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Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Causes Asthma Symptoms in Child Allergic to Cannabis

 

Newswise — SEATTLE (November 16, 2018) – It’s well established that secondhand smoke from cigarettes is a risk to anyone who suffers from asthma. New research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows it’s possible for both children and adults with uncontrolled asthma to find their symptoms worsening due to cannabis allergy and exposure to marijuana smoke.

Action Wellness Presents: Action Heroes Wear Red

AmeriHealth Caritas Proudly Joins Campaign to Raise Awareness About HIV on the 30th Anniversary of World AIDS Day...World AIDS Day - Saturday, December 1, 2018
 

Philadelphia, PA (November 2018) - On Saturday, December 1, 2018, Action Wellness will observe World AIDS Day in partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas.  As a part of their annual campaign “Action Heroes Wear Red”,  friends and allies are asked to wear red, or a red ribbon, on this day to raise awareness for World AIDS Day. This day is an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illness.

Cooper University Health Care to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for All Employees

Wage Hike by Largest Employer in Camden City and County Will Benefit 10% of Workforce

 

(Camden) – Cooper University Health Care Chairman George E. Norcross, III today announced the health system will increase the minimum wage it pays employees to $15 an hour, the first health system in New Jersey to make such a commitment to its full-time, part-time, and per-diem employees. The new minimum wage policy will go into effect on January 1, 2019, and will benefit approximately 10 percent of Cooper’s 7,500 employees, one third of whom are Camden city residents and over 450 of whom are Camden County residents. All other employee benefits and compensation will remain in place.

Two Jefferson Health – NJ Nurses Receive March of Dimes ‘Nurse of the Year’ Awards

 

Two Jefferson Health - New Jersey nurses were honored with March of Dimes Nurse of the Year awards at a special event held in Old Bridge, NJ. The program recognizes NJ-based nurses in 12 different categories who exemplify an extraordinary level of patient care, compassion and customer service. Jefferson Health was honored to have 10 nominees this year, three of whom moved into finalists in their respective categories.

Jefferson Health – New Jersey’s March of Dimes “Nurse of the Year” winners are:

12th Case Identified in Ocean County Measles Outbreak

 

 

The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents that a twelfth case of measles — a highly contagious disease — has been confirmed in Ocean County. This individual could have exposed others to the infection while in Ocean County between November 6 and November 9.

Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:

RAIN- A Tribute to The Beatles in Atlantic City on November 17th to Benefit Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health

 

 

ATLANTIC CITY NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles presented by The B.A.C. Cancer Transportation Fund will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by bringing its Broadway show to Atlantic City’s Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort and Casino on Saturday, November 17. One hundred percent of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Jefferson Health’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and cancer research in Philadelphia.

5 Cases of Ocean County Measles Outbreak

The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents that 5 additional cases of measles — a highly contagious disease — have been confirmed in Ocean County.  This brings the total to 11 confirmed cases. These individuals could have exposed others to the infection while in Ocean County on November 1.

Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:

Kennedy Health Care Foundation, Joe Devine Dedicate ‘The Barsky Family Surgical Suite’ at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

 

 

Sewell, NJ – The Barsky family has had a long history with Jefferson Health in New Jersey. The late Dr. Paul Barsky played an integral part in the planning, construction, and 1972 opening of Jefferson Washington Township Hospital (which, for many years, was part of the then-Kennedy Health system). His son, Dr. Robert Barsky, a Jefferson Health – New Jersey urologist and longtime board member, has shown support for the health care organization’s continual growth and progress over more than three decades. Now, the Barsky family name is forever imprinted within the hospital.

Jefferson Health UPCOMING Wellness Community Programs (November/December)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hosts FREE Bariatric Weight Loss Seminars

VOORHEES, NJ (Nov. 12, 2018) – Gain a better understanding of the different surgical weight loss options by attending one of Jefferson Health - New Jersey’s FREE weight loss seminars hosted by its bariatric surgeons. These seminars will help prospective bariatric patients feel more at ease and confident to begin a new, healthier chapter in their lives.

HHS Releases Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition

 

Federal physical activity guidance updated for the first time since 2008

(Chicago) – Today, Adm. Brett P. Giroir, M.D., assistant secretary for health, announced the release of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting. The second edition provides evidence-based recommendations for youth ages 3 through 17 and adults to safely get the physical activity they need to stay healthy. There are new key guidelines for children ages 3 through 5 and updated guidelines for youth ages 6 through 17, adults, older adults, women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, adults with chronic health conditions, and adults with disabilities.

