The Christ Hospital Foundation Receives Toy Donation
From Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Jersey City, NJ (July 6, 2009) – The Christ Hospital Foundation is proud to announce it has received a donation of toys from Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer.
With the contribution made by Toys“R”Us, Inc., the Christ Hospital Foundation will have the ability to significantly enhance the playroom on the hospital’s Pediatric Unit, providing kids and families with a fun area where they can spend time together.
“Our new pediatric unit has a spacious playroom, so this donation of toys comes at a perfect time,” explained Peter A. Kelly, President and CEO of Christ Hospital. “We are grateful to Toys“R”Us, Inc. for making this generous donation of toys, for supporting our Foundation, and for helping children who are hospitalized,” added Mr. Kelly.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. supports organizations that share in its mission to keep kids safe and help them in times of need. Partners include the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Autism Speaks, Save the Children and Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), among others.
“At Toys“R”Us, we love kids and are proud to support organizations like the Christ Hospital Foundation that help fulfill our mission of giving back to the communities we serve,” said Kathleen Waugh, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Christ Hospital is a 381-bed acute care facility located in Jersey City, New Jersey. A modern, state-of-the-art facility, Christ Hospital offers a broad range of services from primary angioplasty for cardiac patients to intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for cancer patients. The medical staff of Christ Hospital includes over 500 physicians, most of whom are board-certified in specialties ranging from allergies to vascular surgery. For more information, please visit the hospital’s website at www.christhospital.org.
BAYONNE RESIDENT SETS NEW RECORD AS NURSING GRADUATE AND COLLEGE VALEDICTORIAN
Marta McManus, a resident of Bayonne and 2009 graduate of the Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Jersey City (right), is congratualted by Carol A. Faasano, Dean of the Christ Hospital School of Nursing, for being the first graduate of the Christ Hospital School of Nursing to be the Valedictorian of Hudson County Community College in the nine -year history of the cooperative program offered by the two schools, Marta achieved a perfect 4.0 overall grade point average during her three-year career as a nursing student.
Announcements, Services and Events within the Healthcare Field
(left to right) Dr. Greg Anselmi, a neurologist; Dr. Kenneth Garay, Chief Medical Officer, LibertyHealth; and Arno Fried, a neurosurgeon, share a moment at Jersey City Medical Center's recent Gala. More than 400 people attended the event at the Westin Jersey City, which raised money for the hospital's Port Authority Heroes of September 11th Trauma Center and its Emergency Medical Services.
Christ Hospital Holds Annual Meeting (The Annual Meeting of the Canterbury Health Services Corporation Board, Christ Hospital Board, and Christ Hospital Foundation Board was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the Jersey City hospital.
At that meeting, four new individuals were elected to serve on the Canterbury Health Services Corporation, which is the parent board of the hospital, and the Christ Hospital Board of Trustees. They are: Paul T. Jordan, MD, FACEP of Monmouth Beach, NJ, former Mayor of Jersey City and former Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Trinitas Medical Center; Charles J. Harrington, III, of Westfield, a partner in the law firm of Connell Foley, LLP; John M. Tully of Hoboken, an investment banker at Goldman Sachs; and Virginia M. Witt, M.D., of Kearny, a family physician with a private practice in Jersey City, who is a member of the medical staff at Christ Hospital.
The following individuals were named officers of the Christ Hospital Board: The Reverend Geoffrey B. Curtiss, Chairman; Joseph A. Panepinto, Vice Chairman; Kevin J. Ward, Treasurer; Ruth D. Mitchell, Secretary; and Janice Lerman, Assistant Secretary. Officers of the Canterbury board include: The Right Reverend Mark A. Beckwith, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Chairman; The Reverend Geoffrey B. Curtiss, Senior Vice Chairman; James N. Lindemon, Treasurer; Jacqueline Connors, Secretary; and Janice Lerman, Assistant Secretary.
New members of the Christ Hospital Foundation board include: Darlene Dolan of Bayonne; Byron N. Walker of Jersey City, and Timothy Vanover of Montclair. Officers of the Christ Hospital Foundation board are: Joyce Adams, Chairman; Lowell Harwood, Vice Chairman; Paula Nevoso, Vice President; Robert Reiser, Treasurer; Jacqueline Connors, Secretary; and Joan Wegrzyniak, Assistant Secretary.
