who will invest $3.4 million in a two-year initiative that brings together public and private-sector health care entities in partnership with the Institute for Medicaid Innovation and the Center for Health Care Strategies to focus on integrating payment and health care delivery reform efforts to reduce racial disparities in maternal and infant health care. - The Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative supported by Merck to foster local solutions that help cities become safer places to give birth, and is part of its global initiative, "Merck for Mothers." This is part of Merck's projects in nine cities across the country, including Newark, New Jersey, to help end preventable maternal deaths. - The RWJBH Physician Advisor team, a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, the medical staff, and case management department leadership, providing a comprehensive clinical resource management program that includes utilization management, progression of care management, social work services, and complex discharge planning. - The Emergency and Hospitalist Collaborative focused on effective care delivery, improvement and shared best practice comprised of medical, nursing and hospitalist directors. - The Infectious Disease and the Pharmacy Informatics Collaboratives are part of the Pharmacy Enterprise. These content expert groups develop all of the recommendations for the best practices for their respective disciplines in order for the Pharmacy Council structure to endorse and adopt. RWJBarnabas Health and Special Corporate Partnerships ===================================================== RWJBarnabas Health, in addition to community and organizational collaboration and affiliations, has formed relationships through its corporate partnership program to provide an expanded platform from which to improve the health and well-being of New Jersey communities. The RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Partnerships Department focuses on developing meaningful relationships with community based and mission-focused organizations around sports, entertainment and the arts. The Department utilizes its partners' powerful platforms in an effort to engage communities, reach consumers, amplify messages and reward employees. The Corporate Partnerships Department also promotes health and wellness, while reinforcing our brand with community stakeholders while always focused on our mission to build healthier communities. These corporate partners include, but are not limited to: New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center ------------------------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official health care provider of the New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center, the home of the New Jersey Devils and hosts almost 200 events annually, consisting of family shows, college basketball games and concerts. RWJBarnabas Health is the Devils' first-ever home jersey patch partner and has fortified their nearly 30-year partnership with a multi-year extension aimed at promoting healthier communities throughout New Jersey. Together, the organizations have launched several initiatives aimed at promoting health and wellness, including medical support for the NJ Devils, blood drives, community outreach, the Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk, youth hockey development as well as player-led initiatives with Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton. Dougie Hamilton introduced "Dougie's Buddies," a program in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health that invites children and families, especially RWJBarnabas Health patients, to attend home games, meet Hamilton and enjoy a memorable experience during challenging times. Rutgers University ------------------ RWJBarnabas Health is the official health care provider of Rutgers athletics and a proud supporter of Rutgers University. RWJBH works closely with Rutgers to support the athletic training and sports medicine needs of all varsity athletes and provides the university with health and wellness education and other community-based services. Our ambassador program connects both the football and women's sports athletes with our patients and our communities. New York Yankees and Mets Radio Network --------------------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a premier partner of both the New York Yankees and Mets Radio Networks, which airs Yankee games on WFAN-AM and 880AM. Through this partnership, RWJBH airs a weekly health minute, regularly celebrates great work by community leaders with a "civic hero" salute segment and provides our employees and patients with first pitch opportunities. Special Olympics New Jersey --------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a premier partner and healthy communities partner for Special Olympics New Jersey. Special Olympics New Jersey is a not-for-profit organization that offers sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. RWJBH supports all Special Olympics athletes through physician support, free medical screenings, ongoing education programs and staffing for the mobile vehicle that travels the state providing medical services to athletes. Seton Hall University --------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official health care provider of Seton Hall Athletics and a proud supporter of Seton Hall University. RWJBH works closely with Seton Hall to support the athletic training and sports medicine needs of all varsity athletes and provides the university with health and wellness education and other community-based services. Princeton University -------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official health care provider of Princeton athletics and a proud supporter of Princeton University. RWJBH works closely with Princeton to support the athletic training and sports medicine needs of all varsity athletes and provides the university with health and wellness education and other community-based services. JerseyShore Blueclaws --------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a proud partner and the official health care provider of the Jersey Shore Blueclaws, a minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. RWJBH provides medical staff including one of our orthopedic surgeons who serves as the team physician, offering expertise in sports-related injuries. We host several different groups throughout the season while offering community screenings, health and wellness education and interactive activities for children. Somerset Patriots ----------------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official health care provider of the Somerset patriots, a minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees that plays in Somerset County. RWJBH provides all of the athletic training and sports performance coverage for the team and offers community screenings and health and wellness education throughout the season to fans. Trenton Thunder --------------- RWJBarnabas Health is an official partner of the Trenton Thunder, an independent team in Trenton, New Jersey. Together with RWJBH, the Thunder delivers healthy lifestyle information to the residents of Mercer County via health screenings, educational opportunities and social messaging. New Jersey Hall of Fame ----------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a proud partner of the NJ Hall of Fame and its new permanent location in American Dream. NJPAC ----- RWJBarnabas Health is a proud partner of New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. NJPAC is the centerpiece of Newark for music and the arts. Each summer, NJPAC, Horizon and RWJBH present "Sounds of the City," a free outdoor summer concert series attracting thousands to downtown Newark. RWJBH brings music therapy to several hospitals for patients and employees and conducts an employee wellness fair at NJPAC. PDA Urban Initiative -------------------- PDA Urban Initiative is a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing health and wellness in underserved urban communities across New Jersey. This initiative focuses on providing accessible soccer facilities, coaching, and educational programs focused on nutrition, wellness and sports performance to children who may lack the resources to participate in traditional sports programs. The PDA Urban Initiative has established several small-sided, synthetic turf soccer fields in urban areas, such as New Brunswick, Newark, Hamilton, Bound Brook and Belleville. These fields are designed to be easily accessible, allowing children to engage in soccer activities within their neighborhoods. |
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New Jersey Golf Foundation -------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a proud supporter of the New Jersey Golf Foundation. The New Jersey Golf Foundation is the charitable arm of the New Jersey section, PGA of America. RWJBH is a presenting partner of PGA Hope (helping our patriots everywhere), a golf program for all military veterans designed to enhance their rehabilitation and assimilation back into society. RWJBH supports this program and teaches these veterans nutrition and wellness facts to help them lead a healthy lifestyle. Cure Insurance Arena -------------------- RWJBarnabas Health partners with the Cure Insurance Arena, formally known as the Sun Bank Center in Trenton. This arena hosts sporting events, shows and concerts. RWJBarnabas provides on-site EMS and emergency medical services for all of their events, shows and activities, etc. We also provide advertising at events. RWJBH Arena ----------- The RWJBarnabas Health Arena is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose venue located in Toms River, NJ, that serves as the centerpiece of the Toms River Regional School District, hosting over 100 events each year-from concerts and high school sports to trade shows and community gatherings-with over 181,000 attendees. RWJBarnabas Health serves as a consultant for the Toms River school district's health academy curriculum and recommends programming for students. New Jersey Soccer Association ----------------------------- RWJBarnabas Health partners with New Jersey Soccer Association. The NJ Soccer Association is the oldest member of the U.S. Soccer Federation and is focused on soccer players under the age of 19, both men and women, who play recreationally or competitively. RWJBarnabas sponsors its red carpet as well as the videos produced for the winning teams for its annual awards dinner. Gotham FC --------- RWJBarnabas Health is the official health care provider of Gotham FC, the women's professional soccer team that plays in the NWSL. RWJBH handles all of the medical needs for the players, staff and families and also sponsors a mini-pitch that allows kids to play on a small-sided field before every game outside the stadium. RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams ---------------------------------- The RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams is a one-of-a-kind recreational complex created for the special needs community. Located on 3.5 acres in Toms River, New Jersey, the facility intentionally addresses physical and social inclusion for people of all ages and abilities and recognizes everyone's right to participate fully in equitable play. To date, over 2000 families are members, and RWJBH, with the help of Children's Specialized Hospital, runs important recreation programs throughout the year. North to Shore Festival ----------------------- RWJBarnabas Health is a proud founding partner of the North to Shore Festival, a music, arts and entertainment festival that takes place in three iconic New Jersey cities - Newark, Asbury Park and Atlantic City. RWJBH provides several patients with backstage once in a lifetime experiences meeting bands and provides panelists for important health and wellness webinars throughout the festival. Jersey City Marathon -------------------- RWJBarnabas Health, through its facility Jersey City Medical Center, serves as a sponsor of the Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon, supporting the event's logistics and community outreach efforts. This partnership aligns with the organization's mission to promote health and community engagement across New Jersey. The Jersey City Marathon has rapidly grown into a major event, attracting thousands of runners from around the world. The race features a fast, flat, and USATF-certified course that winds through Jersey City's diverse neighborhoods and scenic waterfront. Community and Agency Partnerships ================================= The System and its affiliates recognize that community health improvement can best be accomplished through partnerships to address the service needs of its communities. Some notable partnerships over the past couple of years include: - Continuing a nearly 30-year association, RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils jointly announced the multiyear extension of their innovative partnership. The organizations have outlined a multitiered activation plan allowing the two brands to utilize shared resources and strengthen their impact in a shared vision of building healthier communities. (2024) - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the Mexican Consulate in New Brunswick, NJ entered into a formal agreement to provide access to health care services, health prevention and educational initiatives and health screening services to Mexican nationals. The services will be coordinated through the hospital's Community Health Promotions Program. Under the agreement, RWJUH and the Consulate will partner to develop the Ventanilla de Salud "to improve the physical and mental well-being of Mexicans living in the United States." The initiative will feature RWJUH Community Health Promoters (Promotoras) who will be present at the Consulate to provide information about primary and preventive health care services as well as eligibility for public services, provide quality and culturally sensitive services; and work towards reducing the use of emergency services to have care delivered in the most appropriate setting. (2024). - RWJBH, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, and Woods Services, announced that they are joining forces to establish the very first integrated primary and behavioral health care center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and autism in New Jersey. (2023). - RWJBH also partnered with the state on the "Arrive Together" program pairing mental health professionals with police on 911 response calls, implemented post-incarceration programs focused on providing health and social support services. (2023). - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and RWJBarnabas Health President and Chief Executive Officer Mark E. Manigan announced a partnership to offer a variety of health care services and screenings throughout Essex County. The initiative combines the resources of the Essex County Office of Public Health Management and its mobile health unit and the medical resources available through RWJBarnabas Health. Working together, a robust schedule of outreach clinics will be offered where residents have access to medical screenings, vaccines, information and referrals. (2023). - RWJBarnabas Health was awarded a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to support a first-of-its-kind program in New Jersey to embed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Navigators in each of the system's 12 general acute care hospitals. The goal of the program is to improve food security and reduce hunger by enhancing access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education for low-income residents. NJFSI is a collaboration of community organizations and local and state agencies, led by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to address food insecurity and health inequity in New Jersey and build upon other local and program-related investments to help finance more equitable access to healthier food retail options in under-resourced areas. (2024). - As previously noted, Saint James Health Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, opened a new health clinic at Newark's East Side High School as part of an ongoing effort to increase access to care and improve health outcomes in the city's most vulnerable populations. This health clinic was developed in collaboration with the City of Newark and Newark Public Schools to bring high-quality health care right into the center of the community-the local public school-increasing access to care for students, their families, and surrounding residents. As part of the opening event, RWJBarnabas Health also sponsored a backpack giveaway outside East Side High School, providing over 1,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies for area children in time for the start of school. (2024). - NJ/NY Gotham FC, the reigning National Women's Soccer League champions partnered with RWJBarnabas Health as the club's official health care provider. As part of this partnership, RWJBarnabas Health and Gotham FC will develop a meaningful community outreach and education program to engage with our communities on the importance of proper nutrition, healthy habits and preventive measures, among other initiatives. (2024). |
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Awards, Accreditations and Honors ================================= RWJBarnabas Health and its affiliates are recognized as a leading academic health care delivery system, as an employer and as an organization improving the health of our communities. RWJBH's commitment to quality and service has resulted in many awards and recognitions for the system and its centers. These include, among others: - Leapfrog Safety Scores - The 2024 scores recognized five of the acute care facilities as receiving an A for both Spring and Fall. - In 2024, U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital a Best Regional Hospital in NJ and is ranked #22 in the Metro area. - Six RWJBarnabas Health facilities have been recognized among the 2024 - 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, including Community Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, RWJUH Somerset and Trinitas Regional Medical Center. - RWJBarnabas Health children's hospitals were named among the nation's Best Children's Hospitals for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at RWJUH ranked #34 nationally for orthopedics and ranked #47 for urology. - RWJBarnabas Health received over 40 awards and recognitions from the Healthgrades 2024 Specialty Excellence Awards for superior clinical performance in numerous specialty care areas, including cardiac, critical care, and surgical care. Highlights include: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) was named one of Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals, America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care, one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, and one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery. - Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity." RWJBarnabas Health is one of 1,000 companies in the U.S. to earn the designation. - LGBTQ Healthcare Equality - Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) Designation - The majority of RWJBarnabas Health hospitals have been designated in 2024 as "Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. The distinguished honor of being selected as "Healthcare Equality Leaders" was based on the HRC Foundation's annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation's leading benchmarking assessment of healthcare facilities identifying healthcare institutions that are leaders in efforts to offer equitable care to LGBTQ+ patients by evaluating inclusive policies and practices related to LGBTQ patients, visitors, and employees. - In 2024, RWJBH Mobile Health received the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Award. This award is given to an elite group of prehospital providers for their commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care, ensuring that individuals experiencing a heart attack or stroke receive treatment according to the latest nationally accepted evidence-based guidelines. - GHX Organization - RWJBH was named a 2022 GHX "Best 50" organization. Earning this recognition demonstrates our organization's commitment to a supply chain strategy that removes waste, drives efficiencies and, as a result, raises the quality of patient care delivered. - Chime Healthcare's Most Wired - The Corporation continues to be named among the most wired for its use of information technology (IT) to better the patient experience, recognizing 13 RWJBH facilities with Most Wired Status in 2024. Ten (10) acute care facilities earned the highest-possible designation, Level 10. Hospitals and health systems at the forefront of using IT to improve the delivery of care have maximized the benefits of foundational technologies and are embracing new technologies that support population management and value-based care. - Newsweek Magazine - named Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, and Monmouth Medical Center were named a Best Maternity Care Hospital in 2024. In addition, RWJUH also received Newsweek America's Best award for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, based on quality of care, performance data and peer recommendations, relative to in-state competition. - NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - CINJ is the State's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. CINJ is universally recognized for its clinical and scientific research leadership. NCI-designated cancer centers are a group of 73 cancer research institutions in the United States supported by the National Cancer Institute. - CEO Cancer Gold Standard employer - The Corporation has been accredited as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard employer. This prestigious award recognizes the Corporation for its dedication and commitment to maintaining a high standard of excellence in cancer prevention, early detection and quality care for its employees and their families. - In 2024, cancer programs at several RWJBarnabas Health facilities, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute, were granted Three-Year Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). Facilities that received this accreditation include Jersey City Medical Center, Community Medical Center, RWJUH Somerset, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, and RWJUH Hamilton. - National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQBMC) - The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center is a Certified Participant in the NQMBC Program and the Centers has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology's Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging. - There are seven American College of Surgeons ACS accredited Bariatric Surgery Centers. - Becker's Hospital Review named RWJBarnabas Health in its "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs" for 2024. Healthcare organizations included on the list are renowned for their exemplary heart care, patient outcomes and leading technologies. - Four RWJBarnabas Health facilities have achieved the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines -Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. These facilities include Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. - RWJBarnabas Health children's hospitals were noted among the nation's Best Children's Hospitals for 2024 - 2025 by U.S. News & World Report with the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ranked #47th nationally for orthopedics and ranked #35 for urology. Additionally, it is ranked #2 in NJ for Children's Hospitals. - Several RWJBarnabas Health facilities received regional, state, and specialty recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 "Best Hospitals" list. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick (RWJUH) was ranked 6 in NJ and 22 among Regional Best Hospital in the NY-Metro area and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey received a High Performing rating for earning the highest score in NJ. - Gold Seal of Approval - Various affiliates of the Corporation have received the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission for various programs including joint replacement, disease-specific certifications in acute coronary syndrome, cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure, advanced certification in palliative care, bariatric surgery, and stroke program. - Magnet Designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center - Six affiliates of the Corporation have received Magnet designation, which recognizes organizations for creating and sustaining an environment of nursing excellence where collaborative working relationships are fostered among different departments and disciplines. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton received its first Magnet designation in April 2021, and in June, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick achieved its sixth Magnet designation - making it at the time one of only seven institutions globally to achieve this length of distinction. In 2024, Monmouth Medical Center became the first hospital in NJ and the 11th in the country to earn Magnet with Distinction. - NICHE - Many of our hospitals have been recognized as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) hospital. |