JeffSTAT Helicopters become First in NJ to Carry Blood For Emergency Transfusions

 

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP NJ (November 13, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On Monday, November 12, Jefferson Health’s JeffSTAT helicopters became the first health system transportation service to carry units of lifesaving blood for emergency transfusions. This new service is the result of a collaboration between JeffSTAT – the helicopter program that routinely transports acutely ill and injured patients – Jefferson’s New Jersey hospital-based blood bank, and the New Jersey Department of Health.

Hemorrhage is the leading cause of death in trauma victims, and early transfusions of red blood cells have been known to reduce the chance of death. A University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), which reviewed five years’ worth of data, determined that airlifted trauma victims who receive blood transfusions in a helicopter before arriving at a trauma center have a higher chance of survival.

Trumpeted New Medicare Advantage Benefits Will Be Hard For Seniors To Find

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by Susan Jaffe

published here with permission of Kaiser Health News

For some older adults, private Medicare Advantage plans next year will offer a host of new benefits, such as transportation to medical appointments, home-delivered meals, wheelchair ramps, bathroom grab bars or air conditioners for asthma sufferers.

But the new benefits will not be widely available, and they won’t be easy to find.

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients Have Higher Rates of All Non-Liver-Related Cancers

  

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 Newswise — SAN FRANCISCO – Preliminary data from a new study presented this week at The Liver Meeting^® – held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases – found that rates of malignancy occurring outside of the liver were higher in adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease than among adults across most types of cancers.

Rushing Children to Specialize in One Sport May Not Be Best Path to Success

Newswise — It may be tempting for parents or coaches to urge young children to specialize in one sport early on to help maximize their chance at making it to the big leagues, but that might not be the best path to success.

The Food Bank of South Jersey Honors Jefferson Health with the Champion Against Hunger Award

The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) will honor longtime partner Jefferson Health (NJ) with the “Champion Against Hunger Award” at its annual Viva South Jersey Gala for the healthcare system’s steadfast commitment to fighting hunger in South Jersey.

 

Jefferson Health ‘Tree of Lights’ Event Nov. 15 at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Washington Twp.

 

SEWELL, NJ (November 8, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Area residents have the opportunity to honor, remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have battled cancer and/or gone through dialysis treatment by symbolically illuminating a light and placing an ornament on Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Washington Township’s annual “Tree of Lights” celebration, this year set for Thursday, November 15^th.

Heart Drug Spotlights Troubling Trends In Drug Marketing

 

Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News

At the end of September, Amarin Corp. teased some early findings for Vascepa, its preventive medicine for people at risk of heart disease. The claim was astounding: a 25 percent relative risk reduction for deaths related to heart attacks, strokes and other conditions. Headlines proclaimed a potential game changer in treating cardiovascular disease. And company shares quickly soared, from $3 a share to about $20.

Total of 28 adenovirus cases at Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

 

HASKELL NJ (November 1, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Laboratory tests have confirmed another medically fragile child with adenovirus as part of an ongoing outbreak investigation at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell.

To date, a total of 28 confirmed pediatric cases have been associated with this outbreak. In addition, a staff member at the facility — who has since recovered — also became ill as part of the outbreak.  There have been 10 deaths associated with this outbreak.

 The most recent date of illness onset was on Oct. 30.

Adenovirus Outbreak at Voorhees Pediatric Facility

 

Department of Health Awaits CDC Lab Results; Preliminary Results Rule Out Type 7

 

The Department of Health is awaiting additional laboratory test results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding four confirmed cases of adenovirus among pediatric patients at Voorhees Pediatric Facility in Voorhees. But, preliminary test results have ruled out Type 7, which caused the severe outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

DOH Investigates A. baumannii Cases at University Hospital

Department Orders Directed Plan of Correction

  

The New Jersey Department of Health is investigating four Acinetobacter baumannii cases in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of University Hospital in Newark.

The Department first became aware of this bacterial infection on Oct. 1 and two Department teams have been closely monitoring the situation. Those department teams, which have been at the facility last week and this week, have been ensuring that infection control protocols are followed and are tracking cases of the infection. The Department’s inspection revealed major infection control deficiencies.

