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Liver cancer patients can be treated for Hep C infection

Newswise — DALLAS – Jan. 18, 2019 – A large, multi-center study refutes earlier suggestions that antiviral drugs for treating hepatitis C may lead to a higher recurrence of liver cancer.

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center studied the records of patients who had been successfully treated for liver cancer at 31 medical centers in North America, comparing those who were and were not given direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C. The study found no significant difference in the recurrence of liver cancer between the two groups.

*Rutgers Master Gardeners Home Owners Series Tuesday, February 5

Rutgers Master Gardeners "Home Owners Series" will have the first workshop of 2019 on Tuesday, February 5th (7:00 to 8:30 PM).  This Orchid Make and Take event will be heldat: Camden County Environmental Center - 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, 08002.  The cost for plants and supplies are $23.

Jefferson Health’s Joe Devine Named Chairman of NJHA Board of Trustees

 

Joseph W. Devine, FACHE, President, New Jersey Division, and Chief Experience Officer at Jefferson Health, was named Chair of the Board of the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), the state’s oldest and largest hospital and healthcare advocacy organization, at its 100^th Annual Meeting, held January 18^th at the Hyatt Regency Princeton.

Jefferson Health’s Dr. David Condoluci Receives NJ Hospital Assn’s Distinguished Service Award

 

 

David Condoluci, DO, MACOI, Senior VP and Chief Patient Safety & Quality Officer at Jefferson Health in New Jersey, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) at its 100^th Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes healthcare leaders who demonstrate strength, integrity, professionalism, and a relentless commitment to a New Jersey-based hospital or health system.

There is a new player in the CBD Oil business in USA, Vers Naturals

(January 16, 2019)

Vers Naturals a new CBD company which started its CBD journey in the year 2018 to be one among the top CBD selling companies in this world. Adrienne Urban the founder and Sharon Marie the Cofounder have entered in to this with all the confidence they have gained from their experience and of the confidence they have on high-quality CBD product which will surely hold a place in people’s heart.

Adrienne Urban who herself has been a victim to many healthy issues and her 18 years of experience in doing research about food allergies and healthy living makes her the best person to empathize with someone and provide them with a cure. In todays world understanding the product or technical aspect around is not enough, running a business is a whole different ball game that’s where Sharon Marie comes in, her deep understanding how the world of business works and to network to bring in more business opportunities makes her the one who fuels to keep the organization running. Which makes Adrienne and Sharon the best pair to run their very own CBD oil company.

Jefferson Family Health Services Expands Behavioral Health Program

 

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (January 15, 2019)--A launch celebration was held at Jefferson Family Health Services (FHS) in Washington Township, NJ, for its expanded Behavioral Health program. Since 2017, Jefferson’s Family Health Services at Somerdale Square (Somerdale, NJ) has offered Behavioral Health screenings and treatment for thousands of area residents, services funded through a $225,000 grant from The Nicholson Foundation to implement the Cherokee Health Systems’ model for providing integrated Behavioral Health service in a primary care setting. That program has proven so successful that Jefferson has now been awarded an expansion grant from The Nicholson Foundation, for $140,000, to bring the same screening/treatment program to Family Health Services in Washington Township, Gloucester County, NJ.

Suicide Risk More Than Quadruples for People with Cancer

 

Source Newsroom: Penn State Health

 

Newswise — People with cancer are more than four times more likely to commit suicide than people without cancer, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

In a study using data on more than eight million cancer patients in the United States, the researchers also found that among people with cancer, white males; patients who were diagnosed at a younger age; and patients with lung, head and neck, testicular cancer, and lymphomas were more likely to commit suicide.

Decreased deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

 

Toxic brain protein tau elevated in older people who sleep poorly

 

Newswise — Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis may have uncovered part of the explanation. They found that older people who have less slow-wave sleep – the deep sleep you need to consolidate memories and wake up feeling refreshed – have higher levels of the brain protein tau. Elevated tau is a sign of Alzheimer’s disease and has been linked to brain damage and cognitive decline.

NJ Awarded $2.3 Million to Enhance Pediatric Mental Health Care through Telehealth

TRENTON, NJ (January 10, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--The New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) was awarded more than $2.3 million to enhance primary, behavioral and mental health care for children and adolescents through telehealth consultation and new education programs.

“Creating new, innovative ways for New Jersey’s children and teens to better access behavioral and mental healthcare is a vital step in ensuring they receive the best possible care,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “Expanding integrated treatment options with telehealth will alleviate some of the logistical challenges associated with receiving care and encourage those who are not receiving treatment to seek help.”