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- NCQA Recognition - RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group has solidified its commitment to provide the highest quality health care and access to our patients through the achievement of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for several of our practices. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication, and patient involvement. A 2022 NCQA Innovation Award was given for a Rutgers CINJ/RWJBarnabas Health and Qualitas partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield project on Home-based therapeutic Infusions. - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Triple Accreditation - JCMC's EMS service is the first in the U.S. to earn triple accreditation in dispatch, education, and emergency medical service. - All hospitals are accredited, most with the Joint Commissions. Jersey City Medical Center has Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Accreditation. - New Jersey Department of Health - For 2024, the NJ Department of Health awarded ten of RWJBH facilities for their Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. - Lown Institute - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has been named in the top 5 in the state for most racially inclusive and for community benefit by the Lown Institute; a nonpartisan healthcare think tank. In the most recent rankings, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center received an "A" score for Community Benefit and Inclusivity and was 5th out of 60 in the state. RWJBarnabas Health received an "A" for Community Benefit and was 39th highest of 311 ranked Health Care Systems in the provision of community benefit. In the midst of the pandemic, our facilities continued to address the health care needs and demands presented in addition to those exacerbated by the pandemic. Post pandemic, our hospitals continue to work with collaborative partners to address health care needs and to work toward improving and sustaining healthy communities. The Hospital facilities are described in the following sections with a brief facility overview and a brief list of a few of the hospital's award/recognitions. Children's Specialized Hospital ("CSH") --------------------------------------- Children's Specialized Hospital is the nation's leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults from birth to 21 years of age facing special healthcare challenges - from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health. CSH is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as a Children's Specialized Hospital, Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, and for multiple hospital-based, off-site ambulatory care facility - primary care and physical therapy. Additionally, sites are licensed by New Jersey Department of Human Services for Outpatient Mental Health Services. Facilities are certified by Medicaid, Medicare and Special Health Services. At 11 different New Jersey locations, pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential. During 2024, CSH cared for over 44,000 unique patients which included over 300,000 physician and outpatient visits. CSH is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its communities. Underinsured and Medicare comprised approximately 60% of its revenue mix in 2024. CSH is accredited by the Joint Commission and the recipient of many accreditations, awards, and recognitions; including, but not limited to: - Special needs primary care at CSH was the first special needs pediatric practice in New Jersey to receive a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) designation by the national committee for quality assurance (NCQA), the most widely adopted model for recognizing PCMH standards. - First pediatric hospital in New Jersey to have a full-time therapy dog. - Awarded a $600K grant from SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge) which is a landmark autism research initiative focused on advancing the understanding of autism to help improve lives. Through this grant, we will be recruiting, engaging, and retaining a community of individuals affected by autism and their families, asking them to share medical and genetic information with scientists. This data will help our researchers to advance the genetic understanding of autism and provide meaningful information and resources to participants. - Launched the New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence (NJACE) along with Rutgers University. This is a statewide innovative, comprehensive, and collaborative network to promote quality research, professional training and build public awareness aimed to improve the lives of individuals with ASD across the lifespan. - Children's Specialized Hospital was awarded $250,000 in July 2023 from the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) Division of Disability Services as part of the Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Grant Program to help expand the hospital's Living Safely with Disabilities and Special Health Needs initiative. Clara Maass Medical Center ("CMMC") ----------------------------------- CMMC is a 472-licensed bed acute community hospital located in the town of Belleville, Essex County. CMMC serves a broad range of communities in urban and suburban settings with culturally and ethnically diverse populations. CMMC's service area extends to neighboring Hudson, Passaic and Bergen counties. CMMC's service area includes its hometown of Belleville and the North Ward/ Ironbound sections of Newark, which contains a large mix of Latino and Italian-American populations. Places in the service area include MUA/MUP designations and state designation as medically underinsured. Newark is also designated an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) by the State of New Jersey. Approximately 37% of the Belleville populations are foreign born with a large majority of the foreign-born population coming from the Latin Americas. In Belleville, over 57% of persons aged 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. Essex County is the third most populous County in New Jersey, and its population grew 10.1% from 2010 to 2020, the third highest county growth rate in the state. The 2024 estimates suggest a slight population gain from 2020 to 2024 with a 2.2% increase. Belleville is the 66th largest Incorporated Place/MCD in 2022 and also is estimated to have grown 6.4% from 2010 to 2020 and continued its growth by another 1.2% from 2020 to 2024. Neighboring Newark City, the largest City in New Jersey, is estimated to have increased in population by 12.4% between 2010 and 2020, and growth of 1.8% from 2020 to 2024. Newark and Belleville are estimated to be comprised of nearly 90.7% and 70.1% minority population, respectively. The percent of persons in poverty are estimated at 24.7% and 10.4% for Newark and Belleville, respectively. Persons under age 65 without health insurance is estimated at 21% for Newark and 12.3% for Belleville. In 2024 CMMC provided services to more than 14,800 inpatients and over 1,800 births. The hospital also provided over 118,600 outpatient cases and 9,200 same day surgery visits, as well asover73,000 emergency department visits. CMMC is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its communities. As a healthcare provider to the Belleville and the greater Newark communities, CMMC served more than 65.4% of its patients from minority/nonwhite/other populations in 20243. Nearly 42.7% of its patients are of underinsured and uninsured payer categories and Medicare represents an additional 33.4% of patients. CMMC established the Center of Excellence for Latino Health at Clara Maass Medical Center in 2016 to address the social determinants of health within the local Hispanic community. CMMC is a fully accredited hospital and the recipient of numerous awards and honors including, but not limited to, the following: - Clara Maass Medical Center was named a 2024-2025 High Performing hospital for Heart Failure by U.S. News & World Report - Recipient of the Healthgrades Excellence Award America's Best Hospitals for Outpatient Prostate Care Award (2025); Recipient of the Healthgrades Excellence Award and Superior Service Award eight years in a row for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Labor, and Delivery (2016-2023). - 2024 Healthgrades rating of safety as better than expected from accidental cut, puncture, perforation, or hemorrhage during medical care. Additionally, is a five-star recipient in complication based ratings for bariatric surgery, C-Section Delivery and Vaginal Delivery, and outpatient benign prostatic hyperplasia. |
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- Accreditation from the Joint Commission with core certification in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Failure, Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee) and Advanced Certification in Advanced Palliative Care and Primary Stroke Center. - Designated Primary Stroke Center with New Jersey Department of Health. - Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC) has been honored with the 2024 DoNation Campaign Platinum recognition for its exemplary organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness program from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. - Designation as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2018-2024 - received an "A" from the Lown Hospital Index for Community Benefit and Social Responsibility and was in the top 20 hospitals in the state. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2024. - Designated Surgical Quality Partner by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) with Metabolic and Bariatric Accreditation - Awarded by the New Jersey Department of Health's Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program - Accredited in Radiation Oncology, Breast Ultrasound and Mammography by the American College of Radiology Community Medical Center ("CMC") -------------------------------- CMC is a 617 licensed bed, including 25 transitional care (skilled nursing) beds, general acute care teaching hospital located in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey. Ocean County is home to one-third of the Jersey Shore, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the southern part of New Jersey, a prime destination for large beach populations, fisherman and boaters, which places additional seasonal demands on the hospital's emergency department. The Census Bureau counts evidence Ocean County as having the second highest percentage increase (10.5%) in population numbers from 2010 to 2020, and it had the second largest highest increase in number for all counties in the state. Toms River Township is ranked the 5th most populous subcounty/township area in the state according to the Census 2024 estimates. While there was an estimated 4.6% population growth estimated between the 2010 and 2020 (the 27th highest number increase in the state), and an estimated 1.6% increase from 2020 to 2021 (the 2nd highest increase), the damage brought by Hurricane Sandy to the area limits housing and population growth. The 2023 estimate of 93,915 suggests continued growth of 1.2% for Toms River from 2020 of to 2023, and an 29,134 (4.6%) estimated increase in for the County. Toms River CDP is estimated to have a 23.9% minority presence, 10.1% of the population is foreign-born, and 14.1% of population aged 5 years and older speak a language other than English at home. It is estimated that nearly 18.8% of persons are aged 65 and older and 22.4% are under 18 years. It is estimated that 5.8% of the Toms River population is living below the federal poverty level and over 7% of those aged under 65 lack health insurance. CMC serves both suburban and semi-rural communities including the shore communities and lower-income municipalities of Manchester and South Toms River. CMC serves a significant proportion of elderly - 2023 census estimates that 23% of the county population is aged 65 and older as opposed to 17.7% for the state. In 2024, 57.1% of CMC's patient admissions were comprised of a Medicare payer. Further, nearly 13.7% of CMC's payer mix was comprised of underinsured and uninsured payer categories. Minorities/nonwhite/other persons comprised over 13.5% of patients. During 2024, CMC serviced over 25,200 inpatients, delivered over 1,900 babies, provided approximately 160,960 outpatient visits for diagnostic and treatment services and approximately 77,000 emergency department visits. CMC has Joint Commission Triennial Re-Accreditation for Hospitals and has been recognized with distinguished awards for clinical excellence. - Accreditation by Joint Commission with core certification in Total Joint Replacement-Hip and Total Joint Replacement-Knee and advanced certification in Primary Stroke Center. - Designated Primary Stroke Center with New Jersey Department of Health. - Received a Leapfrog Safety Grade of "A" for 2024. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2024. - Accredited as a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, administered by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - Received a "B" from the Lown Hospital Index and was in top 20 hospitals in the state for Inclusivity and Patient Safety. - Designation as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2024 - Platinum Recognition Partnership for DoNation Campaign, recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness 2024. - Received Healthgrades recognition as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award (2024, 2025) and Gynecological Surgery Excellence Award (2023). - 2023 Healthgrades rating of safety as better than expected for Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital, collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest, In-hospital fall associated fracture rate, breakdown of abdominal incision site and deep blood clots in the legs following surgery. - Recognized nationally for excellent performance in quality and patient safety by Healthgrades and is a five-star recipient for complication-based ratings for appendectomy, hysterectomy, C-Section delivery, vaginal delivery, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement and total knee replacement. - Accredited as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) in Robotic Surgery, a nonprofit, patient safety organization that develops and administers best-in-class accreditation programs for medical professionals, surgeons, hospitals, and freestanding outpatient facilities throughout the world. - Accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons and is the first accredited program in Ocean and Atlantic counties. - Accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons - Designated as a Breast Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology - Designated as a Level 3 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center ("CBMC") ------------------------------------------ In September 2021, Saint Barnabas Medical Center announced that the hospital will be renamed the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in honor of donors Leon and Toby Cooperman. The hospital wanted to honor and recognize the Cooperman Family Foundation $100 million donation -the largest monetary contribution ever provided to a hospital in New Jersey-- in support of its healthcare initiatives. CBMC is located in the town of Livingston along the border West Orange, within Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County is the third most populous County in New Jersey, and its population grew 10.2% from 2010 to 2020, the third highest county growth rate in the state. The 2024 estimates suggest further growth of 2.2% from 2020 to 2024. There are 22 municipalities in Essex County with the Western parts encompassing more affluent and suburban populations, while the Eastern Region of the County contains more urbanized, impoverished inner city communities (four designated urban enterprise zones - Newark, East Orange, Orange and Irvington). Newark is ranked as one of the poorest places in the county and is located less than ten miles from Essex Fells which has one of the highest per capita incomes in the State. Livingston, South Orange and Short Hills have some of the highest percentage of Jewish populations for municipalities in the U.S., and Belleville and Bloomfield maintain a strong Italian American population. |
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Livingston is the 78th largest MCD/place in New Jersey and is estimated to have increased 6.9% in its population from 2010 to 2020. The Township is estimated to have grown 2.6% from 2020 to 2024. It is comprised of approximately 43% minority population and 30.1% of persons were foreign born. Nearly 37.2% of its population over 5 years is estimated to speak a language other than English at home. Only 2.2% of persons are estimated to be in poverty and less than 1% of persons under age 65 lack health insurance. West Orange, the 44th largest MCD/place is estimated to have increased 5.7% in its population from 2010 to 2020, with a slight increase of less than 1% growth estimated for the population from 2020 to 2024. West Orange is comprised of 58% minority population and 27.6% of persons were foreign born. Approximately 32.1% of its population is estimated to speak a language other than English at home. Persons in poverty are estimated at 7.2% of the population and 8.5% of persons under age 65 are estimated to lack health insurance. The 597-bed teaching Institution cared for over35,000 inpatients and over 100,000 emergency department adult and pediatric patients during 2024. The hospital delivered over 6,100 babies for mothers coming from nearly every county in the state. CBMC also served approximately 244,709 outpatient visits. CBMC is committed to service for its communities both within the inner city and the suburban areas, with awareness to the growing Asian and Hispanic populations, as well as communities of color within its service area. In 2024, minorities/nonwhite/other populations represented approximately 50.2% of CBMC's patients, and more than 21.9% of its patients are of underinsured and uninsured payer categories. Medicare represents an additional 41.2% of patients. CBMC is accredited by the Joint Commission has earned many certifications and accreditations and been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including, but not limited to, the following: - Accreditation by Joint Commission with core certification in Heart Failure, Total Joint Replacement-Hip and Total Joint Replacement-Knee and Cardiac Rehabilitation and advanced certification in Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and Advanced Palliative Care. - Healthgrades 2024 recipient for America's 250 Best Hospital Award, 100 Best Cardiac Care Award and America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery and America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award, Critical Care Excellence Award, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award. - Recognized by Healthgrades as performing better than expected for mortality-based ratings for Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Respiratory Failure-30 days, Colorectal Surgeries-30 days, gastrointestinal bleed-30 das, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery-30 days, Vaginal Deliveries, Stroke 30-day, and Pneumonia-30 days. - U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 rate CBMC as a high performer for Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Failure, Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy), Kidney Failure, and Pneumonia. - Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. - Recognized as a "Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, for five consecutive years. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2024. - Lown Institute Ranked CBMC an ("A") for cost efficiency and for patient safety. - Three-year approval for the Cancer Center from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer. An ACS accredited Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center inclusive of Adolescent services and an Accredited Breast Center. - Designated Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers and Level 3 Pediatric Epilepsy Center. - American Burn Association in conjunction with the American College of Surgeons Burn Center verification. - Cardiac rehabilitation program accredited/certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. - Radiation oncology services accredited/certified by the American College of Radiology and the American College of Radiation Oncology. - Forbes Best Employers by State for New Jersey 2024. - Leapfrog grade of B for 2024. Jersey City Medical Center ("JCMC") ----------------------------------- Jersey City Medical Center is 352- bed licensed general acute care hospital located in Jersey City, the population center of Hudson County, and comprises over 41% of the County's population in 2023, estimated to have grown over 44,800 people from 2010 to 2020. Hudson County is estimated to have the largest population growth in the state since 2010, adding over 90,500 people. Recent 2024 data, estimates suggest a 3.4% population increase between 2020 to 2024, growing to a population size of nearly 303,000 persons. Jersey City was the second most populous place in New Jersey in 2023 (ASC 5-year estimates) and had the highest increase in population numbers of New Jersey's places and towns from 2010 to 2020. Four Hudson County incorporated places are in the top 10 places of growth in New Jersey from 2010 to 2020, with a fifth town in 11th place. Census estimates for 2024 suggest a population gain of approximately 10,000 persons from 2020 to 2024. Jersey City's population is estimated as the population being nearly 76% minority and nearly 41.2% foreign-born (2019-2023 ACS estimate). In addition, nearly 16% of persons in the city are estimated to be in poverty contrasted to the County with15%, and State with 9.7%. Further, 9.1% of persons in Jersey City under age 65 are estimated to not have health insurance. With a location across the river from New York City, Jersey City has a fast-expanding skyline, and its rapid revitalization of the city is supported by an integrated transportation system including a port of entry with miles of waterfront and significant rail connections. Jersey City's economic sphere is one of the fastest-growing as more Fortune-500 corporations such as Chase Manhattan Bank, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, continue to bring their businesses to the area. Jersey City includes most of Ellis Island and it has one of the most diverse populations in the United States, and is host to an array of ethnicities and cultures including communities of Jewish, Italian, Cuban, Filipino, Polish, Indian, Irish, Puerto Rican, Dominican, African, Arab, and Asian descent. It is ranked as the most diverse or one of the most diverse cities in the country by multiple organizations (Niche, WalletHub, Quicken Loans). According to the Census community survey, nearly 51% of the population aged 5 and older is estimated to speak a language other than English at home. JCMC serves areas that include Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/MUP) designations and state designation as medically underinsured and is an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) by the State of New Jersey. Hudson County has areas of high unemployment and poverty ratios compared to state and local averages. Households in the economic census reflect lower median household incomes in Jersey City than in the state. In 2024, JCMC admitted over 20,000 inpatients and provided nearly 214,000 outpatient visits and over 107,000 emergency department visits. The Hospital delivered over 2,200 babies. JCMC is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its diverse communities including the many who are financially challenged; serving a patient population comprised of 68.9% minority/nonwhite persons and over 43.3% underinsured and uninsured payer classifications in 2024. Medicare represents an additional 23.7% of the inpatients by payer classification. JCMC is a DNV (which stands for Det Norske Veritas) fully accredited hospital and has been recognized for its excellence in providing care and support for the health and wellness of our community. DNV is recognized by Medicare for the accreditation of healthcare organizations (NIAHO) hospital accreditation program. The following is a listing of awards and designations recently received by the Jersey City Medical Center in recognition of its service to the community. - The hospital was certified by DNV GL - with ISO 9001 Certification in recognition of the hospital's quality program and for inpatient and outpatient services. - Received DNV Primary Stroke Center certification, affirming the hospital's readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. Also designated by the state as a primary stroke center. |