Public Health Alert: Measles Exposure in Ocean County

 

The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents about a confirmed case of measles—a highly contagious disease— who could have possibly exposed others to the infection while in Ocean County between October 13 and October 21, 2018. Testing at CDC has confirmed the infection. The individual developed symptoms after international travel to Israel, where there has been an increase in measles cases.

Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles:

Study: Misuse of Stimulant Medication When Snorted, Injected Has Severe Consequences

 

Newswise (October 29,2018)(CNBNewsnet) — A study evaluating the prevalence and clinical consequences of prescription amphetamine (AMP) misuse among adolescents and adults was presented Oct. 25 by Stephen Faraone, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience & Physiology at SUNY Upstate Medical University at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s (AACAP) 65th annual meeting in Seattle.

Health Department Confirms 9th Death at Wanaque Center for Nursing & Rehab

 

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HASKELL, NJ (October 28,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Another medically fragile child with respiratory illness at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell unfortunately passed away at a hospital late last night, bringing the total deaths among facility residents to nine. This latest death was an individual who had a confirmed case of adenovirus and had become ill before Oct. 22.

White Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Oct. 28

 

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STRATFORD, NJ (October 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The annual White Mass for Healthcare Professionals will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Saint Luke’s Church in Stratford on Sun., Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m.

 

As caring for the sick is such an important part of our Catholic tradition, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services of the Camden Diocese and the South Jersey Catholic Medical Association would like to honor and invite physicians, nurses, and all healthcare professionals and their families to the Mass.

Liver Transplant Patients Do Best With Older Donors

Newswise — BOSTON (October 2018)(CNBNewsnet)- Patients with advanced liver disease who accept liver transplants donated by people over age 70 reduce their long-term risk of death significantly compared with similar patients who decline the same offer.  That survival benefit remains across the range of Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores, according to new research findings presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2018.

Transplant surgeons predominately use livers from donors under age 70 in order to avoid risks such as graft failure or mortality.  But because there is more demand than supply for organs, many patients do not survive while on the transplant waiting list.

Murphy Administration Doubles Patients Served by Medical Marijuana to 34,000

 Adds 300 Doctors, Cuts Wait Time for Patient ID Cards in Half

Continuing to expand patient access and reform New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program, the Murphy Administration has seen the number of patients in the program double from roughly 17,000 to 34,000 since the day Governor Murphy took office in January. The program has also added 300 doctors and reduced wait times for ID cards. Dispensaries are also now able to post prices, so patients can comparison shop.

Virtua Achieves Magnet® Recognition

Members of the Virtua nursing team.

 

Magnet recognition honors nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superior patient care.

Marlton, NJ – October 23, 2018: Virtua has achieved the highest honor in nursing excellence through the Magnet Recognition Program® of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Only about 8 percent of hospitals across the country earn Magnet-recognized status.

“Magnet status is a testament to the hard work, energy, and enthusiasm of our nurses to be their very best and, in turn, provide the very best care to our patients. And while Magnet is nursing-focused, this achievement reflects the commitment and caring culture of every Virtua team member,” says Tracy Carlino, Virtua SVP and chief nursing officer.

Cooper and Advanced Recovery Systems Join Forces

 to Build a Facility Dedicated to Addiction Treatment and Recovery

 

(CAMDEN, NJ) – Cooper University Health Care and Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), which operates addiction and substance abuse treatment centers in five states, announced the joining of forces to form a partnership to provide addiction recovery services to patients in the region. Together, ARS and Cooper are building a state-of-the-art, $27 million, 90-bed inpatient treatment facility in Cherry Hill, New Jersey; the first of several planned treatment facilities in the region.

Jefferson Health’s Chief Diversity Officer Receives Corporate Diversity Award from Gloucester County NAACP

On October 21, Joseph B. Hill, Chief Diversity Officer of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, received the Corporate Diversity Award from the Gloucester County NAACP, for his commitment to integrating diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives to ensure excellence in education, research and patient care.

Jefferson Health (NJ) Employee Health Nurse Receives National Award

 

 Colonel Gwyn Parris-Atwell, MSN, RN, an Employee Health Nurse at Jefferson Health in New Jersey and a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, recently received an Achievement Award from the Emergency Nurses Association at its national conference in Pittsburgh, PA.

Parris-Atwell, a resident of Alloway, NJ, was presented with the Judith C. Kelleher Award, which recognizes an ENA member who has consistently demonstrated excellence in Emergency nursing and has made significant contribution to the profession and to ENA.