Medical cannabis users operating vehicles: New study reveals worrisome statistics

 

ANN ARBOR, Mich.  -- More than half of people who take medical cannabis for chronic pain say they’ve driven under the influence of cannabis within two hours of using it, at least once in the last six months, according to a new study.

First Pediatric Flu Death Reported to NJ Department of Health

The New Jersey Department of Health has received notification of a confirmed pediatric flu death, the first this influenza season in New Jersey.

“I am deeply saddened for the family of this young child, who experienced an unthinkable loss,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal.

The child, from the central region of the state, died in late December. For reasons of medical privacy, the Department will not be releasing additional information.

Jefferson Health–NJ Radiation Oncology Nurse Kathleen Solari to Receive National Nursing Award

 

Kathleen Solari

Kathleen Solari, RN, BSN, OCN, Radiation Oncology Nurse Manager at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Washington Township, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Excellence in Radiation Therapy Nursing Award presented by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).

Gloucester County NJ’s First Baby of the New Year

Delivered at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital welcomed Gloucester County NJ’s first baby of the #NewYear at 6:04 a.m. Tuesday, when little Salice Paris Woodley entered the world!

The newborn, the first child for Mays Landing residents Brianna Rodriguez and Dennis Woodley, weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 oz., and is 20 inches long. She was delivered by Jefferson Health - NJ OB/GYN Dr. Jennifer Hummel. 

Jefferson Stratford Hospital Surgical Services Cooks Meal for Organ Donation Patients, Families

at the Gift of Life Family House

 

The Gift of Life Family House stands as a place to stay for organ donation patients and their families coming into the Philadelphia area to receive life-saving transplant treatments.

To provide support, during what can sometimes be a trying time, the Gift of Life Family House sponsors the Home Cook Heroes Program. The program offers members of the community the opportunity to give back to those in need by cooking a special meal.

This past weekend, our Jefferson Stratford Hospital Surgical Services team purchased the ingredients and whipped up a special meal for the current residents.

If you are interested in taking part in the Home Cook Heroes program, click HERE!

Westville Joins Gloucester County EMS

Westville is the 21st town to join GCEMS

Westville Twp., NJ) – Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert Damminger and Freeholder Deputy Director Giuseppe 'Joe' Chila announced today that beginning on December 28, 2018, Gloucester County Emergency Medical Services (GCEMS) will begin handling emergency medical services for the Borough of Westville.

Organ-sparing treatments effective for bladder cancer and for prostate cancer

 

 

Newswise — Traditionally, treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer is chemotherapy followed by the removal of the patient’s entire bladder, known as a radical cystectomy. However, Beaumont researchers have data suggesting that treatment consisting of limited surgery followed by combination chemotherapy and radiation is just as effective, while allowing patients to keep their bladder and maintain function.

“This is a big deal. No one wants their bladder removed,” said Craig Stevens, M.D., Ph.D., chairman, Radiation Oncology, Beaumont Health.

Dr. David Condoluci Honored with Teddy DePrince Award

CHERRY HILL, NJ (December 28, 2018) — David V. Condoluci, DO, MACOI, Senior Vice President and Chief Patient Safety & Quality Officer at Jefferson Health – New Jersey, was recently presented with the Teddy DePrince Award at the 29^th Annual HIV Medical Update in Cherry Hill, NJ, in recognition of his continued commitment and compassion in addressing the needs of patients living with HIV/AIDS.

The Teddy DePrince Award is named in memory of a South Jersey resident who died in 2004 at age 24 due to complications of HIV/AIDS, which he contracted in the 1980s while undergoing blood transfusions to treat his hemophilia. DePrince’s two brothers, also hemophiliacs, similarly acquired HIV/AIDS and died in the early 1990s. Dr. Condoluci cared for Teddy and his brothers until their deaths.

“Dr. Condoluci epitomizes this award,” said Jefferson Health - New Jersey’s Medical Director of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Todd P. Levin. “He was selected as this year’s Teddy DePrince Award recipient to thank him for all those he has helped over his illustrious career.”

This year’s HIV Medical Update, geared toward medical professionals throughout the region, was sponsored by Jefferson Primary & Specialty Care – Infectious Diseases, the François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center at Rutgers School of Nursing, and Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

A member of Jefferson Health - New Jersey’s Medical Staff since 1983, Dr. Condoluci is a national expert and leading proponent in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He helped establish the first South Jersey HIV Medical Update in 1989, aimed at helping the medical community effectively respond to the growing AIDS epidemic.