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- The Orthopedic Center at JCMC was recognized as a DNV GL Healthcare certified Hip & Knee Replacement Program, validating the hospital's excellence across the spectrum of hip and knee replacement care, from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, education, and outcomes. - Received the Magnet Hospital designation for four consecutive times, meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence. - Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award for 2024. - American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accredited Site and a verified Trauma Center (Level 2). - Designated as LGBTQ Healthcare Equality leader in 2014 and re-designated every year, most recently in 2024, by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. - Ranked as "high performing" in heart failure by U.S. News & World Report. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2021. - Received an "A" from the Lown Hospital Index for Community Benefit, Equity and Inclusivity and was in top 10 hospitals in the state for Community Benefit. - The Leapfrog Group has awarded JCMC a 'B' grading for quality and patient safety. - Operated the first EMS service in the U.S. to earn triple accreditation in dispatch, education, and emergency medical service. - Received the Prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation in 2024, a distinguished honor that demonstrates that Jersey City Medical Center adheres to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. These standards are built on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for optimal infant feeding support in the precious first days of a newborn's life. Monmouth Medical Center ("MMC") and Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus ("MMC-SC") -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MMC is a 514-bed teaching hospital located in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County is the northernmost county on the Jersey shore and is in close proximity to New York City with the sixth largest total population in the state according to 2024 Census estimates. Monmouth County is home to immigrant populations of Italian, German and Polish, with a large Irish American population and a rapidly growing Asian presence. Long Branch City is the 29th largest place location in the state and has been designated as a MUA/MUP by the HRSA of the Department of Health and Human Services. Continued growth is estimated for the City with Census estimates placing further growth at nearly 5% from 2020 to 2024. Long Branch is over 46.7% minority presence with over 26.3% of population are foreign born. Over 35.5% of populations aged 5 or older speak a language other than English at home. Over 16% of persons are estimated to be in poverty with 20.4% of persons under age 65 without health insurance. The institution provides a broad spectrum of services, serving the lifespan ranging from high-risk neonatology to geriatric care. Admissions total over 23,000annually, including over 5,900 births, and approximately 154,068 outpatient visits and over 45,500 emergency visits. Between the residents and the summertime shore visitors, MMC is committed to service its diverse patient population with over 27% of its patients comprised of minority/nonwhite/other populations and about 29% of patients in underinsured and uninsured payer groups in 2024. Medicare represents an additional 33.6% of patients served. MMC, a fully accredited hospital and behavioral health care provider, is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including, but not limited to, the following: - Accreditation by Joint Commission with core certification in Total Joint Replacement-Hip and Total Joint Replacement-Knee and Spine Surgery, and advanced certification in Primary Stroke Center. MMC is additionally accredited for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services. - Redesignated as a Magnet-recognized hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with additional honors of Magnet with Distinction. - PTAP Accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs reviewed MMC's application for accreditation as a practice transition program the hospital's New Graduate Residency Program was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program. - Accredited by the Forum for Shared Governance joining the 90+ organizations internationally who strive to elevate nursing within their organizations. - Healthgrades Labor and Delivery Excellence Award (2019-2023) and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award (2019-2023). - Healthgrades better than expected performance for Vaginal Deliveries. - Platinum Recognition Partnership for DoNation Campaign, recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness 2024. - Named one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek magazine in 2024. - Named to Newsweek's list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals for three consecutive years. - Among 11 NJ hospitals recognized by Becker's Hospital Review's "153 Great Community Hospitals." - Earned an "A" score in Hospital Safety by the Leapfrog Group. - LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality. - Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Program and Bariatric Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons. - A Top New Jersey hospital in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Recognized as high performer for Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, Colon Cancer Surgery, Diabetes, Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy), Kidney Failure, and Hip and Knee Replacement. - Received an "A" from the Lown Hospital Index for Social Responsibility, Value, Cost Efficiency, Outcomes, Community Benefit and for Patient Safety. For Patient Safety they were the number 1 hospital in the state. - Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center is the first in the region to be designated a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence, the highest recognition attainable from the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers and is a recipient of the Women's Choice Award as one of America's best breast centers. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2024. - Designated as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) hospital. Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus ("MMC-SC") -------------------------------------------------- MMC-SC is a 241-bed fully accredited acute care hospital located in Lakewood, Ocean County, New Jersey. Ocean County is the second largest county in the State in terms of geographic size and has the fifth largest total population size in the state. Seniors aged 65 and older comprise over 23% of the County's population. The State and US percentage for seniors is around 17.7%. Lakewood has been identified as one of the fastest-growing townships in New Jersey during the past decade (with 45% growth) and is ranked the 4th most populous Place/MCD in the State according to 2022 Census estimates, ranking largest number of persons increased from 2020 to 2022 The location of MMCSC is within a designated MUA/MUP by the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) by the State of New Jersey. Lakewood Township is also one of the hubs of Orthodox Judaism and is home to one of the largest Yeshivas in the world. The large Orthodox population comprises nearly half of the township's population. Fifteen percent (17.7%) of Lakewood is comprised of minority populations. Over 9.3% of persons are foreign born and 27.5% of persons aged 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. Over 29.3% of Lakewood persons are estimated to be in poverty and 5.2% of persons under aged 65 are without health insurance. MMCSC is committed to its service of its diverse communities in the county, with a proportionally higher mix of elderly and uninsured/ underinsured. As a result, in 2024, MMCSC's patients were comprised of 25.5% minority/nonwhite/other populations and nearly 35.4% of patients are of underinsured/uninsured payor categories. Medicare comprises an additional 38.4% of patients' payer classification. During 2024, MMC-SC serviced over 6,100 inpatients, over 59,000 outpatient visits with 28,000 emergency visits. In 2024, 38.4% were comprised of a Medicare payor and 35.4% of the payor mix was comprised of underinsured and uninsured. MMC-SC's Lakewood campus is accredited by the Joint Commission and has also been recognized with distinguished awards for clinical excellence including, but not limited to, the following: - Accreditation by Joint Commission with advanced certification in Primary Stroke Center. |
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- Received an "A" from the Lown Hospital Index for Social Responsibility including Equity, Community Benefit, Inclusivity and Cost Efficiency. - Earned a grade "A" score in Hospital Safety by the Leapfrog Group for 2024. - Designation as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) hospital. - Awarded a gold seal of accreditation in Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET and a designated Lung Screening Center by the American College of Radiology. - MRI, nuclear medicine and CT accreditation by the American College of Radiology. - Intersocietal Accreditation Commission in Echocardiography in adult Transthoracic and adult Transesophageal. - Platinum Recognition Partnership for DoNation Campaign, recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness 2024. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2024. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ("NBIMC") ------------------------------------------- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center ("NBIMC"), a 653-bed teaching hospital established in 1901, provides comprehensive healthcare services to its local communities and is a major referral and treatment center for patients throughout the northern New Jersey metropolitan area. NBIMC is located in the City of Newark, the seat of Essex County. Newark is the 66th largest incorporated place in the United States according to 2022 census estimates and it is New Jersey's largest, and amongst the state's most diverse, cities. Newark is estimated to have had the 3rd highest increase in population numbers of MCD/townships, with 12.2% growth from 2010 to 2020. The city is estimated to have increased another 1,8% from 2020 to 2024. It is home to a major international airport, connects to major roadways and adjacent to major shipping yards. Due to the nature of its location, NBIMC is a major referral treatment center to various diverse communities, with the majority of the racial makeup of the city being predominantly minority. Newark is surrounded by residential suburbs to the West, dense urban areas to both the South and East, and middle-class residential suburbs and industrial areas to the North. NBIMC serves areas that include MUA/MUP designations and state designation as medically underinsured and Newark is an UEZ by the State of New Jersey. Newark has high unemployment and poverty ratios compared to state and local averages; nearly 25% of persons were estimated to be in poverty. Nearly 35% of persons are foreign born and 91% of Newark's population is minority. Approximately 50% of persons aged 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. It is estimated that 21% of persons under the age of 65 lack health insurance. The population in Newark is younger with only 10.9% of the population aged 65 or older, contrasted with nearly 14.7% for the County and 17.7% for the state per 2024 Census Data. In 2024, NBIMC had over 21,000 inpatient admissions, around 2,800 births, over280,000 outpatient cases and over 97,000 emergency visits. NBIMC is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its challenged communities; serving a patient population comprised of nearly 81% minority/nonwhite/other representation and over 58.9% underinsured and uninsured payer classifications in 2024. Medicare represents an additional 21.1% of the patients by payer classification. NBIMC, a Joint Commission Accredited Hospital and Behavioral Health provider, is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including, but not limited to, the following: - Accreditation by Joint Commission with advanced certification in Primary Stroke Center and a Ventricular Assist Device Program. - Leapfrog "B" Grade for Safety and Quality Fall 2024. - NICHE Exemplar Hospital designation indicates a hospital's commitment to elder care excellence. - Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award (2024) and Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award (2024). - Healthgrades as higher performing for complications based ratings for C-Section, Vaginal Delivery and outpatient benign prostatic hyperplasia and mortality-based ratings for Valve Surgery. - Healthgrades recognition for safety as to preventing the following: Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital and In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate. - An LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Index Leader Designation by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation (2017-2024). - New Jersey Designated Primary Stroke Center by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2024. - Received an ("A") from Lown Institute for Equity, Community Benefit, and Inclusivity. Ranked in state's top 10 for Community Benefit and Inclusivity. - Accreditation for the Cohen Cancer Center at NBIMC by the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer. - USNews & World Report: Rated High Performing for Prostate Cancer Surgery, Heart Failure and Maternity Care (uncomplicated pregnancy). - American College of Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence and Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. - New Jersey Department of Health - Gold Antimicrobial Steward. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick and Somerset (RWJUH-New Brunswick and RWJUH-Somerset) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- RWJUH is a 945-licensed bed academic medical center with campuses in New Brunswick (602 beds) and Somerville, NJ (343). This entity was created through the successful merger between RWJUH and Somerset Medical Center in the year 2014. According to Census Bureau estimates, Middlesex County is the second largest county in New Jersey and is estimated to have had the sixth largest growth in residents from 2010 to 2020. New Brunswick is the largest city in the County and the 33rd largest MCD/Place in the state and is estimated to have increase 4.0% from 2020 to 2024. New Brunswick's extensive history dates back to pre-Revolutionary times and it is the home of Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey. The 5-block downtown area contains nearly 50 restaurants and three distinct theaters - the African American-focused Crossroads Theatre, George Street Playhouse and the State Theater of New Jersey for concerts and special events - as well as the American Repertory Ballet, that also perform at various venues throughout the state. Despite the vibrancy of pre-COVID City culture, many challenges exist for residents residing in New Brunswick. There are 12 Designated Comprehensive Health Centers in Middlesex County and a number of census tracts with MUA/MUP designation. The growing population is comprised of nearly 75% minority and 36.5% of residents are foreign born. Approximately 56.5% of residents aged five and older speak a language other than English at home. Over 31% of persons are estimated to be in poverty and 22.7% of persons under age 65 are without health insurance. RWJUH-New Brunswick is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its financially insecure communities; serving a patient population comprised of more than 49.2% minority/nonwhite/other representation and over 21.9% underinsured and uninsured payer classifications in 2024. Medicare represents an additional 41% of the patients by payer classification. During 2024, the hospital's New Brunswick campus had approximately 36,492 inpatient admissions, over 2,600 births and nearly 98,500 hospital emergency department visits for both adult and pediatric departments. Total outpatient cases were over 276,000. RWJUH-Somerset is located Somerville, the county seat of Somerset County, New Jersey. Somerset County, the 13th largest County, had the 5th largest population growth from 2010 to 2020, with further growth of 3.5% estimated from 2020 to 2024. Somerset County is one of America's oldest counties and was first settled in 1681. Most of the early residents were Dutch. In the 1960s, townships that were once exclusively agricultural were quickly transformed into suburban communities. The area growth was aided by the development of a very strong pharmaceutical and technology presence. Somerville has experienced continued growth, an estimated 3% increase from 2020 to 2022, becoming the 80th largest MCD/Place in New Jersey in 2022. Somerville has level of affluence yet has 6.2%% of persons are estimated to be in poverty. The population is comprised of 48% minority and 26% of residents are foreign born. Over 34% of persons aged 5 or older speak a language other than English at home. Over 8% of persons under age 65 are estimated to not have health insurance. |