MEADOWLANDS HOSPITAL TO OFFER ‘SAME DAY’ MAMMOGRAMS
– Secaucus Hospital Responds to Need for Faster Radiology Services in Area –
Recognizing the long waiting times at many hospitals in northern New Jersey and the need for women to have quick access to mammograms,Meadowlands Hospital is now offering “same day” mammography services.
Patients who call by noon will now be able to schedule a mammogram for later that same day at the Secaucus hospital (or if they call after this time for the following day). In addition, the results of the mammogram will be sent to their referring physician by end of day.
“We know how frustrating it is for women to be unable to make a mammogram appointment for weeks or even months at many area hospitals, and then sit on pins and needles waiting for their doctor to obtain the results,” said Martin Baicker, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Administrator of Meadowlands Hospital. “Now, because of the enhancement of our radiology department and our use of top-of-the-line equipment, we can provide patients with immediate and effective services.”
Added Dr. Anthony Tramontana, medical director of the hospital’s radiology department, “Very often physicians find something suspicious during a routine exam, and this will allow them to get answers back quickly.”
New technology in the radiology department also includes the recent addition of a state-of-the-art 64-slice CT, which provides new possibilities in diagnostic imaging. Technologies using sophisticated computed tomography (CT), which scans the heart and surrounding arteries, have been found in clinical studies to be nearly as reliable and accurate as more invasive procedures to check for blockages. The procedure takes 15 – 30 minutes compared to four to five hours with traditional angiography and requires no patient recovery time.
Meadowlands Hospital recently received certification from the American College of Radiology (ACR) for demonstrating the highest commitment to quality care and patient safety when it comes to performing mammograms, CT Scans, ultrasounds and x-rays.
The hospital has added a one-stop 24/7 phone number to make appointments for mammograms and other radiology services: 201-392-3518. MRIs can be scheduled by calling 201-325-9111.
New Jersey Trauma Center Council Participates in National Trauma Awareness Month with ‘We Don’t Need Your Business’ Campaign
New Jersey Health Statistics report that “unintentional injury” is the leading cause of death among residents age 1 – 44 years old. Nearly 600 fatalities occurred on New Jersey roadways in 2008, as pedestrian and bike crashes continued to rise. In cities like Jersey City, this problem is compounded by population density and the proximity of housing to busy streets.
The New Jersey Trauma Center Council, a group comprised of 10 regional trauma centers throughout the state, has undertaken an important role in reducing the impact of injury by participating in prevention efforts. These efforts are based on identification of specific injuries and risk factors in patients, families and the community. For many injuries, prevention is often considered the best means of dealing with this problem.
This year, the New Jersey Trauma Center Council will address Trauma Injury Prevention with a statewide poster campaign. The theme, “We Don’t Need Your Business!” will highlight seat belt use, pedestrian safety, fall prevention and the use of helmets. The New Jersey Trauma Center Council is comprised of Jersey City Medical Center, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Capital Health System at Fuld, Trenton’s Cooper University Hospital, Camden, Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, and University Hospital in Newark.
The Trauma Center Council will distribute 10,000 posters through the local trauma centers. The council anticipates these posters will be the catalysts for injury prevention discussions.
“Injury prevention must occur on the local level,” said Marissa Fisher, RN, the Injury Prevention Coordinator at The Port Authority Heroes of 9/11 Trauma Center at Jersey City Medical Center. The Trauma Division regularly works together with pre-hospital providers, rehabilitation agencies, national organizations, private foundations and schools to lessen the morbidity and mortality of trauma.
“Trauma is no accident,” said Dr. Bruno Molino, Director of Trauma at Jersey City Medical Center. “Most trauma is preventable, and we have even moved away from using the word ‘accident’ to use terms like ‘Motor Vehicle Collision’ instead. The work in injury prevention will never end and it’s the role of the trauma center to keep injury prevention awareness in the spotlight.”