WATCH:Teens using vaping devices in record numbers

 

Opioid misuse at record lows with marijuana use remaining stable.

 

America’s teens report a dramatic increase in their use of vaping devices in just a single year, with 37.3 percent of 12th graders reporting “any vaping” in the past 12 months, compared to just 27.8 percent in 2017. These findings come from the 2018 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey of a nationally representative sample of eighth, 10th and 12th graders in schools nationwide, funded by a government grant to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The annual results were announced today by the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, along with the scientists who lead the research team.

Reported use of vaping nicotine specifically in the 30 days prior to the survey nearly doubled among high school seniors from 11 percent in 2017 to 20.9 percent in 2018. More than 1 in 10 eighth graders (10.9 percent) say they vaped nicotine in the past year, and use is up significantly in virtually all vaping measures among eighth, 10th and 12th graders. Reports of past year marijuana vaping also increased this year, at 13.1 percent for 12th graders, up from 9.5 percent last year.

“Teens are clearly attracted to the marketable technology and flavorings seen in vaping devices; however, it is urgent that teens understand the possible effects of vaping on overall health; the development of the teen brain; and the potential for addiction,” said Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of NIDA. “Research tells us that teens who vape may be at risk for transitioning to regular cigarettes, so while we have celebrated our success in lowering their rates of tobacco use in recent years, we must continue aggressive educational efforts on all products containing nicotine.”

The percent of 12th graders who say they vaped “just flavoring” in the past year also increased to 25.7 percent in 2018 from 20.6 percent in 2017. However, it is unclear if teens know what is in the vaping devices they are using, since the most popular devices do not have nicotine-free options, and some labeling has been shown to be inaccurate. There was also a significant jump in perceived availability of vaping devices and liquids in eighth and 10th graders, with 45.7 percent and 66.6 percent, respectively, saying the devices are “fairly easy” or “very easy” to get.

There is more information on the survey’s vaping findings in this week’s issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. In a letter to the editor(link is external) written by Dr. Richard Miech, the MTF study team lead. Dr. Miech points out that the one-year increases in the prevalence of nicotine vaping translate into approximately 1.3 million additional adolescents who vaped in 2018, as compared with 2017. The increase in vaping rates between 2017-2018 also aligns with the recently released CDC/FDA government funded National Youth Tobacco Survey(link is external).

Tobacco

This year’s survey shows regular tobacco is still at its lowest point in the survey since it began measuring it, with only 3.6 percent of high school seniors smoking daily, compared to 22.4 percent two decades ago. Smoking tobacco with a hookah is significantly lower than five years ago, at 7.8 percent in the past year among high school seniors, compared to 21.4 percent in 2013.

Opioids

The alarming news about vaping is in sharp contrast to the good news about teenage opioid use. The past year use of narcotics other than heroin (i.e., prescription opioids) is at 3.4 percent among 12th graders—a significant change from 4.2 percent in 2017. Only 1.7 percent of high school seniors report misuse of Vicodin in the past year, compared to a peak of 10.5 percent 15 years ago. It is also important to note that heroin use in all three grades remains very low with only 0.4 percent of 12th graders reporting past year use.

“With illicit opioid use at generally the lowest in the history of the survey, it is possible that being in high school offers a protective effect against opioid misuse and addiction,” said Dr. Volkow. “We will be focusing much of our new prevention research on the period of time when teens transition out of school into the adult world and become exposed to the dangerous use of these drugs.”

Marijuana and Other Drugs

Close to 1 in 4 high school seniors report use of an illicit drug in the past month, led by marijuana use. Rates of overall marijuana use are steady, with 5.8 percent of 12th graders reporting daily use. Daily use of marijuana has been reported by high school seniors for the past 20 years at somewhere between 5.0 and 6.6 percent. Past year rates of marijuana use are generally steady among sophomores and seniors, showing as 27.5 percent for 10th graders and 35.9 percent for 12th graders. However, there is a significant five-year drop among eighth graders—from 12.7 percent in 2013 to 10.5 percent in 2018. There continues to be more 12th graders who report using marijuana every day than smoking cigarettes (5.8 percent vs. 3.6 percent) and only 26.7 percent of 12th graders think regular marijuana use offers great risk of harm.

Other illicit drugs, including cocaine, synthetic cannabinoids, and MDMA remain close to historic lows. Inhalants, the only drug category that is usually higher among younger teens, is reported at 4.6 among eighth graders, compared to a peak of 12.8 percent in 1995.