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RWJUH Somerset is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its communities; serving a patient population comprised of nearly 37.2% minority/nonwhite/other representation and nearly 17.2% underinsured and uninsured payer classifications in 2024. Medicare represents an additional 21.1% of the patients by payer classification. On the Somerset campus, there were approximately 14,090 inpatient admissions, nearly 51,000 emergency department visits and approximately 816 births. Total outpatient visits exceeded 132,000 during 2024. Both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses have earned significant national recognition for clinical quality and patient safety, including but not limited to: - Both Hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. RWJUH-New Brunswick has advanced certification for Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and for Ventricular Assist Device. It has core certification for Bariatric Surgery, Spine Surgery, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement. RWJUH-Somerset also is accredited for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services. RWJUH- Somerset additionally has advanced certification for Primary Stroke Center and core certification for Acute Myocardial Infarction, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement. - The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services have designated the New Brunswick campus as a comprehensive stroke center and the Somerset campus as a primary stroke center. - Both Hospitals have achieved the prestigious Magnet Award for nursing excellence. - Ranked as a Regional Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, RWJUH-New Brunswick was recognized as "high-performing" in one adult specialty and twelve Adult Conditions and Procedures, these are Colon Cancer Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, Gynecological Cancer Surgery, Prostate Cancer Surgery, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Kidney Failure, Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). RWJUH-New Brunswick was additionally ranked nationally #35 for Pediatric Urology and #47 for Orthopedics. - RWJUH-New Brunswick received Healthgrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award (2020-2024), and Labor and Delivery Excellence Award (2022, 2023) RWJUH-Somerset received the Coronary Intervention Excellence Award for 2023. For 2024, RWJUH-Somerset has received the Stroke Care Excellence Award, Neurosciences Excellence Award, America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award, America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award, America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award, America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award and America's 250 Best Hospital Award. - RWJUH-New Brunswick received Healthgrades safety recognition for safety for: Respiratory failure following surgery. - Healthgrades recognized RWJUH-New Brunswick as higher performing for Bariatric Surgery, Hysterectomy, Vaginal Delivery, and mortality based rating for gastrointestinal bleed. RWJUH-Somerset was recognized as better than expected for C-Section Delivery, Vaginal Delivery, and mortality based rates for Heart Attach, Heart Failure, Sepsis, Bowel Obstruction, Colorectal Surgeries, Gastrointestinal Bleed, Stroke, Pneumonia and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). - RWJUH - Somerset has received an "A" Patient Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the Fall 2024 and a "B" for Spring 2024. - Lown Institute Ranked RWJUH-New Brunswick an "A" for Social Responsibility including an "A" for Community Benefit and Cost Efficiency. RWJUH-Somerset an ("A") for Equity, Community Benefit and Inclusivity, Cost Efficiency. - Both Hospitals are recognized as a "Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, for four consecutive years. - Platinum Recognition Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign, recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness 2023. - Both hospitals have NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) Hospital Designation. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2024. - The American College of Surgeons' (ACS) designates RWJUH-New Brunswick Trauma Center for the highest adult Level I and as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The Bariatric Surgery Center is designated as a comprehensive. - Both hospitals have the ACS Commission on Cancer (COC) designation for comprehensive cancer programs. - RWJUH-New Brunswick's Comprehensive Stroke Center has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and its Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll Award - two of the highest honors that a center can receive from the organization for exceptional stroke care. It is also received honors for its heart failure program. RWJUH-Somerset also has Gold Plus Achievement for its Stroke Center and honor roll for its Stroke and Heart Failure program. - Top Doctors -- Numerous RWJUH physicians consistently appear in rankings for "best doctors" in publications including New York magazine and New Jersey Monthly. In fact, RWJUH has consistently had the most or close to the highest number of doctors recognized on the list. The data used to compile this list comes from Castle Connolly's annual "Best Doctors" publication, which uses a peer review process to nominate and select the top physicians in the New York area. Criteria for nomination and selection include not only professional qualifications and reputation but also skills in dealing with patients, such as listening, instilling trust, and showing empathy. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Hamilton ("RWJUH Hamilton") --------------------------------------------------------------------- RWJ Hamilton is located in Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The township is located immediately east of the historic City of Trenton, the state's capital. Mercer County has the 12th largest population size and had the 7th largest estimated growth of counties in New Jersey from 2010 to 2020. The county is estimated to have had a slight population increase of 1.2% from 2020 to 2024. Trenton is New Jersey's 11th largest MCD/township by population size, and Hamilton Township is the 10th largest. Both Hamilton Township and Trenton had population growth from 2010 to 2020, 4.1% and 7%, respectively. Both are estimated to have experienced small increases in population from 2024, 1.7% for Hamilton and less than 1% for Trenton. Hamilton Township has over 40 square miles, more than 64 public parks and playgrounds and acres of preserved open space. Located in central New Jersey, Hamilton Township enjoys a prime location that is within an hour's drive of New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore. The town is also in close proximity to destinations such as Six Flag Great Adventure and the quaint downtown Princeton area. Major roadways provide easy access to Hamilton, including the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate Highways 195 and 295, U.S. Highways 130 and 206 and State Highways 33 and 29, while the Hamilton Train Station offers convenient rail access to New York City along the NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line. Hamilton Township has a level of affluence yet 7% of the population is estimated to be in poverty. Over 41% of the population is comprised of minorities and nearly 18% of the residents were foreign born. Nearly 27% of persons over age 5 speak a language other than English at home. Approximately 8% of the residents under 65 years had no health insurance. Neighboring Trenton is comprised of nearly 89% minority and 29.3% of the population is estimated to be foreign born. Trenton has 44.7% of the residents aged five an older speaking a language other than English at home. Nearly 25% are estimated to be in poverty and over 19.6% of persons aged under 65 are lacking insurance. RWJ Hamilton is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its communities; serving a patient population comprised of more than 37% minority/nonwhite/other representation and 16.5% underinsured and uninsured payer classifications in 2024. Medicare represents an additional 41% of the patients by payer classification. In 2024, the hospital had over 7,000 admissions, over 35,000 emergency room visits. Total outpatient cases were over 100,000. RWJUH Hamilton is Joint Commission accredited and is a proud recipient of numerous local, state, and national level awards and recognitions. - Earned Joint Commission advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center and core disease-specific Certification for Spine Surgery, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement. - Leapfrog Safety Grade "A" in 2024. |
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- Platinum Recognition Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign, recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness 2024. Recognition by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). - Received American College of Surgeons designation as a Cancer Center and a comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center. - Recognized as "high performing" in treatment of Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by U.S. News & World Report. - Magnet hospital recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). - The first of two New Jersey hospitals to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, for quality and performance excellence presented by the President of the United States. - NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) Hospital Designation. - Lown Institute Ranked ("A") for inclusivity, cost efficiency, and clinical outcomes. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway ("RWJUH Rahway") --------------------------------------------------------------- RWJ Rahway is located in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey. Union County is the 7th largest County in the State, and it experienced the fourth largest population growth rate from 2010 to 2020. There is an increase of 3.3% estimated for 2020 to 2024. Rahway City is the 83rd largest MCD/Township in New Jersey and grew by 8% over the past census period and is estimated to have had a slight growth from 2020 to 2022. Rahway and the surrounding area were once the home of the Lenni Lenape Native Americans and it grew due to its location along the major stagecoach and railroad lines between New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The navigable Rahway River, which flows through the city, also aided the city's commercial growth. Immigrants from Britain, Ireland and Germany streamed into what was then Rahway Township in the 1850s and Rahway became incorporated as a city on April 19, 1858. The city became home to dozens of major manufacturers, including the Regina Music Box Company, Wheatena, Mershon Bros. and Merck & Co., and experienced hardships with the decline in industry after World War II. Rahway City has a minority presence of 72%. Around 22.5% of the population is foreign born and over 32% of residents age 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. Nearly 7% of residents are in poverty and nearly 10% of persons under age 65 lack health insurance. RWJ Rahway is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its communities; serving a patient population comprised of a significant minority/nonwhite/other representation of 60% and over 21.9% underinsured and uninsured payer classifications in 2023. Medicare represents an additional 41% of the patients by payer classification. In 2024, RWJUH Rahway provided care for nearly 5,000 inpatients and around over 38,000 emergency room visits and over 61,000 outpatient cases. RWJUH Rahway is Joint Commission accredited and is a proud recipient of numerous local, state, and national level awards and recognitions. - Fully accredited by the Joint Commission including advanced certification for Primary Stroke Center - Leapfrog Safety Grade "A" for 2024. - Achieved Level 10 Most Wired recognition from CHIME in 2024. - Lown Institute Ranked ("A") for overall social responsibility including top 10 in the state for Inclusivity. - Healthgrades better than expected performance for complications based ratings for outpatient total knee replacement and mortality based ratings for stroke-30 days. - The hospital's Diabetes Self-Management Center is nationally recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). - Designated by the New Jersey Department of Health as a Primary stroke center. - Bariatric program accredited by the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. - American Heart/Stroke Association - get with the guidelines gold award for stroke; and - American Heart Association's mission: lifeline EMS Gold Award for heart attack treatment awarded to mobile intensive care unit. Trinitas Regional Medical Center ("TRMC") ----------------------------------------- TRMC is a 429-licensed bed acute hospital providing services to more than 11,000 inpatients including over 1,100 births in 2024. The hospital also provided ~3,500 in patient and same day surgeries, as well as over 58,000 emergency department visits. TRMC is located in Elizabeth City, the seat of Union County, New Jersey. It is next to Newark Bay and Arthur Kill (channel; connected by the Goethals Bridge to Staten Island, New York City) and is adjacent to Newark, New Jersey, to the north. Settlement began in 1664 with the purchase of land from the Delaware Indians and the City of Elizabeth, founded in 1665, became the first capital of the State of New Jersey. Elizabeth's diverse population represents more than 50 countries and 37 language groups. The City is highly industrialized, with important shipping operations and has become a regional hub for the East Coast with its close proximity to the major roadways and proximity to Newark Liberty National Airport. The Port Newark/ Elizabeth's 2,000-acre marina terminal hosts over 150,000 jobs and is the World's largest containership port and the largest Foreign Trade Zone in the United States. Union County is the 7th largest County in the State and it experienced the fourth largest population growth rate from 2010 to 2020. There is an increase of 3.3% estimated for 2020 to 2024. Elizabeth City is the fifth largest MCD/Township in New Jersey and grew by 3.4% over the past census period and is estimated to have further increased by 2.3% from 2020 to 2024. Elizabeth City has a minority presence of 87%. Around 50.6% of the population is foreign born and over 76.5% of residents age 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. Over 15% of residents are in poverty and over 25% of persons under age 65 lack health insurance. TRMC is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to its communities; serving a patient population comprised of a significant minority/nonwhite/other representation of 52.2% and over 54% underinsured and uninsured payer classifications in 2024. Medicare represents an additional 26.3% of the patients by payer classification. - Joint Commission accredited including for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services. Additional Joint Commission certification for Hip and Knee Joint Replacement and advanced certification for Primary Stroke Center and Advanced Palliative Care. - Recognized as "high performing" for Maternity Care (uncomplicated pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. - Platinum Recognition Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign, recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness 2024. Recognition by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). - Healthgrades Labor and Delivery Excellence Award for 2023. - Healthgrades better than expected performance for complication-based ratings C-Section delivery and vaginal delivery and gallbladder removal surgery. - Lown Institute ranked ("A") for Equity, Community Benefit and Inclusivity. - Trinitas received the American College of Radiology (ACR) Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation and the Gold Seal, in Breast Ultrasounds and Computed Tomography (CT), 2023-2026. - Trinitas School of Nursing was recognized as a 2020-2024 Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing Education for the fourth consecutive time. This is the only diploma program in the nation that is a NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education continuously since 2008. Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center ("SBBH") ------------------------------------------------ SBBH, doing business as Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center ("BHBHC"), is a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility providing inpatient, and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders. SBBH is the licensed operator of 40 of these beds and manages the other 60 beds for its affiliate, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, formerly known as Kimball Medical Center. SBBH's modern facility is located in Toms River, the county seat of Ocean County, and is set on 16 lovely wooded acres in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey offering a safe, private, and comfortable environment that is an ideal setting for healing. SBBH is located in Toms River, the county seat of Ocean County. Ocean County is home to one-third of the Jersey Shore, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the southern part of New Jersey, a prime destination for large beach populations, fisherman and boaters, which places additional seasonal demands on the hospital's emergency department. |
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The Census Bureau counts evidence Ocean County as having the second highest percentage increase (10.5%) in population numbers from 2010 to 2020, and it had the second largest highest increase in number for all counties in the state. Toms River Township is ranked the 5th most populous subcounty/township area in the state according to the Census 2024 estimates. While there was an estimated 4.6% population growth estimated between the 2010 and 2020 (the 27th highest number increase in the state), and an estimated 1.6% increase from 2020 to 2021 (the 2nd highest increase), the damage brought by Hurricane Sandy to the area limits housing and population growth. The 2023 estimate of 93,915 suggests continued growth of 1.2% for Toms River from 2020 of to 2023, and an 29,134 (4.6%) estimated increase in for the County. Toms River CDP is estimated to have a 23.9% minority presence, 10.1% of the population is foreign-born, and 14.1% of population aged 5 years and older speak a language other than English at home. It is estimated that nearly 18.8% of persons are aged 65 and older and 22.4% are under 18 years. It is estimated that 5.8% of the Toms River population is living below the federal poverty level and over 7% of those aged under 65 lack health insurance. SBBH serves both suburban and semi-rural communities including the shore communities and lower-income municipalities of Manchester and South Toms River and the financially insecure communities in Lakewood. SBBH serves a significant proportion of elderly - 2023 census estimates that 23% of the county population is aged 65 and older as opposed to 17.7% for the state. In 2024, 50.2% of BHBHC's patient admissions were comprised of a Medicare payer. Further, nearly 21.9% of SBBH's payer mix was comprised of underinsured and uninsured payer categories. SBBH is accredited by the Joint Commission, an independent organization which accredits and certifies health organizations based on quality and performance standards. The Center is a 2017 National Winner of the prestigious Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award. SBBH, through the Institute for Prevention and Recovery, led RWJBH to achieve the CEO Cancer Gold standard for RWJBH and its hospital facilities. The CEO Cancer Gold standard accreditation is based upon a series of cancer-related recommendations to fight cancer in workplaces in the United States. The gold standard is a comprehensive program that calls for companies to evaluate their health benefits and corporate culture and take extensive, concrete actions in five key areas of health and wellness: - prevention. - screening. - cancer clinical trials. - quality treatment and survivorship; and - health education and health promotion. The Institute for Prevention and Recovery has received multiple grants in recognition of its comprehensive wellness services to address the social and emotional needs of individuals, children, families, and professionals. Its DART Prevention Coalition was recognized as a 2018 Coalition of the Year by CADCA, a national award. RWJBarnabas Health Services =========================== Development of programs to meet the changing health needs of the community is just one part of the multiple ways RWJBH provides community and social benefit. RWJBH provides substantial community benefit with a vast array of health and wellness providers throughout the State of New Jersey. Its Acute Care hospital network includes the following hospitals including general acute care hospitals, a psychiatric hospital, and a children's comprehensive rehabilitation hospital. 1. Children's Specialized Hospital 2. Clara Mass Medical Center 3. Community Medical Center 4. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center 5. Jersey City Medical Center 6. Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus 7. Monmouth Medical Center 8. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 9. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick 10. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset 11. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton 12. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway 13. Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center 14. Trinitas Regional Medical Center Each general acute hospital operates consistently with the following criteria outlined in IRS revenue ruling 69-545: 1. Provides medically necessary healthcare services in a non-discriminatory manner to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or ability to pay, including charity care, self-pay, Medicare, and Medicaid patients. 2. Operates an active emergency department for all persons, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. 3. Maintains an open medical staff, with privileges available to all qualified physicians. 4. Control of each hospital rests with its board of trustees and the Board of Trustees of RWJ Barnabas Health, Inc.; the tax-exempt parent organization of RWJBH. Both boards are comprised of independent civic leaders and other prominent members of the community. 5. Surplus funds are used to improve the quality of patient care, expand, and renovate facilities and advance medical care, programs, and activities. The operations of each hospital, as shown through the factors outlined above and other information contained herein, clearly demonstrate that the use and control of each hospital is for the benefit of the public and that no part of the income or net earnings of the organization inures to the benefit of any private individual nor is any private interest being served other than incidentally. The pandemic presented unique challenges and RWJBarnabas Health including our hospitals, outpatient centers and medical group practices. RWJBH worked and continues to work with guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and regional and local health agencies to address this serious public health issue. For RWJBH, as a high reliability organization, safety comes first and is embedded in everything we do. With the safety of our patients and team members at the forefront, we are taking the appropriate precautions and using best practices to continue to ensure the highest quality care, protection, support, and comfort for all of our patients. Programs and services adjusted to assure access was sustained and care was delivered as our communities began rebalancing from a sustained public health crisis. Select "Centers of Excellence" for RWJBarnabas Health hospitals =============================================================== The Centers of Excellence for the hospitals include a wide array of specialized services. The following describes some of the centers and programs. Children's Specialized Hospital ------------------------------- CSH's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: - Inpatient Programs Inpatient services are licensed for 68 comprehensive rehabilitation beds and 89 pediatric long-term care beds that are in operation. Inpatient rehabilitation care provided includes medical and nursing care, comprehensive therapy services, psychological and neuropsychological services, academics, social services, and nutritional services. Included in the therapy services are physical therapy, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation technology, augmentative communication, occupational therapy, activities of daily living, speech and audiology, respiratory therapy, recreational therapy, and child life. These CSH services are provided to allow the children to attain their greatest potential - medically, socially, academically, and emotionally. Their families are provided with support and educational services to ensure their child can return to their home and community. Our long-term care centers, located in Mountainside and Toms River, NJ are skilled nursing facilities providing 24-hour nursing care to the medically involved patient. We have 63 licensed beds in mountainside and one waiver bed and 26 licensed beds in Toms River. Our long-term care patients receive respiratory and nutritional services, physical and occupational therapy, as well as recreational and child life services. Some of the patients attend an on-site school while others are transported to community schools. - Brain Injury Helping a child recover from a brain injury presents complex challenges. While the child needs help in recovering from his injuries, he also is still developing physically, emotionally, and intellectually. The brain injury program at CSH meets these challenges and the unique needs of children by providing innovative, expert, and loving care for the patient with a brain injury on his or her road to independence. The brain injury program, which was established in 1981, is designed to meet the needs of brain-injured, age-appropriate patients, at all levels of cognitive awareness. |