An exceptional role model as a civilian and military nurse, Parris-Atwell has been the recipient of numerous state and national ENA awards, and recently received a regional Nurse.com GEM Award for Education & Mentoring.

Shown at the awards ceremony with Gwyn (center) are: Barbara McCormick, MSN, RN, (left) Jefferson Health (NJ) Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse Coordinator; and Jefferson Health – NJ Chief Nurse Executive Helene Burns, DNP, RN, NEA (right).

As U.S. Suicide Rates Rise, Hispanics Show Relative Immunity

Charlotte Huff

The young man held the medication in his hand — and considered using it to end his life.

But then he “put it down and said, ‘No. I need help,’” before heading to a Laredo, Texas, emergency room, said Kimberly Gallegos, who at the time earlier this year was a mobile crisis worker for a local mental health center.

Elder Abuse is a Growing Concern, says AMAC

The authorities need to act but friends and families are the first line of defense

WASHINGTON, DC (CNBNewsnet)--– As the population ages, incidents of elder abuse increase, according to the World Health Organization.  WHOestimates that almost 17% of seniors 60 years of age and older have experienced some form of abuse over the past 12 months.

Washington Township Youth Receive Free Heart Screenings

Sewell, NJ – Washington  Township youth received free heart screenings, information about Jefferson Health – New Jersey services, and CPR education on Saturday October 13^th, thanks to a partnership between Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Washington Township High School, the Sharp family in memory of Nadiir King, Simon’s Heart, and cardiologists of The Heart House.

Located at Washington Township High School’s 11/2 building gymnasium in Sewell, NJ, the invaluable screenings examined undetected heart conditions that could lead to sudden cardiac arrest. The screenings were intended for students who never have been examined by a cardiologist, or received an electrocardiogram; they should not be considered a substitute for annual pediatric well visits.

Jefferson Health - New Jersey associates shown at the heart screening  are, from left: Kyleigh Heins, Health Coach & Wellness Liaison, Population Health; Radha Mahalingam, Health Coach, Health Innovations; and Danielle Baer, Program Coordinator, Population Health. Heins, Baer and Shawn Thurber, Director, Population Health (not shown) of the Population Health, Corporate Wellness team helped coordinate and organize the event. Other associates who attended to promote  heart health education and on-side CPR education include (not shown): Maureen Green, Training Coordinator, Life Support Education; David Mosko, Coordinator, Life Support Education; and Elise Wood, Program Coordinator, Jefferson Nutrition Center.

Pain disruption therapy treats source of chronic back pain

Dorsal root ganglion stimulation provides long-term relief, research shows

Newswise — SAN FRANCISCO – People with treatment-resistant back pain may get significant and lasting relief with dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation therapy, an innovative treatment that short-circuits pain, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY^® 2018 annual meeting.

Earth, Wind & Fire will Headline Kennedy Health Care Foundation’s 2019 Gala

 

Absecon, NJ – Kennedy Health Care Foundation’s Golf Invitational, held October 9^th at Galloway International Golf Club, raised $116,000, the net proceeds of which will benefit the Patient Assistance Program at Jefferson Health – New Jersey. The event packed an extra bit of excitement with the announcement of Earth, Wind and Fire as the headlining entertainment for 2019’s Kennedy Health Care Foundation Gala.  

Dr. Helene Burns, Chief Nurse Executive at Jefferson Health is lead author of Cover Story for Nursing Management Magazine

 

Voorhees, NJ, October 10, 2018 – Helene Burns, DPN, RN, NEA, Vice President of Clinical Services & Chief Nurse Executive of Jefferson in New Jersey, is the lead author of the October cover story for Nursing Management: the Journal of Excellence in Nursing Leadership.

Eat, Toke Or Vape: Teens Not Too Picky When It Comes To Pot’s Potpourri

republished here with permission

Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

There is no doubt that some high school students will try to get high. However, the ways they’re doing it might be changing.

A survey of more than 3,000 10th-graders from 10 high schools in Los Angeles showed that while traditional combustible marijuana is still the most popular method, kids are turning to edible and vaporized weed, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open today.

Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport

 

Contact A Health Care Provider If You Suspect Exposure

NEWARK, NJ (October 3, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On September 28, 2018, an international traveler from Israel who has been confirmed to have measles—a highly contagious disease—arrived in Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport on a flight from Tel Aviv. The individual was infectious on that day and may have traveled to other areas of the airport. If you were in the airport on September 28 between 5:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., you may have been exposed to measles, and if infected could develop symptoms as late as October 19. The individual traveled on to Rockland County, NY and there were no further exposures in New Jersey.