Alcohol

There is positive news related to teen drinking with just 17.5 percent of 12th graders saying they have been drunk in the past 30 days, down significantly from five years ago, when it was reported at 26 percent. Reports of binge drinking (five or more drinks in a row in the past two weeks) is down significantly among 12th graders, at 13.8 percent—down from 16.6 percent in 2017, and compared to 31.5 percent when the rates peaked in 1998. These findings represent the lowest rates seen for these alcohol measures since the survey began asking the questions.

“We are encouraged to see continued declines in a variety of measures of underage alcohol use,” said George F. Koob, Ph.D., director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. “The new data, however, underscore that far too many young people continue to drink at a time in their lives when their brains and bodies are quite vulnerable to alcohol-related harms. We remain committed to developing and improving strategies to prevent the onset of drinking among youth, so that more young people can be spared the consequences of alcohol misuse.”

The MTF survey releases findings the same year the data is collected. It has been conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor since 1975.

Overall, 44,482 students from 392 public and private schools participated in this year's MTF survey. Since 1975, the survey has measured drug, alcohol, and cigarette use and related attitudes in 12th graders nationwide. Eighth and 10th graders were added to the survey in 1991. Survey participants generally report their drug use behaviors across three-time periods: lifetime, past year, and past month. NIDA has provided grant funding for the survey since its inception. MTF is funded under grant number DA001411. Additional information on the MTF Survey can be found at www.drugabuse.gov/drugpages/MTF.html. The University of Michigan press release can be found at http://monitoringthefuture.org(link is external).

MTF is one of three major surveys supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provide data on substance use among youth. The others are the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is the primary source of statistical information on substance use in the U.S. population 12 years of age and older. More information is available at: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/population-data-nsduh(link is external).

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey, part of HHS's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, is a school–based survey that collects data from students in grades nine–12. The survey includes questions on a wide variety of health-related risk behaviors, including substance abuse. More information is available at www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/index.htm(link is external). Additionally, the National Youth Tobacco Survey, a school-based survey of U.S. students in grades six–12 conducted by the CDC in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration, collects data on the use of multiple tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. More information is available at www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/surveys/NYTS/(link is external).

Follow MTF 2018 news on Twitter at @NIDANews(link is external) or join the conversation by using: #MTF2018. Additional survey results can be found at www.hhs.gov/news(link is external). Information on all the surveyed drugs can be found on NIDA's Web site: www.drugabuse.gov.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA supports most of the world’s research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. The Institute carries out a large variety of programs to inform policy and improve practice. Fact sheets on the health effects of drugs of abuse and information on NIDA research and other activities can be found at http://www.drugabuse.gov, which is now compatible with your smartphone, iPad or tablet. To order publications in English or Spanish, call NIDA’s DrugPubs research dissemination center at 1-877-NIDA-NIH or 240-645-0228 (TDD) or email requests to drugpubs@nida.nih.gov(link sends e-mail). Online ordering is available at http://drugpubs.drugabuse.gov. NIDA’s media guide can be found at http://drugabuse.gov/mediaguide/, and its easy-to-read website can be found at http://www.easyread.drugabuse.gov

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.

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Three Jefferson Health – NJ Physicians Leaders Speak at World Congress Physician Relations Summit

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 18, 2018)--Three Jefferson Health – New Jersey physician leaders spoke recently at the 7th Annual World Congress Physician Relations Summit held in Philadelphia, December 11 – 12. Dr. Carman Ciervo, Chief Physician Executive (far right) and Dr. Anthony Wehbe, Chief Population Health Executive (left), spoke about how physician liaisons and senior leadership can work together to effectively communicate key messages to doctors in their network. Dr. Richardo Perez, Jefferson Health – New Jersey’s Chief Clinical Officer, presented about how healthcare organizations can enhance and create a competitive model for their physician recruitment process. The Physician Relations Summit, held annually, brings together hundreds of professionals working in the liaison, business development, and marketing to strategize and implement solutions that drive referrals, grow networks, and develop better teams. 

Kicking Off the Holiday Season with the Gloucester County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast

 

On December 6, members of our senior leadership gathered with business professionals, civic leaders and community members at the 27th Annual Gloucester County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast.
As a gold sponsor, Jefferson Health supports the county and its goal of holding an event that stands as a positive way to mark the start of a festive holiday season.

This year’s breakfast featured Philadelphia Eagles Chaplain and Senior Pastor of Greater Exodus Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Herbert H. Lusk II, who left his position as a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles after just three seasons to commit himself to serving those in need.