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The rehabilitation process is the foundation for long term recovery. Children are best treated by pediatric specialists in an environment especially geared to their needs. CSH provides specialized care for each child's unique needs during their recovery in a comprehensive medical and rehabilitation setting. A full continuum of care from coma to re-entry to the community is provided for each child. The brain injury program is geared toward maximal progress through rehabilitation while emphasizing the achievement of normal pediatric developmental milestones. CSH's professional staff, who are experienced with brain injuries and the developmental needs of children, incorporate each child and family within the rehabilitation team to encourage optimal progress. Each child's individualized program focuses on their medical, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. In addition to individual therapy, group therapy provides comprehensive structured stimulation sessions for patients in order to enhance and accelerate arousal, alertness, orientation, and socialization. The brain injury program addresses: - Medical management. - Specialized nursing care. - Physical therapy. - Occupational therapy. - Speech therapy. - Auditory evaluation. - Cognitive status. - Nutritional status. - Family support. - Case management. - Psychological status. - Cortical functioning; and - Re-entry to home, school, and community. One outpatient component of the brain injury program is the neuro-rehabilitation program. The neuro-rehabilitation group program is an intensive treatment program for children and adolescents who have sustained a traumatic brain injury, or who are experiencing cognitive dysfunction as a result of neurological or other chronic illness. This family-centered program provides therapeutic interventions designed to help children and adolescents regain cognitive skills and learn compensatory strategies that are needed for school and social functioning. The program also addresses motor impairments that may accompany acquired brain injury or illness. The group program is delivered primarily in small group settings. Individual physical, occupational, speech therapies and neuropsychology may also be provided as indicated. Involvement in the group program prepares the youngster for return to a larger group setting, usually school, and provides him or her with improved skills for peer interaction and socialization. Children may also be seen through the neuro-rehabilitation individual program. Children in the individual program are involved in school and community activities but require additional intervention to better regain or develop compensatory skills to improve or maintain age-appropriate ways of thinking and behaving. - Spinal Cord Program The spinal cord program provides intensive and comprehensive rehabilitation services for children and adolescents with acquired and congenital spinal cord problems. The program treats patients with all levels of pediatric spinal cord dysfunction, from the child dependent on a ventilator to the individual with the lowest level of spinal cord injury. Patients are provided with an aggressive rehabilitation treatment program coupled with comprehensive medical and nursing care. The program's team approach results in a coordinated treatment plan designed to meet the complex needs of each patient and his or her family. While an emphasis is placed on achieving normal developmental milestones, the treatment plan takes into account the patient's level of injury, age, and developmental abilities in creating realistic expectations for performing activities. The team is adept at developing treatment plans to accommodate patients with high spinal cord injuries (tetraplegia & quadriplegia) who require a tremendous amount of support, special equipment, and ventilator assistance, as well as those patients with low level spinal cord injuries (paraplegia) who can gain virtual independence. Intensive medical needs can be safely accommodated at CSH by virtue of the extensive medical coverage provided to the patients. Patients with tracheostomies, special feeding needs, and intravenous and central lines, for example, can be managed while receiving the necessary rehabilitation therapy. Families and patients are integrally involved in the comprehensive treatment planning. Families and patients also receive instruction from the staff in overall care and the use of special equipment. The team thoroughly educates the patient and his or her family regarding the physical consequences of a spinal cord injury and the required care and treatment. Some of the diagnostic and special services available to patients in the spinal cord program include: - Electrodiagnostic testing. - Ventilator assistance program. - A full range of diagnostic urologic testing. - Referral for baclofen pump placement. - Orthotics and prosthetics. - Rehabilitation technology services including: - Seating and positioning. - Mobility and environmental access. - Augmentative and alternative communication; and - Computer access. CSH announced a partnership with Opportunity Project, Inc. in May 2019. Opportunity Project Clubhouse is a unique program created by and for adults with brain injuries who are seeking the next step in their journey of recovery. Opportunity Project, a Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited organization, has served over 600 members affected by brain injury and their families, providing members with the opportunity to build cognitive skills, vocational skills, self-esteem, and confidence in their ability to accomplish productive activities. They provide an environment of support, challenge and choices that create independence and productivity in their members. Through the work environment in the Clubhouse, members explore their strengths, abilities, and interests so that they can establish and attain their individual goals. The ultimate goal is full integration back into family, work, and community. This partnership will provide significant benefits for both organizations, creating an aligned structure, leveraging missions, visions, and strengths, and supporting strategic directions. It will also ensure Opportunity Project's continued expansion and streamline the transition of services offered at CSH for young adults with brain injury into adulthood. For Children's Specialized Hospital, this partnership provides a point of entry into the adult service market for people with special healthcare needs. There is now an opportunity to address challenges associated with child-to-adult transitions when it comes to programs, services, care, and community integration for these young adults. Transitional needs were identified as a priority need in CSH's last Community Health Needs Assessment. Clara Maass Medical Center -------------------------- - The Joint & Spine Institute The Joint & Spine Institute is located on a dedicated unit within the hospital. Surgeries are scheduled Monday through Friday and patients typically return home after a three-night stay. Features of the program include: nurses, therapists and nursing assistants who specialize in the care of joint patients; private and semi-private rooms; emphasis on group activities as well as individual care; family and friends educated to participate as "coaches" in the recovery process; a joint team who coordinates all pre-operative care and discharge planning; a comprehensive patient guide to follow from six weeks pre-op until three months post-op and beyond; coordinated after-care program; reunion luncheons for former patients and coaches; newsletters to provide patients with new information about arthritis and joint care; and public education seminars about hip and knee pain. - The Cancer Center CMMC has a state-of-the-art cancer center that offers comprehensive services to cancer patients in one convenient location inside the continuing care building. The center's multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of cancer patients uses the expertise of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, specialized nurses, dieticians, social workers, and pathologists. Our board-certified oncologists and sub-specialists have extensive training and credentials from distinguished facilities across the country and offer our patients access to the latest drugs, research, and clinical trials. In the cancer center, patient navigators meet with patients and walk them through each step of their treatment plan, from meeting with physicians to attending support groups. A variety of complimentary services are offered to complement medical treatment including: nutritional counseling, psychological counseling, palliative care, support groups, pain management, reiki, and a drop-in bereavement group that meets weekly. |
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The outpatient infusion center, located in the same building as the cancer center, is staffed by an experienced and compassionate team of oncology nurses, social workers, and support staff. In addition, a specialized nurse educator is on staff to provide assistance to patients and their families. The unit has an education resource area for patients and their families. Downstairs, the CMMC radiation oncology department offers patients a full array of services including intensity modulated radiation therapy ("IMRT") and image guided radiation therapy ("IGRT"), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) to precisely target tumors with a high dose of radiation, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy to deliver a higher dose of radiation than typical radiation therapy to a tumor while avoiding damage to healthy tissue, Xofigo injections for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bone, and the only hospital in New Jersey to perform Eye Plaque brachytherapy for melanomas of the eye,. State-of-the-art equipment enables physicians to map out precise treatment sites with millimeter accuracy, treating the cancer while sparing normal tissue. The radiation oncology department was the first facility in New Jersey to obtain national accreditation by the American College of Radiation Oncology. Diagnostic oncology services include closed and open MRI, CT scan, PET/CT, ultrasonography, early detection screenings, and stereotactic and CT-guided biopsy. Our goal is to offer an array of services on the path to wellness, in one convenient location, to lessen the stress on our cancer patients and their families. - Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Services The most technologically advanced equipment is used to accurately and quickly diagnose and confirm suspected coronary disease. CMMC is a licensed adult cardiac catheterization facility, which allows cardiologists to coordinate all aspects of testing that may contribute to decisions regarding medical management or cardiovascular surgery referral for heart disease. Tests include routine EKGs, 24-hour holter monitoring, vascular studies, 2d ECHO with Doppler & color flow, stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress testing and transesophageal echocardiography. CMMC is home to a state-of-the-art cardiovascular interventional suite which includes two procedure rooms. Both emergent and elective angioplasty are offered (one of only 12 hospitals in the state that was approved to perform elective angioplasty in the C-Port-E study led by Johns Hopkins University). A supervised exercise/education program assisting individuals who have or have had a heart attack, stable angina, valve surgery, coronary artery bypass, congestive heart failure, pacemaker, or heart transplant is also offered. The program strives to provide each participant with improvement in cardiovascular fitness, risk factor reduction, lifestyle modification and increased confidence to participate in safe daily activities. Patients and families are provided with education regarding recognition, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. - The Eye Surgery Center All ophthalmologists and surgeons at the eye surgery center are board-certified and specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye problems, diseases, and injuries. CMMC eye care experts work together to provide comprehensive ophthalmic care in every area of eye disorders and treat patients of all ages-from infants to seniors. State-of-the art equipment and dedicated ophthalmology suites ensure the deliverance of the most advanced quality eye care. CMMC performs the most hospital eye procedures in the state of New Jersey and is also the first hospital in New Jersey to offer trabectome, a leading-edge treatment for glaucoma. Community Medical Center ------------------------ CMC's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: - J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center CMC offers a dedicated inpatient oncology unit, radiation oncology center, infusion center and a full range of support groups and services for patients and their families. CMC's dedicated staff of physicians, nurses and allied health professionals address the needs of patients and families facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment. The cancer program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Programs and services of this center include: - Medical oncology: a multidisciplinary team approach ensures the physical and psychosocial needs of patients, and their families are addressed. The team includes board certified physicians, oncology certified nurses, licensed clinical social workers, case managers, dieticians and home care professionals working together to provide high quality care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. - Radiation oncology: from sophisticated rapid arc linear accelerator to the cyberknife, the department of Radiation Oncology offers the highest standard of care and is accredited by the American College of Radiology. The radiation oncology team consists of board-certified radiation oncologists and physicists, nurses who specialize in oncology, registered radiation therapists, and licensed clinical social workers. - The breast care program is a unique program providing women who undergo surgery for breast cancer with education, support, and referral information. Before surgery, a woman may meet with a specially trained nurse consultant who educates her about what she can expect during her surgery, post-operatively, and throughout her recovery and treatment. The nurse navigator works with the surgeon, nurse, case manager and social worker to provide the woman with individualized care. - The gynecologic oncology program at the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at CMC is dedicated to addressing the individual needs of each patient in a caring and supportive environment. Our gynecologic oncologists work with primary care and ob/gyns to assure a continuity of care during a patient's treatment. CMC offers robotic surgery, an effective surgical option for the treatment of many female reproductive cancers including early-stage cancers of the cervix, endometrium, uterus, and ovary. Our gynecologic oncologists are among the most experienced in the region in robotic hysterectomy, an advanced surgical procedure with benefits including less pain and blood loss, fewer infections, and a significantly shorter recovery time. Additionally, we offer remote after loading high-dose rate (HDR) intracavitary brachytherapy. This outpatient procedure dramatically reduces a woman's hospital stay from several days to several hours. - Neuro-oncology: CMC offers an intensive and comprehensive approach to the care of patients with tumors of the central nervous system. Utilizing the latest technologies and medical advances, a full spectrum of neuro-oncologic services are provided to treat benign and malignant tumors originating in the brain and spinal cord, as well as neurological complications of cancer that has spread to other regions of the body. - Surgical oncology: the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center offers the specialized discipline of surgical oncology in various forms, depending on the extent of the cancer. When the cancer has not yet spread to other parts of the body, the simple removal of a small tumor offers the greatest chance for a cure. - Outpatient infusion center: designed for patient comfort and convenience, the outpatient infusion center provides a full range of intravenous procedures for cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, transfusions of blood and blood products, therapeutic phlebotomy, and antibiotic infusions. The center's staff is committed to providing quality infusion care and excellence in service, keeping abreast of current developments and trends in the field of infusion therapy. - Oncology data center: the oncology data center/tumor registry provides essential research and information. Data is provided as mandated to the New Jersey Department of Health as well as the national cancer data base. Data obtained from the registry is used to analyze various treatment programs and for use in cancer research, medical education, funding applications and medical publications. - Oncology research: the J. Phillip Citta Cancer Center provides patients access to national and regional clinical research studies. The availability of these studies in the treatment of cancer, chemoprevention, and supportive care allows patients the option to participate in the latest treatment options including investigational drugs; RWJBarnabas Health and Community Medical Center, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey-the state's only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center-provide close-to home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials. |
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- Oncology patient navigators: in partnership with the American Cancer Society, the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center offers a patient navigator program free of charge to all cancer patients receiving oncology services at CMC. Since cancer is a complex disease that impacts a person's life in so many ways, the program is designed to guide patients and caregivers as they face the psychological, emotional, and financial challenges that cancer brings. Patients are provided with individualized information and services to help them navigate their way through the healthcare system along their cancer journey - from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery and survivorship. CMC "navigators" help people facing cancer by providing information on cancer and treatment options, community resources, and referrals to appropriate agencies and persons, among a host of other areas of assistance. In addition, breast, lung, and survivorship navigators are available to provide patients with cancer the support, education, and resources they need to fight their disease. - Complementary services - CMC provides several complementary services including massage therapy provided by certified massage therapists, relaxation training, and guided imagery by social workers, pet therapy, art therapy programs and reiki - therapeutic touch to reduce stress and promote relaxation - by certified reiki therapists; and - Support services - supportive counseling, pastoral care services, education, nutrition counseling, pain management, referral services and support groups are all available for patients and families. The hospital also provides additional support such as transportation assistance, wigs and prosthetic devices, financial and disability assistance, and home care are also available. - First Moments Maternity Services The maternity program specializes in a total concept of care for mothers and their babies, where advanced technology and training are enhanced by the human touch of dedicated healthcare professionals. The unit is staffed by highly skilled physicians, midwives, and nurses. In addition, all of CMC's nurses are certified in neonatal resuscitation and lactation resource trained. The modern state-of-the-art unit offers moms-to-be the most advanced maternal and child health technology, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, in a comfortable and safe environment. The labor-delivery recovery and postpartum rooms combine the latest technology with a soothing home-like decor. The unit also includes a special care nursery staffed by a neonatologist and certified neonatal nurses to care for babies with special needs, and a fully equipped operating suite for cesarean births or high-risk vaginal deliveries. - Extensive childbirth preparation and infant care classes. - Comprehensive parenting support and education. - Comprehensive pre- and postnatal care. - Specially designed labor-delivery-recovery rooms with jacuzzies. - 24-hour anesthesia and pain management therapies. - Superior lactation education and support. - Special care nursery. - 24-hour neonatal coverage. - Level II special care nursery for premature newborns. - Family-centered care; and - All private rooms and baths with showers. - The Jay and Linda Grunin Neuroscience Institute The Jay and Linda Grunin Neuroscience Institute at CMC brings together a highly skilled interdisciplinary group of specialists to provide the highest quality advanced care to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, the spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A multi-disciplinary team of nurses, therapists, orthopedic and neurosurgeons work to provide a comprehensive planned course of treatment with active involvement of the patient in their treatment and recovery. The institute combines the extensive medical experience and compassion of our specialists with CMC's state-of-the-art technology to treat stroke, epilepsy, and other neurologic conditions. The Jay and Linda Grunin Neuroscience Institute offers comprehensive care in specialized areas dedicated to the care of patients with a variety of neurologic conditions: - Neuro-interventional suite with an integrated state-of-the-art biplane procedure room and pre-and post-procedural care areas. - Neuroscience acute care inpatient unit. - Neuro-intensive care. - Operating suites with specialized technology. - Radiation oncology department with a cyberknife and highly sophisticated rapid arc linear accelerator; and - Accredited as a Joint Commission and NJ Department of Health stroke center. The institute complements the specialty services offered by the hospital including: - Video-EEG and neuro imaging services with specially trained and highly experienced seizure diagnostics and EEG interpretation. - Neuroimaging including high-resolution MRI and PET whole-body imaging. - Neuro-interventional suite with an integrated state-of-the-art biplane procedure. - Center for Sleep Disorders. - Neurophysiology. - Rehabilitation specialists. - Pain management. - Epilepsy center and pediatric/adolescent concussion program; and - Neuroscience research. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center --------------------------------- CBMC's recognized medical services and centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: - The Cancer Center Top tier cancer care is characterized by patient centric, multidisciplinary, specialized care, delivered in a compassionate manner. The Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center strives to offer hope where others might find it lost. We harness the powers of novel cancer therapies coupled with dedicated physicians who specialize in specific types of cancer. With advances in understanding the genetic makeup of cancer we are able to offer patients personalized treatment plans. The Cancer Center has various site specific tumor boards where new and complex cases are presented to teams of specialists including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, pathologists, nurses, genetic counselors, nutritionists, and social workers. Following a thorough review of each patient's case, individualized cancer treatment plans are created to ensure our patients are receiving the most advanced and effective care. RWJBarnabas Health and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in partnership with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world class team of researchers and specialists alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatments and clinical trials. The best cancer care is not delivered in a silo; therefore, we stress collaboration and an integrated cancer program. We are well equipped to individualize a patient's care and offer them access to clinical trials through our institution, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, the UCLA TRIO network, and other national cooperative groups. The Lung Cancer Institute at CBMC partners with our community to offer education, screening, and diagnostic tools to detect and treat lung cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. As the leading cause of cancer death in us, lung cancer is most curable when diagnosed at an early stage. In high-risk people, lung cancer deaths drop by 20 percent when cancer is identified early using a low-dose spiral CT compared with individuals receiving a chest x-ray. The Lung Cancer Institute joined the international early lung cancer action program to provide a free low-dose CT screening program for individuals who are at high risk for developing lung cancer to identify abnormalities earlier. Our medical staff is committed to offering the most up-to-date treatments available; as such, CBMC is active in clinical research programs, including national cancer institute and pharmaceutical-sponsored protocols. CBMC has built an infrastructure around patient centric care and has developed a robust patient navigation network. To enhance our patient's experience, our patient navigators serve as a single point of contact to help patients from their initial diagnosis throughout their treatment and into survivorship. Our navigators guide patients through their journeys to ensure they receive the best care that exceeds their expectations. All of our cancer patients are provided with a patient navigator to ensure that all cancer care is coordinated and to prevent avoidable delays. |