Teen cannabis use is not without risk to cognitive development

Newswise (October 2018)(CNBNewsnet)— Although studies have shown that alcohol and cannabis misuse are related to impaired cognition in youth, previous studies were not designed to understand this relationship and differentiate whether cannabis use was causal or consequential to cognitive impairment. A new study by researchers at CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry,shows that beyond the role of cognition in vulnerability to substance use, the concurrent and lasting effects of adolescent cannabis use can be observed on important cognitive functions and appear to be more pronounced than those observed for alcohol.

October is Liver Awareness Month: A COTA Family is Celebrating Their Toddler’s Now Healthy Liver

COTA Kid Elijah Velazquez

Liver Transplant Recipient

October 1, 2018 -- October is Liver Awareness Month, which is the month used by the American Liver Foundation to raise public awareness of the importance of liver health. More than 30 million Americans have some form of liver disease. This October an Arizona transplant family is thrilled to be celebrating their toddler son’s now healthy liver and his second chance at life.

 

Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know

Outside Contributor

Sponsored by Puritan’s Pride

There are 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal brain disorder that is the 6^th leading cause of death in the United States[1]. A form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease impairs cognitive abilities until it severely interferes with daily life. While this disease cannot be stopped or reversed, recognizing it in its earliest stages can help families and diagnosed individuals prepare for the future.

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President Joe Devine Honored with 'Best Practices' Award for Servant Leadership Initiatives at CIANJ 'Best Practices' Conference

Jefferson Health – New Jersey leadership attended Thursday’s “Best Practices” Conference sponsored by the Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ), where President Joe Devine was honored for his “best practice” support of the healthcare organization’s Servant Leadership initiatives.

The annual CIANJ event showcases and honors best practices from various industries and businesses from through the state. Shown at the conference are, from left: Jefferson – NJ Hospital Chief Administrative Officers Lisa Dutter (Cherry Hill) and John Graham (Washington Township); Senior VP of Hospital Operations Jill Ostrem, shown with CIANJ President Anthony Russo; President Joe Devine; Senior VP – Legal Services, Kelly Walenda, Esq.; and Lisa Morina, VP of Marketing & External Relations

Teamwork and Technology Enable Hospital Patient to Attend Son’s Wedding and Reception Remotely

 

Talk about teamwork!

In the days leading up to the September 22^nd wedding of Joey Schramn and Kelly Bain, Joey’s mom, Susan, was worried that her health problems would prevent her from being part of the “Big Day.” And, indeed, she was not able to attend – but that didn’t stop Sue from being there!

Through great teamwork and a lot of coordination – Woodbury resident Sue, who is currently a patient at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital – was part of the wedding, as well as the fun-filled reception, via a live FaceTime feed!

Dean Auer, the hospital’s Director of Patient Experience, took the lead role in helping make the “virtual” event perfect for the mother of the groom after he was tipped off to the situation by Lisa Morina, Jefferson in New Jersey VP of Marketing & External Relations.

Not only did Dean attend both the wedding ceremony – held at St. Patrick’s Church in Woodbury – he also was at the reception at Paris Caterers in Berlin, FaceTiming both events so that Sue, still in the hospital, would be able to see and hear it all, via an iPad provided to her by the hospital. Dean’s actions exemplified our values of “putting people first,” and to “be bold and think differently.”

Dean credits many people with helping make this “amazing win” happen: hospital unit MS4 staff (who even created a wedding-themed backdrop for Sue’s bed); MS4 Charge Nurse Mike Weiss, RN; Nursing Supervisor Jennifer Debreceni; Guest Services associates Nicole Thomas and Imoni Williams; Brava Vita Flowers in Sewell (which donated a beautiful floral arrangement and corsage for Sue; and renowned hair stylist Martino Cartier, who came to the hospital to do her hair and makeup the morning of the wedding, leaving an event he was attending in Philadelphia to do so.

“It was incredible,” Dean recalls. “It was teamwork at its finest, all to help make it possible for the mother of the groom to be part of the wedding and the reception, while she was still a patient in our hospital.”

Dean brought headphones with him to the reception enabling friends and family members to even chat with Sue during the cocktail hour.