In photo from left to right: Dean Auer, Jefferson Health - New Jersey Director of Patient Experience; Russell Micoli, VP of Ambulatory Services; Amanda Kimmel, Assistant Vice President of Population Health; Lisa Morina, Vice President of Jefferson Health-New Jersey Marketing & External Relations; Alice Farrell, Corporate Director of Nursing; and Brian Duffy, Direction of Physical Therapy.

Drug abuse viewed as the top health problem for Chicago youth

Newswise — Chicago adults identified drug abuse, obesity, and child abuse and neglect as the top three big health problems for children and adolescents in the city, according to results from a new survey developed by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Strikingly, seven of the top 10 health problems for youth are related to mental health directly (stress, depression, suicide) or through health conditions connected to mental health (drug abuse, obesity, smoking and tobacco use, alcohol abuse).

Past & Present Project Search Interns at Jefferson Health - NJ Associates Receive Recognition

Congratulations to Adham, Anthony, and Helaina, Jefferson Health - New Jersey former Project Search interns and current associates, for receiving the Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) of Southern New Jersey's Outstanding Employer Recognition Award at the 13th annual Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast!

 

Members of the Jefferson Health - New Jersey Leadership Graduate from the Jefferson Leadership Academy

Congratulations to the four Jefferson Health – New Jersey Fall 2018 graduates of  Jefferson Leadership Academy. The Academy is a 9-month program for enterprise leaders who will work collaboratively to be “change agents” to drive Jefferson’s business strategy and organizational transformation.

The recent graduates are: Dr. Joseph Badalato, Chief Clinical Officer of Graduate Medical Education (2nd from left); Dr. Ricardo Perez, Chief of Medicine (3rd from left); Amanda Kimmel, AVP of Population Health (3rd from left); and Dr. Maryann Lauletta, VP of Medical Operations (5th from left). Also shown are (left to right): Jefferson Health - New Jersey Division President Joseph W. Devine; Chief Physician Executive Dr. Carman Ciervo; and Chief Population Health Executive Dr. Anthony Wehbe.

SKCC – Washington Township Helps Donate 260 ‘Blessing Bags’ to Local Homeless

 

Giving back to those in need is what makes the holiday season so special. Members of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Washington Township team — led by Peggy Wight, BA, CTR, Director of Oncology Data Services — recently did just that.

Twelfth Case of Adenovirus Confirmed at Voorhees Pediatric Facility

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services was notified by the Voorhees Pediatric Facility of two additional cases of adenovirus. These two cases bring the facility’s total case count to twelve residents that have tested positive for adenovirus. No staff cases of adenovirus have been reported, no deaths have occurred and none of the patients are in critical condition. The facility is maintaining enhanced infection control measures, including immediate separation of ill, exposed and well individuals into separate areas. Given the long incubation and shedding period for this virus, and its ability to survive in the environment, additional cases may be expected within the facility despite enhanced infection control practices. There is no cause for concern among the general public, or for otherwise healthy individuals.

3 Jefferson Health NJ Associates to be Honored at Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast

In a celebration of empowerment, independence, and seeing the “full light” of their potential, three Jefferson Health - New Jersey associates — Adham Baghdadi, Anthony Goodson, and Helaina Sohn —will be honored at the Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) of Southern New Jersey’s 13th annual Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast on Friday, November 30.

Jefferson Health - New Jersey Celebrates National Philanthropy Day

Celebrated each year on November 15, National Philanthropy Day helps showcase the impact that generosity and giving back has on enhancing the quality of life in communities across the United States. 

Jefferson Health - New Jersey recently celebrated National Philanthropy Day with a gathering of key stakeholders, board members, and donors. One of Jefferson Health - New Jersey’s key donors, The Bill Bottino Cancer Foundation, based in Bridgeton, NJ, was recognized for its generous support of the Patient Assistance Fund at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Washington Township. The Patient Assistance Fund provides support to assist with patients’ financial needs during treatment (i.e., housing, utility bills, transportation, etc.).

Shown here, from left, are: Joe Devine, President of Jefferson Health - New Jersey; Deb and Rich Cifelli, representing the Bill Bottino Cancer Foundation; Michelle Gollapalli, Executive Director, Kennedy Health Care Foundation; and Joanne Sabatini, Assistant Director of Donor Relations, Kennedy Health Care Foundation. 