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Our oncology care team is committed to your overall well-being including medical, emotional, and educational needs. What is most unique about seeking treatment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is the combination of advanced expert care with unparalleled support, commitment, and unsurpassed compassion. Among the services offered are: - Dedicated Oncology Navigator provide support and help oncology patients "navigate" the medical center. - Extensive free psychological and psychosocial support services are available offering individual counseling, support groups, art therapy, workshops on coping with cancer, financial counseling, and nutritional guidance. - Cancer genetics counseling services. - PET therapy. - Comfort Cart through Comfort Projects 360. - A state-of-the-art outpatient chemotherapy treatment facility with private treatment rooms, a satellite pharmacy and private consultation rooms and numerous other amenities. - The Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division The RWJBarnabas Health Renal and Pancreas Division, located at CBMC is one of the largest programs in the United States, with 382 kidney transplants performed in 2024 and over 7,500 throughout the years. CBMC ranks in the ten largest adult kidney transplant volume of centers in the nation. The programs provide deceased as well as living donor transplantation including living related donors or emotionally related donors and altruistic living donation when family members are unable to donate. In 2021, CBMC performed the 4th highest number of living donor transplants than any other program in the US. In 1995, Barnabas Health began its simultaneous pancreas/kidney transplant program and in 1996 opened a pediatric nephrology program. Since 1968, The Renal Transplant Division has performed medical first kidney transplantation, including transplant in the youngest kidney transplant recipient in New Jersey and the first laparoscopic kidney retrieval in a living donor and the first robotic kidney transplant surgery in the world. The Pediatric Nephrology and Transplantation program manages children and adolescents with acute and chronic diseases at all stages of severity, including nephritic syndrome and hypertension up to and including end stage renal disease. The pediatric nephrologists work closely with pediatric urologists to provide total care for patients with urological and nephrological problems. - The CBMC Neurology and Neurosurgery Services The CBMC Neurology and Neurosurgery services are dedicated to diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system for adults and children. An unprecedented team of experts leads the programs of the institute and offer the most comprehensive program in New Jersey dedicated to the medical, surgical, and psychological treatment of neurologic disorders. Specialized care is offered for individuals with epilepsy, memory disorders, movement disorders and other neurologic disorders resulting from an injury or accident. Comprehensive care is also provided for children with attention deficit disorder-hyperactivity and learning disabilities, as well as for adults with attention deficit disorders. The institute's Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers for children and adults use sophisticated diagnostic techniques to provide complete and accurate diagnosis critical to implementing effective treatment. Innovative surgical and drug therapies are offered to help individuals with epilepsy achieve the best possible seizure control. This includes the participation in clinical trials to identify cutting edge therapies that can improve the lives of our patients. The comprehensive epilepsy centers have been named a level 4 specialized epilepsy center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers ("NAEC"), the level 4 designation is the highest given by the NAEC and identifies those centers that offer the broadest range of complex medical and surgical treatments for epilepsy. CBMC is a state designated comprehensive stroke center and joint commission certified for primary stroke. The stroke center offers the latest treatment for stroke including complex neuro interventions. The center, as part of its mission, provides stroke and prevention education to the community and to other healthcare. The Stroke Program staff conduct outreach and education activities and focus on populations at higher risk of stroke. Education programs review and reinforce stroke warning signs and the importance of calling for immediate medical help at the first sign of stroke. The team conducts a stroke risk awareness programs including on-site blood pressure and cholesterol screening. Referrals for care are facilitated for those whose risk awareness survey and blood pressure/cholesterol readings suggest higher-than-average chance of stoke. - RWJBH Heart Centers at CBMC CBMC is a regional cardiac surgery center and part of RWJBarnabas Health heart centers, located across New Jersey, which have integrated diagnostic, medical and surgical services into one comprehensive program that offers a full range of advanced cardiac services for adults and children including diagnosis, imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and the management of heart failure. An experienced team is pioneering new therapies and the clinical use of the latest mechanical assist devices that improve the quality of life for people with congenital heart defects and heart disease. They participate in cardiac research trials that offer patients access to breakthrough therapies. The RWJBH heart centers continue to lead the way in offering minimally invasive procedures and catheter-based alternatives to open heart surgery including transcatheter aortic valve replacement ("TAVR") procedures, all forms of angioplasty/stent procedures. Advanced electrophysiology studies offer sophisticated diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disturbances in adults and children. - Regional Perinatal Center In 2024, CBMC delivered over 6,100 babies and is recognized as a top hospital for high-risk pregnancies. CBMC's level III regional perinatal center, the highest designation in the state, offers the most advanced intensive care for premature and ill newborns. Our 56-bed neonatal Intensive/Intermediate Care Unit ("NICU") is one of only a few in the nation with the lowest rate of chronic lung disease, a common complication for extremely low birth-weight infants. The NICU offers the latest treatments and modalities in the field to provide the most advanced care for more than 1000 premature and ill newborns in 2024. year. The CBMC NICU has one of the best infant survival rates among neonatal intensive care units in the nation. CBMC also offers extensive childbirth and family preparation classes. The members of the division of maternal fetal medicine assist obstetricians in the tri-state area in the care of high-risk patients and receive high risk transfers from other community hospitals. They also educate the medical center's many obstetrical residents. Opened in 2011, the Regional Simulation Center at CBMC provides valuable clinical training and education for physicians, nurses, residents, medical students, and Courses are open to practitioners throughout the tri-state area regardless of affiliation. The goal of the center is to elevate patient care, improve clinical performance and enhance maternal/child health outcomes in the region by providing access to state of the art education. Simulation enhances the current educational offerings at CBMC by providing an experiential learning environment where clinicians can practice and learn a variety of technical and behavioral skills. - The Joint and Spine Institute The physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and administration of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center have worked together to assemble a multidisciplinary team of specialists to create The Joint Institute-a a comprehensive patient-centered care model for the surgical treatment of ailments. At the Joint Institute, our unique approach to joint replacement is designed to get patients back to their old selves faster and with less pain than ever before. We prepare and guide our patients and their families through the entire process of treatment including preparation for surgery, specialized post-operative care and preparation for discharge. The Joint Institute offers: - A dedicated place in the hospital for the care of patients undergoing knee and hip replacements. - Private rooms to enhance recovery and patient comfort. - A joint care coordinator to work with patients throughout their journey. - Specially trained and dedicated health care team. - Clinically proven physical and occupational therapy programs. - Consistent team approach to patient care. - Comprehensive manual to guide patients through their surgery and rehabilitation. |
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- The Burn Center of New Jersey The Burn Center is the only state-certified burn treatment facility in New Jersey and one of the largest in North America with 12 intensive care beds and an 18-bed step-down unit for less critically injured and improved status patients. The Burn Center provides expert care for patients of all ages. The Burn Center also meets the verification criteria of the American Association and the American College of Surgeons to provide optimal care for burn patients. The Burn Center is equipped to treat pediatric through geriatric burn patients with a full range of specialized services, including a dedicated outpatient department where individuals with small or minor burns receive treatment and discharged patients return for follow-up care. Over 350adult and children are treated as inpatients annually. Jersey City Medical Center -------------------------- - The Cristie Kerr Women's Health Center The Cristie Kerr Women's Health Center opened in 2010 offering imaging and other diagnostic services to women in our community. The center offers breast cancer screening programs including mammograms and education to women in the community. The center is the first full-service facility in Hudson County to provide detection, healing, support, and recovery services. - Comprehensive Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Care As the only full-service heart hospital in Hudson County, Jersey City Medical Center offers a wide array of services including the most innovative cardiovascular and thoracic care options in the nation. We offer a broad, multidisciplinary network of heart, vascular and thoracic specialists and a patient-centric and integrated approach to health care services. Jersey City Medical Center places its patients' optimal heart, vascular and thoracic health at the forefront of JCMC's mission. The qualified medical teams include outstanding specialists in cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, anesthesiology, pulmonology and echocardiography. JCMC specialists are complemented by experienced technicians, pharmacists, registered nurses and ancillary staff who join together to treat all of JCMC's patients' heart, vascular and thoracic needs with expertise. Advanced in care management of complex artery blockages, aortic aneurysms, aortic valve stenosis, heart tumors and numerous forms of heart disease, JCMC specialists are proficient at administering diagnostic treatments, electrophysiology and coronary interventions for all of JCMC's patients. The techniques of JCMC's experienced specialists in interventional and structural cardiology, vascular disease, peripheral vascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology are aided by JCMC's cutting-edge equipment and devices used for diagnosing and treating structural heart and vascular disease. The specialists at JCMC lead with comprehensive and compassionate health care, using evidence-based noninvasive, invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and therapies for patients and loved ones. - Port Authority Heroes of September 11 Trauma Center This Regional Trauma Center is the state-designated level II trauma center for Hudson County. In addition to serving the growing communities of Jersey City, the service area includes Hudson County, New Jersey Waterways, New Jersey Turnpike, the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, and Liberty State Park. The Trauma Center provides 24-hour trauma surgery for adults and children. The Center has been active in all regional disasters including the 1993 and 2001 World Trade Center bombings, the "Miracle on the Hudson" plane landing, several train derailments, and various hazmat incidents. In addition, the Hospital is a state designated primary stroke center. - The Orthopedic Institute at Jersey City Medical Center The Orthopedic Institute offers an expansive array of orthopedic services, from total joint replacement and surgery to sports medicine and rehabilitation. This unique program brings together a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and technicians with the goal of providing seamless coordinated care. Further, there is a Joint Care Coordinator who works with patients having joint replacements and provides education classes prior to your surgery that better prepares patients and their families for the procedure. Jersey City Medical Center has been recognized as a DNV GL Healthcare program. - The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Jersey City Medical Center JCMC has a level III NICU and is the region's only state-designated "Perinatal Center," accepting and providing treatment to infants suffering from extreme prematurity, severe respiratory distress and feeding issues during the first 28 days of life. - Outpatient Services JCMC operates an ambulatory care center adjacent to the hospital as well as two satellite clinics to ensure access for those most in need. Our outpatient services offerings include obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, dental, physical and speech therapy, and audiology. We provide needed outpatients services to special needs populations in our community including the homeless and adults and children requiring behavioral health services, HIV/AIDS patients, and those in need of dialysis. JCMC is the regional psychiatric referral center providing crisis intervention and evaluation, voluntary and involuntary inpatient services, community psychiatric outreach services, and a full spectrum of outpatient psychiatric and addiction services. Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus --------------------------------------------------------------------- MMC's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: - The Unterberg Children's Hospital at MMC ("Children's Hospital") The Children's Hospital offers the community renowned medical expertise in the care of children that only a leading academic medical center can provide. The Children's Hospital has 140 pediatric specialists who concentrate in 26 fields of medicine. The organization provides specialized pediatric care, offering a 54-bed regional perinatal center with level iii neonatal intensive care unit, the region's only program in children's crisis intervention services and subspecialty pediatric care in areas such as cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, and orthopedics. In addition, a host of outpatient services for children are offered, including: a pediatric neurology program, pediatric medical day stay unit, the regional cleft palate center, and a pediatric subspecialty center in Ocean County for children who require specialty care in the areas of gastroenterology, endocrinology, and pulmonology. - Psychiatric centers/program MMC has the largest psychiatric program in Monmouth County, with a total of 44 beds within voluntary and involuntary adult inpatient units and 19 beds in its inpatient children's crisis intervention service, where children and adolescents with acute emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric problems are treated. In addition, its psychiatric emergency screening service ("PESS") is the state-designated service for Monmouth County. MMC also offers partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, traditional outpatient care and an early intervention support services program ("EISS"). - The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center Committed to meeting the breast health care needs of all women, the breast center is the region's leader in providing the most advanced array of breast health services through a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the breast health needs of all women. MMC provides a comfortable and supportive setting in which all outpatient breast healthcare services are found in one convenient location. MMC takes a coordinated approach to breast care including both well care and cancer care. MMC is here for women who seek annual breast evaluation and for those women diagnosed with breast cancer or benign breast disease. Several of MMC's services are specifically for women diagnosed with breast cancer, including: an outpatient chemotherapy suite, psychosocial counseling and rehabilitation services, breast cancer support groups, breast conservation surgery and patient navigators. These qualified experts represent many medical disciplines, working together to provide women with diagnostic, treatment, surgical, psychosocial support, and education and rehabilitation services. |
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MMC's state-of-the-art facility offers the latest in medical equipment, technology, and services, including: - Annual physical breast examinations, mammography, and diagnostic service, headed by a dedicated breast radiologist who oversees a staff of highly trained technologists. - consultations and second opinions (surgery, medical oncology, pathology, mammography, plastic surgery, and radiation therapy), breast cancer high risk program, stereotactic biopsy system, tomosynthesis, computer-aided detection ("ICAD") mammography, breast-specific gamma imaging, breast MRI, automated whole-breast ultrasound, high-resolution breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy, DEXA scanning, clinical research and a breast information center; and - Satellite locations in Colts Neck, Howell, and Lakewood to offer women convenient access to screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, genetic testing, and bone density testing. - Leon Hess Cancer Center MMC stands at the forefront of providing the most extensive array of highly advanced cancer services, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of specialists in a caring and supportive environment. For decades, MMC's leadership role in oncology services has been broadened through the ongoing expansion of state-of-the-art programs and technologies offered in all areas of cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. The Leon Hess Cancer Center at MMC together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, brings together a host of specialists and a vast array of services under one roof, making care more convenient, efficient, and effective. It features comprehensive multidisciplinary medical services that are led by teams of major physician specialists including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. Together, these cancer specialists, in consultation with each patient's primary care physician and in conjunction with the hospital's cancer care management team, work to create the most appropriate and effective plan of treatment. MMC is accredited at the highest designation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons as a "teaching hospital and cancer center". - The Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center The center provides a full spectrum of same-day surgical services using the most modern technology available. The facility includes four full-service operating rooms, three minor procedure rooms and a three-tiered graduated recovery area, respecting the individual needs of adult and pediatric patients. The one-story, 19,000-square-foot building is equipped to perform all types of same-day surgical procedures, including arthroscopic, laparoscopic and laser techniques. Every aspect of the center has been designed to provide the ultimate in efficiency and comfort for patients and their families, while offering the highest quality medical care. - The Eisenberg Family Center MMC delivers more than 5,000 babies annually - more than any other hospital in Monmouth and Ocean Counties - and has built one of the safest obstetrical programs in the nation. As per US News, MMC is recognized as excellent at minimizing avoidable C-sections with less than 23.9% of first-time, low-risk pregnancies at full term delivered by Cesarean section. The vast majority of the obstetrician/gynecologists who serve as attending physicians on MMC's medical staff are board certified or eligible in the discipline. Many also hold certification in such specialties as maternal-fetal medicine (perinatology), reproductive endocrinology and infertility, uro-gynecology, and gynecologic oncology. In addition, MMC's skilled and dedicated nursing staff is trained to assist mothers and their childbirth partners during labor and delivery and to instruct new parents and other family members in newborn care. - The Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders The center provides comprehensive medical services to children with childhood cancers such as leukemia, lymphomas and neuroblastomas, and blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and white cell abnormalities. Children and young adults (birth to 21 years of age) with leukemia and other cancers are treated according to the most advanced therapeutic protocols. Patients receive treatment on an outpatient basis from a team of specialists, including pediatric hematologists/oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, and child life specialists. Among the Valerie Fund's services is red blood cell apheresis - a sophisticated exchange/transfusion of red blood cells for patients with sickle cell disease. MMC is one of eight hospitals in the tri-state area that is part of the Valerie Fund, one of the largest and most advanced pediatric oncology/hematology networks in the country. - Robotic Surgery Program MMC created the region's first robotic surgery program with the Da Vinci S surgical system. The system combines computer and robotic technologies with the skills of MMC's surgeons to create a new category of surgical treatment, making it possible to perform more technically demanding surgeries, such as prostatectomy, using a minimally invasive approach. MMC offers robotic surgery for the removal of a variety of cancerous tumors as well as for benign conditions. The robotic surgery system offers patients better outcomes, less pain, less scarring, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and a quicker return to normal activities than conventional surgery. First hospital in Central and Southern New Jersey to introduce Mako robotic-assisted total and partial knee and hip replacement surgery. Mako surgery is performed using a surgeon-controlled robotic arm system that enables accurate alignment and placement of implants. MMC-SC's recognized medical services and centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: - The James & Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute MMC-SC has long been a leader in geriatric medicine, which specifically addresses the unique care needs of older adults. Our one-of-a-kind James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute provides integrated inpatient and outpatient geriatric services for patients 65 and older in one convenient location. In addition, our geriatricians - physicians specializing in the medical care of the elderly - have a full understanding of the wide range of physical, mental, medical, social, and spiritual issues that older adults can face. With our many interlinked services, the experts at the geriatrics institute provide individualized care recommendations to ensure that patients receive the special care they require, without interfering with their independence. And our geriatric team works closely with you or your loved one's primary care physician to make sure that all patient and family needs are met. With the expert treatment available at our state-of-the-art outpatient practice, older adults can live the fullest life possible. Our multidisciplinary team also includes nurses, social workers, nutritionists, pharmacists, health educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and audiologists, all who specialize in the care of seniors and are available to accommodate the needs of patients as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Complementing the geriatrics institute are the geriatric emergency medicine (gem) unit, created to meet the more complex needs of seniors in emergency care, the acute care for elders (ace) unit, an inpatient unit utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan, and the better health program, which offers courses and more to men and women 55 and older who want to improve their health and well-being. - The Emergency Department at MMC-SC The Emergency Department utilizes the latest in cardiac monitoring equipment, including special rooms for trauma, orthopedics, ear/nose/throat, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, suturing and psychiatric emergencies. The main Emergency Department includes 30 treatment bays and has revolutionized how patients are treated in modern healthcare settings by expediting the process which patients must undergo prior to receiving medical treatment. The staff is focused on respecting the individual needs of all adult and pediatric patients. MMC-SC is a state-designated primary stroke center and Joint Commission certified chest pain center and has Ocean County's only psychiatric emergency screening program. |
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MMC-SC's pediatric emergency services program is staffed full time by highly experienced, board-certified emergency medicine physicians with access to pediatric consultations 24 hours a day with on-site double board-certified neonatologists/pediatricians and an on-call board certified pediatrician. When necessary, consultations with pediatric subspecialists are coordinated with the medical staff at the Unterberg Children's Hospital at MMC. Additionally, infants and children requiring more specialized care are transported to the Children's Hospital, if and when necessary. MMC-SC's child-friendly pediatric-designated treatment area in the Emergency Department offers a pediatric playroom with games, toys and books and colorfully decorated treatment rooms equipped with TV and DVD player. Every aspect of MMC-SC's Emergency Department has been designed to provide the ultimate in efficiency and comfort for patients and their families, while offering the highest quality medical care. This has led to numerous recognitions and awards for patient satisfaction and quality medical care, including exceptional turnaround time. - The Center for Wound Healing The Wound Care Center at MMC-SC provides diagnosis, treatment and healing of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds caused by a variety of medical conditions including diabetes, trauma, poor circulation, bedridden, surgical complications, vascular diseases, etc. The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine applies proven wound care practices and advanced clinical approaches including hyperbaric oxygen therapy to help heal patients suffering from chronic wounds. Additionally, our center frequently participates in clinical trials utilizing the latest wound care products available. - Psychiatric Centers/Program MMC-SC has the largest psychiatric program in Ocean County, with a total of 60 beds within voluntary and involuntary adult inpatient units located in a free-standing facility in Toms River, NJ. In addition, its psychiatric emergency screening service ("PESS") is the state-designated service for Ocean County. MMC-SC also offers intensive outpatient programs and traditional outpatient care. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center --------------------------------- NBIMC's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: - Heart Transplant Program & Heart Failure Treatment The renowned heart transplant center has performed over 1,100 heart transplants. The program provides the most advanced treatment options available anywhere in New Jersey for people with congestive heart failure or end stage cardiac disease including the ultimate treatment; organ transplantation. experienced multidisciplinary team has worked closely together at the hospital and with its affiliates. NBIMC is a designated ventricular assist device ("VAD") center and was one of the first in NJ to employ extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ("ECMO"). - RWJBarnabas Health Heart Center at NBIMC The premier cardiac services provide immediate access to highly sophisticated heart surgery. Members of the surgical team are recognized as national leaders in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and are advancing the latest minimally invasive techniques that offer patients faster recovery and fewer complications. The center's reputation for excellence has made them educational resources for cardiac surgeons throughout the northeast. Services include minimally invasive cardiac surgery/robotic surgery, beating heart surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement ("TAVR") and integrative cardiac wellness. To ensure everyone with heart disease has access to the specialized services, our cardiac team sees patients at satellite offices throughout the state. In conjunction with its affiliates, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the heart centers performed over 2,800 heart procedures and around 36 heart Transplants in 2024. - Lung Transplant and the Center for Advanced Lung Disease New Jersey's only lung transplant program, the RWJBarnabas Health Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program at NBIMC, offers increased access to single and double lung transplant and comprehensive treatment and management of chronic and complex lung disease. To-date, the center has already performed over 235 transplants. The program brings specialty services to the state improving the lives of people with advanced lung conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ("COPD"), cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. While a primary goal of the program is to identify suitable candidates for a transplant, the comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation can also benefit patients who are not transplant candidates. The program offers complete evaluation and treatment plans for patients with lung diseases such as: asthma, cystic fibrosis interstitial lung diseases, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), scleroderma, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and pulmonary hypertension. State-of-the-art diagnostic services include: CT-guided biopsy, navigational bronchoscopy, and endobronchial ultrasound, bronchial thermoplasty, endobronchial resection of tumors, endobronchial stents, and pleurax catheter placement for malignant pleural effusions and whole lung lavage. The center has various ongoing cutting-edge research trials helping patients with end-stage lung disease. - Children's Hospital of New Jersey ("CHONJ") CHONJ provides comprehensive healthcare programs and services to children of all ages. The hospital within a hospital combines the most advanced facilities and technology dedicated exclusively to pediatric patients with the philosophy of family centered care. Pediatric and neonatal services of CHoNJ range from primary/preventive care services to critical intensive and intermediate acute care for children and newborns. NBIMC has the largest pediatric intensive care unit in the state. Specialty services include the Children's Heart Center providing the most comprehensive pediatric cardiac and cardiac surgery services in the state, neonatal intensive and intermediate care, pediatric emergency services, pulmonary services, the state's only pediatric ECMO provider, pediatric video monitoring unit, Valerie Fund Cancer Center, hemophilia treatment center, moderate sedation, robotic surgery, and the primary and physician subspecialty services of the family health center. Families experience a warm, comforting environment in which physicians, nurses and clinical staff understand the unique needs of children and the vital role of parents in the healing process. - Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center One of only four state-designated centers in New Jersey, the Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center provides care to both pediatric and adult patients with inherited bleeding and clotting disorders. The center offers complete evaluations by a team of experts including hematologists, nurses, psychosocial professionals, and physical therapists. Consultation by infectious disease specialists, dentists, nutritionists, gastroenterologists, orthopedists, and other specialists is provided as needed. Our center's goal is to provide the latest advances in treatment for people with hemophilia, assist in the care of the complications of hemophilia, and continue to provide support to persons with hemophilia and their families with the goal of achieving a normal lifestyle. The center provides care for children and adults with Von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders. Patients with thrombosis (clotting disorder) receive comprehensive treatment at the center. We also coordinate a home care program which enables persons with hemophilia to lead normal, productive lives. The home care program allows for immediate treatment, thus avoiding the delay, stress, and cost of emergency department care. Adult and pediatric infectious disease and gastrointestinal specialists provide comprehensive care for hemophilia patients with aids and/or hepatitis and their partners. - Robotic Surgery Robotic surgery is offered in many specialties including cardiac, urology, pediatric surgery, gynecology, uro-gynecology, and general surgery. Performing minimally invasive procedures can be less traumatic to patients and allow for quicker recovery times. NBIMC also offers bloodless surgery and celebrated 10 years of service in 2014. The robotic surgery program at NBIMC was one of the country's first. Hundreds of physicians in New Jersey and around the world have received training from robotic surgeons at NBIMC. In addition, physicians at NBIMC were some of the first trained in single site surgery. |
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick and Somerset -------------------------------------------------------------------- RWJUH's centers of excellence include cardiovascular care from minimally invasive heart surgery to transplantation, cancer care, stroke care, neuroscience, joint replacement, and women's and children's care including the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. As the flagship cancer hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, RWJUH is an innovative leader in advancing state-of-the-art care. A level 1 trauma center and the first pediatric trauma center in the state, RWJUH's New Brunswick campus serves as a national resource in its ground-breaking approaches to emergency preparedness. - RWJUH New Brunswick and Somerset have been designated as Centers of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. - RWJUH Somerset was the first in New Jersey to offer specialized primary medical care services for the LGBQTIA community, opening its PROUD Family Health in 2017. - RWJUH Somerset is one of only two hospitals in New Jersey to offer an inpatient Eating Disorders Program in addition to offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. - RWJUH New Brunswick earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for its Bariatric Surgery and Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Programs by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. - Cardiovascular Care Both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses of RWJUH have a long history of providing comprehensive cardiac care to the community. The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence at RWJUH can be divided into three components: cardiac services inclusive of medical management and treatment; the latest in cardiac surgical innovations; and provision of comprehensive vascular services. The goal of this Center of Excellence is to provide high-quality, cutting-edge services in a prompt and efficient manner. Cardiac services run the gamut from electrocardiogram (EKG) up to and including heart transplantation inclusive of the Abiocor total artificial heart. The following describes the cardiac service line based on medical cardiology inclusive of non-invasive and invasive technologies. The non-invasive technologies at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on both campuses include EKG, stress testing, both nuclear and regular, echocardiography, both stress and non-stress testing. These non-invasive techniques provide information necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Medically invasive cardiac procedures are performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratories. The hospital has eleven laboratories across the two campuses, inclusive of one pediatric and of two electrophysiology (EP) laboratories in New Brunswick. Within the cardiac catheterization laboratories, diagnostic cardiac catheterizations are performed as well as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasties (PTCA). In addition, in the electrophysiology labs, treatments for arrhythmias are performed. These procedures are done through the use of catheters which are positioned within the heart to measure its appropriate electrical activity and vulnerability of the heart to abnormal rhythms and rapid or slow heartbeats. The RWJUH robotic magnetic navigation system for cardiac ablations in New Brunswick has grown to become one of the most active labs in the country. These rhythm disorders are treated in a variety of ways inclusive of the implantation of pacemaker devices. The other procedures done in the cardiac catheterization laboratories are those for endovascular procedures to treat peripheral artery disease. One of the busiest labs in the region, over 12,000 procedures are performed at RWJUH annually. During 2015, work was completed on the Somerset campus to elevate and integrate those cath labs onto the same technical platform as those in New Brunswick. From a cardiac surgical perspective, the hospital in New Brunswick performs over 1,000 cardiothoracic surgical procedures per year. The cardiac surgery division similarly performs heart transplantation. To support heart transplantation, the hospital also provides ventricular assist devices (VAD) which are used as a bridge to transplantation. The VAD program at RWJUH is one of a handful of programs nationally to be accredited by the Joint Commission as a destination therapy for end-stage cardiac patients. Since its 2012 approval as a site to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement, designed for patients too ill to qualify for traditional valve replacement surgery, RWJUH has increased the number of TAVR cases performed among the most acutely ill cardiac patients. The hospital has an active heart failure and transplant service. Through this team-oriented approach of medical cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, the most up-to-date techniques are done at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital inclusive of heart transplants. The hospital has performed over 240 heart transplants to date. The hospital also offers a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program as a means for rehabilitation for patients who have undergone certain procedures or treatment. The program is approved by Medicare and private insurance companies and is a beneficial service where the patients are assisted by the nurses and exercise physiologists to resume their activities of daily living. The other component of the cardiovascular service line is vascular services which are primarily provided through the vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists. The types of procedures performed by the vascular surgeons include carotid artery surgery for stroke prevention, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairs, thoracic aortic aneurysm repairs, renal artery repairs, and arterial reconstruction for lower extremities. The vascular surgeons are also providing endovascular therapies. In addition to the services provided by the vascular surgeons, the interventional radiologists provide modern and complete diagnostic vascular examinations as well as endovascular therapy. The vascular team has collaborated with the hospital's trauma and emergency medicine departments to launch a new clinical protocol for the management of emergency AAA cases. Non-invasive vascular testing is provided through the vascular laboratory. Procedures include but are not limited to carotid artery, transcranial Doppler, and upper and lower extremity arterial scans. - Cancer Care Providing compassionate, high-quality care for cancer patients has long been a primary focus of both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses of RWJUH. The Cancer Hospital at RWJUH in New Brunswick offers a comprehensive cancer care program with a cancer hospital that provides same-day chemotherapy, medical oncology, hematology/oncology, surgical oncology, bone marrow and radiation therapy - all in one location. The collaboration of RWJUH specialists, physicians and researchers allows patients to receive the benefits of all the latest advances in cancer care. Technological highlights of the program include tumor motion tracking, which allows for greater precision in treating tumors with radiation, and the Da Vinci surgical robot, which offers minimally invasive surgical options, often resulting in quicker recovery time for patients. RWJUH is the flagship hospital of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the only New Jersey National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. Oncology services will be transformed with the opening of the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in 2025. The Morris Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art, cancer center featuring outpatient and inpatient capacity coupled with research laboratories, retail space and ancillary services devoted to patient wellness and is a first of its kind in New Jersey. It will include the wide-ranging advanced oncology care services offered by Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health, all under one roof - greatly enhancing the patient experience and providing further ease of access. |