Michael Guerriero, head of dietary services at the hospital, even arranged for a gourmet filet mignon meal for Sue and a family member to enjoy in her hospital room during the time the wedding reception was taking place.

 “Through the power of putting people first, teamwork, and technology, this was the closest thing to Susan being there -- without her actually being there,” Dean said. “We were all happy to help make this a special day. It truly was an amazing effort by everyone involved.”

Jefferson Health Celebrates ‘Bombas Sock Day’ by Donating Socks to Area Locations in Need It

It seems like only yesterday, but back in May we celebrated National Hospital Week by giving out Bombas Socks to all of our associates as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication to our patients. If you are familiar with Bombas you know that the brand donates a pair of socks for every pair purchased.

Instead of Bombas distributing the socks to the community, we chose to do it ourselves during ‘Bombas Sock Day!’ Yesterday, associates from across the division came together to distribute 16 boxes filled with 4,000 pairs of socks to those in need at the Robins Nest in Glassboro, Washington Township ED, Family Health Services/ WT, Stratford ED, Family Health Services/ Somerdale Square, Cherry Hill ED, Behavioral Health Services/ CH, and The Joseph Fund of Camden. Representatives from each location accepted the donation with open arms and will give the socks to patients in need.

We would like to express our appreciation to all of the associates who helped distribute thousands of socks throughout the day. We couldn’t have done it without you!

People Who Walk Just 35 Minutes a Day May Have Less Severe Strokes

Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – People who participate in light to moderate physical activity, such as walking at least four hours a week or swimming two to three hours a week, may have less severe strokes than people who are physically inactive, according to a study published in the September 19, 2018, online issue of Neurology^®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Jefferson Health – New Jersey Celebrates 2018 Sepsis Heroes

Two years ago, Jefferson Health – New Jersey (then Kennedy Health) was named a national Sepsis Hero by the Sepsis Alliance for its groundbreaking (and life-saving) sepsis detection and treatment protocols. Representatives from Jefferson attended this year’s event to show our support of the Sepsis Alliance and to recognize Sepsis Awareness Month (September). Shown here are our Infection Control Officer, Dr. Cindy Hou (far right) and Jefferson - New Jersey Clinical Quality Managers Sheryl Keen (left) and Stefanie Deangelo (center).

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) associated with shorter hospital stay

A new study by UNC School of Medicine researchers suggests that TAVR may lead to improved patient outcomes and lower health care costs.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (September 14, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)– For many years, surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) has been considered the standard of care for older adults with aortic stenosis. In recent years, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has increasingly gained acceptance as a less-invasive treatment option.

 

Target to the Rescue!

On Thursday, September 13^th, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital associates Lisa McCarry (Nurse Manger) and Betty Perry (Labor & Delivery nurse) reached out to the Target store in Turnersville for assistance in getting a new car seat for a new mother and baby in need.

 

Target Store Manager Jay Nichols stepped up to the plate by gladly donating a new car seat valued at $85 for the new family. Nichols noted that Target stores nationwide are running a car seat trade-in promotion through September 22^nd in honor of Baby Safety Month, and said the store was happy to assist. He is shown here with the hospital’s Director of Patient Experience, Dean Auer, at the store.

 

Thank you, Betty, Lisa, and Jay for putting people first, and working together to make this happen! 

 

Center for Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Jefferson Health (NJ) joins National White Sock Campaign to Raise Awareness of Untreated Peripheral Artery Disease

Voorhees, NJ, September 12, 2018 – September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, and physicians at the two Jefferson Health Wound Care Centers in New Jersey, located in Washington Township and Cherry Hill, are taking part in the Save a Leg, Save a Life (SALSAL) Foundation’s #DocsInSocks Challenge.

 

The event is aimed at helping educate the southern New Jersey community about PAD. These wound care providers have pledged to closely partner with other clinicians to help ensure high-risk patients are properly diagnosed and treated before amputation becomes necessary. Through this new collaborative approach, physicians will work together with a shared goal to assess disease progression and refer those with suspected PAD for treatment.

 

Assisted Living Kicks Out The Frail ’Cause ‘We Can’t Take Care Of You Any Longer’

By Judith Graham September 6, 2018

republished here with permission

The phone call came as a shock. Your aunt can’t transfer into memory care; we have to discharge her from this facility, a nurse told Jeff Regan. You have 30 days to move her out.