 

Allowing Kids to Drink at Home is Encouraging Addiction Say Experts

 

CNBNewsnet (November 24, 2018--The Health Service Executive in Ireland has issued a stark warning to parents who encourage their underage kids to drink at home. Whilst many progressive parents believe it’s sensible to introduce their kids to alcohol in a safe, inclusive environment, experts say that exposing children to alcohol at a young age can increase the likelihood that a child will develop a full-blown addiction later in life.

 

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It has become increasingly acceptable to offer children alcoholic drinks in the home. Parents often assume that allowing their child to drink small amounts at home is a good thing. They think it teaches their child to drink responsibly. In fact, this is far from the truth.

Drinking is Socially Acceptable

Being exposed to alcohol in the home gives the child a message that drinking outside the home is perfectly acceptable. Experts say this makes a child far more likely to drink ‘in a harmful manner’.

Children who smoke cannabis at a young age are four times more likely to have an addiction problem by their mid-twenties. The same is true for alcohol. Alcohol, like cannabis, has a damaging effect on the adolescent brain. It affects their cognitive development, behavior, and coping mechanisms. Children who start drinking in their teens are far more likely to develop mental health problems in later life. Ideally, a child shouldn’t be introduced to alcohol until they are at least 18-years-old.

Set a Positive Example

Time for Young Men to Get Smart About Testicular Cancer

 

Newswise — DALLAS – Nov. 20, 2018 – In November, some men grow mustaches to bring attention to men’s health issues. It’s also a good time for young men to learn about testicular cancer, the cancer that is most likely to strike them in the prime of life. Although relatively rare – about 9,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year – testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men ages 15-40 years old.

Jefferson Cherry Hill Same-Day Surgery Dept. Gives Back to Fellow Hospital Associates

Showing coworkers tokens of appreciation can go a long way, especially during the holiday season.

The Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital Same-Day Surgery (SDS) Department did just that through their ‘Friendsgiving’ luncheon on November 19, as part of their monthly employee engagement get-together. SDS staff cooked and provided a Thanksgiving meal for their fellow Surgical Services associates in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Operating Room.

Reflection Pond at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital Dedicated to Board Chairman Albert E. Smith

 

Cherry Hill, NJ, November 21, 2018 – Jefferson Health – New Jersey Board Chairman Albert E. Smith was recently honored for his years of dedication at a recent ceremony at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital.

NJDOH confirms 11th Pediatric Death Of Wanaque Patient

 

Commissioner Requests MRC Volunteers to Speed Up Separation of Patients

  

TRENTON, NJ (November 16, 2018)--A severely ill child with a confirmed case of adenovirus died last night in a North Jersey hospital. The child had been a resident of the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell and was among 34 pediatric adenovirus cases that have been associated with the current outbreak, including a total of 11 deaths.

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:

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDY: Weightlifting is good for your heart and it doesn’t take much

 

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  Credit: Iowa State University News Service

  Iowa State researcher DC Lee says you don't have to invest a lot of time lifting weights to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease.

 

 

Newswise — AMES, Iowa – Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70 percent, according to a new Iowa State University study. Spending more than an hour in the weight room did not yield any additional benefit, the researchers found.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is it Brain Infection or Cancer?

A New Rapid Test Could Hold the Answer

 

(PHILADELPHIA)(November 1,2018)(CNBNewsnet)-- When patients present with neurologic symptoms such as severe headaches or seizures, the symptoms could suggest anything from infection, cancer, or an autoimmune disease of the brain or spinal cord, leaving physicians scrambling to find the cause in a short amount of time. The differences in diagnosis can mean having mere hours to act or being able to take days or weeks to devise a treatment plan. Now, researchers at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) have developed a test that could rapidly parse out infections of the brain from other diseases. The diagnostic could prove particularly useful in infants and young children.

KAMMCO Collaboration with Military Health System

Lawrenceville,New Jersey (PR MediaRelease) October 30, 2018

On August 30, the Military Health System (MHS) added critical medical information from seven physician-led health information exchanges (HIEs) across the nation.  This was facilitated by the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN), KAMMCO and the eHealth Exchange. Laura McCrary, Ed.D, Executive Director of KHIN comments on the significance, “This represents the growing capabilities of HIEs to share records in all locations from which a patient has received care.”

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.

Aspirin A Good Clot Buster After Knee Surgery

Putting patients on aspirin following a knee replacement is a safe, cost-effective alternative to anticoagulants, U-M researchers find.

 

Newswise (October 2018)(CNBNewsnet) — When it comes to preventing blood clots after a knee replacement, good old aspirin may be just as effective as newer, more expensive drugs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.