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Located on the campus of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, the Steeplechase Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer services within a calm, compassionate, patient-focused environment. The cancer center has been nationally recognized with the prestigious outstanding achievement award from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The Sanofi US breast care program is one of only a select few breast care programs in New Jersey to achieve full accreditation by the national accreditation program for breast centers. It has also been named a breast imaging center of excellence by the American College of Radiology. The Steeplechase Cancer Center is a clinical research affiliate of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Unique program highlights include: In the spring of 2015, work was completed on the creation of the Laurie Proton Therapy Center at RWJ, also on the Robert Wood Johnson campus. Proton beam therapy is revolutionary in the treatment of certain types of cancer and is particularly effective in the treatment of selected pediatric cancers - such as those in the spine and brain - where the use of traditional radiotherapy might cause damage to forming nervous system tissue. The establishment of the Laurie Proton Therapy Center has created another destination therapy for the people of our region. - RWJUH's Radiation Oncology department provides the latest advances in radiotherapy including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radio therapy, total skin electron beam therapy, high dose rate and low dose rate brachytherapy and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). - The gamma knife center at RWJUH located on the hospital campus treats complex cancers with stereotactic radio surgery of the brain and spine in ways that traditional surgery cannot. The gamma knife technology is also being successfully used in treating conditions of the facial nervous system and for malformations of blood vessels in the brain. The RWJUH gamma knife center provides the latest technology in the battle against cancer. - RWJUH offers the state's only accredited residency program in radiation oncology. The residency program supports the production of advanced clinical and basic science research that supports and ensures the appropriate application of high-end technology. - RWJUH provides both adult and pediatric outpatient chemotherapy and infusion services and is one of only 2 bone marrow transplant centers in the state and has a bone marrow unit housed within the cancer hospital. - RWJUH provides access to the expertise of the region's best plastic and reconstructive surgeons. - The Cancer Hospital of New Jersey at RWJUH focuses on additional patient needs including education, psychological, emotional, and spiritual support. - The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at RWJUH houses a 10-bed pediatric hematology/oncology unit for children with cancer. - Patients have access to a dedicated oncology social worker, an oncology nutritionist, chaplain and numerous other support groups. - In the cancer hospital, all rooms are private with hotel-style amenities such as a TV, refrigerator, and in-service dining, as well as sleeping accommodations for family members. - Women's and Children's Services. Obstetrical Care Both the New Brunswick and Somerset campuses of RWJUH have a long history of providing comprehensive care to women and children in our diverse communities. The regional perinatal center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital offers the highest level of obstetric and neonatal services in New Jersey. A full range of specialized care is offered, including: pre-conception counseling for women diagnosed with a chronic condition before pregnancy; counseling for couples with high risk factors for genetic problems; meeting the advanced care needs of women with medical problems such as epilepsy, renal transplant, HIV positive or cardiovascular disease; care for pregnant women with multiples or a previous preterm infant; and, even providing second opinions for pregnant women seeking this option. RWJUH's labor and delivery unit offers patients well-appointed rooms that are larger and redesigned to create a warm, patient-focused environment. The hospital renovated and added both ante-partum and post-partum rooms and beds, which now gives us 32 ante- and post-partum beds, as well as 12 labor and delivery rooms. Additionally, there is easier access from the labor and delivery area to the neonatal intensive care unit if newborns require highly specialized critical care. During 2024, more than 2,600 births were recorded at the regional perinatal center in New Brunswick and over 775 births were noted on the Somerset campus. Program highlights include: - The state's most advanced program for evaluating and preventing pre-term births and pregnancy loss. - A comprehensive obstetrical unit in New Brunswick, which includes state-of-the-art, labor and delivery rooms, an ante-partum loft for obstetric emergencies, a four-bed recovery unit and three operating rooms. - A total of 32 private ante-partum and post-partum rooms for maternity care with hotel-like amenities. - State-of-the-art central fetal surveillance monitors with remote access, and an expanded nurses' station with a physician dictation area. - Remote access for fetal surveillance available to smart phone, office, and home. - Maternal-fetal medicine specialists available 24/7 with a full-team comprised of fellows, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and genetic counselors. - Strong relationships with the adult medical intensive care unit (MICU) which is wired for central fetal monitoring. - The first hospital in New Jersey with the cool-cap device for neonates born with moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (hie), which can cause permanent neurologic sequelae. - Two nurseries equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a highly skilled staff with experience in phototherapy and IV antibiotics. - A dedicated OB anesthesiologist, lactation consultants on staff seven days a week and a certified child safety passenger technician. RWJUH Somerset renovated its maternity unit in 2016 to enhance the comfort and quality of care for patients and their families. Renovations included updates to labor and delivery rooms and post-partum rooms, including new furniture, flooring, paint, and dcor, as well as enhanced security systems. All patient rooms feature the GetWellNetwork, an interactive patient education television system providing access to the internet, email, and videos about health-related topics during a patient's stay in the hospital. RWJUH Somerset also provides a wide range of services for expectant mothers, newborns, and their families, including a Level II Intermediate Care Nursery staffed 24/7 by a board-certified neonatologist and specially trained nurses. A board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and anesthesiology coverage dedicated to obstetrics is available 24/7. Counseling with Maternal-Fetal Medicine staff and a perinatologist is available as is a comprehensive Diabetes Center that offers pregnancy and post-partum counseling. A Family Practice Center provides prenatal and post-partum care. Services also include a lactation consultant for inpatient and outpatient visits; post-partum and infant care classes offered during a patient's stay so that they are ready for discharge; and childbirth education featuring a wide range of topics for parents, siblings, and grandparents. - The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is at the epicenter of a growing pediatric academic health campus that provides the most comprehensive care for children in New Jersey. BMSCH features sub-specialists in a full range of pediatrics from pediatric surgery, urology and cardiology to oncology, orthopedics, hematology, and pulmonology, all in a family-centered environment. With the merger in 2014, pediatric patients of Somerset County now have heightened access to BMSCH and the many clinical specialists on the academic campus. University hospital is at the epicenter of a growing pediatric academic health campus that provides the most comprehensive care for children in New Jersey. BMSCH features sub-specialists in a full range of pediatrics from pediatric surgery, urology and cardiology to oncology, orthopedics, hematology, and pulmonology, all in a family-centered environment. With the merger achieved earlier this year, pediatric patients of Somerset County now have heightened access to BMSCH and the many clinical specialists on the academic campus. |
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Program highlights include: - the Center for Advanced Pediatric Surgery (CAPS), located on the seventh floor of BMSCH, is designed as a distinct pediatric operating room suite. Caps provides the latest in technology for general pediatric surgeons and pediatric sub-specialists. - the state's only designated pediatric trauma center: for the most seriously injured children, BMSCH is a certified Level II trauma center, and pediatric surgeons are available to perform surgery at a moment's notice. This pediatric trauma center works in concert with the RWJUH level 1 trauma center. - Pediatric Emergency Department: our unique standalone Pediatric Emergency Department, completely separate from our adult Emergency Department, is specially designed to meet the needs of children and their families with specially trained ED nurses, technicians, and board-certified doctors. - the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): the PICU provides care for critically ill and injured children, including all of the most advanced treatment modalities and all aspects of invasive and non-invasive monitoring, along with 24-hour-a-day care from pediatric critical care specialists. - robotic surgery: BMSCH offers the latest in minimally invasive pediatric robotic surgery for the treatment of several urologic conditions including pyeloplasty and partial nephrectomy. - the pediatric hematology/oncology program: BMSCH, in conjunction with the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), offers children with cancer and blood disorders the most advanced care in the state. It includes a pediatric brain tumor program and a leukemia/lymphoma program. - the Pediatric Orthopedic Program: this program provides complete pediatric care for a wide range of developmental, congenital, post-traumatic and neuromuscular conditions of the musculoskeletal system using both surgical and non-surgical approaches, including minimally invasive techniques. - the Pediatric Pulmonary Program: this program provides care for children suffering from a number of respiratory problems including cystic fibrosis, asthma, technology dependence and sleep disorders. - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): BMSCH is home to one of the largest neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in the state and features the most up-to-date technology designed to treat the most critically ill newborns. - Metabolism, Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology: these centers provide patients with the most expanded services available. - Child Life Program: this program assists families with the adjustment to hospitalization, illness or injury and treatment. The nearby Child Health Institute of New Jersey at Rutgers RWJMS is a Center for Biomedical Research and pediatric care, featuring an ambulatory care center, research laboratories and offices for faculty. Here, scientists, researchers and clinicians converge to study and treat diseases that threaten children. Attached to BMSCH is the PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital - another valued member of the RWJBH health system - the nation's largest provider of pediatric rehabilitation services for children. Similarly adjacent to the BMSCH and RWJUH campus are two important not-for-profit partners in pediatric healthcare: the Ronald McDonald house, where families of sick children can live during the child's hospital stay, and also the Embrace Kids Foundation, which supports families of children undergoing cancer and other blood disorders. - Level I Trauma Center The level I Trauma Center at RWJUH is a regional level one trauma center. RWJUH is one of only three level one trauma centers designated by the New Jersey Department of Health. A level one center is the highest designation a hospital can receive. The Center cares for nearly 2,500 trauma patients annually in an emergency department that sees nearly 90,000 patients each year. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton --------------------------------------------------- RWJUH Hamilton's recognized medical services centers of excellence include, but are not limited to, the following: - Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery The Bariatric Surgery Program at RWJUH Hamilton offers patients advanced clinical treatment for weight loss, enabling them to overcome the most damaging health effects of being overweight. Through a team approach, candidates are evaluated, and pre-existing conditions are taken into consideration. Patients receive education on procedure options, risks, outcomes, potential side effects, and lifestyle modifications. Progress is monitored and strict dietary and exercise regimens are instituted. Patients are paired with clinical professionals, exercise specialists, nutritionists, and support staff to provide a full continuum of services and counseling. The program is recognized as a bariatric surgery center of excellence with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. - Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hamilton The oncology program integrates a medical and radiation oncology practice with leading oncology specialists, outpatient treatment, and support services. As an affiliate of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick-the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in New Jersey-we provide access to cancer research and scientific advances for the treatment of all types of malignancies and blood disorders. The program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons' commission on cancer and national accreditation program for breast centers. Located on the hospital campus, the cancer center provides added convenience and comfort to our patients in a modern 18,500-square-foot building integrating all of the services needed to care for someone with cancer: - dedicated support services and social worker. - genetic testing and counseling. - infusion and radiation treatment areas. - laboratory services. - on-site medical services. - oncology medical practice. - research program/clinical trials. - dedicated breast cancer and lung cancer navigators to help our patients navigate appropriately through the complex treatment. - through a partnership with the American Cancer Society, a "look good, feel better" image salon is offered to our cancer patients.; and - Diabetes and Endocrinology Care Centers. Diabetes and endocrinology care: Our diabetes self-management program offers one-on-one education to our patients about the importance of self-management and how to apply the basic principles to their everyday lives. To do this, we communicate with patients through inpatient care, on an outpatient level and through support and continued education. Our diabetes support group is a free service for those living with diabetes and their loved ones. We also offer community education programs held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center. A diabetes nurse practitioner is assigned to manage the inpatient and outpatient care of our patients. Our outpatient diabetes program is certified by the American Diabetes Association as a center of excellence since 2002 and also recognized by the Joint Commission. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway ---------------------------------------------- - Primary stroke center RWJUH Rahway is a state-designated primary stroke center with telemedicine capability for 24/7 coverage. This service is supported and connected by co-located continuum of care services, including care connection, a 24-bed licensed subacute rehab unit owned by Alaris Health, and Kindred Hospital, a 34-bed long term acute care hospital for medically complex patients who need intense specialized treatment for an extended period of time. - The Joint Replacement Center The Joint Replacement Center at RWJUH Rahway provides an experienced team to provide pre-surgery and post-surgery education, clinical expertise, therapy, and the individual support. Physical and aquatic therapy centers are located in its fitness centers in Scotch Plains and Carteret. All surgeons are board certified and have extensive experience in joint replacement and minimally invasive techniques. The experienced staff consists of a joint care coordinator, specialized nursing care, licensed occupational and physical therapists, and case managers to help each patient make the transition from the hospital to a pain free, active life. - The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine RWJUH Rahway partners with Restorix Health to provide hyperbaric medicine. The Center provides patients with treatment for chronic, non-healing wounds associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, and immobility. Non-healing wounds occur most frequently in people with diabetes and poor circulation. |
| Core Form, Part III; Statement of Program Service Accomplishments |
The Center offers: - compression therapy. - diabetic foot management. - biologic skin substitutes. - edema management. - labs, imaging, and scans. - coordination of dietary. - diabetes education services. - wound care education. - hyperbaric oxygen therapy. - off-loading (taking pressure off the wound). - sharp debridement (removal of dead tissue). - specialty dressings that promote healing and limit the potential for infection. - topical prescription medications; and - vascular studies. - Cardiac Health Services Cardiac Health Services at RWJUH Rahway include a fully certified mobile intensive care unit, a 24/7 emergency department with board certified specialists, a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab and an average door-to-balloon time under 60 minutes for lifesaving angioplasty. It has the full range of cardiac diagnostic equipment. In addition, the Nicholas Quadrel Healthy Heart Center offers a comprehensive cardiac rehab program, with medically supervised exercise, nutritional counseling, and support. Cardiac rehab has been shown to reduce the chance of a second cardiac event and improves stamina and strength. Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center --------------------------------------- At SBBH, our multidisciplinary staff includes experienced professionals in nearly every facet of behavioral healthcare. This allows us to provide truly customized and highly specialized treatment tracks for adults and geriatric patients, as well as programs for the dually diagnosed. In all programs, treatment teams are created to match each patient's specific needs and include professionals who are certified in their area of expertise. Our clinically intensive programs are designed to bring about positive, lasting change and a rapid return to health. Stepping Stones - Intensive Outpatient Program The Stepping Stones Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who require treatment three to five days per week, depending on their needs. Three-and-a-half-hour morning sessions are offered Monday through Friday for the patient's convenience. Sessions consist of group therapy and weekly individual sessions with a psychiatrist, advanced practice nurse and an individual therapist. Geriatric Behavioral Health As people age, they are confronted with physical, emotional and social changes that can be difficult to manage, even with the devoted support of family and friends. Elderly patients experience many changes in their lives which make them more vulnerable to disease, notably, depression. Often the lines are not clear as to whether a patient's problem is depression, dementia, or a medical illness emerging as a behavioral disturbance. Within the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network, our compassionate teams of geriatric psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinical social workers, and adjunct therapists work alongside our elderly patients and their families to achieve the best outcomes. Our New Jersey facilities offer a complete range of inpatient and outpatient mental health services for geriatric patients. Treatments vary based on the severity of problems, but include psychotherapy, medications, home health care, outpatient programs structured for maintaining a high level of independence, and hospitalization providing a structured therapeutic approach in an appropriate environment. Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Services RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network offers both voluntary and involuntary inpatient units and intensive short-term care facilities which treat the most severely ill patients. There are specialized treatment tracks in place throughout the network for MICA patients as well as other dually diagnosed patients. SBBH patients may access inpatient services through emergency services at numerous network sites, through RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network 24-hour access center staffed by clinicians trained in emergency response, or through professional referral. RWJBH Other Medical Services ============================ RWJBH provides an extensive array of additional medical services through its system which include, but are not limited to, the following: - ambulatory surgery center. - anesthesiology. - bariatric surgery. - behavioral health network. - bloodless medicine and surgery program. - bone marrow transplant. - burn center. - cancer programs and services. - cardiac services and heart transplant. - celiac disease program. - center for health and wellness. - colon wellness center. - community health. - comprehensive rehabilitation center. - corporate care. - craniofacial center. - cystic fibrosis. - diabetes care. - dialysis, renal. - emergency services. - epilepsy center, adult and pediatric comprehensive. - fitness and wellness centers. - greenhouse and mobile greenhouse - health assessment center for athletes. - hemophilia and blood disorders. - hemodialysis. - home health services. - hospice and palliative care services. - imaging centers. - internal medicine faculty practice. - integrative medicine center. - joint institutes. - joint and spine institute. - lasik refractive surgery. - lung center - lung transplant. - medical education and clinical research. - medicine subspecialties. - center for menopause and reproductive endocrine services. - multiple sclerosis comprehensive care program. - neonatal intensive care unit. - institute for neurology and neurosurgery. - nutritional counseling services. - obesity and weight management center. - obstetrics/gynecology. - occupational medicine. - osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease center. - pain management. - pathology services. - pediatric cardiac surgery. - pediatrics - general and subspecialty. - pediatric intensive care unit. - pediatric nephrology and transplantation. - pediatric oncology. - pediatric specialty center (includes developmental, genetics, diabetes, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, and immunology, lyme disease and rheumatology, neurology, pulmonology). - peritoneal dialysis. - physical medicine and rehabilitation. - physical and occupational therapy. - plastic and reconstructive surgery. - pre-admission testing. - post-acute rehabilitation. - outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. - radiation oncology. - radiology. - refractive surgery center. - regional craniofacial center. - renal transplant centers. - retail pharmacies. - comprehensive rehabilitation center. - recovery and prevention services. - respiratory care. - robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery. - senior health. - sleep disorders center. - smoking cessation. - speech and hearing center. - sports medicine institute. - stroke, comprehensive and primary centers. - surgery department. - tobacco treatment program. - transitional care units. - travel medicine. - urogynecology. - Valerie Fund children's centers. - weight loss institute. - women's cardiac risk assessment. - women's/parent health education. - women's center for gynecological surgery. - wound care centers and hyperbaric medicine; and - vascular center. Health Education Programs, Classes and Support Groups ----------------------------------------------------- RWJBH is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to meet all the healthcare needs of its community. In addition to the direct patient care provided by its staff, RWJBH makes available various health care education programs and classes, patient support groups and community services to patients and their families. These includes a variety of lifestyle and instructional classes to improve an individual's overall well-being (there may be a fee associated with some of the programs). Additionally, RWJBH offers an extensive array of prenatal childbirth preparation and parenting classes and services. In addition, the women's health service department offers seminars on women's health issues. |
| Core form, part v; info regarding personal benefit contracts |
The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly, or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract. The organization did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly, or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract. |
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.